PELLA, IA (03/23/2015)(readMedia)-- Ashley Ramker of Davenport was chosen to present research entitled "Power of Positive Thinking: Effects of Positive Psychology Exercises on Well-Being" with collaborative professor Randall A. Renstrom at the annual Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) conference in Chicago, April 30-May 2
This year holds a record number of 38 students presenting their scholarly research at the MPA conference. Central graduates were also selected to present research in the professional program alongside Ph.D and graduate students.
Founded in 1853, Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, residential four-year liberal arts college known for its academic rigor and strength in global experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), sustainability education, athletics success and tradition, and leadership and service. Central continues to value its long-standing relationship with the Reformed Church in America that began in 1916. The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the Iowa Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just two minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.