Andrea Blackman completed her B.A. (Hons) in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience at the University of Guelph, graduating with distinction and receiving research experience under Drs. Elena Choleris and Deborah Powell. She has presented her research findings at several conferences and published papers on topics relating to motivation, emotional response to music, and body modifications. Her skills include proficiency with research databases, literature reviews, data analysis, and presentation preparation.

1. Andrea Blackman
Niagara Falls ON
Cell: 905 359 3210 - blackmaa@mail.uoguelph.ca
EDUCATION
University of Guelph
B.A. (Hons) Psychology
Minor: Neuroscience
Dean's Honour Roll 2011-2015
Thesis: Rapid Effectsof Intra-Amygdala GPER Agonist G-1 on Social Recognition in Female Mice.
Advisor: Dr.Elena Choleris, Universityof Guelph
Grade Received:95
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Dr. Elena Choleris –Professor, Neuroscience, Universityof Guelph
Research AssistantJanuary2015- May 2015
Experimental and surgical procedures, collection, coding and analysis of data, systematic literature review, scientific
reportwriting, poster and PowerPoint presentations.
Dr. Deborah Powell – Asst. Professor, I/O Psychology, University of Guelph
Research Assistant May 2014- August 2014
Database mining, development of coding criteria,preparation of spreadsheets,systematic literature review,
meta-analysis.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Homewood Health Centre- Guelph, Ontario
Specialized Psychiatry Division, Eating Disorders Program 2013-2015
RESEARCH
Blackman, A., Burek, B., Pasaricek, B. & Valkova, K. (2014). University Student Motivation between Academic Years and
Gender asMeasured bythe AcademicMotivation Scale.
Phillips, D.Blackman, A., Kohn, M., Schad, S. & Rossi, K. (2014). Effectsof Music and Level of Stress on Emotional
Response in UniversityStudents.
Blackman,A.,Kivlenieks, M., Rennick, R., Stephens,M. & Pavel,A. (2013). StudentPerceptionson Body Modifications.
PRESENTATIONS
Blackman, A.,Lymer, J. & Choleris, E. (2015). Rapid Effects ofthe G-protein Coupled Estrogen Receptor on the Medial
Amygdala on Social Recognition in Female Mice.
Lymer, J., Blackman, A., Barrett, C., Choleris, E. (2015). Rapid effects ofthe G-protein coupled estrogen receptor in the
hippocampusand medialamygdala on socialrecognition in female mice. Society for Behavioural Neuroendocrinology.
Lymer, J., Blackman, A., Barrett, C., Choleris, E. (2015). The rapid effects of medial amygdalar and hippocampal
G-protein coupled estrogen receptor in social recognition in female mice. International Behavioural Neuroscience
Society.
Lymer, J., Blackman, A., Kuun, T., Barrett, C., Choleris,E. (2015).Activation ofthe G-protein coupled estrogen receptor

2. in the medialamygdala improvessocialrecognition in female mice. Southern Ontario Neuroscience Association.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of SPSS, Excel and other database tools
Self-motivated and possessing excellent time management skills
Ability to prioritize work in response to deadlines
Well developed research skillsderived from experience both in coursework and in practice
Detail oriented and independent problem solver
Strong interpersonal skills cultivated both within previous research settings aswell as outside employmentin the
customer service and health care industries