Phillip Stoeklen
303 Bowman Hall, University of Wisconsin-Stout
715-232-4098 | stoeklenp@uwstout.edu
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Minor: Cognitive Neuroscience); University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2012
WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Technician, Applied Research Center
November 2014 – present
Responsibilities
 Ensure timely and accurate completion of all tasks for Applied Research Center projects.
 Use quantitative analysis, such as descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and the like for research and
evaluation purposes.
 Use qualitative analysis, such as content and thematic analysis for research and evaluation purposes.
 Utilize statistical and database software programs including SPSS, SPSS text analysis, NVivo and Microsoft Excel.
 Management of data spreadsheets and project documentation for retention, retrieval and access.
 Obtain IRB approvals, as necessary, for all Applied Research Center projects and maintain IRB log for ARC
projects.
 Assist undergraduate and graduate students with project questions.
Teacher, Birchwood Public School
Summer 2013
Responsibilities
 Prepared and delivered an Introduction to Psychology course for high school students.
Manager, William’s Cottages
Responsibilities
 Maintained grounds of the resort, and ensured guest satisfaction.
Summer 2013
Tutor, Psychology Student Center
Fall 2012
Responsibilities
 Assist students with homework and exam preparation for students in the Psychology Major, and Cognitive
Neuroscience Minor.
Cadet Intern, Yuba County Sheriff’s Department
October 2008- May 2009
Responsibilities
 Trained to work in jail, dispatch, and patrol divisions. Worked primarily in Patrol Division.
 Assisted patrol deputies with daily assignments (i.e. conducted all radio traffic with dispatch, participated in
traffic stops, coroner responsibilities, serving of warrants, and arrests.)
 Gang identification and investigation, building searches, traffic stops, coroner report and procedures, drug
identification, remedial report writing, radio communications, and booking procedures.
PRESENTATIONS
The Human Nervous System. Prepared and presented an in-depth analysis of the human nervous system for a high
school Biology and Anatomy and Physiology class, Spring 2013.
Using Physiology to Detect Deception. Designed a demonstration of physiological lie detection methods appropriate for
high school classes. Presented a 1.5 hour overview of basic concepts of anatomy and physiology, research implications
for the field of deception detection, and a lie detection demonstration. Delivered presentation and demonstration to 4
high schools, in advanced science courses, Spring 2010, Fall 2012.
RESEARCH
Research Team Lead, Daring God to Harm: Arousal Differences Based on Religious
Beliefs.
Research Team Leader/Lab Manager, Psychophysiology of Food Flavor Enhancers.
Student Research Lead, Imposed Cognitive Load in Lie Detection
ACTIVITIES
Member, C-NERVE
Chief Justice, University Judiciary Branch
Senator, University Student Senate
Student Representative, Curriculum and Instruction Committee
Vice Chair, Academic Affairs Committee
Chair, Organizational Affairs Conduct Oversight Committee
Member, Psychology Program Advisory Committee
Spring 2011-present
September 2011- December 2012
September 2009-September 2011
September 2009- September 2011
September 2009- September 2011
April, 2011-May, 2011
2010
APPLIED SKILLS
Statistical Software: SPSS
Experimental Software:
Biopac: collects physiological data such as brain waves, eye movement, muscle tension, heart rate, pulse, and, sweat.
Noldus Observer XT: behavioral coding and analysis software.
E-Prime: stimulus presentation and data collection software.
Media Lab: stimulus presentation and data collection software.
Qualtrics: survey creation and delivery program.
F.A.C.S.: Facial Action Coding System Software. Developed by Paul Ekman, F.A.C.S. trains individuals how to identify
micro-expressions elicited via facial muscles.