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Turning Social Distancing into a positive
“This is a time of great stress and uncertainty for our nation and our world,” says Richard Davidson, professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the founder and director of its …
Undergraduate Awards Reception celebrates student excellence, alumni achievements
On Tuesday, April 25, more than 200 people gathered in Varsity Hall at Union South to congratulate this year’s undergraduate award winners and recognize distinguished alumni. The Department of Psychology annually recognizes students with awards …
Undergraduate Awards Reception recognizes academic excellence, outstanding involvement in cognitive science research, and more
On Thursday, April 28, nearly 200 people gathered in Varsity Hall at Union South to congratulate this year’s undergraduate award winners. The Department of Psychology annually recognizes students with six different awards, acknowledging students’ exceptional …
Using a social marketing approach to develop a pro-diversity intervention
Mitchell Campbell, PhD’21 was just a kid the first time he saw Minnesota’s anti-smoking campaign ad on television. “This grandpa is beckoning his grandchild to toddle over to him, and the kid walks right through …
UW Psychology major uses her voice to advocate for others
Samantha Sorenson shows off her graduation cap in front of Bascom Hall. Photo: Bryce Richter Editor’s note: This story contains references to sexual assault. Two years ago, as a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Samantha Sorenson …
UW–Madison psychology department featured in APS’s Observer: From Words to Action
In their diversity statements, most universities either frame the benefits of diversity from a moral perspective (e.g., increasing fairness and justice) or from an instrumental perspective (e.g., broadening horizons). In her research, APS Fellow and …
UW–Madison student-advisor pair Hammond and Marler named to 2024 cohort of Gilliam fellows
UW–Madison PhD student Emma Hammond and Professor Catherine Marler have received the prestigious Gilliam Fellowship from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). HHMI’s Gilliam Fellowships recognize outstanding research alongside a commitment to advancing equity and …
Walsh awarded funding through the Increasing Social and Economic Inclusion Initiative
The UW-Madison Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education (OVCRGE) has awarded almost $250,000 for a new research project to Associate Professor Kate Walsh (principal investigator) and colleagues. The project aims to …
Walsh awarded Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant
Associate Professor Kate Walsh of the Department of Psychology, along with Assistant Professor Mariel Barnes of the La Follette School, received a Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant to evaluate the effectiveness of flexible financial assistance in helping …