Drs. Katherine Rawson and John Dunlosky conduct a study on children's learning strategies. Dr. Rawson was awarded a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from President Obama for this research.
Dr. John Gunstad observes a participant in a study of attention and driving performance.
A graduate student in the Child & Adolescent program conducts a developmental assessment
Dr. Dan Neal investigates the factors associated with alcohol use in older adolescents and young adults.
Dr. Manfred van Dulmen examines the role of romantic relationships in adolescent development.
Dr. John Updegraff's work identifies communication strategies that promote healthy behaviors.
Dr. David Riccio and Stephen Fountain use animal models to understand the processes of learning and memory.
The Psychology Department at Kent State University is an innovative center of research, teaching, and community service.
Our faculty are internationally recognized for their research, and our graduate program offers PhD's in both Clinical and Experimental Psychology. Undergraduates are trained well for a range of fields, including social services, health care, education, sales, personnel management, and graduate work in psychology, law, medicine, and education.
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- Dan Neal Awarded Grant from NIAAADan Neal Awarded Grant from NIAAA
- Tenure-track Positions Available3 tenure-track positions available
- Dr. Katherine Rawson Wins 2009 Presidential AwardDr. Katherine Rawson, assistant professor of psychology, was named among the nationwide winners of this year's Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). This presidential award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on scientists and engineers beginning their independent careers.
