1. STEVEN N. PORTER
6022 S. Drexel Ave.  Chicago, IL 60637  Phone # (330) 715-9040  email snporter@uchicago.edu
PROFILE
 Current MA thesis utilized Qualtrics and M-Turk for data collection and SPSS and R for Data Analysis.
 2.5 years of progressive experience in research assistantship.
 Experience with various Qualitative/Quantitative Research Methods: Data Collection, Analysis, Synthesis,
Presentation/Discussion of Findings.
 Recognized excellent guest service experience at my local Target Electronics department.
EDUCATION
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Masters in the Social Sciences, Cognitive/Neuro Psychology, August 2016
Thesis: The Effects of Perception: Understanding the Cognitive Benefits of Natural Environments
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Bachelors of Arts, Psychology and Statistics, 05/15
Thesis: Influence of ADHD on Decision Making: How cognition and emotion mediate risky decisions
Honors
 Omicron Delta Kappa, University of Akron, 2014
 Vice President/Treasurer, Psi-Chi, University of Akron, 2013
 Vice President, Graduate Gerontology Club, 2014-2015
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of Chicago
Graduate Researcher, Psychology – 07/15-08/16
 Developed, executed, and interpreted a research question based on review of extant literature and observations
of data.
 Utilized Qualtrics to develop the study and used M-Turk to recruit 300 participants.
 Analyzed and interpreted the data using a combination of the SPSS and R statistical software packages for
Hierarchical Linear Modeling.
 Communicated findings with the Primary Investigator and colleagues through PowerPoint Presentation that
facilitated the discussion of current findings and future research.
The University of Akron
Research Assistant, Psychology – 05/13-07/15
 Administered various cognitive assessments to both young and older adults using E-Prime (experimental
testing software).
 Developed a multiple condition user choice psychological test using Python based computer code.
 Collated and coded 100s of paper and pencil assessments and digitized them.
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Gary Comer Youth Center
Student Mentor – 08/15-012/15
 Gave two 2-hour presentations about special topics in social sciences to ~30 high school seniors.
 Taught students how to think about and develop a research question using scientific process.
 Mentored students on a one-on-one basis on how to professionally research and write about their research
questions.
Customer Service Experience
 4 years working for Target Electronics where I was recognized for my commitment to excellent guest service.
Technical and Verbal Skills
 Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office, SPSS, Mini Tab, R, Matlab, HLM Software, E-Prime, Qualtrics,
Python Social Media, Word Press.