2018-2019 Graduates

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Monica Calderon

Major: Psychology
Hometown: Los Banos, CA
Graduation Term: Fall 2018
Mentor: Dr. Grace Paradis
Mentor Department: Psychology
Research Topic: Trauma and the Emotional Stroop Task: Differences between Gender and Ethnicity
Published work: Trauma and the Emotional Stroop Task: Differences between Gender and Ethnicity

Update: Monica is pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology degree at California State University, Northridge.

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Amber Crabtree

Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Mr. Mark Perry
Mentor Department: Criminal Justice
Research Topic: Impacts of California Realignment in Rural County Jails

Update: Amber will be applying to graduate programs during the next admission cycle.

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Rolaun Dunham

Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Riverside, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Koni Stone
Mentor Department: Chemistry
Research Topic: E-Cigarettes: Safe Nicotine Delivery System?
Published work: E-cigarettes: Safe Nicotine Delivery System?

Update: Rolaun is pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of the Pacific.

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Nora Garcia

Major: Psychology
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Anita Pedersen-Pennock
Mentor Department: Psychology
Research Topic: Parenting stress and Child Behavior Problems: Examining Whether Marital Satisfaction Plays a Moderating Role
Published work: Parenting stress and Child Behavior Problems: Examining Whether Marital Satisfaction Plays a Moderating Role

Update: Nora is pursuing a Master of Science in Counseling, Option in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling degree at Fresno State. 

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Jose Godinez

Major: Chemistry
Hometown: Waterford, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Elvin Aleman
Mentor Department: Chemistry
Research Topic: Computational Study of the Oxidation of Volatile Organic Compounds by the OH Radical
Published work: Computational Study of the Oxidation of Volatile Organic Compounds by the OH Radical: An Exploration into the Molecular Realm

Update: Jose is pursuing a Ph.D. in Physical Science degree at the University of Southern California.

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Sarah Hernandez

Major: Psychology
Hometown: Riverside, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Anita Pedersen-Pennock
Mentor Department: Psychology
Research Topic: Assessing the Role of Social Skills as a Moderator in the Relationship between Socioeconomic Status and Child Behavioral Problems
Published work: Assessing the Role of Social Skills as a Moderator in the Relationship between Socioeconomic Status and Child Behavioral Problems

Update: Sarah is pursuing a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy degree at the University of Southern California.

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Fabiola Herrera

Major: Psychology
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Grace Paradis
Mentor Department: Psychology
Research Topic: The Relationship between Parents’ Language Practices and Their Bilingual Children’s Vocabulary Development
Published work: The Relationship between Parents’ Language Practices and Their Bilingual Children’s Vocabulary Development

Update: Fabiola is pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Development & Family Studies degree at Purdue University after transferring from Fresno State.

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Miguel Lopez

Major: Psychology
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Bruce Hesse
Mentor Department: Psychology
Research Topic: Brainwave entrainment to improve problem-solving skills in people with neurodevelopmental disorder ADHD
Published work: Brainwave Entrainment to Improve Problem-solving skills in People with the Neurodevelopmental Disorder ADHD

Update: Miguel is pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology degree at UC Santa Cruz.

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Maria Marquez Mendoza

Major: Communication Studies
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Marcy Chavasta
Mentor Department: Communication Studies
Research Topic: The Different Forms of Identity: Online and Offline
Published work: Data-informed, agent-based model of Information Dissemination within social media networks

Update: Maria is pursuing a Masters of Public Administration degree at Stanislaus State.

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Aleta Mascorro

Major: Ethnic Studies and Theatre Studies
Hometown: Los Banos, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Ms. Cynthia Santos-Decure
Mentor Department: Theatre
Research Topic: Queer Theatre

Update: Aleta is pursuing a Master of Arts in Theatre Arts degree at San Diego State.

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Marissa Morado

Major: Mathematics
Hometown: Ceres, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. JungHa An
Mentor Department: Mathematics
Research Topic: Harmonic Motion Equations with Related Applications
Published Work: Harmonic Motion Equations with Related Applications

Update: Marissa is pursuing a Master of Science in Mathematics degree at Fresno State.

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German Silva

Major: Geography
Hometown: Tracy, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. Alison McNally
Mentor Department: Geography
Research Topic: Pickleweed Vigor in a Californian Salt Marsh: A Remote Sensing Approach
Published work: Pickleweed Vigor in a Californian Salt Marsh: A Remote Sensing Approach

Update: German is pursuing a Ph.D./M.A in Geography degrees at UC Santa Barbara. 

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Tiffany Spencer

Major: Cognitive Studies
Hometown: Rohnert Park, CA
Graduation Term: Fall 2018
Mentor: Dr. Jamila Newton
Mentor Department: Biological Sciences
Research Topic: Is it Sensory or Social?: Determining the Significance of Sensory Processing Disorder as a Diagnosable Disease by its Relation to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Published work: Is it sensory or social?: Determining the significance of sensory processing disorder as a diagnosable disease by its relation to autism spectrum disorder

Update: Tiffany is pursuing a Second Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Stanislaus State.

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Jessica Valero

Major: Psychology
Hometown: Farmersville, CA
Graduation Term: Spring 2019
Mentor: Dr. June Newman
Mentor Department: Psychology
Research Topic: Effect of Perceived Parenting Styles on Depressive Symptoms
Published work: Effects of Perceived Parenting Styles on Depressive Symptoms

Update: Jessica is pursuing a Master of Science in Counseling, Option in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling degree at Fresno State.

Updated: July 26, 2023