Timothy McAlister 6119 North Kenmore Ave. Apt.101 Chicago, IL 60660 (312) 659-4994 tmcallister@luc.

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Education: B.A, Psychology- Loyola University Chicago (May 2012) Honors Thesis: Solving the Bi-Equation: Differences in Sexual Behavior and Connectedness Between Homosexual, Heterosexual, and Bisexual. Research Experience: Research Assistant Loyola University Chicago- School of Education Supervisor- Diane Schiller June 2011-August 2011 Used SPSS to analyze pre and post test results from students math test in a Gear-Up Summer Academy Found that each students math ability improved at least 17% from the 3 months of additional math classes Provost Fellow Loyola University Chicago Advisors: Anthony Burrow and Denise Davidson June 2011-May 2012 Conducted independent research project under Dr. Anthony L. Burrow, Dept. of Psychology Recruited over 200 participants for study conducted connectedness and well-being in relation to sexual orientation Presented at Loyola Undergraduate Research Symposium and CAURS in 2010-2012 SPSS to conduct ANOVA tests, also used qualitative analysis for extended response questions Found that completely homosexual and heterosexual participants had similar levels of well-being and connectedness to others and important institutions Found that bisexual, mostly homosexual, and mostly heterosexual participants felt significantly less connected to others and that their sexual identity was less respected Research Assistant Loyola University Chicago- Department of Psychology Advisor- Anthony Burrow September 2009-Janurary 2011

Researched the effects of perceived race on subjects feelings of comfort in public environments Analyzed data using SPSS: trained new lab members on SPSS and conduct research practices

Research Skills: Knowledge of SPSS and SAS statistical programs Honors Thesis in Psychology Presentations: McAlister, Timothy (2010). Sexuality and Self Esteem in the New Generation. Presented at Chicago Area Undergraduate Research Symposium. McAlister, Timothy (2011). Solving the Bi-Equation: Differences in Sexual Behavior and Connectedness Between Homosexual, Heterosexual, and Bisexual. Presented at Chicago Area Undergraduate Research Symposium and Loyola Undergraduate Research Symposium McAlister, Timothy (2011). Solving the Bi-Equation: Differences in Sexual Behavior and Connectedness Between Homosexual, Heterosexual, and Bisexual. Presentation pending abstract acceptation at Posters on the Hill (Washington, D.C.) and Weber State University (Ogden, UT) Publications McAlister, T. 2012. Solving the Bi-Equation: Differences in Sexual Behavior and Connectedness Between Homosexual, Heterosexual, and Bisexual (under review). Grants and Fellowships: Golden Key Research Grant (2011) - $500 Provost Fellowship (2011) - $2600 Awards and Honors: Golden Key International Honor Society (2010) Chicago Area Undergraduate Research Symposium Best Psychology Poster Presentation (2010) Psi Chi Honor Society (2011) Provost Fellowship (2011) Manga Cum Laude Graduate (2012) Psychology Department Honors (2012)

References: Anthony L. Burrow, Cornell University-Department of Human Development Denise Davidson, Loyola University Chicago, Department of Psychology Diane Schiller, Loyola University Chicago, School of Education