Brandon Schermitzler

Clinical Psychology PhD Student @AuburnU | @UMNews Alum | Research Interests: Cognitive-affective mechanisms of SUDs | He/him | Bluesky:

[Katie Berry @KatherineABerry]

I’ve seen a lot of posts from applicants applying to Clinical Psych PhD programs asking for interview advice. Here’s a 🧵 with some tips:

[Brandon Schermitzler @Schermitzler]

tendency for decreased stress-related reductions in approach motivation, contributing to substance use and may represent a stable predictor of cannabis-related problems. Check it out! https://t.co/Qyxq8EozuD

[Brandon Schermitzler @Schermitzler]

I’m excited to share a recently published article that I’ve been working on for what seems like forever. In a sample of regular cannabis users, we found that a blunted frontal alpha asymmetry (FAA) response to an acute laboratory stress task was associated with more… 1/4

[Brandon Schermitzler @Schermitzler]

…response over three months, and changes in problems were not associated with changes in the stress FAA response over the three-month period. Finally, the stress FAA response was remarkably stable over the three-month period. This stress FAA response may represent a… 3/4

[Brandon Schermitzler @Schermitzler]

@EllynRButler Execution of RCTs. Unfortunately, I’ve looked into course offerings here and haven’t found anything related. Appreciate the suggestion though!

[Brandon Schermitzler @Schermitzler]

I’m preparing a resubmission of my NIDA F31 and am trying to address a weakness related to my plan for RCT training. I’m struggling to find any kind of didactic training for RCTs aimed at grad students. Do you know of any workshops or seminars that might fit this?

[The BRAINS Lab @thebrainslabau]

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Macatee will be reviewing applications for a graduate student in the Clinical Psychology PhD program at Auburn University in the upcoming application cycle! More information about our lab can be found on our website (link in bio).

[Mitch Prinstein @mitchprinstein]

Some potentially damaging changes to the @NIH system here, including potential cuts to indirect costs that fund a huge chunk of most research universities' budget. Please click below and tell your representatives that research matters!
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[Brandon Schermitzler @Schermitzler]

…automated message stating they are looking for my *STOLEN* laptop and have not yet located it. Due to this experience, in addition to many other (generally minor, but still annoying) inconveniences I’ve had with @FlyFrontier, I would highly recommend avoiding this airline! 4/4

[Brandon Schermitzler @Schermitzler]

…from my carry-on during my @FlyFrontier flight to SFO. Despite my online report submission to Frontier about the theft five days ago and talking to a Frontier representative at SFO three days ago, I have not received any communications about this incident besides an… 3/4

[Brandon Schermitzler @Schermitzler]

…predicting maintenance of Cannabis Use Disorder symptoms three months later. I also saw some really great talks from many others at my first #APS24SF. That’s all great! The not so fun first happened when my laptop (basically my entire life as a grad student) was stolen… 2/4

[Brandon Schermitzler @Schermitzler]

I had a couple fun (and not so fun) firsts this past weekend. First, I traveled to San Francisco to give my first professional talk at an academic conference, where I presented a project in which we found blunted stress-induced frontal alpha asymmetry responses… 1/4

[The BRAINS Lab @thebrainslabau]

Wheels up! We're at UNF in Jacksonville, FL today completing a workshop with one of our collaborators!

[Daniel P. Moriarity @dp_moriarity]

Very excited we will have the opportunity to present a symposium on the need for increasing stressor diversity @PsychScience this year with @wjmitchell_ @DrJeanForney @Schermitzler and @GeorgeSlavich.

(this rodent may or may not have been one of our participants)

[Brandon Schermitzler @Schermitzler]

Sickening. No matter a person’s crimes, state-sanctioned execution is inhumane. Do better Alabama #AbolishTheDeathPenalty

[Beth Shelburne @bshelburne]

“I’m leaving with love, peace and light,” were his last words. And then Kenneth Smith writhed & thrashed as the state suffocated him. Shame on us.
https://t.co/IDzSc1Rcd9

[The BRAINS Lab @thebrainslabau]

Our latest paper examines the overlapping reward processing and stress responsivity systems that may partially explain increased risk for Cannabis Use Disorder in people who use cannabis to cope with internalizing disorders. We also provide recommendations for policy and practice

[Olivia Clancy, M.S. @oliviamclancy]

Calling all medical providers that work in #Pediatrics ! My first independent study @REDSLabAuburn is *officially* approved and recruiting pediatric medical providers to complete a brief survey about their ED screening practices. See below for more info!

[Brandon Schermitzler @Schermitzler]

@MarleyBillman Would love a code if you know of any available!

[The BRAINS Lab @thebrainslabau]

Last week our lab attended the 2023 Annual Meeting for the Society for Psychophysiological Research (SPR) in New Orleans, LA. All five our of graduate students presented posters showcasing their work in the lab. Stay tuned over the next few weeks for poster highlights! #SPR2023