Corryn Dooley (she/her/hers)

Bio

I am a fourth-year honors student majoring in Psychology with minors in Chemistry and Writing, and I have been a member of the BEAVERS Lab for the past four years.

I joined the lab through the Undergraduate Research Student Association (URSA), where I began studying how cannabis influences decision-making while receiving training in electroencephalography (EEG). This experience sparked my interest in how physiology and psychopathology interact to shape addictive behaviors.

Since then, my work has expanded to examining how alcohol and sugar affect the stress response, both psychologically and physiologically. I am currently contributing to projects investigating how traumatic brain injuries influence stress processes.

In addition to research, I value working directly with people. I have spent the past three years as a resident assistant, supporting first-year students through challenges ranging from roommate conflicts to medical emergencies. This experience has deepened my understanding of people’s diverse needs and challenges, preparing me for patient-focused clinical training.

I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, with the flexibility to explore different research directions as long as my work remains grounded in patient-centered care. I am especially committed to research that can meaningfully improve clinical outcomes in equitable, sustainable, and accessible ways.

Education

Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR

Psychology | Expected June 2026

Interests

  • Hiking
  • Playing piano
  • Baking
  • Reading
  • Thrifting
  • My cat

Corryn Dooley (she/her/hers)

Bio

I am a fourth-year honors student majoring in Psychology with minors in Chemistry and Writing, and I have been a member of the BEAVERS Lab for the past four years.

I joined the lab through the Undergraduate Research Student Association (URSA), where I began studying how cannabis influences decision-making while receiving training in electroencephalography (EEG). This experience sparked my interest in how physiology and psychopathology interact to shape addictive behaviors.

Since then, my work has expanded to examining how alcohol and sugar affect the stress response, both psychologically and physiologically. I am currently contributing to projects investigating how traumatic brain injuries influence stress processes.

In addition to research, I value working directly with people. I have spent the past three years as a resident assistant, supporting first-year students through challenges ranging from roommate conflicts to medical emergencies. This experience has deepened my understanding of people’s diverse needs and challenges, preparing me for patient-focused clinical training.

I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, with the flexibility to explore different research directions as long as my work remains grounded in patient-centered care. I am especially committed to research that can meaningfully improve clinical outcomes in equitable, sustainable, and accessible ways.

Education

Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR

Psychology | Expected June 2026

Interests

  • Hiking
  • Playing piano
  • Baking
  • Reading
  • Thrifting
  • My cat