EDUCATION (IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, AMES, IA):
• Ph.D. in Psychology, Spring 2014 (projected)
• M.S. in Psychology, Spring 2012
• B.S. in Psychology, Spring 2009
- with Magna Cum Laude & Honors
• B.A. in Political Science, Spring 2009
- with Magna Cum Laude & Honors
• Minor in Applied Statistics, Spring 2009
MASTER’S THESIS:
Let’s Make A Deal: Exploring plea acceptance rates in the guilty and the innocent
Major Professors: Dr. Gary L. Wells & Dr. Jason C. K. Chan
Committee Members: Dr. Frederick O. Lorenz & Dr. Stephanie Madon
PUBLICATIONS (* DENOTES STUDENT CO-AUTHOR):
5. Carpenter, S. K., Wilford, M. M., Kornell, N., & Mullaney, K. M. (in press). Appearances can be deceiving: Instructor fluency increases perception of learning without increasing actual learning. Psychonomic Bulletin and Review.
4. Wells, G. L., Wilford, M. M., & Smalarz, L. (2013). Forensic science testing: The forensic filler-control method for controlling contextual bias, estimating error rates, and calibrating analysts' reports. Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition, 2(1), 53-55.
3. Wilford, M. M., & Wells, G. L. (2013). Eyewitness system variables: Revisiting the system-variable concept and the transfer of system variables to the legal system. In B. L. Cutler (Ed.), Reform of eyewitness identification procedures. Washington, D. C.: American Psychological Association.
2. Chan, J. C. K., Wilford, M. M., & Hughes, K. L.* (2012). Retrieval can increase or decrease suggestibility depending on how memory is tested: The importance of source complexity. Journal of Memory and Language, 67(1), 78-85.
1. Wilford, M. M., & Wells, G. L. (2010). Does facial processing prioritize change detection? Change-blindness illustrates costs and benefits of holistic processing. Psychological Science, 21(11) 1611-1615.
MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVISION (* DENOTES STUDENT CO-AUTHOR):
Wilford, M. M., Chan, J. C. K., & Tuhn, S. J.* (under revision). Retrieval enhances eyewitness suggestibility to misinformation in free and cued recall.
LaPaglia, J. A., Wilford, M. M., Rivard, J. R., Chan, J. C. K., & Fisher, R. P. (under revision). Misleading suggestions can alter later memory reports even following a cognitive interview.
MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION (* DENOTES STUDENT CO-AUTHOR):
Wilford, M. M., & Wells, G. L. (in preparation). Let’s Make a Deal: Exploring the effects of guilt and innocence on willingness to accept a plea bargain.
Wells, G. L., Wilford, M. M., & Smalarz, L. (in preparation). When Ecphory Fails: “No one pops out at me but, I choose number four.”
Wilford, M. M., Sjolund, L. A., West, R., & Bailey, K. (in preparation). Does facial processing prioritize change detection? Event-related brain potentials reveal task differences in the N170.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (* DENOTES STUDENT CO-AUTHOR):
18. Wilford, M. M., Van Horn, M. C.*, Penrod, S. & Greathouse, S. M. (accepted). The effects of multiple defendants on juror decision making. Paper submission for the annual American Psychological Association conference, Honolulu. HI.
17. Wilford, M. M., Smalarz, L., Heidrick, C. T.*, & Wells, G. L. (2013, March). When ecphory fails in a lineup task: Eyewitnesses shift to identifying the innocent. Paper presentation at the annual American Psychology-Law Society conference, Portland. OR.
16. LaPaglia, J. A., Wilford, M. M., Rivard, J. R., Chan, J. C. K., & Fisher, R. P. (2013, March). The memorial benefits of the Cognitive Interview come at a cost of enhanced suggestibility. Paper presentation at the annual American Psychology-Law Society conference, Portland, OR.
15. Wilford, M. M., Sjolund, L. A., West, R., & Bailey, K. (2012, November). Does facial processing prioritize change detection? Event-related brain potentials reveal task differences in the N170. Poster presentation at the annual Psychonomics Society conference, Minneapolis, MN.
14. Wilford, M. M., & Wells, G. L. (2012, March). Let’s Make a Deal: Exploring willingness to accept a plea bargain when innocent or guilty. Paper presentation at the annual American Psychology-Law Society conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
13. Wilford, M. M., Chan, J. C. K., & Hughes, K. L.* (2011, June). Who said what? Testing may cause confusion of what but not who. Paper presentation at the bi-annual Society of Applied Research in Memory And Cognition conference, New York, NY.
12. Wilford, M. M., Smalarz, L., & Wells, G. L. (2011, March). When Ecphory Fails: “No one pops out at me but, I choose number four.” Paper presentation at the annual American Psychology-Law Society conference, Miami, FL.
11. Wilford, M. M., Wells, G. L., Baron, B. C.*, & Benal, J. L.* (2010, November). Object versus face perception causes different types of change blindness: Detecting versus localizing change. Poster presentation at the annual Object Perception, Attention, Memory conference, St. Louis, MO.
10. Wilford, M. M., Tuhn, S. J.*, & Chan, J. C. K. (2010, May). Immediate recall increases eyewitness suggestibility to misinformation: Finding of retrieval-enhanced suggestibility. Poster presentation at the annual Association for Psychological Science, Boston, MA.
9. Wilford, M. M., Dubois, N.*, Feldmann, T.A.*, Arndorfer, A. L.*, Quinlivan, D. S., Smock, C. M.*, & Wells, G. L. (2010, May). Can the effect of pre-admonition suggestions be corrected with an implied admission? Poster presentation at the annual Association for Psychological Science, Boston, MA.
8. Smock, C. M.*, Feldmann, T. A.*, & Wilford, M. M. (2010, April). An investigation of facial recognition processes. Poster presentation at the annual Midwestern Psychological Association conference, Chicago, IL.
7. Wilford, M. M., Chan, J. C. K., & Tuhn, S. J.* (2010, March). What are the effects of testing on eyewitness’ susceptibility to subsequent central and peripheral misinformation? Paper presentation at the annual American Psychology-Law Society conference, Vancouver, Canada.
6. Wilford, M. M., Wells, G. L., Quinlivan, D. S., Smalarz, L. & Knight, M. A.* (2010, March). Change blindness for faces versus houses: A qualitative difference with implications for eyewitnesses. Poster presentation at the annual American Psychology-Law Society conference, Vancouver, Canada.
5. Wilford, M. M., & Stock, M. L. (2010, January). College students’ perceptions of being “exempt” from the negative consequences of binge drinking: Absent-exempt thinking and alcohol poisoning. Poster presentation at the annual Society for Personality and Social Psychology conference, Las Vegas, NV.
4. Wilford, M. M., Chan, J. C. K., & Tuhn, S. J.* (2009, May). The effects of recall on eyewitness suggestibility to central and peripheral misinformation. Poster presentation at the annual Association for Psychological Science conference, San Francisco, CA.
3. Wilford, M. M., Wells, G. L., Knight, M. A.*, & Quinlivan, D. S. (2009, March). Inaccuracies in facial recognition: Examining facial processing methods. Poster presentation at the annual American Psychology-Law Society conference, San Antonio, TX.
2. Wilford, M. M., Stock, M. L., & Gerrard, M. (2009, February). Changing binge-drinking cognitions: The impact of mode of processing, comparison targets, and past behavior. Poster presentation at the annual Society for Personality and Social Psychology conference, Tampa, FL.
1. Wilford, M. M., Stock, M. L., & Gerard, M. (2008, March). The prevalence of absent-exempt thinking in risky drinking behavior. Paper presentation at the McNair conference, College Park, MD.
EXTERNAL GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, & REWARDS:
• 2011-2014 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Award Recipient. Provides three years of support including an annual stipend of $30,000 and an annual cost-of-education allowance of $12,000.
• 2012 American Psychology-Law Society Student Section “Outstanding Student Paper” Award recipient. One of three recipients (among 89 applicants) judged by student section representatives on clarity, organization, impact, scientific advancement, and innovation of the presentation and research. Included reward of $150.
• 2011 Psi Chi Graduate Research Grant: The effects of single- versus multiple-defendant cases on juror decision-making. Role: PI. Rewarded in maximum amount of $1,500.
• 2011 American Psychology-Law Society Travel Award recipient. Provided $500 for travel expenses to annual conference.
• 2010 Regional Research Award granted to undergraduate student mentee at the Midwestern Psychological Association conference from Psi Chi. Included reward of $300.
• 2008 Rhodes Scholarship Region 14 (includes Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana) Finalist
• 2008 Psi Chi Summer Research Grant: Changing binge-drinking cognitions: The impact of mode of processing, comparison targets, and past behavior. Role: PI. Provided $3,500 for PI and $1,500 for Faculty Sponsor.
INTERNAL GRANTS & REWARDS:
• 2013 Campbell-Borgen International Travel Award recipient. ($2,500 awarded by Iowa State University Psychology Department--given to 1-2 department graduate students annually)
• 2013 Exceptional Undergraduate Mentoring Award. (Awarded by Iowa State University Psychology Department--given to 1-2 faculty-nominated department graduate students annually)
• 2009 Alvh Lauer Award winner ($400 awarded by Iowa State University Psychology Department--given to one graduating senior with a commitment to applied psychology)
• 2007 University Honors Grant: Absent-exempt thinking about alcohol poisoning. Role: PI. Rewarded in maximum amount of $750.
• 2007 Stewart Grant: Absent-exempt thinking about alcohol poisoning. Role: PI. Rewarded in maximum amount of $600.
FORMAL TEACHING:
Co-Instructor (of two), Iowa State University, Department of Psychology:
- Introduction to Psychology (PSYCH 101), Summer 2012
- Average overall instructor rating = 4.7/5.0
- Average instructor effectiveness rating = 4.5/5.0
- Average instructor effectiveness rating = 4.5/5.0
Guest Lecturer, Iowa State University, Department of Psychology:
- Learning and Memory, April 16 & 18, 2012; April 24 & 26, 2013
- Introduction to Psychology, June 6, 2011
- Demystifying Research (Honors Seminar), March 23 & November 9, 2010
- Learning and Memory, December 4, 2009
ACADEMIC SERVICE:
• Iowa State University Graduate Students in Social Psychology (GSSP)
- Vice-President (2013 to present)
• Ad-hoc invited journal reviewer for Perception
• Ad-hoc invited journal reviewer for Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition
• Ad-hoc student journal reviewer for Memory and Cognition
• Volunteer reviewer for annual American Psychology-Law Society conference (2011 to present)
• Volunteer reviewer for annual American Psychology Association conference, Division 41 (2012)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
• Association for Psychological Science (APS)
• American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS)
• Society for Research in Memory And Cognition (SARMAC)
• Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP)
• Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI)
• Psi Chi (Psychology Honors society)
• Phi Kappa Phi (Liberal Arts & Sciences Honors society)
REFERENCES:
Gary L. Wells (webpage)
Distinguished Professor
Wendy & Mark Stavish Chair
Department of Psychology
Iowa State University
W112 Lagomarcino Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-6033
glwells@iastate.edu
Jason C. K. Chan (webpage)
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
Iowa State University
W112 Lagomarcino Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-6946
ckchan@iastate.edu
Shana K. Carpenter (webpage)
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
Iowa State University
W112 Lagomarcino Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-6385
shacarp@iastate.edu
Robert West (webpage)
Professor
Department of Psychology
Iowa State University
W112 Lagomarcino Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-3950
rwest@iastate.edu
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