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Laura J. Holt is a Professor of Psychology at Trinity College, where she has been a faculty member since 2008. Her research focuses on addiction, substance use prevention, and community-based interventions. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Trinity College, an M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University, and completed postdoctoral training at Yale University School of Medicine and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Her work emphasizes the role of family, peers, and societal factors in shaping psychological outcomes and effective treatment strategies.
Holt’s research lab engages Trinity undergraduates in projects addressing healthier college relationships, substance use reduction, and community outreach. Students contribute through data collection, analysis, and publication preparation. She strongly advocates for liberal arts education, highlighting its role in fostering critical thinking, student-faculty collaboration, and community engagement.
Her research themes include e-cigarette dependence, prescription stimulant misuse, and the intersection of mental health with substance use. She has explored motivational factors in substance use cessation and the impact of faculty-student rapport on academic success. Her lab’s activities emphasize practical skills for students pursuing clinical or counseling psychology careers.
No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. However, her extensive contributions to addiction research and mentorship are evident through her prolific publication record and collaborative projects.
Holt advises students such as Alice Verdier ’22, Angie Delucia ’22, and Maddie Shapiro ’22, reflecting her commitment to undergraduate research. Her work integrates community partnerships and evidence-based interventions to address public health challenges, particularly among emerging adults.
The Holt Research Lab serves as a hub for collaborative projects, offering students hands-on experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods (e.g., Atlas.ti, SPSS). This environment prepares students for graduate studies and careers in clinical psychology and related fields.
