Tristin M. Nyman, M.S

Tristin M. Nyman, M.S. Texas A&M University Department of Psychology College Station, TX 77843-4258 [email protected] EDUCATION

2016-2021 Doctor of Philosophy Student, Clinical Psychology expected Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

2014-2016 Master of Science, General Clinical Psychology Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

2009-2013 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Neuroscience, magna cum laude Carthage College, Kenosha, WI

HONORS AND AWARDS

2014-2016 National Scholars Program Scholarship Recipient 2013 Carthage College Departmental Honors in Psychology 2009-2013 Carthage College All-College Honors 2009-2013 Dean’s List (six out of seven semesters)

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Lengu, K., Taraben, S., Flores, AM., Andersen, T., Swick, C., Wagley, N., Nyman, T., McFarlane, K., Bisconti, S., Kovelman, I., & Lajiness-O’Neill. (February, 2017). “Neural correlates of gaze processing explored with functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) at 9 months: Relationship to social and cognitive development at 2.5 years.” International Neuropsychological Society. Poster presented at the annual meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Bisconti, S., Lajiness-O’Neill, R., Wagley, N., Lengu, K., Nyman, T., Flores, AM., Andersen, T., Swick, C., Richard, A., Hodges, E., Hu, X., Tessier, AM., & Kovelman, I. (October 2016). “Do you know these sounds? Left hemisphere shows greater activation to high frequency language phonotactics in infants but not in adults.” The Society for Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy. Poster presented at the biennial meeting, Paris, France.

Nyman, T., Lengu, K., Flores, A., Swick, C., Watson, M., Andersen, T., Bisconti, S., Kovelman, I., Wagley, N., & Lajiness-O’Neill, R. (February, 2016). “Social communication explored via eye gaze processing in 9 month old infants: An fNIRS study.” International Neuropsychological Society. Poster presented at the annual INS meeting, Boston, MA.

Lengu, K., Nyman T., Swick, C., Flores, AM., Bisconti, S., Wagley, N., Kovelman, I., Lajiness- O’Neill, R. (February, 2016). “Neural correlates and predictors of infant social- emotional development explored with functional near-infrared spectroscopy.”

Nyman 1 International Neuropsychological Society. Poster presented at the annual INS meeting, Boston, MA.

Nyman, T., Santosa, H., & Sorinas, J. (July 2015). “Multimodal comparison of neural and vascular responses during median nerve stimulation: fNIRS-fMRI and fNIRS-EEG study.” Center for Neural Basis of Cognition. Oral presentation at MNTP Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA.

Lengu, K. & Nyman, T. (November 2014). “Functional near-infrared spectroscopy: An emerging tool for assessing infants at risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders.” Eastern Michigan University. Oral presentation at Graduate Research Symposium, Ypsilanti, MI.

Nyman, T. (April 2013). “A cross-cultural analysis of psychomotor development in HIV- infected infants.” Carthage College. Poster presented at Celebration of Scholars, Kenosha, WI.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

08/2015 – 06/2016 Neuropsychological Practicum Student PAR Rehab Services, Lansing, MI Supervisor: Robert J. Fabiano, Ph.D.

 Conducted outpatient neuropsychological evaluations for a diverse population across the life span. Referring issues included: neurodegenerative diseases, traumatic brain injuries, psychiatric symptoms, ADHD, learning disorders, and other neurological and psychiatric syndromes. o Core assessments conducted: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (5th ed.), Children’s Memory Scale (CMS), Conner’s Continuous Performance Task (CCPT), Conner’s Auditory Test of Attention, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (4th ed.), Wechsler Memory Scale (3rd ed.), Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (2nd ed.), Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, Test of Memory Malingering, Rey-15, and motor measures,  Participated in individual supervision, provided peer supervision and case consultation, and collaborated with community agencies and organizations (e.g., other mental health providers, primary care physicians)

08/2014 – 06/2016 College Supports Mentor Autism Collaborative Center, Ypsilanti, MI Supervisor: Sally Burton-Hoyle, Ph.D.

Nyman 2  Provided support, consultation, academic resources, and weekly reports for college students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Conducted weekly group meetings in addition to supporting 3-4 students per semester. o Wrote weekly reports and academic plans for each student, in addition to coordinating and structuring weekly group meetings.

05/2013 – 06/2014 Autism Behavioral Technician Mercy Health Systems, Janesville, WI Supervisor: Angela Levin, M.S.

 Conducted in-home therapy for family and children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Recorded treatment, consulted with senior staff to adapt treatment plans and implement new treatment goals.  Trained newly hired staff, as well as current technicians on treatment protocols, new client cases, and adapted treatment goals.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

8/2016-present Doctoral Research Assistant Infant Cognition Lab Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Advisor: Teresa Wilcox, Ph.D.

 Study Aims: Conduct research on infant cognitive development during the first two years. Currently conducting six experiments spanning topics such as: object permanence, priming effects, functional object categorization, language acquisition, and social versus mechanical differentiation.  Involvement: Develop research questions, analyze data acquired from eye-tracking software, behavioral assessments, and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).

05/2015 – 06/2015 Multimodal Neuroimaging Training Program (MNTP) Summer Fellow University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA Supervisor: Theodore Huppert, Ph.D.

 Study Aims: Expanded existing knowledge in the field of neuroimaging, specifically in the functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) modality. The Multimodal Neuroimaging Training Program (MNTP) is an internationally competitive six-week summer training program for faculty, students, and other professionals interested in advancing their understanding of neuroimaging. The fNIRS project utilized three imaging modalities (fNIRS, fMRI, and EEG) during a median nerve stimulation task. Data was analyzed and presented at the MNTP Symposium in July 2015.

Nyman 3  Involvement: Developed experimental protocol, fNIRS headgear, software GUI, and experimental stimuli. Collected data from fNIRS on all participants and collected fNIRS, fMRI, and EEG on one individual to compare across modalities. Analyzed data acquired from all techniques.

08/2014 – 06/2016 Research Assistant Developmental Brain and Behavior Lab Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI Supervisor: Renee Lajiness-O’Neill, Ph.D.

 Study Aims: Conducted research on infant development in relation to the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Participated in two projects, one longitudinally assessed infant development via parental report through the first two years of life, collecting information on medical, psychological, and nutritional factors contributing to atypical and typical development. The second project was in collaboration with the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor assessing the neuro- and bio-markers of ASD using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).  Involvement: Developed research questions and experimental protocol. Collected neuroimaging data, parental reports, and behavioral assessments (Mullen’s Scale of Early Learning). Recruited participants across studies and implemented retention protocols.

08/2011 – 01/2013 Honors College Student – Senior Thesis Carthage College, Kenosha, WI Supervisor: Penny Seymoure, Ph.D.

 Study Aims: Analyzed previously collected data concerning psychomotor development in HIV-infected infants within a diverse cultural framework.  Involvement: Developed research protocol, sampled previously published articles and assessed for inclusion criteria. Compared research across cultural contexts. Wrote thesis manuscript and presented to the department faculty.

08/2011 – 12/2011 Undergraduate Research Assistant Carthage College, Kenosha, WI Supervisor: Dan Miller, Ph.D.

 Study Aims: Analyzed rodent response to hippocampal lesions using operant chambers. Study was part of a larger human subject project conducted by Dr. Rick Servatius.  Involvement: Conducted rodent lesion and microinfusion surgeries. Collected behavioral data, performed intracardial perfusions, and frozen stage histology.

Nyman 4 TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Spring 2017 Guest Lecturer, Developmental Psychology, Texas A&M University *Taught developmental theories

Spring 2017 Teaching Assistant, Abnormal Psychology, Texas A&M University *Proctored and graded exams

Fall 2016 Teaching Assistant, Developmental Psychology, Texas A&M University *Proctored and graded exams

Spring 2015 Supplemental Instructor, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Eastern Michigan University *Conducted study sessions, guest-taught classes, developed study guides

Spring 2015 Supplemental Instructor, Human Anatomical Systems, Carthage College *Conducted study sessions, guest-taught classes, developed study guides

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

2016-present Graduate Student Representative - Clinical Psychology, Psychology Department Organization of Graduate Students, Texas A&M University

2016-present Mentorship Program Coordinator, Aggie Graduate and Professional Community Club, Texas A&M University

Fall 2016 Graduate Student Panel, Psychology Club, Texas A&M University

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Association of Psychological Science Nu Rho Psi – National Honor Society in Neuroscience Psi Chi – International Honor Society in Psychology Beta Beta Beta – Biology Honor Society

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