Course Description

In Resilience: The Science of Grit and Overcoming, Eastern’s residential psychology course for high school students, future scientists will examine the human psyche. This interactive week will find students conducting mini-experiments to better understand how humans overcome obstacles, and it will touch on biological, psychological, and sociocultural sources of strength. Students will work together to create their own success plans, all the while enjoying the company of other like-minded psychology-enthusiasts!

Open to students entering Grades 10, 11, or 12 this fall.

Meet the Professor

Dr. T. Caitlin Vasquez-O'Brien is a professor at Eastern Connecticut State University in the Psychology Department, with a specialization in Developmental Psychology. She teaches courses in Psychology of Childhood and Research Methods, just to name a few. Her research interests include Child social-emotional development, Sibling relations and the family context, and Gender role development in early childhood. Her most recent publication was in 2021 where she studied the effects of individual toxic behavior on team performance in League of Legends. 

Draft Class Schedule

Schedule at a Glance

2pm - 4pm Closing Ceremony on Friday