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Psych professor writes simple science — by writing for kids
Ashleigh Maxcey, a visiting associate professor in the Department of Psychology, has co-authored 15 peer-review publications and penned an additional eight more on her own, but she still…
Class of 2020: Dharar Abdus-Sabur
Dharar is a third year student from Columbus, Ohio. He was in the OSU Academy program and decided to stay at OSU to complete his degree and become a member of the Dunn Sports and…
Class of 2019: Alexandra Goss
Alexandra, from Cincinnati, OH, added the psychology major after taking social psychology as a general education writing requirement. Since the class clarified her interest in the field, she…
YOUR TAX REFUND AND THE PSYCHOLOGY OF A WINDFALL
Will you spend, save or invest your tax refund this year? That answer likely depends on how you perceive the money, according to research from Hal Arkes, faculty emeritus in the Department of…
Tylenol May Help Ease The Pain of Hurt Feelings
An increasing body of research suggests that acetaminophen may have subtle psychological effects, including diminished emotions. Whether these effects are good or bad depends on the context,…
Class of 2019: Meredith Reagan
Meredith, from Cincinnati, Ohio fell in love with campus and the school spirit. However, the countless research opportunities related to neuroscience and human behavior finalized her…
Class of 2018: Kyle Cohen
Kyle is from Beachwood, Ohio and chose Ohio State University because he has always felt like a Buckeye, as both of his parents are alumni. One of his favorite OSU traditions is singing…
Class of 2018: Mia Kern
Mia, from West Chester, Ohio, chose to study psychology at Ohio State because she wants to make an impact in the area of mental health. Mia later wants to pursue a dual graduate degree in Social…
Class of 2018: Xintian (Gloria) Ge
Gloria, an international student from Beijing, China, came to Ohio State University because of the great atmosphere and strong academics. She chose to study psychology because she is interested in…