https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/Recent posts from Psych Newsen-usSat, 09 May 2026 03:20:11 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.fox13news.com/news/lessons-learned-from-employees-working-from-home-during-pandemicTammy Allen discusses some of the results of her longitudinal studyof employees doing remote work during the pandemic and offers predictions and recommendations.External ArticleFri, 25 Dec 2020 09:47:44 FOX 13: Lessons learned from employees working from home during pandemicTammy Allen discusses some of the results of her longitudinal studyof employees doing remote work during the pandemic and offers predictions and recommendations.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/lessons-learned-from-employees-working-from-home-during-pandemicFaculty News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2020/alcohol-use-and-death-increase-during-the-pandemic.aspxDr. Lindsey Rodriguez, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, was recently quoted in an NBC News article about the pandemic and the relation to increase in alcohol related deaths among women.External ArticleWed, 09 Dec 2020 17:00:00 Alcohol Use and Death Increase During The PandemicDr. Lindsey Rodriguez, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, was recently quoted in an NBC News article about the pandemic and the relation to increase in alcohol related deaths among women.A woman looking at the wine glass and bottle on the tablehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2020/alcohol-use-and-death-increase-during-the-pandemic.aspxFaculty News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2020/usf-undergraduates-publish-breakthrough-research-on-psychology-of-religion.aspxPsychology students typically learn about research methods and statistics through their coursework, but in Dr. Jay Michaels’ Social Dynamics Lab at the University of South Florida’s (USF) Sarasota-Manatee campus, undergraduate research assistants apply what they know about these topics to contribute to cutting-edge research.External ArticleWed, 09 Dec 2020 16:00:00 USF Undergraduates Publish Breakthrough Research On Psychology Of ReilgionPsychology students typically learn about research methods and statistics through their coursework, but in Dr. Jay Michaels’ Social Dynamics Lab at the University of South Florida’s (USF) Sarasota-Manatee campus, undergraduate research assistants apply what they know about these topics to contribute to cutting-edge research.USF Sarasota-Manatee campus undergraduates and professors at the annual Southeastern Society of Social Psychologists Conference https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2020/usf-undergraduates-publish-breakthrough-research-on-psychology-of-religion.aspxResearchhttps://www.newsweek.com/kamala-harris-nude-google-searches-debate-women-politics-1537461Jamie Goldenberg was interviewed by and quoted in a Newsweek article regarding the objectification of women in politics.External ArticleFri, 09 Oct 2020 09:56:04 NEWSWEEK: Kamala Harris ‘Nude’ Google Searches After Debate Speak Volumes About Women in PoliticsJamie Goldenberg was interviewed by and quoted in a Newsweek article regarding the objectification of women in politics.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.newsweek.com/kamala-harris-nude-google-searches-debate-women-politics-1537461Faculty Newshttps://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cope-pandemic-stress-many-women-turned-alcohol-continuing-worrying-trend-n1241572Dr. Lindsey Rodriguez was quoted in an NBC news article about the pandemic.External ArticleThu, 01 Oct 2020 09:59:39 NBC: To cope with pandemic stress, many women turned to alcohol, continuing a worrying trendDr. Lindsey Rodriguez was quoted in an NBC news article about the pandemic.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cope-pandemic-stress-many-women-turned-alcohol-continuing-worrying-trend-n1241572Faculty News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2020/psychology-major-emma-frank-named-summer-2020-outstanding-graduate.aspxEmma Frank, a Psychology major, was named theOutstanding Graduate at USF's 2020 summer graduation ceremonies.Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:43:05 Psychology Major Emma Frank Named Summer 2020 Outstanding GraduateEmma Frank, a Psychology major, was named theOutstanding Graduate at USF's 2020 summer graduation ceremonies.Emma Frankhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2020/psychology-major-emma-frank-named-summer-2020-outstanding-graduate.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200706113955.htmPeople with high cholesterol should eliminate carbs, not saturated fat, study suggests.External ArticleMon, 06 Jul 2020 11:35:09 SCIENCE DAILY: Diet and familial hypercholesterolemiaPeople with high cholesterol should eliminate carbs, not saturated fat, study suggests.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200706113955.htmFaculty News,Researchhttps://express.adobe.com/page/LohyO91HskVCu/Four of our Psychology students are among the 11 students at USF to be recognized by National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program, which is a highly competitive program designed to identify and support high-quality research and scholarship. The following people received Honorable Mentions for their proposals: Alexander Denison (I-O), Roxanne Felig (CNS), Rachael Pyram (I-O), and Aashna Waiwood (I-O)External ArticleWed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:19 USF Students Recognized in National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship ProgramFour of our Psychology students are among the 11 students at USF to be recognized by National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program, which is a highly competitive program designed to identify and support high-quality research and scholarship. The following people received Honorable Mentions for their proposals: Alexander Denison (I-O), Roxanne Felig (CNS), Rachael Pyram (I-O), and Aashna Waiwood (I-O)NSF Honorable Mentionshttps://express.adobe.com/page/LohyO91HskVCu/Accomplishmentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2020/psychology-professor-receives-fulbright-award.aspxPsychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been awarded the Fulbright Canada Research Chair position to conduct research and enhance international collaborations at York University in Toronto, Canada during the spring 2021 semester.External ArticleTue, 30 Jun 2020 11:27:42 Psychology Professor Receives Fulbright Award to Collaborate on Pediatric HIV Prevention and Treatment ResearchPsychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been awarded the Fulbright Canada Research Chair position to conduct research and enhance international collaborations at York University in Toronto, Canada during the spring 2021 semester.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2020/psychology-professor-receives-fulbright-award.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2020/professor-judith-bryant-receives-teaching-mentorship-award.aspxIn March 2020, the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) named Department of Psychology Professor Judith Bryant the recipient of the inaugural STP Mentorship of Teachers Award.External ArticleFri, 19 Jun 2020 17:00:00 Professor Judith Bryant Receives Teaching Mentorship AwardIn March 2020, the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) named Department of Psychology Professor Judith Bryant the recipient of the inaugural STP Mentorship of Teachers Award.Dr. Judith Bryant in front of a bookshelfhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2020/professor-judith-bryant-receives-teaching-mentorship-award.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2020/alcohol-consumption-increased-during-covid-19-quarantine-survey-finds.aspxPeople drank more during the COVID-19 quarantine than they did before the lockdown, as they grappled with stress and fear caused by the pandemic.External ArticleThu, 18 Jun 2020 17:00:00 Fear and Stress about COVID-19 is Related to More Drinking, Survey FindsPeople drank more during the COVID-19 quarantine than they did before the lockdown, as they grappled with stress and fear caused by the pandemic.Wine pouring in the wine glasshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2020/alcohol-consumption-increased-during-covid-19-quarantine-survey-finds.aspxResearchhttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2020/04/30/usf-professor-wins-national-grant-to-study.htmlDr. Tammy Allen on Tampa Bay Business Journal.External ArticleThu, 30 Apr 2020 11:14:28 TBBJ: USF professor wins national grant to study coronavirus effect on telecommutingDr. Tammy Allen on Tampa Bay Business Journal.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2020/04/30/usf-professor-wins-national-grant-to-study.htmlAccomplishments,Faculty News,Researchhttps://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/backgrounders/backgrounder-covid-19-remote-work.htmlTammy Allen provides APS backgrounder on working remotely during COVID-19.External ArticleMon, 13 Apr 2020 17:00:00 APS Backgrounder Series: Psychological Science and COVID-19: Working RemotelyTammy Allen provides APS backgrounder on working remotely during COVID-19.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/backgrounders/backgrounder-covid-19-remote-work.htmlFaculty Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2020/early-career-award-fallon-goodman.aspxDr. Fallon Goodman just won an early career award fromthe Anxiety and Depression Association of America,specifically an award from the 2020 Alies Muskin Career Development Leadership Program.Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:20:25 Early Career AwardDr. Fallon Goodman just won an early career award fromthe Anxiety and Depression Association of America,specifically an award from the 2020 Alies Muskin Career Development Leadership Program.Fallon Goodmanhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2020/early-career-award-fallon-goodman.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty Newshttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/magazine/speed-reading.htmlDr. Liz Schotter's work on speed reading was featured in the New York Times magazine.External ArticleTue, 17 Mar 2020 11:04:41 NEW YORK TIMES: How to Read FasterDr. Liz Schotter's work on speed reading was featured in the New York Times magazine.Elizabeth Schotterhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/magazine/speed-reading.htmlFaculty News,Researchhttps://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/mlk-week/faculty-award/past-faculty-award/faculty-award1920.htmlIn February, Dr. Maria Brea-Spahn received a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Faculty Award at NYU. Dr. Brea-Spahn is a Clinical Associate Professor and the Director of the Bilingual Extension Program in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at NYU. The award recognizes outstanding faculty who exemplify the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through teaching excellence, leadership, social justice activism, and community building. Dr. Brea-Spahn received her PhD from USF in 2009.External ArticleSun, 01 Mar 2020 17:00:00 Alumna Dr. Maria Brea-Spahn Wins Prestigious Faculty Award at NYUIn February, Dr. Maria Brea-Spahn received a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Faculty Award at NYU. Dr. Brea-Spahn is a Clinical Associate Professor and the Director of the Bilingual Extension Program in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at NYU. The award recognizes outstanding faculty who exemplify the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through teaching excellence, leadership, social justice activism, and community building. Dr. Brea-Spahn received her PhD from USF in 2009.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/mlk-week/faculty-award/past-faculty-award/faculty-award1920.htmlAlumni Newshttps://www.wusf.org/university-beat/2020-01-08/how-they-became-the-word-of-the-yearJane is featured on University Beat today discussing her two decades of research on the use of “they” as a singular, gender-neutral pronoun.External ArticleWed, 08 Jan 2020 17:00:00 How 'They' Became The Word Of The YearJane is featured on University Beat today discussing her two decades of research on the use of “they” as a singular, gender-neutral pronoun.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.wusf.org/university-beat/2020-01-08/how-they-became-the-word-of-the-yearFaculty News,Researchhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/health/i-spent-half-my-life-on-antidepressants-today-im-off-the-medication-and-feel-all-right/2020/01/03/af446dc8-1796-11ea-9110-3b34ce1d92b1_story.htmlJon Rottenberg is quoted in this WaPo article.External ArticleSun, 05 Jan 2020 11:07:56 WASHINGTON POST: I spent half my life on antidepressants. Today, I’m off themedication and feel all right.Jon Rottenberg is quoted in this WaPo article.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/health/i-spent-half-my-life-on-antidepressants-today-im-off-the-medication-and-feel-all-right/2020/01/03/af446dc8-1796-11ea-9110-3b34ce1d92b1_story.htmlFaculty News,Researchhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2020/01/04/why-do-people-wind-up-back-in-jail-in-pasco-usf-researchers-try-to-find-out/A recently-published study co-authored by Edelyn Verona and doctoral student Lauren Fournier (along with criminology professor Bryanna Fox) is described in today’s Tampa Bay Times. The research explored risk factors for incarceration in inmates in Pasco County jails.External ArticleSat, 04 Jan 2020 17:00:00 Why do people wind up back in jail? In Pasco, USF researchers try to find outA recently-published study co-authored by Edelyn Verona and doctoral student Lauren Fournier (along with criminology professor Bryanna Fox) is described in today’s Tampa Bay Times. The research explored risk factors for incarceration in inmates in Pasco County jails.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2020/01/04/why-do-people-wind-up-back-in-jail-in-pasco-usf-researchers-try-to-find-out/Research