Dr. Glenn's office is located in the McMillan building at UA.
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About working with Dr. GlennI plan to accept a graduate student for Fall 2024. I am in the Developmental Psychology program and strongly prefer to take students in that program. Although I may review a few applications to the Clinical program, it is less likely that I could accept a student in Clinical. Because I do not have clinical training, incoming clinical students would be assigned to a clinical faculty member as their clinical mentor in order to have someone to consult with on all things clinical (e.g., applying to internship).
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Potential research |
I am open to taking students who are interested in any type of research focused on improving mental health outcomes in youth. I am particularly interested in approaches to reducing inequality in youth outcomes, especially on the basis of race, ethnicity, or economic standing. My work focuses on prevention and intervention programs for externalizing behavior (aggression, noncompliance). Programs of interest include parent training, improving sleep, and early childhood home visiting programs. I also have a student interested in mild traumatic brain injury (concussions) and the link to later behavior problems.
I have a lab set up for assaying hormone samples (cortisol, testosterone, alpha-amylase), so that is another option for students interested in biological research. I am not currently conducting any brain imaging research, but UA recently installed an MRI scanner so that may be an option in collaboration with other faculty. There is also a wealth of existing data from projects conducted in the Center for Youth Development and Intervention related to the Coping Power preventive intervention for middle school aged youth. This includes some physiological data. Finally, for students interested in animal models, I collaborate with Ryan Earley in the Department on Biology using his self-cloning fish as a model for examining GxE interactions in the development of aggression and risk-taking behaviors. Hormones and neurotransmitters can be examined in these fish. Interested students could apply to either Psychology or Biology. |
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I encourage students to apply who have been involved in research and know that they love it! Prior research experience in my areas of interest is not required. I am looking for students who are highly motivated, strong writers, and are interested in a career in research (either academic or other research institutes).
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Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion |
I (Dr. Glenn) am committed to providing a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment for graduate students. I believe that more diversity in the field of psychology is needed and that it will improve our science. I am invested in broadening representation in psychology, and seeking out ways to correct historical opportunity imbalances. I also try my best to respect individual needs, styles, and career goals, and to mentor accordingly.
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