2021 Archives
Two faculty members, Dr. Mark Brandt and Dr. Deborah Kashy received annual awards from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology
December 2, 2021 - Caroline Kraft
Two faculty members, Dr. Mark Brandt and Dr. Deborah Kashy received annual awards from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.
Dr. Ann Marie Ryan received the Losey Award for Research Excellence from The Society for Human Resource Management
November 19, 2021 - Caroline Kraft
Dr. Ann Marie Ryan received the Losey Award for Excellence in Research from The Society for Human Resource Management.
Dr. Robin Miller received the UOE Distinguished Partnership Award for Community-Engaged Research
November 17, 2021 - Liz Schondelmayer
Dr. Robin Miller received the UOE Distinguished Partnership Award for Community-Engaged Research
Behavioral Neuroscientist Dr. Lily Yan explains how and why decreasing daylight affects mood and cognition and what we can do about it
October 31, 2021 - Liz Schondelmayer
Behavioral Neuroscientist Dr. Lily Yan explains how and why decreasing daylight affects mood and cognition and what we can do about it.
Two faculty members were named APS Fellows
October 20, 2021 - Caroline Kraft
Two faculty members, Drs. S. Alexandra Burt and Quinetta Roberson, were named Fellows of the Association for Psychological Science.
The College of Social Science selected Dr. Robin Lin Miller as the October Diversity Champion
October 14, 2021 - Liz Schondelmayer
The College of Social Science selected Dr. Robin Lin Miller as the October Diversity Champion.
Clinical Science graduate students Diondra Straiton and Aksheya Sridhar are addressing anti-Black racism that affects Autism diagnosis and treatment
October 12, 2021 - Caroline Kraft
Clinical Science graduate students Diondra Straiton and Aksheya Sridhar are addressing anti-Black racism that affects the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with Autism
Dr. Katy Thakkar started a new campus program, Mental Health Research Connect
October 6, 2021 - Caroline Kraft
Dr. Katy Thakkar started a new campus program, Mental Health Research Connect.
Do we actually prefer different characteristics in new romantic partners?
August 2, 2021 - Liz Schondelmayer
When looking for their next romantic partners, most people would think they'd like to avoid someone who is just like their ex. But new social science research suggests that the majority of us actually do the exact opposite - or will even look for someone who reminds us of our parents.
Dr. Mark Brandt was awarded the Early Career Award from the International Society of Political Psychology
July 19, 2021 - Caroline Kraft
Dr. Mark Brandt received the Jim Sidanius Early Career Award from the International Society of Political Psychology.
A Quarter of Adults Don't Want Children and They're Still Happy
June 16, 2021 - Caroline Brooks
Dr. Jenna Watling Neal and Dr. Zachary Neal examined differences in personality traits and life satisfaction among parents, nonparents, and child-free individuals.
Caffeine Cannot Counteract All the Negative Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Cognition
May 25, 2021 - Caroline Brooks
Caffeine does not mitigate the negative effects of sleep deprivation on place-keeping during multi-step tasks.
On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, Dr. Robin Lin Miller discusses global barriers for sexual and gender minorities seeking HIV/AIDS care
May 17, 2021 - Robin Lin Miller; Caroline Kraft
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, Dr. Robin Lin Miller discusses barriers for sexual and gender minorities seeking HIV/AIDS care in African and Caribbean countries that criminalize same-sex sexual relations.
Dr. Christina Reppucci won 2 awards for her excellence as a research supervisor
May 5, 2021 - Psychology Department
Dr. Christina Reppucci won 2 awards for her excellence as a research supervisor. Dr. Reppucci won the 2021 Undergraduate Research Supervisor of the Year Award in April, and this week she won the 2021 Postdoctoral Excelllence in Mentoring and/or Teaching Award from the MSU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
How COVID May Reshape the Future of Autism Education
April 27, 2021 - Caroline Brooks
Dr. Brooke Ingersoll discusses how Autism intervention methods, assessments, and compliance have changed since the pandemic began.
Erynne Dixon is the 2021 Outstanding Senior in Psychology
April 6, 2021 - Caroline Kraft
Erynne Dixon is the 2021 Outstanding Senior in Psychology.
Dr. Katharine Thakkar received the Rising Star Award from Schizophrenia International Research Society
March 18, 2021 - Psychology Department
Dr. Katharine Thakkar received the Rising Star Award from Schizophrenia International Research Society