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Research Areas

Our more than 50 tenure-stream faculty conduct groundbreaking studies across nine specialties. Learn more →

Research Centers and Collaboratives

Our interdisciplinary centers and collaboratives connect the department with experts across Ohio State and with partners around the world.

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Psychological Services Center

In our outpatient clinic, clinical psychology doctoral students offer free treatment to central Ohio adults. 

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Upcoming Events

 Fernanda Schumacker
Mon, September 21, 2026
Event Start Time: 12:30 pm
Event Location: Psychology Building Room 115
Ruchika Prakash
Fri, September 25, 2026
Event Start Time: 1:00 pm
Event Location: Thompson Library Multipurpose Room 165
Paige Bollen
Mon, September 28, 2026
Event Start Time: 12:30 pm
Event Location: Psychology Building Room 115
Stop and Think
Wed, September 30, 2026
Event Start Time: 5:00 pm
Event Location: Psychology Building, Room 035

Recent News

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Kids’ brains are built for distraction. Sometimes that’s a good thing.

A new paper published by professor Vladimir Sloutsky suggests immature working memory enables ‘learning to be human.'

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NBC4 spotlights Ohio State summer research program

Psychology Assistant Professor Jeremy Grant and student Meseret Alemu spoke about the transformative experience of Ohio State's Summer Research Opportunities Program, now in its 40th year.

Jasmeet Hayes

Feeling stressed? Experts explain what’s happening in your brain and body

Associate Professor Jasmeet Hayes recently spoke on Ideastream Public Media about the neurological and physiological impacts of chronic stress.

Kristen Lindquist

Voices of Excellence: Kristen Lindquist

In this new podcast episode, professor Kristen Lindquist discusses her research on what emotions are and how the brain creates them.

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