2020 Archives
A multi-institutional research group received an NSF grant to develop a measure of epistemic exclusion, a barrier to inclusion and retention of women and faculty of color in STEM fields
December 17, 2020 - NiCole Buchanan, WE2, Caroline Kraft
Working to promote inclusion by improving scholarly valuation: A multi-institutional research group including MSU professors received a National Science Foundation grant to study epistemic exclusion, a form of scholarly devaluation, as a barrier to the inclusion and retention of women and faculty of color in STEM
MSU psychologists received additional grant funding for their Prenatal Stress Study, allowing them to follow participants until 4 years of age and examine early markers of psychopathology.
December 9, 2020 - Caroline Kraft
MSU psychologists receive additional grant funding for their Prenatal Stress study, allowing them to follow participants until 4 years of age and examine early markers of psychopathology.
Dr. Jason Moser provides advice for managing holiday season anxiety
November 20, 2020 - Caroline Brooks
Dr. Jason Moser provides some tips for managing stress and anxiety this holiday season.
Drs. Jae Puckett and Kaston Anderson-Carpenter receive grant from NIMHHD to measure minority stress in transgender and gender diverse people
September 23, 2020 - Liz Schondelmayer
Drs. Jae Puckett and Kaston Anderson-Carpenter, Heather McCauley (Social Work), and Zachary Dubois (Anthropology, University of Oregon) receive grant from NIMHHD to measure minority stress in transgender and gender diverse people.
Due to declines in funding related to the global pandemic, the Department of Psychology will prioritize providing support for our currently enrolled graduate students in our PhD programs. Therefore, we will not be accepting any new PhD graduate students for the academic year beginning in Fall of 2021. We welcome applications for the online MA in Program Evaluation and the Certificate in Program Evaluation.
September 15, 2020 - Psychology Department
Due to declines in funding related to the global pandemic, the Department of Psychology will prioritize providing support for our currently enrolled graduate students in our PhD programs. Therefore, we will not be accepting any new PhD graduate students for the academic year beginning in Fall of 2021. We welcome applications for the online MA in Program Evaluation and the Certificate in Program Evaluation.
Social distancing highlights the importance of telehealth and parent-coaching models for children with autism
April 5, 2020 - Caroline Kraft
Social distancing highlights the importance of telehealth and parent-coaching models for children with autism.
Maintaining Healthy Relationships During the COVID-19 Crisis
March 18, 2020 - Liz Schondelmayer; Bill Chopik
Dr. Bill Chopik offers guidance on maintaining relationships with our loved ones and taking care of ourselves while social distancing.
Dr. Rebecca Campbell wins the 2020 MSU Inspirational Woman of the Year Award
February 8, 2020 - MSU GenCen
Dr. Rebecca Campbell won the 2020 MSU Inspirational Woman of the Year Award
Does political polarization make Congress more efficient?
January 30, 2020 - Caroline Brooks
Political polarization might make Congress more productive.
Dr. Miller's Research Helps to Connect youth with HIV to Proper Medical Care
January 17, 2020 - Liz Schondelmayer
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only around one-half of HIV-positive individuals aged 12-24 actually know their status. Of those who do, almost 40% are not able to receive care within the first month of receiving their diagnosis. However, thanks to Michigan State University psychology professor Dr. Robin Lin Miller (pictured left) and an interdisciplinary team of experts, that is going to change.