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Dr. Costopoulos

Dr. Julie Costopoulos is currently coordinating and teaching in the Forensic concentration for the Clinical Psychology PsyD program and teaches in the undergraduate Psychology and Forensic Psychology degree programs.

Dr. Costopoulos has a passion for helping students inform their clinical work with empirical findings. Her research team supports students as they develop comfort with the scientific exploration of the empirical foundations of knowledge in the field of psychology. Dr. Costopoulos' career has been in the area of forensic psychology. She comes to Florida Tech after serving as a senior forensic psychologist for the Sexually Violent Predator Program of Florida. Previously she served at a forensic psychiatric inpatient unit at Florida State Hospital where she conducted therapy and assessments, and testified to the court on issues of residents' competency to stand trial, commitment for hospitalization and other forensic matters. Dr. Costopoulos has taught at several universities including psychology, statistics, and research methods courses to undergraduate and graduate students.

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Hayley Rodriguez

Hayley Rodriguez, M.A. is a third year Clinical Psychology doctoral student pursuing a concentration in Forensics. Hayley graduated from The University of Akron where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. She later received a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from The University of Central Florida. Hayley’s primary areas of interest include adolescent offenders, forensic evaluations, and providing treatment to reduce recidivism rates. Hayley previously worked with Dr. Costopoulos as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and currently serves as the Forensic Research Team Coordinator. Hayley is currently a member of the Mental Health Court research team.

Shannon Cantalupo

Shannon Cantalupo, B.S. is a third year year Clinical Psychology doctoral student pursuing a concentration in Forensics. Shannon graduated from the University of Central Florida where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Prior to attending Florida Institute of Technology she worked at the Child Protection Center in Sarasota, Florida. Her interests include forensic evaluations and working with juvenile offenders. Shannon has been working with Dr. Costopoulos as the Senior Graduate Teaching Assistant and is currently serving on the Mental Health Court research team.

Katie Glauner

Katie Glauner, M.A. is a second year Clinical Psychology doctoral student pursuing a concentration in Forensics. Katie graduated from Arizona State University where she obtained Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice. She later received a Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology from the University of Denver. Her primary interests include forensic evaluations and recidivism. Katie has been working with Dr. Costopoulos as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and is currently serving on the Test of Memory Malingering research team.