/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/Recent posts from Psych Newsen-usSun, 26 Jul 2026 10:19:42 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/warm-welcome-donation-project-to-support-local-refugee-families.aspxWarm Welcome Donation Project sponsored by the USF Psychology Student Diversity Committee and the USF Psychology Department Diversity Committee.Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:31:35 Warm Welcome Donation Project to Support Local Refugee FamiliesWarm Welcome Donation Project sponsored by the USF Psychology Student Diversity Committee and the USF Psychology Department Diversity Committee.Warm Welcome project donations/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/warm-welcome-donation-project-to-support-local-refugee-families.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/kim-badanich-receives-a-2024-outstanding-undergraduate-teaching-award.aspxDr. Kim Badanich has received a 2024 USF Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching award. Kim is a Professor of Instruction on the Sarasota-Manatee campus and an alumna of the CNS program.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:58:52 Kim Badanich receives a 2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching AwardDr. Kim Badanich has received a 2024 USF Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching award. Kim is a Professor of Instruction on the Sarasota-Manatee campus and an alumna of the CNS program.Dr. Kim Badanich teaching with presentation/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/kim-badanich-receives-a-2024-outstanding-undergraduate-teaching-award.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/seven-psychology-majors-named-king-oneal-scholars-at-fall-commencement.aspxSeven Psychology undergraduates were honored as King O鈥橬eal Scholars at USF鈥檚 Friday, December 13, 2024, commencement ceremony.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:27:36 Seven Psychology majors named King O'Neal Scholars at Fall CommencementSeven Psychology undergraduates were honored as King O鈥橬eal Scholars at USF鈥檚 Friday, December 13, 2024, commencement ceremony.Two King O'Neal Scholars in graduation gown/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/seven-psychology-majors-named-king-oneal-scholars-at-fall-commencement.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/52-undergraduate-and-graduate-students-inducted-into-psi-chi-at-fall-ceremony.aspxCongratulations to the 52 undergraduate and graduate students inducted into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, on Friday, November 22. They come from all three campuses of USF. Faculty advisors are Sandra Schneider (Tampa), Kemesha Gabbidon (St. Petersburg), and Valentina Iturriaga (Sarasota-Manatee).Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:02:53 52 Undergraduate and Graduate Students Inducted into Psi Chi at Fall CeremonyCongratulations to the 52 undergraduate and graduate students inducted into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, on Friday, November 22. They come from all three campuses of USF. Faculty advisors are Sandra Schneider (Tampa), Kemesha Gabbidon (St. Petersburg), and Valentina Iturriaga (Sarasota-Manatee).Psi Chi Inductees holding their certificates/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/52-undergraduate-and-graduate-students-inducted-into-psi-chi-at-fall-ceremony.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-sweeps-outstanding-graduate-faculty-mentor-and-outstanding-thesis-dissertation-awards.aspxPsychology Ph.D. graduate student, Alexandria Choate, received an Outstanding Thesis & Dissertation Award. Her dissertation aims to advance the understanding of borderline personality disorder (BPD) by leveraging mathematical, formal models to better understand its development across the lifespan.External ArticleWed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:00 CAS sweeps Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor and Outstanding Thesis & Dissertation awardsPsychology Ph.D. graduate student, Alexandria Choate, received an Outstanding Thesis & Dissertation Award. Her dissertation aims to advance the understanding of borderline personality disorder (BPD) by leveraging mathematical, formal models to better understand its development across the lifespan.Five outstanding faculty mentors and student & thesis dissertation awardees/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-sweeps-outstanding-graduate-faculty-mentor-and-outstanding-thesis-dissertation-awards.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/42-undergraduate-student-posters-presented-at-the-2024-psychology-expo.aspxUndergraduates from all three campuses presented their research at the annual Psychology Expo on November 8.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:39:50 42 Undergraduate StudentPosters Presented at the2024 Psychology ExpoUndergraduates from all three campuses presented their research at the annual Psychology Expo on November 8.12th Annual Psychology Expo 2024/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/42-undergraduate-student-posters-presented-at-the-2024-psychology-expo.aspxAccomplishments,Eventshttps://theconversation.com/time-to-freak-out-how-the-existential-terror-of-hurricanes-can-fuel-climate-change-denial-242390Jamie Goldenberg and Emily Courtney have recently published a piece in The Conversation, where they delve into the psychology of climate change denial, particularly in the face of hurricanes. This piece communicates the complexities of climate change denial and the psychological mechanisms that come into play as people process threats to their existence and deeply held beliefs.External ArticleWed, 30 Oct 2024 11:23:17 THE CONVERSATION: Time to freak out? How the existential terror of hurricanes can fuel climate change denialJamie Goldenberg and Emily Courtney have recently published a piece in The Conversation, where they delve into the psychology of climate change denial, particularly in the face of hurricanes. This piece communicates the complexities of climate change denial and the psychological mechanisms that come into play as people process threats to their existence and deeply held beliefs.91社区: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://theconversation.com/time-to-freak-out-how-the-existential-terror-of-hurricanes-can-fuel-climate-change-denial-242390Faculty Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/tiffany-chenneville-executive-fellowship.aspxUSF St. Petersburg Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been working with the National Science Foundation's scientific integrity team in Washington, D.C.External ArticleTue, 22 Oct 2024 17:00:00 Psychology professor receives prestigious Executive Branch Fellowship with the National Science FoundationUSF St. Petersburg Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been working with the National Science Foundation's scientific integrity team in Washington, D.C.Dr. Tiffany Chenneville with the Washington, D.C. view in the backgroundhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/tiffany-chenneville-executive-fellowship.aspxFaculty News,Researchhttps://www.wusf.org/podcast/florida-matters/2024-10-11/taking-stock-damage-after-hurricane-miltonDr. Judith Bryant, chair of the Department of Psychology, joined other USF colleagues on WUSF鈥檚 91社区 Matters for a discussion of the life-changing impacts of Hurricane Milton.External ArticleFri, 11 Oct 2024 17:00:00 Taking stock of the damage after Hurricane MiltonDr. Judith Bryant, chair of the Department of Psychology, joined other USF colleagues on WUSF鈥檚 91社区 Matters for a discussion of the life-changing impacts of Hurricane Milton.Damaged street and stop sign in a crosswalkhttps://www.wusf.org/podcast/florida-matters/2024-10-11/taking-stock-damage-after-hurricane-miltonFaculty News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/23-cas-alumni-shine-at-this-years-fast-56-awards-ceremony.aspxUSF鈥檚 Fast 56 celebrates the entrepreneurial success of alumni and creates a platform to share insights with the next generation of leaders. This year, 3 of the 56 honorees were alumni from the Psychology Department, College of Arts and Sciences.External ArticleFri, 20 Sep 2024 17:00:00 23 CAS alumni shine at this year鈥檚 Fast 56 Awards CeremonyUSF鈥檚 Fast 56 celebrates the entrepreneurial success of alumni and creates a platform to share insights with the next generation of leaders. This year, 3 of the 56 honorees were alumni from the Psychology Department, College of Arts and Sciences.23 CAS alumni photos/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/23-cas-alumni-shine-at-this-years-fast-56-awards-ceremony.aspxAlumni News/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/elizabeth-schotter-sabbatical-award-is-featured-in-the-aps-observer.aspxThe APS Observer featured Dr. Elizabeth Schotter and her research team's prestigious Sabbatical Award.Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:35:39 Dr. Elizabeth Schotter Sabbatical Award is featured in the APS ObserverThe APS Observer featured Dr. Elizabeth Schotter and her research team's prestigious Sabbatical Award.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/elizabeth-schotter-sabbatical-award-is-featured-in-the-aps-observer.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News,Research/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxFor distinguished contributions to the field of coparenting theory, research, and clinical intervention, and leadership of a multi-national International Coparenting Collaborative revisioning global approaches to infant-family mental health diagnostic case conceptualizations, Dr. James McHale, Professor of Psychology, is being recognized next month with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards.External ArticleMon, 16 Sep 2024 18:18:21 Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsFor distinguished contributions to the field of coparenting theory, research, and clinical intervention, and leadership of a multi-national International Coparenting Collaborative revisioning global approaches to infant-family mental health diagnostic case conceptualizations, Dr. James McHale, Professor of Psychology, is being recognized next month with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards.Eight Outstanding Research Achievement Awardees featured/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News,Researchhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/09/09/pact-study-alzheimer-s-usfThe article highlights groundbreaking research at the 91社区 (USF) called the PACT Research Study (Preventing Alzheimer鈥檚 with Cognitive Training), aimed at preventing cognitive decline through brain exercises. Dr. Jennifer O鈥橞rien, an Associate Professor, is leading the research at USF.External ArticleTue, 10 Sep 2024 10:12:07 BAY NEWS 9: USF Alzheimer鈥檚 study aims to show if brain exercises can prevent cognitive declineThe article highlights groundbreaking research at the 91社区 (USF) called the PACT Research Study (Preventing Alzheimer鈥檚 with Cognitive Training), aimed at preventing cognitive decline through brain exercises. Dr. Jennifer O鈥橞rien, an Associate Professor, is leading the research at USF.91社区: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/09/09/pact-study-alzheimer-s-usfFaculty News,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/clinical-psychology-doctoral-student-kendall-smith-earns-nsf-fellowship.aspxDoctoral student Kendall Smith鈥檚 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship will provide her with a $37,000 stipend to devote time to her research of the criminal legal system, externalizing behaviors, and bias among system-involved populations.External ArticleThu, 29 Aug 2024 17:00:00 Clinical psychology doctoral student Kendall Smith earns NSF fellowshipDoctoral student Kendall Smith鈥檚 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship will provide her with a $37,000 stipend to devote time to her research of the criminal legal system, externalizing behaviors, and bias among system-involved populations.Kendall Smith in front of a research poster/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/clinical-psychology-doctoral-student-kendall-smith-earns-nsf-fellowship.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/tammy-allen-receives-nsf-funding-to-study-remote-hybrid-work.aspxThe National Science Foundation has awarded USF researchers grant funding to study remote/hybrid work. Distinguished University Professor Tammy Allen from the department of psychology is leading the project.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:48:03 Tammy Allen receives NSF funding to study remote/hybrid workThe National Science Foundation has awarded USF researchers grant funding to study remote/hybrid work. Distinguished University Professor Tammy Allen from the department of psychology is leading the project.Tammy Allen/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/tammy-allen-receives-nsf-funding-to-study-remote-hybrid-work.aspxFaculty News,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-extend-recruitment-for-ground-breaking-dementia-prevention-research.aspxThe Preventing Alzheimer鈥檚 with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.External ArticleWed, 21 Aug 2024 18:44:59 91社区 to extend recruitment for ground-breaking dementia prevention research through December 2024The Preventing Alzheimer鈥檚 with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.A research participant in front of a monitor supervised by a researcherhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-extend-recruitment-for-ground-breaking-dementia-prevention-research.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/steve-kozlowski-elected-as-fellow-of-the-academy-of-management.aspxIndustrial-Organizational faculty member and Distinguished University Professor Steve Kozlowski was elected as Fellow of the Academy of Management.Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:55:45 Steve Kozlowski elected as Fellow of the Academy of ManagementIndustrial-Organizational faculty member and Distinguished University Professor Steve Kozlowski was elected as Fellow of the Academy of Management.Steve W.J. Kozlowski/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/steve-kozlowski-elected-as-fellow-of-the-academy-of-management.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/clinical-student-kendall-poovey-receives-an-f31-national-research-service-award.aspxKendall Poovey, a doctoral student in the clinical program, was recently awarded an F31 National Research Service Award from the National Institute of Mental Health.Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:14:16 Clinical student Kendall Poovey receives an F31 National Research Service Award from the National Institute of Mental HealthKendall Poovey, a doctoral student in the clinical program, was recently awarded an F31 National Research Service Award from the National Institute of Mental Health.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/clinical-student-kendall-poovey-receives-an-f31-national-research-service-award.aspxAccomplishments,Research/news/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep.aspxA 91社区-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.External ArticleMon, 24 Jun 2024 17:00:00 Mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleepA 91社区-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.Two individuals meditating with the sunset view/news/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/tammy-allen-and-claire-smith-team-receives-funding-for-anew-center-for-innovation-technology-and-aging.aspxCongratulations to Tammy Allen and Claire Smith whose team was selected to receive funding for a new Center for Innovation,Technology and Aging (CITA) under the Provost鈥檚 CREATE initiative!Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:48:51 Tammy Allen and Claire Smith's team receives funding for a new Center for Innovation, Technology and AgingCongratulations to Tammy Allen and Claire Smith whose team was selected to receive funding for a new Center for Innovation,Technology and Aging (CITA) under the Provost鈥檚 CREATE initiative!91社区: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/tammy-allen-and-claire-smith-team-receives-funding-for-anew-center-for-innovation-technology-and-aging.aspxFaculty News,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxTwo Psychology majors, Samay Shah and Mridula Singh, were recently given Golden Bull Awards. The Golden Bull Award is one of the 91社区鈥檚 highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who 鈥渆ncompass the spirit of USF and have demonstrated its values.鈥�External ArticleTue, 18 Jun 2024 17:00:00 CAS students shine as Golden Bull AwardeesTwo Psychology majors, Samay Shah and Mridula Singh, were recently given Golden Bull Awards. The Golden Bull Award is one of the 91社区鈥檚 highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who 鈥渆ncompass the spirit of USF and have demonstrated its values.鈥�Two student awardees with USF Golde Bull awards/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/steve-stark-selected-to-serve-on-the-joint-committee-on-testing.aspxSteve Stark has been selected to serve on the Joint Committee to revise the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:18:32 Dr. Steve Stark selected to serve on the Joint Committee on testingSteve Stark has been selected to serve on the Joint Committee to revise the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.Stephen Stark/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/steve-stark-selected-to-serve-on-the-joint-committee-on-testing.aspxFaculty News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/psychology-professor-leads-study-exploring-the-dynamics-and-treatment-of-alcohol-use-disorder.aspxDepartment of Psychology鈥檚 Robert Schlauch is leading a five-year study funded by the NIAAA focused on the recovery and treatment dynamics of alcohol use disorder.External ArticleThu, 30 May 2024 17:00:00 Psychology professor leads study exploring the dynamics and treatment of alcohol use disorderDepartment of Psychology鈥檚 Robert Schlauch is leading a five-year study funded by the NIAAA focused on the recovery and treatment dynamics of alcohol use disorder.Alcohol bottles on the shelf/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/psychology-professor-leads-study-exploring-the-dynamics-and-treatment-of-alcohol-use-disorder.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/psychology-alumna-rachel-gilmore-ties-dungeons-and-dragons-to-therapy-at-usf-counseling-center.aspxUSF alumna Rachel Gilmore has navigated a fulfilling career journey from her undergraduate research days to her current role at the USF Counseling Center, integrating her passions for psychology, group therapy, and self-care advocacy.External ArticleTue, 28 May 2024 17:00:00 Psychology alumna Rachel Gilmore ties Dungeons & Dragons to therapy at the USF Counseling CenterUSF alumna Rachel Gilmore has navigated a fulfilling career journey from her undergraduate research days to her current role at the USF Counseling Center, integrating her passions for psychology, group therapy, and self-care advocacy.Alumna Rachel Gilmore with a USF Bull sign beside the USF Bull statue/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/psychology-alumna-rachel-gilmore-ties-dungeons-and-dragons-to-therapy-at-usf-counseling-center.aspxAlumni News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-campus-to-careers-cas-graduates-reflect-on-their-time-at-usf.aspxAmong the 7,000 degrees conferred during spring commencement, the College of Arts and Sciences accounted for more than 2,500 of the total degrees awarded. Now, several students are reflecting on their unique experiences and sharing their advice for incoming students.External ArticleTue, 28 May 2024 16:00:00 From campus to careers: CAS graduates reflect on their time at USFAmong the 7,000 degrees conferred during spring commencement, the College of Arts and Sciences accounted for more than 2,500 of the total degrees awarded. Now, several students are reflecting on their unique experiences and sharing their advice for incoming students.Six featured USF graduates /arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-campus-to-careers-cas-graduates-reflect-on-their-time-at-usf.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/psychology-undergraduates-honored-at-spring-2024commencement.aspxCongratulations to the 12 Psychology majors who were named King O鈥橬eal Scholars at USF鈥檚 Spring 2024 commencement ceremony. These students graduated with 4.0 grade point averages.Sun, 05 May 2024 13:04:45 Psychology Undergraduates Honored at Spring 2024 CommencementCongratulations to the 12 Psychology majors who were named King O鈥橬eal Scholars at USF鈥檚 Spring 2024 commencement ceremony. These students graduated with 4.0 grade point averages.Three graduate scholars in graduation gown and cap/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/psychology-undergraduates-honored-at-spring-2024commencement.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/io-psychology-doctoral-student-molly-schoffel-receives-honorable-mention-for-nsf-grfp-competition.aspxSecond-year I-O Psychology doctoral student Molly Schoffel has received an Honorable Mention in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) competition. Her advisor is Dr. Tammy Allen.Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:55:27 I-O Psychology Doctoral Student Molly Schoffel receives Honorable Mention for NSF GRFP CompetitionSecond-year I-O Psychology doctoral student Molly Schoffel has received an Honorable Mention in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) competition. Her advisor is Dr. Tammy Allen.Molly Schoffel/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/io-psychology-doctoral-student-molly-schoffel-receives-honorable-mention-for-nsf-grfp-competition.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/47-students-become-members-of-psi-chi-at-spring-2024-initiation.aspx47 students were initiated as members of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, on Friday, April 12. They include both undergraduate and graduate students on both the Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses.Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:45:33 47 students become members of Psi Chi at spring 2024 initiation47 students were initiated as members of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, on Friday, April 12. They include both undergraduate and graduate students on both the Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses.Psi Chi inductees lined up /arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/47-students-become-members-of-psi-chi-at-spring-2024-initiation.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.wtsp.com/article/news/world/solar-eclipse/solar-eclipse-mental-health-benefits/67-6d9195fd-cb7b-4316-a327-cd6c505991baFaculty members Jennifer Bosson and Jay Michaels discuss the benefits of witnessing awe-inspiring events such as the eclipse.External ArticleFri, 05 Apr 2024 11:06:31 WTSP: Witnessing awe-inspiring events like a solar eclipse could benefit your mental healthFaculty members Jennifer Bosson and Jay Michaels discuss the benefits of witnessing awe-inspiring events such as the eclipse.91社区: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.wtsp.com/article/news/world/solar-eclipse/solar-eclipse-mental-health-benefits/67-6d9195fd-cb7b-4316-a327-cd6c505991baFaculty News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/center-for-justice-research-and-policy-directors-release-new-book-on-evidence-based-criminal-justice-practices.aspxThe Center for Justice Research and Policy co-directors Dr. Edelyn Verona and Dr. Bryanna Fox have written a new book providing evidence-based solutions to questions faced in today's criminal justice system.External ArticleThu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 Center for Justice Research and Policy directors release new book on evidence-based criminal justice practicesThe Center for Justice Research and Policy co-directors Dr. Edelyn Verona and Dr. Bryanna Fox have written a new book providing evidence-based solutions to questions faced in today's criminal justice system.Dr. Bryanna Fox and Dr. Edelyn Verona holding the new released book/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/center-for-justice-research-and-policy-directors-release-new-book-on-evidence-based-criminal-justice-practices.aspxAccomplishments,Research