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Curriculum Vitae
KAITLIN (KATIE) F. RYAN

Department of Psychology
226 Wilson Hall
Vanderbilt University
kaitlin.ryan@vanderbilt.edu
(703) 581-9840 mobile
www.kaitlinfryan.wordpress.com
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EDUCATION
2012 - Present Graduate Student (Ph.D. program), Cognition/Cognitive Neuroscience
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Advisor: Isabel Gauthier, Ph.D.
2008 - 2012 B.S. Psychology, Minor Leadership Studies, Summa Cum Laude
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Advisors: Noah Schwartz, Ph.D.; Andrew Velkey, Ph.D.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Neural correlates of expertise development for faces and objects using fMRI
Individual differences in visual learning/recognition ability using behavioral measures
Development of behavioral tests for face recognition ability and expertise for objects
using Item Response Theory (IRT) modeling
Development of object representation and memory in typical children using behavioral
measures
Changes in face recognition strategies related to difference in experience, psychological
states, and ability using Error-from-Sample (EFS) behavioral approaches.
PUBLICATIONS
4. Ryan, K., & Schwartz, N. (in prep). Multi-ethnic experience leads to qualitative changes in
face recognition strategies.
3. Ryan, K. & Gauthier, I. (in prep). The contribution of experience to face recognition ability is
illustrated by sex differences.


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Peer-Reviewed Articles
2. Cho, S., Wilmer, J., Herzmann, G., McGugin, R., Fiset, D., Van Gulick, A., Ryan, K.,
Gauthier, I. (in revision). Item response theory analyses of the Cambridge Face Memory
Test (CFMT).
1. Ryan, K. & Schwartz, N. (2013). Face recognition in emotional scenes: Observers remember
the eye shape but forget the nose. Perception, 42(3), 330 340.
Published Abstracts
1. Ryan, K., & Gauthier, I. (2014). Gender effects for toy faces reveal qualitative differences in
face processing strategies. Journal of Vision, 14(10).
HONORS AND AWARDS
2013 Vanderbilt Vision Research Center NEI Training Grant (5T32-EY007135-19),
Pre-Doctoral Trainee appointment, 3 years - full tuition and stipend
2013 NSF Graduate Fellowship Program, Honorable Mention
2012 Vanderbilt Department of Psychology Topping Up Award, $12,000 total cost
2011 CNU Student Affairs Travel Grant, $300 total cost
2011 CNU Summer Scholars Project Research Stipend, $500 total cost
2011 CNU Psychology Department Student Grant, $200 total cost
2011 CNU Honors Program Summer Research Stipend, $1,000 total cost
2011 Psi Chi EPA Travel Grant, $175 total cost
2011 CNU Student Affairs Travel Grant, $300 total cost
2010 Student Research Conference Award, Tidewater Chapter of Sigma Xi
2010 CNU Office of Undergraduate Research Travel Grant, $200 total cost
2008 Smithfield-Goodwin Scholarship and Study Abroad Stipend, $10,000 total cost
PRESENTATIONS
Conference Presentations
2014 May Ryan, K., & Gauthier, I., Gender effects for toy faces: quantitative differences in
face processing strategies. Poster presented at the Vision Sciences Society
Annual Meeting, St. Pete Beach, FL, USA.
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2013 Oct. Ryan, K. & Gauthier, I. Sex differences in the recognition of Transformer and
Barbie faces. Poster presented at the 21
st
Annual Meeting on Object Perception,
Attention, and Memory, Toronto, Ontario, CA.
2012 Apr. Ryan, K., Paulson, C., Illinik, L. Developing a computerized method for
quantifying characteristics of bubble nests formed by Betta splendens, poster
presented at Paideia Undergraduate Research Conference, Newport News, VA,
USA.
2011 Nov. Ryan, K., Paulson, C., Illinik, L. Developing a computerized method for
quantifying characteristics of bubble nests formed by Betta splendens, poster
presented at Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and International Research Conference,
Raleigh, NC, USA.
2011 Nov. Ryan, K. Face recognition in emotional scenes, poster presented at the 19
th

Annual Meeting on Object Perception, Attention, and Memory, Seattle, WA,
USA.
2011 Oct. Ryan, K., Brand, L., Paulson, C. Developing a computerized method for
quantifying characteristics of bubble nests formed by Betta splendens, poster
presented at MODSIM World Conference & Expo, Virginia Beach, VA, USA.
2011 Oct. Ryan, K., Brand, L., Paulson, C. Developing a computerized method for
quantifying characteristics of bubble nests formed by Betta splendens, poster
presented at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Undergraduate Scholarship,
Sweet Briar, VA, USA.
2011 May Ryan, K. Face recognition in emotional scenes, poster presented at Association
for Psychological Science Annual Convention, Washington, D.C., USA.
2011 Mar. Ryan, K. Face recognition in emotional scenes, poster presented at Eastern
Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Cambridge, MA, USA.
2010 Nov. Ryan, K. Face recognition in emotional scenes, poster presented at Sigma Xi
Annual Meeting and International Research Conference, Raleigh, NC, USA.
2010 Nov. Sturmfels, J., Ryan, K The values of non dues-paying members of Sigma Xi,
poster presented at Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and International Research
Conference, Raleigh, NC, USA.
2010 Oct. Ryan, K. Face recognition in emotional scenes, talk given at Mid-Atlantic
Regional Conference for Undergraduate Scholarship, Sweet Briar, VA, USA.
2010 Apr. Ryan, K. Face recognition in emotional scenes, poster presented at Paideia
Undergraduate Research Conference, Newport News, VA, USA.
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Other Presentations
2014 Apr. Ryan, K. & Gauthier, I. Qualitative differences in toy face processing for men
and women. Talk given at the 28
th
Perceptual Expertise Network meeting,
Denver, CO, USA.
2013 Apr. Ryan, K. & Gauthier, I. Developing a measure for individual differences in face
recognition ability. Talk given at the 26
th
Perceptual Expertise Network meeting,
Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
201l Aug. Seibert, C. Ryan, K. Pavlovian conditioning of sexual responding in Betta
splendens, poster presented at CNU Summer Scholars Project Symposium,
Newport News, VA, USA.
2011 Nov. Ryan, K., Paulson, C., Illinik, L. Developing a computerized method for
quantifying characteristics of bubble nests formed by Betta splendens, poster
presented at Tidewater Sigma Xi Student Research Poster Session, Newport
News, VA, USA.
2011 Nov. Little, L., Warner, M., Ryan, K. Pavlovian conditioning of sexual responding in
Betta splendens, poster presented at Tidewater Sigma Xi Student Research Poster
Session, Newport News, VA, USA.
2010 Oct. Ryan, K., Sturmfels, J. Membership telethon 2010: Preliminary findings, talk
given at Sigma Xi Committee on Qualifications and Membership Meeting,
Raleigh, NC, USA.
2010 Nov. Ryan, K. Face recognition in emotional scenes, poster presented at Tidewater
Sigma Xi Student Research Poster Session, Newport News, VA, USA.
2010 Nov. Sturmfels, J., Ryan, K. November, The values of non dues-paying members of
Sigma Xi, poster presented at Tidewater Sigma Xi Student Research Poster
Session, Newport News, VA, USA.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Service
2011 - 2012 Reviewer for Association for Psychological Science student awards
Professional Affiliations
2013 Present Vision Sciences Society
Pre-doctoral Member
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2012 Present Perceptual Expertise Network
Trainee
2012 Present Temporal Dynamics of Learning Center
Trainee
2010 2012 Association for Psychological Science
Undergraduate Student Affiliate
2010 2012 Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
Associate Member
2010 2012 Eastern Psychological Association
Associate Member
2009 Present Psi Chi International Psychology Honor Society
Member
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Spring 2014 PSY 101: General Psychology (Lecture), Vanderbilt University
Grader (Professor: Isabel Gauthier, PhD)