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Mary Elizabeth (M.E.) Wood, Ph.D., ABPP
Lab Director

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Sam Houston State University

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Lab News & Announcements

Apr 8, 2026

We are excited to announce that Olivia Betts, a current masters student at the University of Denver, will be joining the PLAID Lab in fall 2026!

Mar 12, 2026

So proud of the work of the PLAID Lab highlighted at AP-LS 2026 in Reno, Nevada, which included three student-led paper presentations (pictures below).

Jun 21, 2025

I am excited to announce that Chloe Rodriguez, a recent graduate of the master's program at Sam Houston State University, will be joining the PLAID Lab in fall 2025!

Mar 6, 2025

Dr. Wood was selected as one of the recipients of the Saleem Shah Early Career Development Award, given jointly by the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP) and the American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS).

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Mar 5, 2025

The PLAID Lab is excited to welcome two incoming doctoral students in fall 2025 - Emerson Barnett & Devyn Hayes!

PLAID Lab at AP-LS 2026 in Reno

PLAID Lab in Fall 2025

Festive First Years <3
Festive First Years <3
Spooky [Grad] Students
Spooky [Grad] Students
Fall Social at Sam Houston State Park
Fall Social at Sam Houston State Park
Festive First Years <3
Festive First Years <3
Spooky [Grad] Students
Spooky [Grad] Students
Fall Social at Sam Houston State Park
Fall Social at Sam Houston State Park
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