Prof. Ng Receives APA Award for Outstanding Contribution to Trauma Psychology
Congratulations to Prof. Lauren Ng for receiving an APA Division 56 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Trauma Psychology by an Early Career Psychologist. The award recognizes psychologists in the early stages of their careers who have shown outstanding achievement or have made outstanding contributions to the study of psychological trauma.
Prof. Brannon Receives Early Career Psychologists Achievement Award
Congratulations to Prof. Tiffany Brannon for receiving a 2021 Early Career Psychologists Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association (APA). She was selected for her outstanding achievements, professional work, and demonstration of leadership in the field of psychology that has made significant impacts on society.
Two Professors to Speak at APA 2021 Convention
Dean Adriana Galván and Assistant Adjunct Professor Yalda T. Uhls will be participating in the American Psychological Association (APA) 2021 Convention.
Michael Shadlen to Deliver 2018 Jeffrey Lecture
17th Annual Jeffrey Lecture on Cognitive Neuroscience
Michael N. Shadlen, MD, PhD
Columbia University
RSVP by May 7 at https://goo.gl/forms/gXCcJ4g3jKYkEoDg1
Main Lecture: “The Neurobiology of Decision Making: A Window on Cognition”
Thursday, May 17, 2018
3:30-4:30pm
UCLA Luskin Conference Center, Legacy Room
Light refreshments will be available at 3:00pm
Specialized Lecture: “The Neurobiology of Perceptual and Value Based Decisions: A Memorable Connection”
Friday, May 18, 2018
9:30-11:00am
3534 Psychology Tower
Psychology Staff Spotlight Award – Stephanie Santos
We are excited to announce that Stephanie Santos, Sr. Contracts and Grants Analyst, Supervisor, has been selected to receive the Psychology Staff Spotlight award for her exemplary work in fund management and supervision in the Financial Services unit.
Dr. Adriana Galván Receives 2021 Gold Shield Faculty Prize
Congratulations to Dean Adriana Galván for receiving the 2021 Gold Shield Faculty Prize!
Professor Lara Ray Receives RSA Seixas Award for Service
Congratulations to Professor Lara Ray for receiving the 2021 Research Society on Alcoholism’s (RSA) Seixas Award for Service. Created in 1988, the award is conferred annually by the Society’s Board of Directors.
Two Professors Selected as 2021-22 UCLA Society of Hellman Fellows
Congratulations to Assistant Professors Idan Blank and Mel Sharpe for being selected as 2021-22 UCLA Society of Hellman Fellows. The UCLA Hellman Fellows Program was established by the Hellman Family Foundation to support and encourage the research of promising Assistant Professors who show capacity for great distinction in their research.
Research by Prof. Lara Ray and Colleagues Receives Media Attention
Research by Professor Lara Ray (lead author) is being prominently featured on the UCLA Newsroom and is generating substantial news coverage.
In memoriam: Eran Zaidel
We are saddened to share that Eran Zaidel, Ph.D., an internationally recognized figure in the field of neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience who transformed our understanding of the lateralization of cognitive functions, passed away at home last night. He was 77 years old.
Highlighting Faculty Member Jennifer Sumner
Dr. Sumner’s research examines how the experiences of trauma and severe stress contribute to accelerated aging and risk for chronic disease.
Undergraduate Virtual Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2021
Congratulations to the over 1,200 students who will be awarded Bachelor’s Degrees this year from the UCLA Psychology Department! Access our virtual celebration website.
Graduate Virtual Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2021
Congratulations to all our Psychology Department graduates receiving the Doctor of Philosophy, the Ph.D., the highest academic degree awarded by the university! Access our virtual celebration website.
Lara Ray Elected President Elect of the Research Society on Alcoholism
Congratulations to Professor Lara Ray for being elected President Elect of the Research Society on Alcoholism (RSA). She will serve a one-year term as President Elect (June 2021-June 2022) followed by a one-year term as President (June 2022-June 2023).
Research by Prof. Patricia Greenfield Receives Media Attention
Research by Distinguished Professor Patricia Greenfield and other researchers, featured on the UCLA Newsroom, revealed that American values, attitudes, and activities have changed dramatically during COVID-19. Findings were published in a special issue of the journal Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies dedicated to the pandemic.
Let’s Talk Science – Featuring Professor Alan Castel
The “Let’s Talk Science: Understanding Memory: From the Mind to Immunity” webinar recording featuring Professor Alan Castel is now available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3qOAZ6DKxo
Prof. Alan Castel Receives Fulbright Senior Scholar Award
Congratulations to Professor Alan Castel for receiving a 2021-22 Fulbright Senior Scholar Award to travel to Israel to conduct collaborative research. The title of his Fulbright Senior Scholar Award is “Curiosity as a Spark to Lifelong Learning: A Cross-Cultural Comparison,” and he will collaborate with Professor Vered Halamish at Bar-Ilan University.
Prof. Vickie Mays Receives APA Presidential Citation
Congratulations to Distinguished Professor Vickie Mays, who was honored for her contributions to psychological science and public policy with a Presidential Citation from APA President Jennifer Kelly during the May 16, 2021 Advocacy Summit: Stand for Science to Advance Psychology.
Prof. Ted Robles Receives Faculty/Staff Partnership Award
Congratulations to Prof. Ted Robles for receiving UCLA Staff Assembly’s Faculty/Staff Partnership Award. The award recognizes the value of collaboration and collegiality and is awarded to a faculty member who exemplifies these values and actively develops and encourages faculty/staff partnerships.
Jacqueline Perez receives The Clara Leplin & Beatrice Rasof Fellowship
Congratulations to Jacqueline Perez (Social Area) for receiving The Clara Leplin & Beatrice Rasof Fellowship. This endowed summer fellowship is for a female graduate student in Social Psychology studying significant social issues. Thank you to our generous donors for their continued support of our students and department!