Maia L. Southwick
Developmental Psychology, Graduate Student @ U.C. Davis
University of California, Davis
Hi there!
Welcome to my personal site! I am a first-year PhD student studying under Drs. Kristin Hansen Lagattuta (Mind-Emotion Development Lab) & Emilio Ferrer (Dynamics in Psychological Science Lab) at the University of California, Davis. As my academic career takes shape, so should this site!
Feel free to peruse my posts, review my experience, and reach out with any questions.
- Moral Development
- Social Cognition
- Dynamic Systems
BSc in Psychology, Honors, 2021
University of Utah
BSc in Health, Society, & Policy, 2021
University of Utah
Minors in Economics & Sociology, 2021
University of Utah
Quantitative Analysis in the Social Sciences Certificate, 2021
University of Utah
Research & Teaching Experience
Developed a strong background in research and studying developmental psychology.
- Managed multiple concurrent market research projects
- Created a new-in-kind research product
- Processed & analyzed qualitative & quantitative data
- Trained & led a team of RAs in completing an undergraduate research project
- Provided class support, graded papers, & presented a lecture on developmental psychology
Applied Developmental Experience
Worked with youth aged 2- to 15-years-old across educational and therapeutic contexts.
- Provided classroom support
- Facilitated socio-emotional learning
- Guided instructional activities in reading, writing, logic, & math
- Implemented early intervention services & behavioral management
Social Systems Experience
Worked in contexts where social and economic institutions intersect with people’s everyday lives
- Worked one-on-one with low-income families to file federal & state tax returns
- Participated in one of the largest survey data collection efforts in the U.S.
- Connected survivors of domestic violence to legal & victim advocates
- Conducted research on barriers in access to childcare subsidies among low-income families
What I’ve Learned
Reach Out!
Feel free to send an email for further information about myself, the content you’ve seen, or anything relevant!
- southwick.maia@gmail.com
- Davis, CA
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