Adele Maxwell
Postgraduate Student
Contact Details:
Telephone: (+44)(1382) 384823
Email: Adele Maxwell
Postal Address:
School of Psychology
The University of Dundee
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland, UK
Research interests:
My interests lie broadly in the area of attention function. I am particularly interested in investigating the cognitive characteristics of switching between internal modes of cognition (i.e. the thoughts in one’s head) and attending to events in the external world. Throughout my PhD research I aim to explore the functional role of the ventral frontoparietal network (stimulus-driven system) and its relationship with regards to ‘switching’ between the dorsal frontoparietal network (goal-driven system) and the default network. In order to investigate this electroencephalography will be combined with functional magnetic resonance imaging.
Previously I have investigated event-related potential signatures of episodic memory retrieval as a function of individual differences in personality (in collaboration with Dr. Astrid Schloerscheidt and Graham Dingwall). I have also researched the effects of moderate aerobic exercise on source memory performance (in collaboration with Dr. Astrid Schloerscheidt).
Qualifications:
Master of Science Degree (with Distinction) in Psychological Research Methods: University of Dundee (2007-2008)
Master of Arts Degree (with Honours) in Psychology: University of Dundee (2003-2007)
Publications and presentations:
Conference papers:
Maxwell, A.M. (2007). ‘The relationship between physical fitness and source memory performance.’ Paper presented at the Scottish Branch of the British Psychological Society Undergraduate Conference, University of Edinburgh.
Presentations:
May 2008. ‘The relationship between personality traits and event-related potential signatures of episodic memory retrieval.’ Presentation at the annual Postgraduate progress meeting, School of Psychology, University of Dundee. Also presented as part of the Post Graduate Seminar series (March 2008).
Additional Information:
Courses attended:
February 2009. SINAPSE Hands-on fMRI processing course, National e-Science Centre, Edinburgh.
November – present. Various Generic skills courses, e.g. Endnote Software Training, University of Dundee.
Contributions to the public understanding of science:
February 2009 ‘Sex differences in performance on brain training games.’ Presentation for secondary school students at Discovering Degrees day, School of Psychology, University of Dundee.
February 2009 ‘Sex differences in the brain.’ Presentation for secondary school students at Discovering Degrees day, School of Psychology, University of Dundee. Presented with Lisa Mayberry.
November 2008. ‘Innovation Showcase for Students’, University of Dundee.
September 2008 ‘Post-UCAS application open day’ School of Psychology, University of Dundee.
Teaching and relevant work experience:
I’m teaching Biological Psychology on the Wider Access Study Centre Summer School course (July 2009)
January – May 2009: Level 2 Teaching Assistant on the ‘Research Skills for Psychologists’ course
October 2008 – present: Level 2 Marker
October 2008 – January 2009: Level 3 Marker
March 2008 – January 2009: Part-time research assistant on a project investigating ERP/EEG biomarkers of attention function in schizophrenia
December 2007 – March 2008: Part-time research assistant on a project investigating the relationship between strength of lateralisation and gender
October – December 2007: Transcriber
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