{"id":3212,"date":"2025-05-06T11:41:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T15:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/csh\/?p=3212"},"modified":"2025-05-06T11:41:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T15:41:15","slug":"emma-lears-journey-at-ball-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/csh\/2025\/05\/06\/emma-lears-journey-at-ball-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardinal Leaves the Nest: Emma Lear&#8217;s Journey at Ball State"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A recent graduate from Ball State University, Emma Lear has completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychological Science with a strong passion for research, art, and advocacy in women&#8217;s health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emma graduated in Fall 2024, having transferred to Ball State partway through her academic journey. Though she once considered leaving the university, finding mentorship and meaningful connections, especially through Professor Lauren Mathieu-Frasier, transformed her experience. When Emma wasn&#8217;t immersed in research or coursework, she could often be found reading memoirs or creating art, most recently combining painting with collage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Immersive Research and Presentation Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emma&#8217;s undergraduate experience was rich with research and professional development. She worked under Dr. George Gaither on a study titled <em>&#8220;Relationships Among Weight Management, PCOS Symptoms, Femininity Contingency, and Mental Health.&#8221;<\/em> Her dedication led her to present preliminary findings at the Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference in Evansville and, more recently, to present the completed study at the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) conference in April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her passion for women&#8217;s health and research excellence was recognized with the prestigious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psichi.org\/page\/regionalawardinfo\">Psi Chi MPA Regional Research Award,<\/a> a testament to the impact and quality of her work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"3213\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/csh\/2025\/05\/06\/emma-lears-journey-at-ball-state\/emma-lear\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/05\/06113320\/Emma-Lear.jpg?fit=1920%2C1440&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Emma Lear\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/05\/06113320\/Emma-Lear.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/05\/06113320\/Emma-Lear-1024x768.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/05\/06113320\/Emma-Lear.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/05\/06113320\/Emma-Lear.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/05\/06113320\/Emma-Lear.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/05\/06113320\/Emma-Lear.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/05\/06113320\/Emma-Lear.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Future Rooted in Research<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emma&#8217;s drive to effect change in women&#8217;s health continues post-graduation. She recently accepted a position at Riley\/IU Health in the Department of Pediatrics, marking the next step in her journey toward a career in clinical research. Ultimately, she aspires to coordinate original research within the fields of women&#8217;s health or endocrinology, preferably in a university or academic medical setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reflections on the BSU Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When reflecting on her time at Ball State, Emma emphasizes the relationships she built with faculty and peers. &#8220;The most fulfilling part of my education has been the connections I&#8217;ve made. My professors and peers have taught me so much about research and life.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She credits her success to the patience and perseverance she developed during her time at the College of Sciences and Humanities, primarily through experiences like recruiting participants, working through IRB processes, and preparing for presentations and publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Professors Who Made a Difference<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emma shares deep appreciation for Professor Lauren Mathieu-Frasier, who played a pivotal role in her development as a researcher. From co-creating Emma&#8217;s first independent study on physician relationships and mental health in PCOS patients to leading a study abroad opportunity in Tokyo, Professor Mathieu-Frasier was a constant source of guidance and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Likewise, Dr. George<strong> <\/strong>Gaither provided Emma with the invaluable opportunity to continue her research assistantship into the summer following her graduation, further cementing her interest and expertise in psychological research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Role Model for Transfer Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emma&#8217;s story is a powerful example of resilience and transformation. As a transfer student who once struggled to find her footing, she ultimately became one of Ball State&#8217;s Top 50 students\u2014a distinction earned through academic excellence, leadership, and meaningful contributions to the university community. Her journey serves as an inspiring model for other students navigating their own path through higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Closing Word from Emma<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Winning the Psi Chi Regional Research Award has instilled confidence in me as a researcher and has furthered my motivation to continue\u00a0researching topics involving marginalized communities including women&#8217;s health, intersectionality, and justice within the healthcare system, despite political and systemic obstacles.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>For more information about the\u00a0Department of Psychological Science and other faculty, visit\u00a0our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/psychological-science\">website<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/csh\/category\/psychological-science\/\">blog<\/a>,\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/psychological-science\/about\/contact-us\">contact\u00a0our\u00a0office<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent graduate from Ball State University, Emma Lear has completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychological Science with a strong passion for research, art, and advocacy in women&#8217;s health. 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