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  • HENLEY LAB STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWS
    Henley Lab Student Research Fellows: 2025
The Ludie & David C. Henley Social Sciences Research Laboratory

»Supporting Undergraduate and Faculty Research

David HenleyThe Henley lab supports undergraduate and faculty research through a variety of programs. Research assistants staff the lab five days a week and can help faculty with the collection and analysis of data. They are also available to support students by providing tutoring in SPSS, GIS and quantitative methods for courses that include this content.

Students who are interested in getting involved in a research project with faculty or who would like to do their own independent research are encouraged to visit the lab to find out about current opportunities.

(Pictured above: Mr. David Henley, a member of the Board of Trustees' Academic Committee.) 

Henley lab work has been cited by national and international press, our fellows have been accepted into prestigious graduate schools, and our research has assisted emergency managers throughout Orange County, helping to make all of us safer from disasters. In addition, the lab provides support five days a week to students who need tutoring in SPSS, GIS, R, and quantitative methods for courses that include this content.


Emily Kinney
Emily Kinney ('25)
Political Science and Communications
“The Henley Lab was key in preparing me for a career in public service. The Lab gave me the ability needed to take data and move beyond the numbers to understand what it means for people. I use this analysis daily in an attempt to serve my community and am so thankful to the Henley Lab for making my time at Chapman so impactful.”
Markos Buhler
Markos Buhler (’23)
Political Science
"Working in the Henley Lab has been the most impactful and beneficial decision of my undergraduate career. Throughout my time, I have learned how to conduct better research, work efficiently with my coworkers, and assist other students on SPSS software. I believe my professional skills have improved as well.”
Kathleen Doll
Kathleen Doll (’14)
Political Science and Philosophy
“I am currently a Partner and the COO at Intention 2 Impact. We are a social impact measurement consulting firm that helps philanthropic funders and nonprofits measure and maximize their impact. I definitely use all the social science skills I honed in the Henley Lab and apply them to advance social betterment in real-world contexts.”
Sam Andrus
Sam Andrus (’23)
Political Science
“My time at the Henley Lab was overwhelmingly positive; it provided me with the opportunity to hone and polish my research skills and take on projects that were actually important and interesting to me. I was lucky enough to work on the Chapman Fear Survey and found it to be a very fulfilling experience. The research skills I learned at the lab and from the amazing faculty…were very helpful in navigating the first year of law school and making me a better student overall. I would not be in the same place without my time at the Henley Lab.”
Sarah LeMay
Sarah LeMay (’18)
Political Science and Peace Studies
"Working in the Henley Lab was one of the most rewarding experiences during my time at Chapman. It gave me the opportunity to work as a Research Assistant for multiple professors, where I was able to support a project for the United Nations World Food Programme, as well as the Chapman University Survey on American Fears. During my time as a fellow, I gained valuable skills in deductive reasoning and in communicating complex situations. These skills have greatly helped me during my time as a working professional, including in my current role as a Program Manager for the Center for Creative Leadership."
Brett Robertson (’14)
Brett Robertson (’14)
Communication Studies
“Working in the Henley Lab has opened so many doors for me into the world of social science research…Now, as a faculty member at a research-intensive university, I model the same mentorship afforded to me in the Henley Lab that allowed me to become a scholar-teacher.”
Paige Goedderz
Paige Goedderz (’21)
Sociology
“The Henley Research Lab has truly been the leading opportunity of my undergraduate experience without a doubt. I was able to meet so many amazing scholars and faculty, research pertinent social issues, apply my academic studies to real life, assist my peers in their studies, and improve my public speaking skills when presenting findings at conferences. I truly believe that this has culminated in the chance to attend my dream law school, USC Gould School of Law.”

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Presenting Research Projects in Hawaii

Henley lab fellows presented the results of their independent research projects at the Hawaii University International Social Science Conference on Oahu, using data from the Chapman Survey of American Fears, which they helped develop. Students and faculty who attended the conference also got to meet with Chapman alumni who live on the island.

Political Science Students in Hawaii
Left to right: Shreya Sheth (’21), Ashley Lee (’20),
Corinne Tam (’20), Paige Goedderz (’21), Muhammad Karkoutli (’20)

R Resources

SPSS Resources

Data Resources

Roper Center Data

You can access nearly 800,000 survey questions and over 23,000 datasets from more than 100 different countries here: https://ropercenter.cornell.edu/ipoll/. Topics include the role of government, race relations, health, education, and much more.

The ARDA

The ARDA provides free access to the most authoritative religion statistics, data and church membership reports from around the world. http://www.thearda.com/

The Chapman Survey of American Fears
(for more recent waves, email agordon@chapman.edu)

Henley Lab Annual Report

Contact Us

Dr. Ann Gordon agordon@chapman.edu

We are located on the 2nd floor in Roosevelt Hall and available remotely.