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Bre Lind is the 2022 Outstanding Senior in Psychology
May 5, 2022 - Caroline Kraft
Bre Lind is the 2022 Outstanding Senior in Psychology.
Dr. Jae Puckett received an Early Career Award from the American Psychological Association
April 28, 2022
Dr. Jae Puckett received an Early Career Award from the American Psychological Association
Dr. Kaston Anderson-Carpenter's New Study is the First to Examine Disparities in COVID-19 Social Distancing and Hand Washing in an International Context
April 21, 2022
Dr. Kaston Anderson-Carpenter's New Study is the First to Examine Disparities in COVID-19 Social Distancing and Hand Washing in an International Context
Three Members of the Psychology Department Won College of Social Science Awards This Year
April 18, 2022
Three Members of the Psychology Department Won College of Social Science Awards This Year
Psychology Students Presented 40 Research Projects at UURAF 2022
April 15, 2022
Psychology Students Presented 40 Projects at UURAF 2022
Dr. Kimberly Fenn was featured in an ABC News article about later school start times for teens
April 7, 2022
Dr. Kimberly Fenn was featured in an ABC News article about later school start times for teens
Dr. Jonathan Weaver won RCPD's Spirit of Ability Award
March 24, 2022
Dr. Jonathan Weaver won RCPD's annual Spirit of Ability Award.
MSU Clinical Psychologists Awarded NIH Grant to Study Psychosis in Midlife
March 17, 2022
Dr. Katy Thakkar, Kristen Culbert, and Dr. Kelly Klump were awarded an NIH grant to examine why women are at a higher risk for midlife psychosis than men.
Graduate student Megan Mikhail and research specialist Kristen Culbert were featured in a news story about eating disorders
February 24, 2022 - Caroline Kraft
Graduate student Megan Mikhail and research specialist Kristen Culbert were featured in a news story about eating disorders for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Your partner probably isn't quite as funny as you think they are (and that's okay!)
February 15, 2022 - Liz Schondelmayer
Graduate Student Mariah Purol and Dr. Bill Chopik's new study suggests that the funnier people find their romantic partners and the more similar their senses of humor are, the happier they tend to be in their relationship.
Do individuals from different cultures imagine similar stories while listening to music?
January 27, 2022 - Caroline Kraft
Dr. McAuley and colleagues' new study suggests that individuals from similar cultures picture similar stories while listening to instrumental music.
Where female adolescents grow up can influence eating disordered behaviors
January 12, 2022 - Caroline Kraft
Megan Mikhail, a graduate student in Clinical Science, has discovered a link between the neighborhoods female adolescents grow up in and their risk of developing disordered eating patterns.
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
November 1, 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 21, 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 15, 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 13, 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 7, 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 3, 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 20, 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 26, 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 6, 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 28, 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 7, 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
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 24, 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 16, 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 6, 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 19, 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.
Can just 20 minutes of meditation increase error recognition?
November 11, 2019 - Caroline Brooks, Jason Moser, Jeff Lin
Jeff Lin, Jason Moser, and colleagues examined the effects of meditation on error recognition using EEG.
Faculty Voice: Defining a Problem
October 16, 2019 - Rebecca Campbell, MSU Today
Rebecca Campbell discusses the current status of untested rape kits and the implications of the results of those kits for both the victims and society at large, including ethical and privacy concerns related to DNA testing.
Studying the Impacts of Autonomous Vehicles on the Workforce
September 18, 2019 - Melissa Priebe, Kristen Parker, Shelia Cotten
Organizational psychologists Daisy Chang and Kevin Ford are part of a research team for a $2.49 million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation studying the impacts of autonomous vehicles on the future work force.
Victims of Domestic Violence Often Stuck with Financial Debt
September 10, 2019 - Caroline Brooks, Adrienne Adams
In this study by Adams, Littwin, and Javorka, 70% of domestic violence survivors said their partners hid financial information from them and these individuals were 3.6 times more likely to experience coerced debt
Dr. Alexa Veenema Won the 2019 Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Award
May 29, 2019 - Caroline Kraft
Dr. Veenema discusses working with undergraduates and conducting research in her lab.
Mike Morrison's Better Poster Design is Viral
May 16, 2019 - Caroline Kraft
Organizational psychology graduate student, Mike Morrison, created a poster design that is changing the way academics present their work.
Graduate Students Kristen J. Mills and Rachael Goodman-Williams won the Caldwell Land-Grant Values Award
May 14, 2019 - Caroline Kraft
Graduate students, Kristen J. Mills and Rachael Goodman-Williams, are award recipients.
College of Social Science Awards 3 Faculty Members
April 26, 2019 - Caroline Kraft
Steve Kozlowski, Kaston Anderson-Carpenter, and Bill Chopik received awards from the College of Social Science.
Dr. Kaston Anderson-Carpenter wins the 2019 College of Social Science Outstanding Teacher Award
April 4, 2019 - Caroline Kraft
This year's Outstanding Teacher shares some insights on teaching.
Dr. Kelly Klump Addresses Myths about Eating Disorders
February 27, 2019 - Caroline Kraft
During National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Dr. Kelly Klump dispels myths about eating disorders.