Covering faces around kids won’t mask emotions
The proliferation of face coverings to keep COVID-19 in check isn’t keeping kids from understanding facial expressions, according to a new study by University of Wisconsin–Madison psychologists.
SUSTAINABLE CONFERENCING: ENVISIONING A MORE PRODUCTIVE, ACCESSIBLE, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS FUTURE
When the COVID-19 pandemic brought in-person academic conferences to a halt, research scientist Lilia Rissman and post-doctoral scholar Cassandra Jacobs set out to learn how conferences might change once it is safe to meet again.
COLLOQUIUM SERIES: ANNEGRET FALKNER
February 25 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
More information will become available as we get closer to the event.
EVENTS
Psychology STaRS (Student Thesis and Research Showcase)
April 21, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pmPsychology Undergraduate Recognition Celebration (PURC)
April 21, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmPsychology Graduation Reception
May 9, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
NEWS
Walsh awarded Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant
Associate Professor Kate Walsh of the Department of Psychology, along with...
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In Her Own Words: Carolyn Zahn-Waxler ’62 Reflects on 50 Years in Emotion Research
Psychology alumna Carolyn Zahn-Waxler ’62 has spent more than 50...
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Student Spotlight: Megan Wu x’23
Each month, we spotlight outstanding psychology majors in our department....
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