Lab Accomplishments
Highlighting achievements, scholarship, and contributions from the R₃ Lab.
SEMESTER NEWSLETTERS
Follow our journey through our semester newsletters, where we share a more in-depth overview of our research highlights and accomplishments.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Spring 2026
MAY 2026Show Me Research Week
Undergraduate student Morgan Jones presented her research project, representing the R₃ Lab at the university's Show Me Research Week.
APRIL 2026Thesis Proposals and First Year Milestones
Graduate students India Matthews and Jennifer Hudson successfully proposed master's thesis projects examining impostor phenomenon and internalized racism, respectively. Graduate student Makayla Pollock completed and presented her first-year research project, marking an important milestone in her graduate training.Travel Awards
MAY 2026Graduating Lab Members
This semester, four undergraduate research assistants graduated with degrees spanning multiple disciplines. We are excited to see them pursue a variety of next steps, including graduate education and professional opportunities.Top left: Joe Hess, Top right: Jayda Gooch, Bottom left: Morgan Jones, Bottom right: Coffie Mondaine
APRIL 2026Conference Awards
Dr. Bernard received multiple awards from the Society for Research on Adolescence in recognition of his scholarly contributions and commitment to equity-focused research, including the Early Career Research Award and the Inclusion, Equity, and Social Justice Award.APRIL 2026“I Am a Researcher” Event
Graduate student Jennifer Hudson presented her research to local youth and community members as part of the I Am a Researcher event, which introduces young people to diverse research fields and highlights the contributions of minority researchers.MARCH 2026 | APRIL 2026 JANURARY 2026 | FEBRUARY 2026 Department Awards
Dr. Bernard was recognized with the David G. McDonald Contributions to Undergraduate Education Award and the Max Meyer Outstanding Junior Faculty Research Award for his contributions to teaching and research.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Fall 2025
Graduate students present at BGCP
Makayla Pollock (left), Jennifer Hudson (middle), and India Matthews (right) traveled to Richmond, VA to present at the Black Graduate Conference in Psychology!Comic Con Panel
Dr. Donte Bernard was an invited panelist for the panel GeekEd: Geek Out, Breathe In: Using Pop Culture to Support Mental Health On Campus!
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Spring 2025
Paper of the Year
Jayda Gooch (top left), Hajar Furqan-White (top right), LeAndra Rhymes (bottom left), and Joe Hess (bottom right) presented their research at Mizzou’s Undergraduate Research Week and attended the Midwestern Psychological Association’s Annual Conference. Graduating Senior
Conference season for the undergraduates
Lab members led discussions at Youth Summit!
Our lab members teamed up with Mizzou’s medical school to host mental health workshops for the Future Leaders in Medicine Youth Summit 2025. The workshops centered around identifying emotions, emotion regulation, and impostor phenomenon!Jayda Gooch (top left), Hajar Furqan-White (top right), LeAndra Rhymes (bottom left), and Joe Hess (bottom right) presented their research at Mizzou’s Undergraduate Research Week and attended the Midwestern Psychological Association’s Annual Conference. College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor of the Year
Dr. Donte Bernard was awarded the College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor of the Year!
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Fall 2024
Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies Annual Conference
Dr. Donte Bernard and Makayla Pollock traveled to Philadelphia, PA to present at the Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies Annual Conference (ABCT)!
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Spring 2024
Outstanding Research Staff Awardee
Makayla Pollock was awarded the Gail Raskin Outstanding Research Staff Dr. Donte Bernard was awarded the Max Meier Junior Faculty Research Award. This award recognizes....