Graduate student Gaylen Fronk decided to pursue her PhD in clinical psychology in part because, she says, “it helps keep my research implementable, because the hopeful beneficiaries of our work are right in front of …
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Student Spotlight: Katie Fan
As a freshman, Katie Fan x’20 had plans to become a biochemist. But after taking Chemistry 109 and Calculus 234, she reconsidered whether that was the right path for her. Now a senior double-majoring in …
Student Spotlight: Liz Nies
After taking a philosophy class during her freshman year, Liz Nies x’20, a neurobiology major, spent “a lot of time thinking about thinking. I developed a much bigger appreciation for the brain and what our …
Student Spotlight: Megan Wu x’23
Each month, we spotlight outstanding psychology majors in our department. This month, we’re excited to feature Megan Wu, a third-year psychology student with a certificate in business and one of the department’s new communication interns …
Student Spotlight: Meredith Bone and Olivia Moens
While the pandemic certainly affects many aspects of Olivia Moens’s and Meredith Bone’s senior year at UW–Madison, their commitment to research remains as strong as ever. As research assistants in the Social Kids Lab, psychology …
Student Spotlight: Sara Stanislawski x’25
Each month, we spotlight outstanding psychology majors in our department. This month, we’re excited to feature Sara Stanislawski, a first-year student intending to major in psychology and journalism, and one of the department’s new communication …
Students and faculty gain new insights in collaborative Prejudice Development and Reduction course
After Professors Trish Devine and Kristin Shutts discussed their research interests related to social biases and prejudice, they hoped to share their expertise in social psychology and developmental psychology with students, as well as each …
Students examine the mental health impact of digital spaces in PSYCH 531: Psychological Effects of the Internet
Students take [a closer] look at the mental health impact of digital spaces in Psychology 532: Psychological Effects of the Internet. The first step is examining “moral panics” over past inventions. This includes Scientific American’s 1859 …
Students perceive themselves as a ‘math person’ or a ‘reading person’ early on – and this can impact the choices they make throughout their lives
As kids progress through school, they tend to increasingly perceive themselves as either a “math person” or a “language person,” even if they’re good at both, according to a recent study I led. My colleagues and I were interested …
Students who see science in the real world are more likely to stick with STEM majors
Giving new college students opportunities to reflect on the ways science, technology, engineering and math can affect their lives makes them more likely to remain in degree programs in STEM fields, according to new research …