“The community-based research is what attracted me to CPSSC. I have the opportunity to continue pursuing research that has a direct impact on members of the community around me. CPSSC allows me to give back to the community while learning valuable skills that will be transferable to my career in the future.”

- Katie Shaffer | Graduate Student | M.S. Clinical Psychology

“I really enjoy working for the Center because it has given me opportunities to connect with the community, support our community partners, and strengthen my research skills.”

- Anna Hogsett | Graduate Student | M.S. Clinical Psychology

“I joined the center because I have a passion for helping people.”

- Lauryn Holland | Senior | Criminology

“Joining the Center has been an amazing opportunity to make a real-world difference in the local community. In addition to meeting like-minded people, this work has also taught me valuable research and collaboration skills that will be applicable in my future.”

- Emma Killmeyer | Sophomore | Biology | Minor: Math and Data Science

“Joining the center gave me a way to help people even now as a freshman here at Millersville. I am truly honored to have an opportunity to work with these great people. ”

- Lyndsey Kregel | Junior | Sociology and Criminology | Minor: Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

“I joined the CPSSC as a way to get connected to my community and help in any way I could. The opportunity to feel rewarded, while also gaining valuable skills is something I’m excited to start pursuing!”

- Jocelyn Kunec | Sophomore | Biology: Animal Behavior | Minor: General Business

“My experience in the Center has been great over the past two years I've been at Millersville! I've met new people through this job, learned different research methods, and learned more about Lancaster community. I'm excited about what the future holds for me through the Center!”

- Lael Marshall | Junior | Sociology and International Studies | Minor: Japanese Culture Studies

“I’m a fix-it person at heart, I’ve always felt that if something wasn’t right, or could be improved then the right thing to do was put the effort and drive into making it the best it could be. The center provided me with an opportunity to put that drive to good use doing research for local partners and helping communities with said research. I’m excited to see how the efforts of the entire team are changing the world and I’m happy to be a part of it.”

- Taryn Nardi | Senior | Psychology and Government, Policy, and Law

“I have always wanted to make a positive change in the world. When I started college, I wanted to find a group that felt the same way. I love that the research we do will directly impact my community and make a lasting impact. ”

- Catherine Samer | Sophomore | Special Education and Psychology

“I joined the center because I found a way to combine my passion for reading with a way to make a positive impact in someone's life.”

- Kate Vossen | Junior | Biology

“I joined the center to help the community around Millersville and in Lancaster through research and data collection, and to gain new and important skills that will help me in my future career. Also, the center allows me to meet and work with new people.”

- Madelyn Zielke | Senior