Dr. Fairchild's research interests involve the intersection of mediation and moderation models and how the integration of these models aids in program evaluation. Her other research interests include: effect size measures for mediation, measurement and evaluation of programs and outcomes, and statistical pedagogy.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Tenure Status
Tenured
Interest Background
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Graduates
Interest Keywords
mediation, moderation, program evaluation, effect size, longitudinal data
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
statistical mediation analysis, program evaluation, effect size
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
2008
Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona
PhD
Quantitative Psychology
2004
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
MA
Psychological Sciences
2000
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
BA
Psychology
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
2003 - 2005
Membership
Member
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
2003 - 2004
Membership
Member
Virginia Psychological Association
2003 - 2004
Membership
Member
American Statistical Association (ASA)
2005
Membership
Member
American Psychological Association (APA)
2005
Membership
Member
Society for Prevention Research (SPR)
2022
Professional Activity
Elected as a Fellow for Psychological Science
Association for Psychological Science (APS)
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
2008
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2019
Award
Michael J. Mungo Graduate Teaching Award
University of South Carolina
2020
Award
SCoer Faculty Award
University of South Carolina
2021
Award
USC Educational Foundation Outstanding Service Award
University of South Carolina
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