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Mary Elizabeth Bridges
Assistant Professor
School of Behavioral & Social Sci
STRS 319
318-342-3647
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Mary Elizabeth Bridges, PhD
Assistant Professor, Psychology

Education

Ph D

2023, Educational Psychology and Research
University of South Carolina

MEd

2003, Counseling
The University of Louisiana at Monroe

BS

2001, Family and Consumer Sciences
The University of Louisiana at Monroe

Biographical Sketch

Mary Elizabeth Bridges is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She teaches a variety of courses including, Introduction to Psychology, Psychology as a Profession, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Psychological Resilience, Psychotherapy and Counseling, and Undergraduate Internship. She has over nineteen years of experience in higher education which includes working with first-year experience programming, student success, and academic advising. 

 

Research Interests

Because of her history working with first-year students and student success, her research interests include resilience, coping styles, the imposter phenomenon, and the positive psychological resources (i.e., hope, optimism, self-efficacy) that can impact academic success. Dr. Bridges continues to explore innovative ways to integrate technology in the classroom and engage students with the content of her courses.

Recent Publications

Bridges, M. E., Duffy, M. (2024). Examining the Cognitive and Psychological Effects of COVID-19 from Elementary through Post-Secondary Education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing (IAP).
Bridges, M. E. (2021). Bouncing Back and Getting Gritty. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
Sewell, M., Friedman, D. B. (2014). Transitions: Building a New Community. University of South Carolina.
Sewell, M. E., Friedman, D. B. (2012). Transitions: Building a New Community. University of South Carolina.
Sewell, M. E., Michaelides, B. (2010). It's All About US. Hayden-McNeil.
Sewell, M. E., Michaelides, B. A. (2009). It's All About US. Hayden-McNeil.

Research Grants

Upchurch, D. (Principal), Bridges, M. E. (Co-Principal), "The MEATT Exposure Program: Strengthen Recruitment and Retention Among Underrepresented Black Males in School Psychology" (Funded), Sponsored By The Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention and Training (CEMRRAT) Grant, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $9,600. (2023 - 2024).
Bridges, M. E. (Principal), "SPARC Graduate Research Grant" (Funded), Sponsored By University of South Carolina, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $5,000. (2022 - 2023).

Awards & Honors

March 2024 Trailblazing Women on Campus.

2023 Professor of the Semester.

2021 American Psychological Association Division 15 Top Rated Poster.

2020 Outstanding Faculty Member Award.

2019 Outstanding Faculty Award.

2017 Faculty Recognition Award.

Courses Taught

FRYS 1001Freshman Year Seminar, 11 course(s)

PSYC 2001INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY, 59 course(s)

PSYC 2003CHILD PSYCHOLOGY, 1 course(s)

PSYC 2010HONORS PSYCHOLOGY, 7 course(s)

PSYC 2040PSYC AS A PROFESSION, 3 course(s)

PSYC 2078DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY, 34 course(s)

PSYC 3001EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, 11 course(s)

PSYC 3040PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE, 2 course(s)

PSYC 4011ADVANCED TOPICS, 6 course(s)

PSYC 4098UNGRAD PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP, 8 course(s)

UNIV 1000UNIVERSITY ORIENTATION, 3 course(s)

UNIV 1001University Seminar, 7 course(s)