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[WCU Magazine]
This article by WCU Magazine profiles Dr. Stevie Grassetti’s work at West Chester University, highlighting how she integrates clinical practice, research, and community engagement through the RAISE Lab and the PsyD program. It describes Dr. Grassetti's collaborative, service-oriented approach to mental health initiatives, student training, and interdisciplinary partnerships, including projects focused on social anxiety, integrated care, and accessible ADHD assessment services. To read more, please visit the WCU Magazine article , which highlights student involvement and community-based projects that deliver science-informed mental health care.
We are excited to announce 1st place winner of the CSM spring 2026 Student Poster Presentation, presented by Master's student Romance Albarqawi, and PsyD Student Sarah Ritcher on "Investigating the Influence of Parental Nativity on Social Anxiety, Tolerance of Uncertainty, and Self-Esteem in Grade-School Children."
Research Advisor: Dr. Stevie Grassetti, Department of Psychology.
RAISE lab graduate research assistant, Jenna Loquercio, has won the 2026 Pennsylvania Psychological Associations’ Patricia M. Bricklin Student Ethics Award for her paper entitled, Pressure with Purpose: The Ethics of Simulation-Based Training. She will receive her award at PPA’s Annual Convention and will write an related article for The Pennsylvania Psychologist.
Dr. Grassetti receives the Campus Diversity Award, presented to faculty for outstanding
contributions to the spirit of diversity on WCU's campus.
Master's students Eneida V. and Jessica F. presenting their poster on Developing a
randomized trial: Testing new single session intervention for youth diagnosed with
ADHD at RCAD Spring 2026.
Undergraduate students Tatum W. and Adriana G. presenting their poster on Simulation-based
training to improve clinical competence at RCAD Spring 2026.
Undergraduate students, Owen R., Kaylee G., and Rachelle B. presenting their poster
on Saying 'Yes, And' to the Unknown: Drama Improvisation and Tolerance of Uncertainty
in Middle School Students at RCAD Spring 2026.
PsyD Student Trokon M. and Undergraduate student Trinity S. presenting their poster
at RCAD Spring 2026.
PsyD student, Jenna, presents her poster on simulation-based training in graduate psychology education.
Graduate assistant, Cassidy, and undergraduate research assistant, Emily, present their poster.
Undergraduate research assistants Emma G, Paul, Emma H, and Seth present their poster on Unite for Her.
Undergraduate research assistant, Dylan, presents his poster on Project PREP.
Undergraduate research assistants, Tatum W. and Kaylee G., present their poster.
Undergraduate research assistants, Dylan and Seth, present their posters.
Undergraduate research assistants present their poster.
Undergraduate research assistant, Seth, presents his poster on changes in internalizing symptoms.
Undergraduate research assistants, along side Dr. Grassetti, present their poster.