Master of Science in Applied Psychology at USC

MAPP’s annual Internship Reception was held at the Amy King Dundon-Berchtold University Club of USC yesterday. MAPP students and their internship employers got together for an evening of conversation and networking.

We thanked and honored the professionals who offered to mentor students through internships in their companies. It was great to see so many MAPP alums there as sponsors and supporters of career development for our students.

Some of the companies where students interned are Hypothesis Group, NRG, LRW, The Honest Company, Thoughtium, RED SKY Consulting, SEGA, Xsolla, Immersion, Center for Nonprofit Management, Breakthrough Research, and SeeChange Initiative.

Meet Alana Gelesic, a current student in the MAPP On-Campus cohort. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 2021 with a B.A. in Psychology, minoring in Spanish.

Alana is a management consulting intern at Thoughtium. In her role, she supports the team through executing projects and assists with client work that pushes the mission and vision of Thoughtium by connecting their offerings and capabilities with psychological applications that she has gained from MAPP.

Alana credits MAPP with providing her with the tools and lessons that push her out of her comfort zone to be the best version of herself as a working professional. Learn more about her experience here: https://lnkd.in/geXituV3

Wynnie Chen is a current student in the MAPP On-Campus cohort. She graduated from UC San Diego in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Wynnie is currently working as a research analyst intern at Interpret, a gaming-focused market research agency. Her main responsibility is to provide support on both qualitative and quantitative projects with tasks like link checking for surveys, quote pulling, and report pulling and checking. She also helps with running focus groups and doing desktop research.

Read more about Wynnie’s journey and her experience with MAPP here: ow.ly/8zpY50GxXLL

Meet Julie Mei 🌱, a current student in the MAPP On-Campus cohort. She graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz in 2020 with a B.A in Psychology minoring in Education.

Julie recently started an internship with Xsolla as a Human Resources Intern. As the HR intern, she has had the opportunity to work on projects on Learning and Development initiatives.

Learn more about her journey so far and her experience at MAPP: ow.ly/8zpY50GxXLL

"There’s this idea of ‘Oh great, I have this self-driving car. It’s a Tesla. I can just sit back and not pay attention [and] fall asleep.’ That’s not the case. We’re not there yet.”

Dr. Catherine Neubauer offers her take on Human Factors and AI to Datami.

Dr. Neubauer teaches the Pro-Seminar in Human Behavior course at MAPP.



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Don't Forget the Human Factor in Autonomous Systems and AI Development It goes without saying that humans are the intended beneficiaries of the AI applications and autonomous systems that data scientists and developers are

Meet Samantha Alequin, a current student in the MAPP On-Campus cohort. She graduated from California State University, Los Angeles in 2020 with a B.A. in Psychology.

Samantha is currently interning at Immersion as a research and development intern. Learn more about her internship experience and her journey with MAPP so far here: ow.ly/8zpY50GxXLL

Three students in MAPP’s on-campus cohort are currently participating in a consulting project under the direction of Dr. Jorge Barraza, PhD.

Students are exploring the needs and expectations of the market of a B2B Software company and working on their core solutions. In order to do so, the team is conducting in-depth interviews to understand existing clients, and conducting a large nationwide survey to tap into the key target market.

The students participating in the project are Emma Josey, Todd Creekmore, and Dona Trinity Leonard.

Find out more about MAPP’s curriculum and program objectives here: https://lnkd.in/gTmVQew9

Meet Emma Josey, a current student in the MAPP On-Campus cohort. She graduated from CSU Northridge in 2020 with a B.A. in Psychology.

Emma is currently interning at Hypothesis, a market research agency, as a Project Intern. Learn more about her experience here: ow.ly/8zpY50GxXLL

"It doesn’t feel good to be forced to exert extra effort when all you want to do is find a song that’s stuck in your head."

Read MAPP faculty, Dr. Jason Buhle's take on the importance of users’ emotional responses for developers.

Dr. Buhle teaches User Experience Research at MAPP.




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How Spotify Made Finding New Music Easier Spotify has introduced some changes; the most glaring one is making search harder to find in favor of pushing recommendations forward, which experts say could be a good thing.

Meet Nathanial Loh, a current student in the MAPP On-Campus cohort. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Nathanial is currently interning at U4Ea, a health & wellness start-up, as a User Research intern. Learn more about his experience here: ow.ly/8zpY50GxXLL

Diversity programs carried out by companies often lead to only subpar results or worse - they do more harm than good. MAPP Faculty, Dr. Michael Nguyen, PhD, wrote about the ineffectiveness of many DEI plans and ways in which companies can ensure real progress: http://ow.ly/EpWI50I8CVg

Dr. Nguyen teaches Cross Cultural Psychology in Applied Settings for our program. Find out more about his work here:
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Faculty > Master of Science in Applied Psychology > USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Dr. Ellen Leggett, the Director of this Master’s program, is a jury consultant with more than twenty years of experience working in the legal field. She founded her own consulting firm and is President of Leggett Jury Research, LLC. Dr. Leggett is nationally known for her expertise in assisting tr...

Meet Gabriella Lamm, a current student in the MAPP On-Campus cohort. She graduated from Brandeis University in 2017 with a B.A. degree in Psychology, minoring in Anthropology, Classical Studies and Theatre Arts.

Click below to learn more about her internship experience with See Change Institute, and what she finds rewarding about MAPP.

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Meet our new Admissions Counselor, Desiree Mendez!

A Los Angeles native and first-generation college graduate, Desiree has an M.Ed. in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs from the University of Southern California and a B.A. Family and Consumer Science from San Francisco State University.

After earning her B.A., Desiree served as a college advisor with the USC College Advising Corps, assisting first-generation and underrepresented high school seniors with college applications and financial aid. Desiree is excited to join MAPP and hopes to be an additional resource for students interested in the program!

The general deadline for our Fall 2022-2023 on-campus program is only one week away! Be sure to submit your applications by Tuesday, March 1, 2022, by 11:59 pm PST.

For more information about our admissions requirements, visit our website here: http://ow.ly/VzV850G3pFw

To start your MAPP application, create a portal account here: http://ow.ly/qkFx50G3pFv

Reach out to [email protected] for queries and concerns regarding your application.

Six students in MAPP’s on-campus cohort are currently participating in consulting projects with TAG Heuer and FLEX Power Tools.

Under the direction of Dr. Luke Thelen, Ph.D., the students are engaging in qualitative and quantitative analysis alongside different marketing methods.

The six students participating in the projects are Nafula P. Kato, Samantha Alequin, Camrynn Dobos-Bubno, Phinehas Negash, Sergio Chavez, and Wynnie Chen.

Find out more about MAPP’s curriculum and program objectives here: https://lnkd.in/gTmVQew9

Meet Nafula P. Kato, a current student in the MAPP On-Campus cohort. She graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2018 with a B.A in Neuroscience minoring in Marketing.

Click below to learn more about her internship experience with RedSky Strategy, what led her to discover MAPP and her advice for prospective students.

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The Fall 2022 General Deadline for our on-campus program is on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 by 11:59 pm PST.

For more information about our admissions requirements, visit our website here: http://ow.ly/VzV850G3pFw

To start your MAPP application, create a portal account here: http://ow.ly/qkFx50G3pFv

The Super Bowl is the biggest televised sporting event of the year. However, while some people enjoy the game, most of us end up discussing the commercials!

We hear about the astronomical price of ad spots, but what makes an advertisement successful and memorable? Psychologists suggest that the shared experience of watching together makes it worthwhile.




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Shared Experience Is Worth the Price of a Super Bowl Ad Understanding the psychological impact is a brand's greatest advantage.

MAPP faculty Dr. Francesca Puggelli recently published her book 'Emozioni al Lavoro.' It is a book that investigates how to communicate and control one's emotions, with specific attention to the complex work situation, with critical insights, questionnaires, and tests to improve one's attitude.

A big congratulations to Dr. Puggelli! 🎉👏
She teaches Psychology of Interactive Media at our program. She is also the MAPP advisor for International students.

Meet Dr. Sara M. Isaac, PhD (She/Her), a new addition to MAPP’s faculty. She holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy in Social Research Methodology and Education from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Sara has a vast range of experience in both the private and public sectors. She utilizes her experience in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods to conduct research for clients such as Kia America, Toyota Motor Corporation, Viacom, Visa, Anheuser-Busch, Calvin Klein, and CNN. As a Research operations leader in product innovation, brand strategy, trend forecasting, and design, she has continually partnered with industry-leading clients such as The Walt Disney Company, AB InBev, and YouTube.

Meet Phinehas Negash, a current student in the MAPP On-Campus cohort. He earned a BA in Psychology with a Minor in Business from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2020.

Click below to learn more about his journey to discovering MAPP - a program that blended his two passions; psychology and business.

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A new addition to MAPP's faculty, Dr. Jenna Rubenstein, holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brandeis University and a master's and Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the Claremont Graduate University. She teaches PSYC 517, Group Dynamics and Leadership in MAPP.

Jenna joined Boston Scientific in 2008 and has served in multiple roles across Human Resources since that time. Before joining Boston Scientific, Jenna held positions of increasing responsibility at Amgen, Inc., and Washington Mutual.

You can find out more about MAPP’s faculty here: https://dornsife.usc.edu/map/about-faculty/

Meet Emma Peelle, a current student in the MAPP On-Campus cohort. She graduated from The George Washington University in 2021 with a Bachelor's in Psychology and Public Health.

Click below to learn more about her experience with MAPP and how it has allowed her to grow academically, professionally and emotionally.

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Meet a new member of our faculty, Dr. Kathleen Marker, a sociologist and expert in qualitative methodologies. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of California.

Kathleen has nearly 20 years of experience working as a qualitative moderator conducting focus groups, IDIs, ethnographies, and online qualitative discussion boards. She has expertise in a range of industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, wellness, CPG, retail, media, technology, entertainment, and financial services.

You can find out more about MAPP’s faculty here: https://lnkd.in/gHrSiRxG

Meet Kassidi Cheng, a current student in the MAPP On-Campus cohort. She graduated from Swarthmore College in 2021 with a bachelor's in Psychology and English Literature.

Click below to learn more about her journey so far with MAPP and about her interest in applying psychological theories to businesses and furthering their ability to connect with users and consumers by making great products.

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The Fall 2022 General Deadline for our on-campus program is on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 by 11:59 pm PST.

For more information about our admissions requirements, visit our website here: http://ow.ly/VzV850G3pFw

To start your MAPP application, create a portal account here: http://ow.ly/qkFx50G3pFv

The Fall 2022 Priority Deadline for our on-campus program is 1 day away!
The priority deadline to apply for the M.S. in Applied Psychology on-campus program is January 1st, 2022 by 11:59 pm PST.

For more information about our admissions requirements, visit our website here: http://ow.ly/VzV850G3pFw

To start your MAPP application, create a portal account here: http://ow.ly/qkFx50G3pFv

The Fall 2022 Priority Deadline for our on-campus program is 5 days away!
The priority deadline to apply for the M.S. in Applied Psychology on-campus program is January 1st, 2022 by 11:59 pm PST.

For more information about our admissions requirements, visit our website here: http://ow.ly/VzV850G3pFw

To start your MAPP application, create a portal account here: http://ow.ly/qkFx50G3pFv

From all of us at the M.S. in Applied Psychology program, we wish you a Happy Holidays and New Year. May your 2022 be filled with health, happiness, and success!

As a reminder, our program offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 22nd through Friday December 31st. We will reopen on Monday, January, 3rd.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us before next Wednesday at [email protected].