Chris Michals

Job Talk Summaries

11-26-12

Forgot to write her name down.

I thought her study on Oregons Death with Dignity Act was interesting and that she
presented her study to an audience adequately. I think she could potentially do well as a
professor at the University, especially since her study was a qualitative study that required her to
interview people whom I think might be relevant to handling students. I also think that this area
might be a good fit because there are so many local hospitals in the area that she could continue
her research.
12-3-12

Dr. Stefan Agrigoroaei

I actually liked this presenter, in contrast to what I have heard from other students. I
thought his topic was interesting, especially on his finding on how a high sense of self-control is
associated with better heath in the elderly. I also liked that he mentioned the N-back task, which
to me seemed unique than what I have previously seen in some of my psychology classes I have
taken. However, I think he would be more suited towards a more research-oriented University
than a more teaching-oriented university like this one and that his skittishness may not go over
well in teaching a classroom of students at this university.
12-7-12

Dr. Jen Wong

Out of all the candidates, I have seen so far, she appears to me to be the best fit for this
University because she seemed very approachable and that is important for many students. I
think her topic on daily stressors was interesting but had a little hard time following her in
regards to cortisol levels because from the best of my knowledge, her results seemed kind of odd

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that people who apparently have more stress in their life, have lower cortisol levels. In which I
would expect the opposite, then again she did speak a little fast and may have simply
misunderstood what she said. In conclusion, out of all the candidates I have seen, she appears to
strike me the most as a person who could successfully interact with the students and get along
with the faculty, what my limited observation.