News
Stress, via inflammation, is linked to metabolic syndrome
A new study led by associate professor Jasmeet Hayes suggests that stress-management techniques could reduce biological risk.
For the lonely, a blurred line between real and fictional people
In lonely people, the boundary between real friends and favorite fictional characters gets blurred in the part of the brain that is active when thinking about others, a new study by co-authored…
2023 class of Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
The AAAS Fellowship, recognizing scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications, is one of the most prestigious honors a U.S. scientist can receive.…
Dr. Charles Emery received the Cynthia D. Belar Award for Excellence in Health Psychology Education and Training
Dr. Charles Emery received the Cynthia D. Belar Award for Excellence in Health Psychology Education and Training from APA Division 38 (the Society for Health Psychology). This award…
Laurence Coutellier is awarded a 3-year grant from the Whitehall Foundation
Laurence Coutellier is awarded a 3-year grant from the Whitehall Foundation to study the adolescent maturation of neural circuit underlying social behaviors.
Dr. Barbara Andersen recently received the Leadership in Science Advocacy Award
Dr. Barbara Andersen recently received the Leadership in Science Advocacy Award from the American Psychological Association (APA) during the Advocacy Summit on Addressing the Impact of Climate…
Katy Lenz and Benedetta Leuner awarded a new 4-year grant from NSF
The Department of Psychology would like to congratulate Dr. Katy Lenz and Dr. Benedetta Leuner. They were recently awarded a new 4-year grant from NSF titled ‘Neuroimmune Contributions to…
Jolynn Pek to receive the Anne Anastasi Distinguished Early Career Contributions Award from APA Division 5
Jolynn Pek will receive the Anne Anastasi Distinguished Early Career Contributions Award from Division 5 (Quantitative and Qualitative Methods) of the American Psychological Association during the…
