Author: Lacoste, Sara

Scientific conference of the UQAM psychology department 2026 : several of our members share findings from the lab

On march 25th, several of our members shared findings from the lab!

Léonie Roy presented a scientific poster sharing the results of preliminary analyses on academic success, the use of support services, and the mental health challenges faced by college students. This poster was part of the Retrace project.

Flavie Béland presented a poster on academic motivation and educational success in adulthood, focusing on the role of family support. This poster was part of her specialization thesis.

Méliane Deprez presented a poster exploring the relationship between motivations in program choice and success in CEGEP. Like Léonie’s, her poster was part of the Retrace project.

Thank you to all three of you for your involvement in the lab!

Professor Véronneau also chaired a symposium organized by the PBTSP Chair (Promoting Well-being During School and Post-School Transitions): “An Overview of the Chair’s Work.”

During the symposium, Laetitia Gendron gave a presentation entitled: “Following an Atypical or Prescribed Educational Path: Antecedents and Impacts in Adulthood for Young People from Disadvantaged Backgrounds.”

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CRDH 2026 Conference : Laetitia Gendron wins the « Scientific Citizenship Award » and Flavie Béland wins the award for best poster

At the conference on March 12th and 13th, several members of the LÉPSIS brought recognition to the lab!

Laetitia Gendron was awarded the Scientific Citizenship Award! This prize recognizes students who foster a collaborative research environment through their leadership and exceptional peer-support. It particularly values volunteering, strong work ethics, and knowledge-sharing beyond the usual academic requirements.

Flavie Béland presented a scientific poster entitled « Associations Between Self-Reported Stress Mesures and Hair Cortisol Concentrations in the Concordia Longitudinal Research Project Sample ». She received the award for Best Poster!

Congratulations to you both!

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New recruits : The LÉPSIS welcomes Sara Lacoste and Safia Aziez as research assistants on the team

The LÉPSIS welcomes the new recruits of winter 2026! Sara Lacoste and Safia Aziez joined the LÉPSIS team as research assistants. They will soon complete a first year out of their bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Quebec in Montreal. Welcome to the team ! In order to learn more about Sara, Safia and the other lab members, visit our website, available here: https://lepsis.uqam.ca/en/team/research-assistance/

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