PAIS
El Programa de Adiestramiento en Investigación Subgraduada (PAIS) es una iniciativa del Centro de Investigación Social Aplicada (CISA). El programa está dirigido a proveer a los/as estudiantes del Departamento de Psicología y Ciencias Sociales una experiencia de investigación de un año académico en áreas temáticas de actualidad en las diversas disciplinas de la Psicología y las Ciencias Sociales. Los objetivos específicos de PAIS son los siguientes:
1) Fortalecer destrezas en aspectos teóricos y metodológicos del proceso de investigación.
2) Proveer apoyo a los/as estudiantes en el proceso de divulgar los hallazgos.
3) Asistir a los/as estudiantes en el proceso de solicitar a programas de investigación de verano en Estados Unidos y otros países.
Criterios de elegibilidad:
Ser estudiante regular, esto es, tener matriculados 12 créditos o más.
Pertenecer al Departamento de Psicología o uno de los cinco programas del Departamento de Ciencias Sociales .
Tener un promedio académico general de 3.0 o más.
Tener aprobado al menos 24 créditos y estar en segundo o tercer año.
Tener aprobado el curso o cursos básicos de su programa.
Le incluimos vídeo en donde el Dr. Douglas Santos describe el programa:
(Interesados deben comunicarse para mas información con el Dr. Douglas Santos al correo: douglas.santos@upr.edu)
School NeuroLab
To offer comprehensive training in neuropsychological research that enhances the understanding of the relationship between the brain and human behavior in educational contexts. Our commitment is to foster the professional growth of teachers and students through learning communities. We promote an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach that bridges theory and practice. We strive for the development and implementation of neuropsychological assessment and intervention practices, grounded in ethics and scientific evidence.
Contacts:
Mary A. Moreno, PhD.
Professor
School Psychology Graduate Program
Department of Psychology
Cristina Perea, PhD.
Assistant Professor
School Psychology Graduate Program
Department of Psychology
CAISPE
The Centro de Adiestramiento, Investigación y Servicios en Psicología Escolar (CAISPE; Center for Training, Research, and Services in School Psychology) is a unit of the Department of Psychology, in the College of Arts and Sciences, at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez. It began operations in 2024 and arose from the need for a space for training, research, and the provision of psychological services to students and faculty of the Graduate Program in School Psychology. CAISPE allows students and faculty to integrate theory with practice, as well as provide a variety of psychological services to the community at large.
Students of the Graduate Program in School Psychology at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez Campus are responsible for providing psychological services to the community through their practicum at CAISPE. Faculty members, who are licensed to practice psychology in Puerto Rico, are responsible for their supervision and assume ethical and professional responsibility for each case the students see. CAISPE also serves as a research center.
Contacts:
Cristina Perea, PhD.
Assistant Professor
School Psychology Graduate Program
Department of Psychology
TRIN Lab
The Trauma-Informed Research Lab is dedicated to the research and development of trauma-informed practices within educational systems and school psychology. Our focus is on understanding how trauma impacts students’ learning, behavior, and mental health, as well as on strategies to foster safe, inclusive, and resilient school environments. We explore the implementation of evidence-based practices to enhance the responsiveness of educators, psychologists, and other professionals to the needs of students with adverse experiences. Additionally, the lab promotes the training of future researchers and practitioners through interdisciplinary collaboration, policy analysis, and the creation of resources to strengthen equity and well-being in school communities. Our commitment is to transform educational systems to be trauma-sensitive and to support the healthy development of all students.
Contact:
Irmarie Cruz López, PhD.
Associate Professor
School Psychology Graduate Program
Department of Psychology
Neuropsychoanalysis Lab / Unconscious Lab
The main purpose of this laboratory is to investigate how affect and unconscious processes impact our personality. From the framework of neuropsychoanalysis, it also addresses the influence of culture and society on our behavior, as well as the impact of our narratives on our affect and pattern formation.
Contact:
Dr. Efraín J. Ríos-Ruiz, Psicólogo Clínico,
Profesor
School Psychology Graduate Program
Department of Psychology
PIEJ
El instituto estudia y promueve el juego como herramienta para el desarrollo, el aprendizaje y el bienestar. Busca comprender su impacto en la salud y las emociones, y crear entornos lúdicos seguros e inclusivos. Impulsa investigaciones, formación y diseño de juegos que conectan el juego con la educación y la salud emocional.
Contact:
Dra. Ana Nieves, MA.,PhD.
PSYTECH COGNITION RESEARCH TEAM
Explorando tiempo y habilidades de búsqueda en espacio virtuales y reales.
Este estudio compara habilidades cognitivas en jóvenes en entornos virtuales y reales, analizando búsqueda, atención y resolución de problemas. Utiliza herramientas como videojuegos, eye tracker y pruebas neurocognitivas. Los resultados preliminares muestran mayor rapidez y confianza en el entorno virtual, lo que sugiere que el contexto influye en el desempeño cognitivo.
Contact:
Dra. Ana Nieves, MA.,PhD.
