Student Profile: Samuel Freeze

Clinical Psychology master's student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

I am a master's student in the Clinical Psychology program. My research interests are eclectic but include psychopathy, violence, and risk assessment.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO COME TO SFU?

I began my studies at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John, where I had the opportunity to work as a research assistant under a clinical-forensic psychologist. My experience in this role led me to want to continue to ask questions and answer them (i.e., research) and pursue a clinical practice in the area of clinical forensic psychology. SFU was a natural next step due to its excellent training program and established forensic track.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR RESEARCH OR YOUR PROGRAM TO A FAMILY MEMBER?

To describe my research, I will typically just say that I try to understand how and why people make certain decisions (e.g., decisions to act violently). Specifically, I am interested in how mental disorders may or may not contribute to these decisions.

WHAT ARE YOU PARTICULARLY ENJOYING ABOUT YOUR STUDIES/RESEARCH AT SFU?

The faculty are exceptional. They are approachable, knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely want you to succeed.

HAVE YOU BEEN THE RECIPIENT OF ANY MAJOR OR DONOR-FUNDED AWARDS? IF SO, PLEASE TELL US WHICH ONES AND A LITTLE ABOUT HOW THE AWARDS HAVE IMPACTED YOUR STUDIES AND/OR RESEARCH.

I have been fortunate to receive a SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship and the British Columbia Graduate Scholarship. These awards have allowed me to be more productive in my research and research dissemination.

Contact Samuel: samuel_freeze@sfu.ca

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