The longest-running undergraduate psychology research conference comes to the Maple City
Ethan Potter - Contributing Writer
This past Saturday, April 25th, was the Illowa Psychology Conference, hosted here at Monmouth College. Started in 1973, when Western Illinois University, Monmouth College, and Knox College came together to provide an experience for their students to share their research and endeavors with other students from around the region. This year, there were sessions showcasing research from Eureka College, Knox College, McKendree University, Monmouth College, and Western Illinois University. These presentations had a wide range of topics from On-Campus engagement, AI and its use in the psychology field, and Sports betting and its effects of student athlete populations.
Photo of Brownfield presenting on a career in criminal and forensic psychology. Photo from MC Flickr.
The event’s keynote speaker was Dr. Chad Brownfield, a clinical and forensic psychologist operating in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Brownfield spoke on his time and career in criminal and forensic psychology, the importance of pursuing the field, and the steps to his career. He is currently an adjunct professor at St. Ambrose University and serves on the Human Rights Commission for Rock Island.