Psychology News

News related to the UCLA Psychology Department

Diversity Science Initiative

The Department of Psychology launches new Diversity Science Initative to advance theoretical and research perspectives on underrepresented minority groups in the behavioral sciences.

Symposium on the Science of Learning in Medical Education, October 30

Keynote Address: Elizabeth Ligon Bjork, PhD will speak on introducing "desired difficulty" in teaching in order to boost retention of knowledge.

Dr. Carl Wieman: Campus-wide Address

Dr. Wieman, Nobel Laureate in physics, has devoted his recent career to upgrading the effectiveness of the teaching and learning of science. EVERYONE IS INVITED

Will the economic crisis lead to major societal changes?

Professor Patricia Greenfield's theory describes how values, behavior are shaped by societies

Alcino Silva receives two awards!

Professor Alcino Silva awarded the Order of Prince Henry and the Roche Award for Translational Neuroscience.

Wonderful news: Shelley Taylor elected to the National Academy of Sciences!

Distinguished Professor Shelley Taylor, one of three UCLA professors, elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences April 28 "in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research," the academy announced. UCLA now has 33 members overall.

Can research provide the secrets of a healthy romance?

Professors Thomas Bradbury and Benjamin Karney share the secret rules of a great relationship.

Professor Andy Christensen Award Recipient

Congratulations to Professor Andy Christensen for receiving the Samuel M. Turner Clinical Research Award!

Welcome to the UCLA Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology, one of the largest and most productive departments in the nation, is housed in Franz Hall. Its state-of-the-art facilities, numerous resources and renowned faculty provide ample opportunity for innovative research.

Successful Remembering and Successful Forgetting

On January 10-11, 2009 UCLA Psychology will host a Festschrift to celebrate the many contributions of Robert A. Bjork in understanding human learning and memory. This event is open to all.

Cyber-Bullying Study

Congratulations to Janna Juvonen and Elisheva Gross for their timely study of cyber-bullying.

Bernard Balleine receives 2008 Pavlovian Research Award

Congratulations to Professor Bernard Balleine for receiving this year's Pavlovian Research Award!

Connie Hammen: 2008 Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award

Connie Hammen is the recipient of the 2008 Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award from the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology.

Michael Fanselow: awarded Gantt Medal

Michael Fanselow has been awarded the prestigious Gantt Medal for career achievements in the life sciences.

Vickie Mays: WPA's Social Responsibility Award

Vicki Mays has been selected as the first recipient of WPA's new Social Responsibility Award.

Peter Bentler: 2007 American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Award

Peter Bentler has been selected as one of the two recipients of the 2007 American Psychological Association (APA) Distinguished Scientific Award.

Michael Fanselow and Barbara Knowlton elected to SEP

We just got the terrific news that BOTH Mike Fanselow and Barbara Knowlton were elected to the Society of Experimental Psychologists (SEP)

Ty Cannon, Tad Blair, and Naomi Eisenberger: NARSAD Awards

Ty Cannon, Tad Blair, and Naomi Eisenberger are among the recipients of this year's NARSAD awards.

Shelley Taylor: Clifton Strengths Prize

Shelley Taylor is the inaugural recipient of the Clifton Strengths Prize.

Vickie Mays Leads Effort in New Orleans

Vickie Mays leads effort to make mental health care available to New Orleans hurricane victims.