- Email:
- meemoran@iu.edu
- Department:
- Psychological and Brain Sciences
- Campus:
- IU Bloomington
- Major:
- Mathematics and Psychology
- Graduation year:
- 2022
- Hometown:
- Anderson, IN
Megan is a manager at the CCNC lab located in Bloomington. She coordinates for Dr. Hetrick, Dr. Wisner, and Dr. O'Donnell. Megan graduated from Anderson University (IN) in May 2022 with a B.S. in Mathematics, a B.A. in Psychology, and a Minor in Biology. Throughout her undergraduate career, Megan completed studies on “Investigating pre-existing sleep disorders as a predictor of Parkinson’s Disease” and “Assessing the effects of brief guided mindfulness in Parkinson’s Disease,” under the guidance of Dr. Laura Stull. Additionally, Megan completed mathematical research under Dr. Courtney Taylor for 5 semesters leading to multiple projects and papers on non-realizable polynomial root sequences and Rolle’s Theorem.
Megan also worked as a TA for Dr. Stull’s Capstone Research course in Psychology, as well as a barista and lifeguard on campus. Nowadays, you can find Megan at the gym, on trails, or drinking a hot Americano at a local coffee shop.
Publications & Awards
- Published Manuscript, with Laura Batts, "Non-realizable polynomial root sequences" published by The Pentagon Journal of Kappa Mu Epsilon, vol. 81, #1, Fall 2021.
- Accepted Manuscript, with Laura Batts and Courtney Taylor, "Extensions of Rolle's theorem" accepted by Involve: A Journal of Mathematics, January 2022.
- Published Manuscript, "How women’s intelligence, success, and leadership is misrepresented in the media” published in the Journal of First-Year Writing at AU, Anderson University, May 2019.
- Award for Best Contributed Talk, with Laura Batts, Kappa Mu Epsilon Biennial Convention, University of Central Missouri, April 2021.
Presentations
Megan has given multiple research presentations and talks on the aforementioned projects.
- Mid-America Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference, April 2021, 2022.
- Anderson University Scholar’s Day, April 2020, 2021, 2022.
- American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference, Anderson, University, March 2022.
- Kappa Mu Epsilon Biennial Convention, University of Central Missouri, April 2021.
- Spring Meeting of the Indiana Section of the Mathematical Association of America, March 2021.