{"id":935,"date":"2025-07-02T13:55:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T17:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/?page_id=935"},"modified":"2026-02-02T09:49:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:49:22","slug":"summer-academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/summer-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Psychology: Summer Pre-College Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Unlock your academic potential through two immersive psychology programs designed for rising 11th and 12th graders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#9a7ab7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/psychology-camp-880x550-1.jpg\" alt=\"illustration of head\" class=\"wp-image-312\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/psychology-camp-880x550-1.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/psychology-camp-880x550-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/psychology-camp-880x550-1-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c1565c4e wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#9a7ab7;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:35%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2cba3abda867832b80484e72abdb8ef2\">This Summer we are offering two distinct programs: <a href=\"#h-program-1-discover-psychology-summer-academy\">One\u2011Week Day Program<\/a> and a <a href=\"#h-program-2-discover-psychology-summer-research-intensive\">Two\u2011Week Residential Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-35a993031086578c7fc552c738f7a4d1\">Choose the learning experience that fits your goals \u2014 from foundational exploration to advanced, research\u2011intensive study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f28ed83df4bc15bc6054e460a5096715\">No previous psychology education or background required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c6f21edae22f31cff128a9e0ca1614dd\" id=\"h-summer-2026-registration-now-open\"><strong>Summer 2026 Registration Now Open<\/strong><br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-acebf1475ce5bc9123fbc524c28fd351\">For questions or group registration, email <a href=\"mailto:summersession@clarku.edu\">summersession@clarku.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-1-discover-psychology-summer-academy\">Program 1: Discover Psychology \u2014 Summer Academy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-one-week-day-program\">One\u2011Week Day Program<\/h3>\n\n\n<div style=\"color:var(u002du002dclarku-color-deep-red)\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">July 6\u201310, 2026, 9 a.m. \u2013 4 P.M.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dive into the world of psychology through engaging lectures, hands\u2011on activities, and collaborative research. Explore clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology while learning directly from Clark University faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No prior psychology experience needed. Lunch included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-highlights\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Program Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li><strong>Explore the Field of Psychology<br><\/strong>Learn across major psychology subfields through dynamic faculty talks and interactive discussions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare for College<br><\/strong>Get a glimpse of what it\u2019s like to study as a college student. Participate in Personal Statement Writing workshop to draft or enhance yours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conduct a Research Project<br><\/strong>Work with peers to design, carry out, and present a research project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Present Your Findings<br><\/strong>Share your work at the Clark Research Festival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Small Cohort Experience<br><\/strong>Enrollment is limited to ensure meaningful faculty and peer engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-sample-daily-schedule\">Sample Daily Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>9 a.m. \u2014 Opening Activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 a.m. \u2014 Faculty Speaker Series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:30 a.m. \u2014 Discussion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Noon \u2014 Lunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 \u2013 4 p.m. \u2014 Research Project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-lighter-teal-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fees\">Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Early Registration (by Feb 15): $1,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard Registration (after Feb 15): $1,600<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fee includes meals and a $300 non\u2011refundable deposit.<br>Group discounts available for 3+ students. Email <a href=\"mailto:summersession@clarku.edu\">summersession@clarku.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.net\/C20565_ustores\/web\/store_main.jsp?STOREID=46&amp;SINGLESTORE=true\">Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-2-discover-psychology-summer-research-intensive\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Program 2: Discover Psychology \u2014 Summer Research Intensive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-two-week-residential-program\">Two\u2011Week Residential Program<\/h3>\n\n\n<div style=\"color:var(u002du002dclarku-color-deep-red)\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">July 5\u201317, 2026<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your exploration of psychology to the next level with this immersive, research\u2011focused summer experience. Designed for motivated students, the Discover Psychology Summer Research Intensive builds directly on the foundation of the Summer Academy and invites you to step into the role of a real researcher. Over two weeks, you\u2019ll design and conduct an original study, collect and analyze data, and prepare your findings for professional presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who successfully complete the program earn college credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No prior psychology coursework is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Housing and meals are included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-highlights-0\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Program Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li><strong>Master Advanced Research Methods<br><\/strong>Learn how psychologists design and conduct studies using experimental, participatory action, and other cutting\u2011edge research approaches\u2014all through engaging faculty\u2011led workshops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare for College<br><\/strong>Get a true preview of college life: live in the residence halls, study with peers, and participate in a dedicated Personal Statement Writing Workshop to craft or strengthen your college essay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personalized Mentorship<\/strong><br>To ensure meaningful interaction and individualized support, enrollment is capped at just 10 students. Work closely with Clark faculty mentors throughout the entire research process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lead Your Own Research Project<\/strong><br>Develop a research question that matters to you, gather and interpret your data, and translate your insights into a polished professional presentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Present at Academic Conferences<\/strong><br>Share your work at Clark University\u2019s Fall Research Festival and submit your presentation to the New England Psychology Association (NEPA) Conference\u2014a rare opportunity for high\u2011school researchers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-your-experience-on-clark-s-campus\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Your experience on Clark\u2019s Campus<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-sample-daily-schedule-0\">Sample Daily Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>9 a.m. \u2014 Opening Activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 a.m. \u2014 Faculty Speaker Series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Noon \u2014 Lunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 \u2013 4 p.m. \u2014 Research Project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 \u2013 4:30 p.m. \u2014 Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4:30 \u2013 5:30 p.m. \u2014 Lectures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5:30 p.m. \u2013 Dinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening \u2014 Research lectures, labs, and activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 p.m. \u2013 Lights Out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-lighter-teal-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fees-0\">Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Early Registration (by Feb 15): $2,790<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard Registration (after Feb 15): $3,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fee includes meals, housing, and a $300 non refundable deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Group discounts available for 3+ students. Email <a href=\"mailto:summersession@clarku.edu\">summersession@clarku.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.net\/C20565_ustores\/web\/store_main.jsp?STOREID=49&amp;SINGLESTORE=true\">Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-white-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017-Wright-Hall-1.avif\" alt=\"Wright hall\" class=\"wp-image-1047 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017-Wright-Hall-1.avif 900w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017-Wright-Hall-1-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2017-Wright-Hall-1-768x512.avif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-housing\">Housing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Overnight students will stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/housing\/residence-halls-and-houses\/wright-hall\/\">Wright Hall<\/a> on the north side of campus, a short walk from the Psychology Department in Jonas Clark Hall.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dining\">Dining<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will eat meals at <a href=\"https:\/\/clark.nmcfood.com\/locations\/the-table-at-higgins\/\">The Table at Higgins<\/a>, Clark\u2019s main dining hall.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/dining-hall.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1048 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/dining-hall.avif 900w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/dining-hall-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/dining-hall-768x512.avif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-white-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024_RA_Training_Staff-25.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1049 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024_RA_Training_Staff-25.avif 900w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024_RA_Training_Staff-25-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024_RA_Training_Staff-25-768x512.avif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-supervision\">Supervision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will be accompanied by faculty, graduate assistants, or staff members at all times. Overnight residential students are supervised in the dorm by trained Residential Assistants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div style=\"color:var(u002du002dclarku-color-brand)\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-center\">Relevant. challenging. transformative.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-our-faculty\">Our faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/faculty\/profiles\/nancy-budwig\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"Nancy Budwig\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/nancy-budwig-720x720-1-300x300-1.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n<div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">professor, psychology<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nancy-budwig\">Nancy Budwig<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Budwig received a B.A. from Vassar College in 1979 and a Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1986. She has been at Clark since that time, currently as Professor of Psychology.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/faculty\/profiles\/alena-esposito\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"Alena Esposito\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/alena-esposito-300x300-1.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n<div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">associate professor, psychology<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alena-esposito\">Alena Esposito<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Esposito earned her B.I.D. in Industrial Design from North Carolina State University, College of Design. Her program of study focused on educational material design.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/faculty\/profiles\/abbie-goldberg\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"Abbie Goldberg\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/abbie-goldberg-720x720-1.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n<div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">professor, psychology<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-abbie-goldberg\">Abbie Goldberg<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Goldberg received a B.A. from Wesleyan University in 1999, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts in 2001 and 2005, respectively. She has been at Clark since 2005.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/faculty\/profiles\/ana-kamille-marcelo\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"Anal Marcelo\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/ana-marcelo-1.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n<div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Associate professor, psychology<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ana-kamille-marcelo\">Ana Kamille Marcelo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Marcelo earned her bachelor\u2019s degree in psychology\/law and society in 2009 and her doctorate in developmental psychology in 2016 from the University of California, Riverside. She has been at Clark since 2016.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/faculty\/profiles\/kathleen-palm-reed\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"Kathleen Palm Reed\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/Kathleen-Palm-Reed-720x720-1-300x300-1.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n<div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Associate professor, psychology<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kathleen-palm-reed\">Kathleen Palm Reed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kathleen Palm Reed is the Director of Clinical Training and Associate Professor at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/faculty\/profiles\/andrew-stewart\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"Andrew Stewart\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/andrew-stewart.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n<div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Associate professor, psychology<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-andrew-stewart\">Andrew Stewart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrew L. 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