Psychology News

News related to the UCLA Psychology Department

Introducing New Health Psychology Assistant Professor Janet Tomiyama

The United States along with much of the world is facing a health crisis. Chronic diseases have replaced acute diseases as the main health threats that face Americans, and America’s aging population exacerbates this crisis. What can we do to improve health in our country—and what type of research is needed to help us find a solution?

Congratulations to the Class of 2012!

The Psychology Department Graduate Hooding Ceremony took place on Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Professor and Associate Dean Carlos Grijalva receives UCLA’s 2011-2012 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award

The Academic Senate proudly acknowledges Carlos' contributions towards a diverse, impartial, and inclusive academic environment at UCLA.

Professor Matt Lieberman's Research in Psychological Science

Which ads are winners? Your brain knows better than you do. Study on smokers' brains may mark dawn of a new age in advertising.

Congratulations to the Class of 2012!

Six hundred and seventy students participated in the Psychology Undergraduate Commencement Celebration on Saturday, June 16th. We wish our students much success in their futures!

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Using the California Digital Library eScholarship

Virtually There - with Elluminate!

You can now use Elluminate/Blackboard Collaborate for virtual meetings or classes

Robert A. Bjork SEP Honor

Distinguished Professor Robert A. Bjork was awarded the Norman Anderson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 107th meeting of the Society of Experimental Psychologists, an honorary society that was founded by E. B. Titchener in 1904.

CCLE Moodle: Upgrade Coming Soon!

Information regarding upgrade of CCLE Moodle.

Winter 2012 Quarterly Report

Report on some IT activities

"Is this email real?"

another way to verify spam or phishing attempts

Not on the internet? Check wireless routers

Rogue routers can assign bad IP addresses

Using Network Connections in Franz Hall

Best use of network connections

Changed Computer Lab Printing Policy

Announcing changes to the computer lab printing policy

Fall 2011 Quarterly Report

Report on IT activities

Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference

The 21st Annual Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference (PURC) will be held on Friday, May 4th in Franz Hall. Online applications are due by March 1st, 2012 at 4:00pm.

Stephanie Groman to give Sam Eiduson Lecture

Stephanie Groman, a fifth year student in the BNS area has been selected to give the Eiduson Lecture on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the Neuroscience Research Building.

SAGE Young Scholars Award

Assistant Professor Naomi Eisenberger received the 2011 SAGE Young Scholars Award from the Foundation for Personality and Social Psychology.

Ugandan Delegation Visits UCLA

The Psychology and Athletic Departments teamed up to have a two-day event to teach four visiting Ugandan basketball coaches about Coach Wooden and see DVDs of him actively teaching in our department.

Ceremony Dedicating the Jeffrey/Wenzel Conference Room

On October 25, 2011, the Department hosted a festive reception to celebrate the naming of Franz Hall 3461 in honor of Professors Emeritus Wendell Jeffrey and Bernice Wenzel.