Robert D. White obtained his B.A. in Psychology from Miami University in 2015 with a minor in Applied Sociological Science and a 3.92 GPA. He conducted honors thesis research on perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and acquired capability among groups with varying levels of suicidality. White has extensive research experience in suicide and related topics through projects at Miami University's REDS Lab and has presented his work at conferences. He also has clinical experience as a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor and camp counselor.

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ROBERT D. WHITE
3743 Union Road, Franklin, OH 45005 | 937.543.2576 | whiterd2@miamioh.edu
EDUCATION
Miami University, Oxford, OH
B.A. in Psychology 16 May 2015
Minor: Applied Sociological Science
Magna Cum Laude
Honors Thesis: Examining perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness,
and acquired capability among groups with varying levels of suicidality
Thesis Supervisor: Dr. April R. Smith
Cumulative GPA: 3.92 /4.0
Psychology GPA:
Miami University, Oxford, OH
A.A. in Social Science Fall 2013
Magna Cum Laude
HONORS
Dean’s List, Miami University Fall 2014
Dean’s List, Miami University Spring 2014
Dean’s List, Miami University Fall 2013
President’s List, Miami University Spring 2013
Dean’s List, Miami University Fall 2012
Dean ’s List, Miami University Spring 2012
Dean’s List, Miami University Fall 2011
GRANTS AND AWARDS
Crannell Research Award, Miami University Spring 2015
Undergraduate Summer Scholars Grant/Award, Miami University Summer 2014
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Mental Health First Aid USA, Certified 24 March 2015–Present
IRB Application Training, Miami University 22 May 2014
at-risk: Friends in College 10 October 2013
! Peer-to-peer training on identifying, approaching, and referring friends
experiencing psychological distress including depression and suicidal
ideation
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) 11 July 2011
• Refresher completed, 24 May 2014
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
American Association of Suicidology (AAS) 48th
Annual Conference
Moderator 2015
Served as moderator for “Impulsivity and Contagion” for AAS 2015.
Miami University, Undergraduate Summer Scholars Award
Primary Investigator 2014-2015
Project: Investigating the Role of Implicit Disgust with Life and Suicidality

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• Modified implicit association tests (IATs) to reflect topics of interest and
distributed to participants
• Independently explained and defended research methods to the IRB of
Miami University that subsequently were approved for research
• Carried out longitudinal research and conducted data analysis
Research on Eating Disorders and Suicidality (REDS) Lab
Undergraduate Research Assistant 2013-May 2015
Projects:
Over-exercise and its relationship to acquired capability for suicide,
belongingness, and burdensomeness.
• Acquired psychophysiological data (e.g., pain tolerance, pain threshold)
with an algometer.
• Led participants through research procedures and collected data.
Perceptions of Media Images: Facial EMG Study
• Hooked up participants to a facial electromyography system to monitor
facial muscle movement during exposure to certain media stimuli.
• Monitored a BioPac machine and used AcqKnowledge software.
• Led participants through research procedures and collected data.
Cognitive Bias Modification for Perfectionism Study
• Led participants through research procedures and collected data.
Cognitive and Emotional Processes Related to Acquired Capability
• Hooked up participants to electrocardiography equipment and
electrodermal equipment.
• Acquired psychophysiological data (e.g., electrocardiography,
electrodermal activity) with BioPac hardware and software.
• Acquired participant pain tolerance with an algometer.
• Monitored a BioPac machine and used AcqKnowledge software.
• Led participants through research procedures and collected data.
Miami University’s Applied Research Center
Research Assistant 2011
Projects: Ohio Department of Public Safety, Public Opinion and Awareness.
• Conducted interviews/surveys and recorded data from respondents.
PUBLICATIONS
Forrest, L. N., Smith, A. R., White, R. D., Joiner, T. E. (in press). An examination
of interoception in individuals with suicidality. Journal of Abnormal Psychology.
PRESENTATIONS
Forrest, L. N., White, R. D., Flahive, S. M., Allen, K. J., Smith, A. R. (2015).
Examining suicidality, interoceptive deficits, and the acquired capability for
suicide. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological
Association, Chicago, IL.
Smith, A. R., Forrest, L. N., White, R. D., Flahive, S. M., Allen, K. J. (2015).
Examining suicidality, interoceptive deficits, and the acquired capability for
suicide. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of
Suicidology, Atlanta, GA.

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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brother, Mentor 2012-2015
Site-Based Program: 2012-2013
Community-Based Program: 2013-Present
• Mentored a young male since his 4th
grade.
• Met with student weekly and discussed homework, family, and other life
encounters
• Taught him to play guitar
Camp Lebanon Student Camps
Camp Counselor 2009-Present
• Each year, counseled three different grade groups that attend the camp
separately. The grade groups are as follows: K-2, 3-6, 7-8.
LANGUAGES
English – native language
Spanish – speak, read, and write with basic-intermediate competency
MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES
The Crosswalk at Miami – President August 2012 - May 2015
Psi Chi International Honor Society – Member November 2013 - Present
Nominated for the Golden Key International Honour Society 2014
American Association of Suicidology – Student Member March 2015 - Present