Victoria Cain
Erie, PA | (814) 790-6026 | toricain02@outlook.com
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University | Erie, PA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Human Factors & Design option
Minor: Data Visualization
Graduation: May 2026
GPA:3.92
Dean’s List:Seven out of seven semesters
Human Factors Certificate (May 2025)
COURSEWORK
Engineering Psychology, Human Factors and Design Psychology, Elementary Statistics Psychology, Intro Psychology of Perception, Digital Media, Data Visualization, Data Analytics, Advanced Research Methods
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Statistical Package for Social Sciences, Figma, Notion, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, After Effects, Autodesk Maya, LucidChart, XML, HTML, CSS
Certification
CITI Human Subjects Certification
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Penn State Behrend
Research Assistant with Dr. Dawood (August 2025- Present)
- Oversees submission reviews, edits student research papers, and ensures publication quality for the Behrend Psychology Journal.
- Works closely with professors and peers to promote academic research and uphold ethical research standards.
Penn State Behrend, Innovation Commons
Research Assistant with Dr. Elliott (January 2025-June 2025)
- Interact with small business owners on product feasibility consultations from conception to maturation during weekly meetings
- Conduct competitive analysis on the app and website climate of their ideas
- Design user interface prototypes for apps on the front end using Figma
ACADEMIC RESEARCH PROJECTS
Advanced Research Projects in Psychology, Basic Research Methods in Psychology
- Develop a proposal for the IRB to review on the relationship of short form video addiction to comprehension capabilities of college students
- Work with a team to conduct focus groups, create and administer Qualtrics surveys, and develop a video format modality using AI
- Attend Sigma Xi Undergraduate Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference
Technical Writing, Literature Review of AI
- Researched, wrote, and presented on the current state of human and AI interaction
- Acted as a team player to research, write, and present on the micro and macro impacts of AI
Digital Media | 3D Modeling Final Project in Autodesk Maya
- Used Autodesk Maya and Adobe Creative Cloud applications to 3D model a room
- Created a 1-minute demo-reel that highlighted my 3D modeled projects and the final project
- Developed skills of problem solving and attention to detail through adjusting wireframes of figures
LEADERSHIP WITHIN HONOR SOCIETIES
Treasurer of Psi Chi International Honors Society in Psychology
(August 2025 – Present)
- Oversee the chapter's budget, maintain accurate financial records, and track all income and expenses.
- Set and monitored goals for Lambda Sigma as well as delegated tasks to society members
- Coordinate with officers to allocate funds for events, travel, and chapter initiatives in accordance with Psi Chi guidelines.
- Prepare financial reports for meetings and ensure compliance with university and national Psi Chi financial policies.
President of Lambda Sigma National Honors Society, Alpha Eta Chapter
(August 2023 – May 2024)
- Led biweekly meetings for 35 society members and E-board members
- Set and monitored goals for Lambda Sigma as well as delegated tasks to society members
- Created community service opportunities for 100+ Behrend students
- Conducted interviews for new member selection
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
App Developer, Innovation Commons | Erie, PA (June 2025-Present)