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
Student Spotlight: Liz Nies
After taking a philosophy class during her freshman year, Liz...
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Jenny Saffran honored for Scientific Achievement and Community Building
Congratulations to Professor Jenny Saffran, recipient of the inaugural Jeffrey...
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William Epstein, professor emeritus, dies at 88
William Epstein, 88, professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology,...
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