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The new study published in Science was selected as the cover image for the print version of the prestigious journal. Reprinted with permission from AAAS.

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The Department of Psychology's Courses & Honors Program offer study in clinical, social, and experimental psychology; personality; development; and behavioral neuroscience. Students may design programs that approach psychology as a social science, a natural science, or a combination of both. See more about

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Faculty Experts鈥 Corner: Anthony Ahrens

Anthony Ahrens, professor of psychology, talks about the importance of gratitude, particularly during difficult times. He offers strategies and exercises to help us all become more grateful.

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Isaac MoralesIsaac Morales has been named a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for the next 4 years. He will collaborate with other future leaders and receive award funds and mentorship.

Thomas Costello was featured in an segment, where he showcased the AI chatbot he and his team developed to fight conspiracy theory beliefs with facts. He also appeared on .

Alice Coyne was named the 2024 recipient of the听 in recognition of 鈥渁ccomplishment and achievement related to psychotherapy theory, practice, research, or training.鈥

Ramya Ramadurai

Clinical Psychology PhD student Ramya Ramadurai won an award from the听DC Psychology Association for the development and pilot efficacy testing of a single-session intervention (SSI) targeting emotional health for Black Women.

Jonathan Tubman听published two articles: 鈥溾 in the听Journal of Bisexuality听and 鈥溾 in the听Journal of Interpersonal Violence.

Psychology faculty and students in a courtyard with awards.The Third Annual Psychology MA Research Fest听was held at Kay Spiritual Center April 26, showcasing wonderful posters, followed by a reception in Asbury courtyard. Prizes were given in different categories of posters.听听

Deputy Provost/Dean of Faculty Monica Jackson, Professor Herr, and Provost Peter StarrNathaniel听Herr听won the 2023 Outstanding Teaching in a Full-time Appointment Award and was honored at the Faculty Recognition Dinner on April 23, 2023. Pictured from left to right are Deputy Provost/Dean of Faculty Monica Jackson, Professor Herr, and Provost Peter Starr.

Psychology students at MArfApril 27: The Department of Psychology held an MA Research Fest (MArf) where students presented completed and in-progress research. Many MA students participated and some are represented in the photo. The event was organized by MA program Director Dr. Zehra Peynircioglu. Special thanks to the organization committee of Bre Yepez, Sara Dalpe, and Yajna Jowaheer, with help from Ryan Smout. Congratulations to all students and faculty who participated and especially to Jigeesha Ghosh, Jazmin Nieves, and Asia Horne and Nikki Flores for winning posters in their categories. From left to right (top): Allison Fuchs, Alice Cohen, Jazmin Nieves, Sara Dalpe, Audrey Culp, Danae Papadea, Eric Turnquist, Chase Ehrig,听听left to right (bottom): Jigeesha Ghosh, Natalia Provolo, Asia Horne, Nikki Flores (on screen), Breanna Yepez, Yajna Jowaheer, and Allison Barrett.

2022 psychology graduatesApril 21, 2022:听the Department of Psychology hosted a banquet for our graduates from Fall 2021 and Spring 2022. The ceremony included the recognition of our graduates, our Honor鈥檚 students, the induction of new Psi Chi honor society members, and the awarding of the Charles Ferster Award for Excellence in Psychology which was shared by seniors, Sara Bowman and Arianna O鈥橞rien Cannon.

Eric Turnquist听won the award for Graduate Social Sciences Final Work at the Mathias Student Research Conference.

Nicole Lorenzo听was awarded $43,817 from the University of Maryland for her project 鈥2/2 Treating Mothers with ADHD and their Young Children Via Telehealth: A Hybrid Type I Effectiveness-Implementation Trail.鈥

Laura Juliano听talked with听听on the variety of symptoms people may experience when quitting caffeine.

Anthony Ahrens听was awarded $40,935, from Lubuto Library Partners, for his听project called "Honesty and HIV Prevention: Promoting Adolescent Sexual Health through Traditional Storytelling."

Terry Davidson听has been appointed as a Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience by 麻豆视频作品鈥檚 Board of Trustees.听

Linda Amarante听won the 2020听Outstanding Scholarship at the Graduate Level Award.