https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/Recent posts from Psych Newsen-usSat, 02 May 2026 03:08:11 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/warm-welcome-2022.aspxThank you to everyone who made the Warm Welcome donation project such a success this year. The project benefits families in the local refugee community and this year we filled the wishlists of 5 families (21 individuals) with almost $2,500 worth of items.Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:15:25 Warm Welcome 2022Thank you to everyone who made the Warm Welcome donation project such a success this year. The project benefits families in the local refugee community and this year we filled the wishlists of 5 families (21 individuals) with almost $2,500 worth of items.Warm Welcome Donations, Recipients, and Committee Membershttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/warm-welcome-2022.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/8-psychology-majors-named-king-oneal-scholars-at-fall-2022-commencement.aspx8 Psychology majors were named King O'Neal Scholars at the December 9, 2022, commencement ceremony. These scholars graduated with the highest possible grade point average, 4.0.Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:22:36 8 Psychology Majors Named King O'Neal Scholars at Fall 2022 Commencement8 Psychology majors were named King O'Neal Scholars at the December 9, 2022, commencement ceremony. These scholars graduated with the highest possible grade point average, 4.0.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/8-psychology-majors-named-king-oneal-scholars-at-fall-2022-commencement.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/usf-psi-chi-inducts-33-new-members.aspxThe USF Chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society in Psychology, inducted 33 new members at its ceremony November 18, 2022.Sun, 20 Nov 2022 15:45:59 USF Psi Chi Inducts 33 New MembersThe USF Chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society in Psychology, inducted 33 new members at its ceremony November 18, 2022.Three Psi Chi Faculty Advisorshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/usf-psi-chi-inducts-33-new-members.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.psichi.org/page/272Eye-Why-Dont-Psychologists-Talk-About-Their-Own-Mental-HealthAndrew Devendorf recently had a piece published in Eye on Psi Chi (the national Psi Chi newsletter) on the topic of psychologists disclosing their experiences with mental health problems.External ArticleTue, 08 Nov 2022 16:35:32 EYE ON PSI CHI: Why Don’t Psychologists Talk About Their Own Mental Health?Andrew Devendorf recently had a piece published in Eye on Psi Chi (the national Psi Chi newsletter) on the topic of psychologists disclosing their experiences with mental health problems.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.psichi.org/page/272Eye-Why-Dont-Psychologists-Talk-About-Their-Own-Mental-HealthResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/career-panel-a-huge-success.aspxThank you to our USF undergraduate psychology alumni who provided an excellent panel discussion on Exploring Careers in Psychology!Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:23:51 Career Panel A Huge SuccessThank you to our USF undergraduate psychology alumni who provided an excellent panel discussion on Exploring Careers in Psychology!Career Panelhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/career-panel-a-huge-success.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni Newshttps://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2022/10/20/tampa-bay-suicide-hotline-operators-struggle-with-surge-calls/Psychology major Ariana Diaz works as a crisis counselor at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, answering calls for people contacting 988, the national suicide prevention hotline.External ArticleFri, 21 Oct 2022 10:07:50 TAMPA BAY TIMES: Tampa Bay suicide hotline operators struggle with surge of callsPsychology major Ariana Diaz works as a crisis counselor at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, answering calls for people contacting 988, the national suicide prevention hotline.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2022/10/20/tampa-bay-suicide-hotline-operators-struggle-with-surge-calls/Accomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/10th-annual-psycholog-expo-undergraduate-poster-awardee.aspxNatalya Thomas received the Undergraduate Poster Award in the 10th Annual Psychology Expo.Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:45:38 10th Annual Psychology Expo Undergraduate Poster AwardeeNatalya Thomas received the Undergraduate Poster Award in the 10th Annual Psychology Expo.Natalya Thomashttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/10th-annual-psycholog-expo-undergraduate-poster-awardee.aspxAccomplishments,Eventshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2022/outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxDr. Elizabeth Schotter and Dr. Chistine Ruva receive an Outstanding Research Achievement Award. Dr. Schotter is recognized for distinguished contributions to the fields of cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Dr. Ruva is recognized for distinguished contributions to Psychology and Law.External ArticleFri, 26 Aug 2022 10:03:59 Twenty-six USF faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsDr. Elizabeth Schotter and Dr. Chistine Ruva receive an Outstanding Research Achievement Award. Dr. Schotter is recognized for distinguished contributions to the fields of cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Dr. Ruva is recognized for distinguished contributions to Psychology and Law.Twenty-six USF faculty member awardeeshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2022/outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/usf-chapter-of-psi-chi-named-a-model-chapter.aspxThe Psi Chi Board of Directors and the Central Office staff have designated the USF Chapter a 2021-22 Psi Chi Model Chapter. Psi Chi is the international honors society in psychology.Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:26:14 USF Chapter of Psi Chi named a Model ChapterThe Psi Chi Board of Directors and the Central Office staff have designated the USF Chapter a 2021-22 Psi Chi Model Chapter. Psi Chi is the international honors society in psychology.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/usf-chapter-of-psi-chi-named-a-model-chapter.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/study-abroad-developmental-psychology-course-in-italy.aspxDr. Judy Bryant's Developmental Psychology students celebrate the end of the summer semester. They were part of USF's Study Abroad program in Florence, Italy.Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:20:39 Students Enjoy USF's Study Abroad Developmental Psychology Course in ItalyDr. Judy Bryant's Developmental Psychology students celebrate the end of the summer semester. They were part of USF's Study Abroad program in Florence, Italy.Study Abroad Students with Dr. Judith Bryanthttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/study-abroad-developmental-psychology-course-in-italy.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty Newshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-researchers-uncover-misnomer-in-mental-illness-recovery.aspxUniversity of South Florida researchers say the findings challenge current stereotypes that many mental health disorders are chronic and prevent well-being.External ArticleTue, 03 May 2022 16:46:55 USF researchers uncover misnomer in mental illness recoveryUniversity of South Florida researchers say the findings challenge current stereotypes that many mental health disorders are chronic and prevent well-being.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-researchers-uncover-misnomer-in-mental-illness-recovery.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2022/how-to-best-communicate-with-remote-workers.aspxThe drastic shift to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic forced employees and managers to adapt their communication strategies. Communication is often cited as critical to remote worker success but has rarely been examined within a remote work context. New research, featured in Journal of Applied Psychology, examines how communication quality, communication frequency, and communication expectations relate to employee performance and wellbeing.External ArticleMon, 02 May 2022 17:00:00 How to Best Communicate with Remote WorkersThe drastic shift to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic forced employees and managers to adapt their communication strategies. Communication is often cited as critical to remote worker success but has rarely been examined within a remote work context. New research, featured in Journal of Applied Psychology, examines how communication quality, communication frequency, and communication expectations relate to employee performance and wellbeing.A female using her desk laptop with a wired earphones onhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2022/how-to-best-communicate-with-remote-workers.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2022/undergraduate-psychology-internships-prove-valuable-for-students-community.aspxIn the Spring of 2016, the Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida (USF) began offering formal coursework tied to undergraduate internships, in an effort to enhance undergraduate psychology student success and to help serve the community in a meaningful way.External ArticleMon, 02 May 2022 16:00:00 Undergraduate Psychology Internships Prove Valuable For Students, CommunityIn the Spring of 2016, the Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida (USF) began offering formal coursework tied to undergraduate internships, in an effort to enhance undergraduate psychology student success and to help serve the community in a meaningful way.Three students having a sit down discussionhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2022/undergraduate-psychology-internships-prove-valuable-for-students-community.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/students-initiated-into-psi-chi-the-international-honor-society-in-psychology.aspxCongratulations to the 47 undergraduate and graduate students who were initiated into the USF chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, during April 2022 initiation ceremonies. New officers for 2022-23 were also announced.Sat, 16 Apr 2022 15:59:26 Students Initiated Into Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in PsychologyCongratulations to the 47 undergraduate and graduate students who were initiated into the USF chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, during April 2022 initiation ceremonies. New officers for 2022-23 were also announced.Psi Chi Inducteeshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/students-initiated-into-psi-chi-the-international-honor-society-in-psychology.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://wfrn.org/tammy-allen-2022-ellen-galinsky-generative-researcher-award-recipient/Tammy Allen receives the Ellen Galinksy Generative Researcher Award for work-family research from the Work Family Researchers Network.External ArticleTue, 12 Apr 2022 10:07:00 Tammy Allen 2022 Ellen Galinsky Generative Researcher Award RecipientTammy Allen receives the Ellen Galinksy Generative Researcher Award for work-family research from the Work Family Researchers Network.Tammy Allenhttps://wfrn.org/tammy-allen-2022-ellen-galinsky-generative-researcher-award-recipient/Accomplishments,Faculty Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/psychology-major-elijah-seay-invited-to-speak-at-national-council-for-mental-wellbeing-conference.aspxSenior Elijah Seay will speak in April at NatCon22, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's conference.Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:52:31 Psychology major Elijah Seay invited to speak at National Council for Mental Wellbeing conferenceSenior Elijah Seay will speak in April at NatCon22, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's conference.Elijah Seayhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/psychology-major-elijah-seay-invited-to-speak-at-national-council-for-mental-wellbeing-conference.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/usf-chapter-of-psi-chi-recognized.aspxThe International Honor Society in Psychology, Psi Chi, has recognized the USF chapter for 55 years of excellence.Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:06:00 USF Chapter of Psi Chi RecognizedThe International Honor Society in Psychology, Psi Chi, has recognized the USF chapter for 55 years of excellence.Psi Chi 55 Year Recognition Certificatehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/usf-chapter-of-psi-chi-recognized.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2022/dr-fallon-goodman-delivers-talk-on-social-anxiety-in-the-modern-world.aspxRecently, USF Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Fallon Goodman delivered a TEDx talk discussing what social anxiety is, why it’s increasing across the globe, and the costs to our health.External ArticleFri, 21 Jan 2022 17:00:00 Dr. Fallon Goodman Delivers Talk On Social Anxiety In The Modern WorldRecently, USF Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Fallon Goodman delivered a TEDx talk discussing what social anxiety is, why it’s increasing across the globe, and the costs to our health.Dr. Fallon Goodman giving a talk on the stagehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2022/dr-fallon-goodman-delivers-talk-on-social-anxiety-in-the-modern-world.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/psychology-department-co-sponsors-2022-national-institute-on-the-teaching-of-psychology.aspxThe Department of Psychology helped co-sponsor the 2022 National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology the first week of January.Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:29:43 Psychology Department Co-Sponsors 2022 National Institute on the Teaching of PsychologyThe Department of Psychology helped co-sponsor the 2022 National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology the first week of January.Psychology professors, graduate students, and NITOP organizerhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2022/psychology-department-co-sponsors-2022-national-institute-on-the-teaching-of-psychology.aspxAccomplishments,Events