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Coburns external examiner described her dissertation as exceptional, a home run and publishable in a top-tier journal. Dr. Poole noted that Coburns dissertation was thoroughly supported with an impeccable grasp of the complex and varied literature, a brilliant design that tested the hypotheses as well as alternative explanations for the effects, statistically sound, and beautifully written.

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Dr. Patricia Coburn receives Governor General Gold Medal

As one of 間眅埶AV's most outstanding graduate students from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Dr. Patricia Coburn is recognized with the Governor General Gold Medal. On behalf of 間眅埶AV, we congratulate Dr. Coburn on her outstanding achievements.

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July 20, 2021

Coming to 間眅埶AV in 2011 to undertake her masters studies in Law and Forensic Psychology, Patricia Coburn stayed to complete her PhD in the same discipline, graduating with top honours, a Governor General Gold Medal. 

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A well-rounded student, Coburn is highly published, was a member of the editorial board of Law and Human Behaviour, mentoring research assistants in the lab, supervising honours students and teaching courses both in-person and online as well.

Coburns external examiner described her dissertation as exceptional, a home run and publishable in a top-tier journal. Dr. Poole noted that Coburns dissertation was thoroughly supported with an impeccable grasp of the complex and varied literature, a brilliant design that tested the hypotheses as well as alternative explanations for the effects, statistically sound, and beautifully written.

間眅埶AVs professor and chair of Psychology, Deborah Connolly, supervised Coburn throughout her graduate studies at 間眅埶AV and says, I would not ordinarily say this; however, in this context I think it is relevant. Trishia completed this work as a mother of four 4 children; the youngest was just a few months old when data collection started. I say this to highlight Trishias outstanding organizational skills, efficiency, rock-solid work ethic, and collaborative working style. She truly is the full deal.  

Trishia is incredibly honoured and excited to have been recognized with this award. She says I simply could not have done it without the constant encouragement of my supervisors: Dr. Deb Connolly, Dr. Daniel Bernstein, and Dr. George Alder. Deb encouraged me to pursue research that I was passionate about and helped me to maintain focus throughout the program. She is an outstanding role model with an exceptional work ethic. Trishia is very grateful for the support that she received from the psychology department It was a wonderful place to be for many years. She will miss everyone in the lab. I treasure the time I spent in the lab and have made life-long friends.

Coburn is a faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic University where she continues to conduct research on memory and issues related to vulnerable witnesses.

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