Phone: (702) 340-2691
E-mail: [email protected]

Education:
University: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - 1998-2002

Major: Psychology
In-Major GPA: 3.58

Minors: Sociology, Philosophy
Soc GPA: 3.66
Phil GPA: 3.66

Last Term GPA: 3.92
Cumulative GPA: 3.5

Professional Affiliates, Activities & Organizations:
1989-1997 YMCA & United States Swimming - Competitive Swimmer
1997-present Webmaster of Criminal Psychology: Among Other Things � an academically focused site on Forensic & Criminal Psychology with the purpose of aiding students in their research and interests www.geocities.com/vandelist
1997-present National Forensics League
1999-2000 Virginia Psychological Association
1999-2000 American Psychological Association
1999-present Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
1999-present National Society of Collegiate Scholars
1999-present Digital Recording Development Education & Production at Virginia Tech (Art Director)
2000-present Founder & President of the Forensics Education Organization at Virginia Tech
2001 Spring Program: Dr. E. Scott Geller speaks on Prison research & reform
2001 Spring Program: Presentation on the study of 63 sexual offenders
2001 Spring Program: Dr. Dennis Cropper speaks on being a Forensic Psychologist
2001 Fall Program: Dr. Charles Walton speaks on deviant behavior (bestiality, fetishism & autoerotic fatalities)
2001 Fall Program: Meditation Practice in three parts, taught by Dr. Joseph Germana
2001-2002 Contributor to the Collegiate Times newspaper, columnist & cartoonist
2001-2002 Psychology Club at Virginia Tech
2001-2002 Psi Chi National Honor Society
2001-2002 Resident Advisor Selection Committee

Awards and Honors:
The Dean's List - Fall Semester 1998
Honors Program - Spring Semester 1999
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Induction - Spring Semester 1999
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Induction - Spring Semester 1999
E&M Rowe Scholarship - Spring Semester 1999
The Dean�s List � Fall Semester 2000
Psi Chi National Honor Society (Psychology) Induction � Spring Semester 2001
The Dean�s List � Spring Semester 2001
The Dean�s List � Summer Session I 2001
The Dean�s List � Summer Session II 2001
The Dean's List - Fall Semester 2001
The National Dean's List - Summer 2002

Relevant Course Work:
Department of Psychology: Introductory Psychology, Psychology of Learning, Developmental Psychology, Principles of Psychological Research, Abnormal Psychology, Nervous Systems & Behavior, Sensation & Perception + Lab, Physiological Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Advanced Developmental Psychology, Psychology of Self (senior seminar), Clinical Neuropsychology (senior seminar), Independent Study on Psychodynamic Theory & Moral Development, Independent Study on Ego Psychology, Field Studies (Center for Applied Behavior Systems, Mind-Body Laboratory)

Department of Biology: Neurochemical Regulation

Department of Sociology: Social Problems and Organizations, Introduction to Sociology, Individual in Society, Criminology, Sociological Theory, Sociology of Mental Illness

Department of Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality, Morality and Justice, Language & Logic, Medieval Philosophy, History of Modern Philosophy, Ethical Theory

Relevant Professional and Research Experience at the Undergraduate Level:
Independent Study (Fall 1997-1998): Presented a comprehensive study on 63 sex offenders at the Virginia Junior Academy of Sciences, Spring semester, 1998.
Field Study (Fall 1998-Spring 1999): Center for Applied Behavior Systems (CABS), under E. Scott Geller, Ph.D., Thomas Boyce, Ph.D., and Kent Glindemann, Ph.D. Presented a poster at the South Eastern Psychological Association annual conference, Spring semester, 1999.
Field Study (Spring 2001-Summer 2001): Mind-Body Lab under Bruce H. Friedman, Ph.D. Third author of paper presented at the Virginia Psychological Association annual conference, Spring semester, 2001 and at the Society for Psychophysiological Research, October, Fall semester, 2001.

Community Volunteer Experience:
Montgomery County Public Library Volunteer (Summer 1996)
Pulaski County Hospital ER/Surgical Suite Volunteer (Summer 1997)

Additional Work Experience:
Blacksburg Aquatic Center Lifeguard 1997-1998
Employer: Town of Blacksburg
Beverly Bianca

Bus person, Hostess, Dishwasher, Waitress 1996-2001
Employers: Anchy�s Restaurant & Lounge
Osmund S. Chan (702) 876-5274
Linda K. Chan

Cameraman 1998-1999
Employer: Division of Student Affairs at Virginia Tech
Steven Clarke, former Assistant to the Vice President of the Division of Student Affairs (currently Senior Research Associate of the College Alcohol Abuse Prevention Center) (540) 231-2233

Resident Advisor Summer, 2001
Employers: Residential Dining Programs at Virginia Tech
Sharrika Davis, Area Coordinator (540) 231-3419
E. Mac Ross, Head Resident Advisor

Resident Advisor Summer 2001-Spring 2002
Employers: Residential Dining Programs at Virginia Tech
Todd Clark, Central/Drillfield Area Coordinator (540) 231-9811
Christine Lofton, Head Resident Advisor (540) 232-3043

Fitness Monitor Fall 2001-Spring 2002
Employer: Residential Dining Programs at Virginia Tech
Cathleen Dotterer, Residence Director (540) 231-4261

Academic Counselor/Student Services Administrator Summer 2002-present
Employer: University of Phoenix
Sonia Bradley, SouthWest Learning Center Manager (702) 638-7279, ext. 1515

Relevant Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office, HTML language, Adobe Photoshop programs.

Publications:
"Criminal Psychology, Among Other Things."
Petition for those who Profess.
Follow-up letter for "Petition for those who Profess."
The Theoretical Implications of the Epidemiology and Emergence of Psychopathy.
Pedophilia, A Treatable Disorder? A review of the DSM-IV disorder and its various treatment programs.
Evaluating and Discussing Megan's Law and the Effectiveness of Sex Offender Management and Rehabilitation.
Argument for Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics.
The Current Trend of Illegitimacy and its Effects on our Culture.
The Historical Crimes of the Pro-Abortionist.

Professional Conference Presentations (Non-Published Abstracts):
Chan, V. W., (1998, May). Sexual Villainy: A Sex Offender Profile. Paper presented at the Virginia Junior Academy of Science, George Mason University, VA.

Chan, V. W., Shamberger, K. M., & Dvoroznak, M. C. (1999, March). Evaluating Relationships between Driver Inattention and Vehicle Speed Variation. Poster presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.

Pumphrey, B., Friedman, B. H., Edgar, N., & Chan, V. W. (2001 May; October) Physiological and theoretical descriptions of frustration and aggression. Paper presented at the Virginia Psychological Association, Roanoke, VA and at Society for Psychophysiological Research , Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

References:

E. Scott Geller, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Psychology
Applied Psychology Program
5100 Derring Hall
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA 24061
(540) 231-6223
[email protected]

Joseph Germana, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Psychology
5106 Derring Hall
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA 24061
(540) 231-3202

Charles Walton, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology
678 McBryde Hall
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Radford University
[email protected]
[email protected]
(540) 231-4519

John Robertson, JD.
Student Legal Services
225 Squires Student Center
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
[email protected]
540-231-5431