Fayetteville resident to present research at Spring Sociological Conference

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Wilmington College sophomore Kristen Finkbeiner of Fayetteville will present her original research on college students’ sleep habits at the North Central Sociological Association's Student Sociology Conference.
Finkbeiner, the daughter of Bridget and Dave Finkbeiner, and two other WC students had their research evaluated by a committee of professionals and were selected to present at the Association’s meeting in April in Pittsburgh.
Her topic is “College Students: Poor Sleep and Academic Performance.”
Her research indicates a direct connection between sleep quality and academic performance. She believes her research and the upcoming presentation are big steps toward realizing her future plans of studying in the field of comparative psychology.
“I will be gaining experience in public speaking, as well as knowledge in understanding the thoroughness of researching and why it’s essential in the growing field of psychology,” she said. “I am thrilled to have this chance — I will bring my own information to the table and just have fun with it!”
Finkbeiner, who is majoring in psychology with a minor in religion and philosophy, plans to attend graduate school for studies in comparative psychology. She is interested in traveling the world — “like another Jane Goodall” — relating and observing the behavior of animals.
She is a member of Student Leadership Executive Board, Activities Programming Board, College Choral, Gospel Choir, Psychology Club, Honors Program, International Club, Faith in Action and Chi Alpha. She traveled to Nicaragua with funding from the College's Isaac Harvey Fund and enjoys travel, photography, singing, making clothes and meeting new people.[[In-content Ad]]
Finkbeiner, the daughter of Bridget and Dave Finkbeiner, and two other WC students had their research evaluated by a committee of professionals and were selected to present at the Association’s meeting in April in Pittsburgh.
Her topic is “College Students: Poor Sleep and Academic Performance.”
Her research indicates a direct connection between sleep quality and academic performance. She believes her research and the upcoming presentation are big steps toward realizing her future plans of studying in the field of comparative psychology.
“I will be gaining experience in public speaking, as well as knowledge in understanding the thoroughness of researching and why it’s essential in the growing field of psychology,” she said. “I am thrilled to have this chance — I will bring my own information to the table and just have fun with it!”
Finkbeiner, who is majoring in psychology with a minor in religion and philosophy, plans to attend graduate school for studies in comparative psychology. She is interested in traveling the world — “like another Jane Goodall” — relating and observing the behavior of animals.
She is a member of Student Leadership Executive Board, Activities Programming Board, College Choral, Gospel Choir, Psychology Club, Honors Program, International Club, Faith in Action and Chi Alpha. She traveled to Nicaragua with funding from the College's Isaac Harvey Fund and enjoys travel, photography, singing, making clothes and meeting new people.[[In-content Ad]]