Port, Cynthia The Relationship of Life Events to PTSD in Older War Veterans. Tan, Rowena Factors Influencing the Career Aspirations of Asian American Student White, Deborah Gender, and the Relationship Among Measures of Math and Science Interests, Self-Estimated Abilities and Abilities. As a double major in English literature and psychology at St. Olaf College, My-Tien N. Ton first recognized the quality and impact of Minnesota's psychology faculty. She applied to the University of Minnesota for a variety of reasons that included the quality of the psychology program in general, professors who are superb role models for teaching and research, shared interests in research, and financial support. The individual strengths of the program produce an overall effect of impacting the field of psychology, while at the same time enriching the development of professors and graduate students.
Ton currently studies multiculturalism and vocational psychology.
In the other project, she is trying to combine key constructs of previous career theories in a way that fits a range of people. For Laura Pendergrass, the opportunity to study psychology with leading researchers has been most rewarding. At Minnesota, Pendergrass is investigating the career development of student athletes, the assessment of leisure interests, and factors that contribute to a resilient work force. My advisor has been particularly helpful in guiding me through the research process. In addition, her relationships with other students also contribute to her growth.