1. STEVEN N. PORTER
6022 S. Drexel Ave. Chicago, IL 60637 Phone # (330) 715-9040 email snporter@uchicago.edu
PROFILE
Current MA thesis utilized Qualtrics and M-Turk for data collection and SPSS and R for Data Analysis.
2.5 years of progressive experience in research assistantship.
Experience with various Qualitative/Quantitative Research Methods: Data Collection, Analysis, Synthesis,
Presentation/Discussion of Findings.
Recognized excellent guest service experience at my local Target Electronics department.
EDUCATION
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Masters in the Social Sciences, Cognitive/Neuro Psychology, August 2016
Thesis: The Effects of Perception: Understanding the Cognitive Benefits of Natural Environments
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Bachelors of Arts, Psychology and Statistics, 05/15
Thesis: Influence of ADHD on Decision Making: How cognition and emotion mediate risky decisions
Honors
Omicron Delta Kappa, University of Akron, 2014
Vice President/Treasurer, Psi-Chi, University of Akron, 2013
Vice President, Graduate Gerontology Club, 2014-2015
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of Chicago
Graduate Researcher, Psychology – 07/15-08/16
Developed, executed, and interpreted a research question based on review of extant literature and observations
of data.
Utilized Qualtrics to develop the study and used M-Turk to recruit 300 participants.
Analyzed and interpreted the data using a combination of the SPSS and R statistical software packages for
Hierarchical Linear Modeling.
Communicated findings with the Primary Investigator and colleagues through PowerPoint Presentation that
facilitated the discussion of current findings and future research.
The University of Akron
Research Assistant, Psychology – 05/13-07/15
Administered various cognitive assessments to both young and older adults using E-Prime (experimental
testing software).
Developed a multiple condition user choice psychological test using Python based computer code.
Collated and coded 100s of paper and pencil assessments and digitized them.
Gary Comer Youth Center
Student Mentor – 08/15-012/15
Gave two 2-hour presentations about special topics in social sciences to ~30 high school seniors.
Taught students how to think about and develop a research question using scientific process.
Mentored students on a one-on-one basis on how to professionally research and write about their research
questions.
Customer Service Experience
4 years working for Target Electronics where I was recognized for my commitment to excellent guest service.
Technical and Verbal Skills
Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office, SPSS, Mini Tab, R, Matlab, HLM Software, E-Prime, Qualtrics,
Python Social Media, Word Press.