Congratulations to Associate Professor Janet Tomiyama for being selected to receive the Jane B. Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Appreciation & Recognition Award for 2022. Janet was selected for her dedication and commitment to improving the health and well-being of the UCLA community through her involvement in the development of the Food Studies Graduate Certificate Program,…
We study the neural pathways that contribute to forming different types of memories. We use modern neuroscience tools that allow us to record and manipulate specific neuronal populations in the awake, freely moving (and learning!) rodent during formation and recollection of new memories. The complexity of our modern environment means that we need to form…
We are happy to announce that Natalie Pham Schottler, our Psychology 116 Laboratory Assistant, has been selected to receive the Psychology Staff Spotlight award for this quarter for her exceptional work and long-term dedication to the Department. Natalie has worked in the Department for 19 years. She meticulously assists students by setting up laboratory exercises and providing…
Congratulations on being accepted to the No. 1 public university in the nation! Now it’s time to celebrate, connect with fellow students and explore Bruin life through tours and events created especially for you. Please visit our prospective student page for more detailed information about the Psychology Department and our majors. Through Bruin Bound, connect…
Among the top programs in the country, UCLA Psychology is renowned for research and teaching excellence and discoveries that change lives. Watch and be inspired.
Congratulations to Yesenia Aguilar Silvan (Clinical Area) on receiving the 2022 Monica Salinas Summer Scholarship. The Monica Salinas Summer Scholarship provides summer funding and conference travel costs for a graduate student in Psychology who is committed to advancing the field of Latino mental health.
UCLA Psychology Presents:The Neuroscience of Cravings, Consciousness, and Cross-Ideological Conversations Join us for an illuminating conversation featuring Lara Ray, Ph.D.Professor, Department of Psychology Martin Monti, Ph.D.Professor, Department of Psychology Matthew Lieberman, Ph.D.Professor, Department of Psychology with Q&A moderated by Annette Stanton, Ph.D.Chair and Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology Tuesday, February 22, 2022Live Streamed via Zoom…
Congratulations to Gia Chodzen (Clinical Area) and Victoria Jacoby (Cognitive Area) on being selected to receive the prestigious Dean’s Excellence Award! They were both nominated by the Department for their outstanding contributions to the teaching mission as well as their commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Congratulations to Assistant Professor Jennifer Sumner on being selected as the 2022 recipient of the American Psychosomatic Society’s Herbert Weiner Early Career Award. The Weiner Award was established in 1991 to recognize individuals who, early in their career, have contributed significantly to the field of psychosomatic medicine and show substantial promise of continued meritorious academic…
Congratulations to Corinna Franco (Cognitive Area) on being selected as a scholarship recipient from the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF). HSF Scholars have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services.