Science Atlantic Psychology Conference
2026 Award Winners
The 2026 Science Atlantic Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference was held May 21 and 22 at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s.
Science Atlantic Undergraduate Research Award
First Place
Oral Presentation
Krista Gardner
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Grenfell Campus
Comparing the Impacts of Yin-inspired Restorative and Hatha Yogas on Perceived Stress, Sleep Quality, and Cognitive Function
First Place
Oral Presentation
Steven Nzoyamara
Memorial University of Newfoundland
The Impact of Subliminal Distraction on Representations in Visual Working Memory
Science Atlantic Science Communication Award
First Place
Oral Presentation
Mehar Sharma
Mount Saint Vincent University
Distress Tolerance and Alcohol Use in Adolescents: The Role of Biological Sex
First Place (tie)
Poster Presentation
Kiley Rowsell
St. Francis Xavier University
Empowered Encounters: Self Advocacy and Sexual Autonomy in University Campus Hookup Culture
First Place (tie)
Poster Presentation
Dylan Martin
Saint Mary's University
Awe, Beauty, and Meaning in Life
The Karen Nicholson Award in Neuropsychology
First Place
Poster Presentation
Keirra Haley
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Tonic Activation of the Locus Coeruleus: Behavioural Insights into Cognitive Function and Aging
CIHR-IGH-Sex and Gender Based Award
First Place
Oral Presentation
Leah Hicknell
St. Francis Xavier University
Exploring Women's Experiences with Autism Spectrum Disorder
First Place
Poster Presentation
Patrick Belgrave
Mount Saint Vincent University
Impact of Sex and ASD Symptom Severity on Somatic Complaints in Adolescents