Updates from the RAAIN Lab, carried over from our time at Colorado State University — new UVM updates coming soon.
Carrie Kipp presented her honors thesis research at the Colorado Undergraduate Research Conference (CURC).
Lilly Frields joined the lab as a PhD student in Cognitive Neuroscience at CSU.
Sara-Ashley Collins successfully defended her Master’s thesis and graduated with her MS in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources.
David presented oral and poster presentations on nature, aging, and virtual reality at CSU’s Multicultural Undergraduate Research, Art, and Leadership Symposium.
Dr. LoTemplio was featured in CSU’s Career Impact Award Monthly Spotlight for her professional contributions.
Amelie successfully defended her Honors Thesis, “Applying Stress Recovery Theory: Outdoor Intervention for Dementia Agitation Reduction in Memory Care Homes,” and graduated.
Our nature, aging, and virtual reality research was featured in CSU SOURCE’s special report on tourism and recreation. Read the article →
Dr. LoTemplio, Sara-Ashley, and Sharde presented at the Society for Psychophysiological Research Annual Meeting. Sara-Ashley received an SPR Travel Award.
Lab members Jordan and Josh presented at the CSU Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase, and the lab presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Conference in Denver, CO.
Our paper, “Healthy by Nature: Policy Practices Aimed at Maximizing the Human Behavioral Health Benefits of Nature Contact,” was published, along with an English/Spanish infographic summary.
Dr. LoTemplio discusses nature and human health with Hannah Halusker of the Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging.
Search “Living Healthy Longer” on SpotifyA CSU SOURCE video on using virtual-reality nature experiences with senior citizens.
Watch the video →We’re seeking participants for “Effects of Environments on Health and Well-Being.”
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