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The Department of Psychology is hosting two Brown Bag Lunch Talks
Feb. 7, 2013
The Department of Psychology frequently hosts Brown Bag Lunches that provide additional opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to continue learning. The relaxed, bring-your-own-lunch atmosphere is welcoming and all are encouraged to attend.
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Kent State Holds Third Annual Spirit of Women in Business Conference on March 6
Feb. 6, 2013
Kent State University presents its third annual Spirit of Women in Business Conference on Wednesday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kent Student Center. The theme of this year’s conference is “The Enlightened Woman.” Students, professionals and seasoned business…
Read More »Investigating the Underpinnings of Fear, Trauma, and Depression
Feb. 4, 2013
Beneath the surface, at the cellular and molecular levels of our brains, neurobiological mechanisms control our emotions. To better understand those neurobiological mechanisms, Kent State Assistant Professor of Psychology Aaron Jasnow studies mice to examine the role of…
Read More »Graduate Student Michael Alosco Receives Award
Dec. 18, 2012
Michael Alosco is a recipient of the 2012 APA Early Graduate Student Researcher Award. Michael is a clinical student in the Psychology Program. Read the article
Read More »Dr. John Updegraff featured on NBCNews.com
Dec. 10, 2012
Dr. John Updegraff is featured on NBCNews.com with the article "Why men are less likely to eat veggies".
Read More »Inaugural Internal Postdoctoral Seed Program to support 14 postdoctoral research fellows
Nov. 28, 2012
The Division of Research and Sponsored Programs would like to congratulate the recipients of the inaugural Internal Post-doctoral Seed Program. In this initial round, 12 proposals were selected which resulted in awards for the support of 14 post-doctoral associates…
Read More »Kent State Researchers Examine Emotional Impact of Acting White Accusation
May 17, 2012
Acting white is an accusation faced by many black adolescents, and it is one of the most negative accusations a black adolescent can receive from another, according to a team of Kent State University researchers.
Read More »Research Incentive Awards
May 14, 2012
The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce Research Incentive awards for Spring 2012.
Read More »Two Kent State Professors Receive Farris Family Innovation Awards
April 23, 2012
Two Kent State faculty members have been awarded the Farris Family Innovation Award for their research projects. Aaron Jasnow, Ph.D., of the Department of Psychology, received the award for his project titled “Understanding Emotion: From Molecules to Mind.” Melissa Zullo,…
Read More »Kent State Researcher Awarded Grant
April 20, 2012
Kathy Kerns, Manfred van Dulmen, and Karin Coifman have received a grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research for a project titled "Pet Dogs as Compensatory Support Figures". The key question of the grant is whether supportive relationships with pets can…
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