Professor Mark Seidenberg’s new book, “Language at the Speed of Sight: How We Read, Why So Many Can’t, and What Can Be Done About It” was published on January 3rd, and it has been receiving …
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Prominent psychologist and UW-Madison alumnus John Gottman to speak at commencement, receive honorary degree
UW–Madison graduates will hear from two outstanding keynote speakers at spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 8. Broadway star André De Shields will address bachelor’s degree candidates, while John Gottman, one of the most …
Psychology Alumni Spotlight: Helen Rottier, Disability Cultural Center
Helen Rottier ‘18 landed what she calls “the most fun job I could imagine anyone having” while still in graduate school thanks to routinely checking her email. That job – Program Coordinator for UW-Madison’s Disability …
Psychology and Computer Sciences undergrad Pragati Maheshwary honored twice by Google this year
“I aspire to contribute to the field of computing research by bringing educational reforms through the innovation of new tools and technologies that can support the development of children with disabilities in all dimensions.” – …
Psychology at Work Across Wisconsin
Psychology is the third most popular major at UW–Madison—and for good reason. It prepares students to make a meaningful impact not only in familiar roles like psychologists and mental health therapists, but also in less …
Psychology Board of Visitors welcomes new members
The Department of Psychology is delighted to welcome Jonathan Levy and Victor Villacrez to its Board of Visitors. Our Board of Visitors serves the department in helping achieve our goals in education, research, and service …
Psychology Department Highly Ranked
In its Fall 2010 ratings, the National Research Council placed the UW in the top five among all departments of psychology nationally and number one among public universities.
Psychology graduate students promote representation in the sciences at high school expo
Outside Madison East High School, gray clouds have broken into a steady and chilly October rain. Inside East’s brightly colored gymnasium, however, the vibe is decidedly energetic as hundreds of high schoolers move between rows …
Psychology major Manasa Kalluri named winner of Barry Goldwater Scholarship
Three University of Wisconsin–Madison students have been named 2021 winners of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, considered the country’s preeminent undergraduate scholarship in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. UW–Madison’s winners are Manasa Kalluri, Qianyun (Lexi) Luo and Gage …
Psychology Major Strengthens Student STEM Interest with Bridging Wisconsin Program
Last spring, Psychology major Jonathan Bryan cultured bacteria in petri dishes, demonstrated laser lights and spectrums, and guided an engineering egg drop challenge with middle school students from the Oneida Nation School System. The hope …