BU Holds Intl. Summer School Programme In Psychology

Bahria University in collaboration with Valparaiso University, USA conducted a Summer School Program on the topic Research Data Management in Psychology

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Aug, 2017 ) : Bahria University in collaboration with Valparaiso University, USA conducted a Summer school Program on the topic Research Data Management in Psychology.

The summer schools programme has provided an opportunity about the utility of statistical analysis specifically in the field of psychology, a news release said on Friday. The lead resource person of the program was Dr David Rowland from Valparaiso University, USA.

He received his Ph.D from university of Chicago in psychology. During his academic and professional career, he held appointments as Executive Director Institutional Innovation, Associate Professor and Dean of Graduate School.

In his various roles, he has spearheaded efforts towards internationalizing programs and Student populations, fringing partnership with government agencies and institution of higher learning. He has also served as editor of various research journals.

The Summer School program at Bahria University provided students and academic scholars with practical information about developing research programs and eventually getting published. Along with Dr David, Dr Zainab Zadeh, Dean Professional Psychology Bahria University, Dr Uzma Masroor HOD Psychology and Amira Amjad, Senior Lecturer BU Islamabad Campus also provided facilitation and inspiration to participants.

Topics including selecting statistics, using statistics, designing are search program, writing and getting published were covered during the program. Speaking on the occasion Pro Rector Bahria University Rear Admiral (R) Shahid Saeed HI (M) said that Psychology is one of the fastest growing department of BU and students have excelled through quality higher education.

He added that BU is promoting the research potential of the students, which will enable them to use their academic knowledge for solving practical issues of our society.