Dr. Courtney Ahrens
Dr. Ahrens' research focuses broadly on sexual and relationship violence with a particular focus on survivor disclosure and help-seeking. She also works closely with both campus and community partners to prevent and address sexual and relationship violence. .
Dr. Ahrens received her Ph.D. in Community Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has published over 35 academic journal articles and book chapters, has made over 140 professional presentations, and has served as an invited speaker or panelist for organizations such as the National Institute of Justice, the US State Department, and numerous local universities and organizations. Curriculum Vitae.
In her spare time, Dr Ahrens can usually be found outdoors. She loves hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and swimming. She also loves to travel and spend time with her family.
Students may get involved in Dr. Ahrens lab in a number of ways. New team members first join a Journal Club where they read and discuss research articles related to one of Dr. Ahrens' current research projects. Students who perform well on the Journal Club are then invited to become Trainees where they shadow and are trained by current research assistants. Students who perform well as Trainees are then invited to become Research Assitants who help with data collection, analysis, and presentations of data from one of Dr. Ahrens' current research projects. See the Research Projects link above for more information about current projects.