https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/Recent posts from Psych Newsen-usTue, 05 May 2026 18:48:13 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/joint-diversity-committee-beach-clean-up.aspxThe USF Psychology Department Diversity Committee and Student Diversity Committee joined forces with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and held a beach clean up at Cypress Point Park. Congratulations to these great committees.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:48:37 Joint Diversity Committee Beach Clean UpThe USF Psychology Department Diversity Committee and Student Diversity Committee joined forces with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and held a beach clean up at Cypress Point Park. Congratulations to these great committees.Beach clean uphttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/joint-diversity-committee-beach-clean-up.aspxAccomplishments,Eventshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/warm-welcome-2023.aspxThe USF Psychology Department Diversity Committee and Student Diversity Committee are happy to report the success of the Warm Welcome donation project, which benefits local families in the refugee committee.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:04:17 Warm Welcome 2023The USF Psychology Department Diversity Committee and Student Diversity Committee are happy to report the success of the Warm Welcome donation project, which benefits local families in the refugee committee.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/warm-welcome-2023.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/52-students-inducted-into-psi-chi-the-international-honor-society-in-psychology.aspx52 students were inducted into Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, on November 15. They include undergraduates and graduate students from all three campuses.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:40:38 52 Students Inducted into Psi Chi,the International Honor Society in Psychology52 students were inducted into Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, on November 15. They include undergraduates and graduate students from all three campuses.Psi Chi Inducteeshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/52-students-inducted-into-psi-chi-the-international-honor-society-in-psychology.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/cjrp-showcases-student-research-and-honors-community-members-making-an-impact-in-the-justice-system.aspxThe University of South Florida’s Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP) hosted a research and policy showcase to highlight student research related to issues in the justice system and also recognize and honor those working in the field.External ArticleWed, 25 Oct 2023 17:00:00 CJRP showcases student research and honors community members ‘making an impact’ in the justice systemThe University of South Florida’s Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP) hosted a research and policy showcase to highlight student research related to issues in the justice system and also recognize and honor those working in the field.Six CJRP student research presenters showing USF bull signhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/cjrp-showcases-student-research-and-honors-community-members-making-an-impact-in-the-justice-system.aspxEvents,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/new-study-results-show-high-rate-of-mental-health-problems-and-political-extremism-in-pandemic-era-firearm-buyers.aspxIn a groundbreaking new study, researchers from the University of Michigan, the University of South Florida, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Michigan State University have shed light on the concerning consequences of pandemic-era firearm purchases.External ArticleWed, 25 Oct 2023 17:00:00 New study results show high rate of mental health problems and political extremism in pandemic-era firearm buyersIn a groundbreaking new study, researchers from the University of Michigan, the University of South Florida, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Michigan State University have shed light on the concerning consequences of pandemic-era firearm purchases.A man looking at guns for sale on the wallhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/new-study-results-show-high-rate-of-mental-health-problems-and-political-extremism-in-pandemic-era-firearm-buyers.aspxResearchhttps://news.wgcu.org/show/gulf-coast-life/2023-10-17/can-cognitive-training-exercises-reduce-the-risk-of-dementia-usf-researchers-are-looking-to-recruit-volunteers-for-active-mind-studyDr. Jennifer O'Brien is an Associate Professor of Psychology and principal investigator on the St. Petersburg campus. Her dementia prevention research was highlighted on WGCU News.External ArticleTue, 17 Oct 2023 00:03:26 WGCU: Can cognitive training exercises reduce the risk of dementia? USF researchers are looking to recruit volunteers for Active Mind studyDr. Jennifer O'Brien is an Associate Professor of Psychology and principal investigator on the St. Petersburg campus. Her dementia prevention research was highlighted on WGCU News.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://news.wgcu.org/show/gulf-coast-life/2023-10-17/can-cognitive-training-exercises-reduce-the-risk-of-dementia-usf-researchers-are-looking-to-recruit-volunteers-for-active-mind-studyFaculty News,Researchhttps://stpetecatalyst.com/usf-receives-24-million-for-innovative-dementia-research/Dr. Jennifer O'Brien is an Associate Professor of Psychology and principal investigator on the St. Petersburg campus. Her dementia prevention research was highlighted on the St. Pete Catalyst News.External ArticleMon, 09 Oct 2023 00:12:13 ST. PETE CATALYST: USF receives $24 million for innovative dementia researchDr. Jennifer O'Brien is an Associate Professor of Psychology and principal investigator on the St. Petersburg campus. Her dementia prevention research was highlighted on the St. Pete Catalyst News.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://stpetecatalyst.com/usf-receives-24-million-for-innovative-dementia-research/Faculty News,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-family-study-center-celebrates-20-years.aspxThe internationally recognized USF Family Study Center (FSC) is celebrating 20 years of ground-breaking research and novel community partnerships by scheduling a broad array of events for students, families and professionals throughout the year.External ArticleThu, 28 Sep 2023 17:00:00 USF’s Family Study Center celebrates 20 yearsThe internationally recognized USF Family Study Center (FSC) is celebrating 20 years of ground-breaking research and novel community partnerships by scheduling a broad array of events for students, families and professionals throughout the year.Family Study Center 20 Years text with a toddlerhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-family-study-center-celebrates-20-years.aspxEvents,Researchhttps://www.wfla.com/news/usf-advances-dementia-prevention-research-with-nih-award/Dr. Jennifer O'Brien is an Associate Professor of Psychology and principal investigator on the St. Petersburg campus. Her dementia prevention research was highlighted on WFLA News.External ArticleThu, 28 Sep 2023 00:16:21 WFLA: USF Advances dementia prevention research with NIH AwardDr. Jennifer O'Brien is an Associate Professor of Psychology and principal investigator on the St. Petersburg campus. Her dementia prevention research was highlighted on WFLA News.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.wfla.com/news/usf-advances-dementia-prevention-research-with-nih-award/Faculty News,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-continues-landmark-dementia-prevention-research.aspxResearchers at USF St. Petersburg have received a grant across the next five years from the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging to continue ground breaking work that aims to reduce dementia risk through brain training.External ArticleWed, 27 Sep 2023 17:00:00 University of South Florida continues landmark dementia prevention research with NIH awardResearchers at USF St. Petersburg have received a grant across the next five years from the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging to continue ground breaking work that aims to reduce dementia risk through brain training.A research participant in front of a monitor supervised by a researcherhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-continues-landmark-dementia-prevention-research.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/usf-in-london-returns-from-another-successful-semester-abroad.aspxInsights from directors, teachers, and students shed light on how the USF in London program can leave a lasting impact on the personal and professional lives of its participants.External ArticleFri, 01 Sep 2023 17:00:00 USF in London returns from another successful semester abroadInsights from directors, teachers, and students shed light on how the USF in London program can leave a lasting impact on the personal and professional lives of its participants.Director Scott Solomon, and students, standing outside of the Parliament building in Londonhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/usf-in-london-returns-from-another-successful-semester-abroad.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/family-study-center-shares-infant-family-mental-health-advances-with-global-audience.aspxThe USF College of Arts and Sciences Family Study Center (FSC) shared its newest discoveries with an international gathering at the 18th World Association for Infant and Mental Health (WAIMH) Congress in Dublin, Ireland.External ArticleMon, 28 Aug 2023 17:00:00 Family Study Center shares infant-family mental health advances with global audienceThe USF College of Arts and Sciences Family Study Center (FSC) shared its newest discoveries with an international gathering at the 18th World Association for Infant and Mental Health (WAIMH) Congress in Dublin, Ireland.Members of the International Coparenting Collaborative (ICC) representing sites in different locationshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/family-study-center-shares-infant-family-mental-health-advances-with-global-audience.aspxAccomplishments,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/five-cas-faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxFive USF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) faculty members are being recognized next month with Faculty Outstanding Research Achievement Awards. “The faculty being recognized with these awards have demonstrated extraordinary success in their research and scholarly endeavors," said USF Research & Innovation Interim Vice President Sylvia Thomas.External ArticleThu, 17 Aug 2023 17:00:00 Five CAS faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsFive USF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) faculty members are being recognized next month with Faculty Outstanding Research Achievement Awards. “The faculty being recognized with these awards have demonstrated extraordinary success in their research and scholarly endeavors," said USF Research & Innovation Interim Vice President Sylvia Thomas.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/five-cas-faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/usf-psychology-students-deliver-dialectical-behavioral-therapy-to-pasco-county-jail-inmates.aspxThe Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP)'s ongoing reentry project at the Pasco County Jail aims to positively influence post-release outcomes for incarcerated individuals once they are released to the community through various treatment services.External ArticleFri, 23 Jun 2023 17:00:00 USF psychology students deliver Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to Pasco County Jail inmatesThe Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP)'s ongoing reentry project at the Pasco County Jail aims to positively influence post-release outcomes for incarcerated individuals once they are released to the community through various treatment services.Two inmates wearing orange jumper suit in a jailhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/usf-psychology-students-deliver-dialectical-behavioral-therapy-to-pasco-county-jail-inmates.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/2023-fellowship-recipients-in-psychology.aspxFri, 16 Jun 2023 13:59:32 2023 Fellowship Recipients in Psychology2023 Fellowship Winnershttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/2023-fellowship-recipients-in-psychology.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/serena-wasilewski-received-the-2023-apa-ethics-committee-writing-prize.aspxSerena Wasilewski, a recent graduate of the M.A. program in Psychological Sciences, received the highly competitive 2023 APA Graduate Student Ethics Writing Award.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:16:34 Serena Wasilewski received the 2023 APA Ethics Committee Writing PrizeSerena Wasilewski, a recent graduate of the M.A. program in Psychological Sciences, received the highly competitive 2023 APA Graduate Student Ethics Writing Award.Serena Wasilewskihttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/serena-wasilewski-received-the-2023-apa-ethics-committee-writing-prize.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/mental-health-matters-raising-awareness-and-breaking-stigma.aspxCongratulations to the Undergraduate Psychology Alumni Society (UPAS) for a very successful event to celebrate Mental Health Awareness.Mon, 22 May 2023 00:27:06 Mental Health Matters:Raising Awareness and Breaking StigmaCongratulations to the Undergraduate Psychology Alumni Society (UPAS) for a very successful event to celebrate Mental Health Awareness.UPAS Speakershttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/mental-health-matters-raising-awareness-and-breaking-stigma.aspxEventshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/usf-distinguished-undergraduate-psychology-alumni-2022-award.aspxCongratulations to Dr. David Doan for receiving his USF Distinguished Undergraduate Psychology Alumni 2022 Award.Sun, 21 May 2023 10:29:49 USF Distinguished Undergraduate Psychology Alumni 2022 Award Congratulations to Dr. David Doan for receiving his USF Distinguished Undergraduate Psychology Alumni 2022 Award.David Doan holding his award certificatehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/usf-distinguished-undergraduate-psychology-alumni-2022-award.aspxAlumni Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/fourteen-psychology-majors-receive-king-oneal-scholars-awards-at-spring-2023-commencement.aspxThe USF Alumni Association awards the King O’Neal Scholars award every semester to graduating undergraduates who achieved a 4.0 GPA. The award was created in honor of charter USF graduates Lucas King and Evelyn O’Neal.Sat, 20 May 2023 16:38:09 Fourteen Psychology Majors Receive King O’Neal Scholars Awards at Spring 2023 CommencementThe USF Alumni Association awards the King O’Neal Scholars award every semester to graduating undergraduates who achieved a 4.0 GPA. The award was created in honor of charter USF graduates Lucas King and Evelyn O’Neal.Three King O'Neal Awardeeshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/fourteen-psychology-majors-receive-king-oneal-scholars-awards-at-spring-2023-commencement.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/professor-receives-prestigious-congressional-fellowship.aspxUSF St. Petersburg Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been awarded the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Springfield Policy Congressional Fellowship, which will allow her to work with a member of Congress on policies to advance the health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ populations.External ArticleThu, 11 May 2023 17:00:00 Psychology professor receives prestigious congressional fellowship to work on Capitol HillUSF St. Petersburg Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been awarded the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Springfield Policy Congressional Fellowship, which will allow her to work with a member of Congress on policies to advance the health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ populations.Dr. Tiffany Chenneville's headshot photohttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/professor-receives-prestigious-congressional-fellowship.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/presley-camp-and-karly-underwood-received-the-2023-oneusf-undergraduate-research-awards.aspxTue, 25 Apr 2023 16:35:43 Presley Camp and Karly Underwood received the 2023 OneUSF Undergraduate Research AwardsTwo Undergraduate Research Awardeeshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/presley-camp-and-karly-underwood-received-the-2023-oneusf-undergraduate-research-awards.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/judy-bryant-speaks-at-us-celebration-of-teaching.aspxJudy Bryant participated in an invited panel at the March 11 Celebration of Teaching.Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:18:53 Judy Bryant Speaks at USF Celebration of TeachingJudy Bryant participated in an invited panel at the March 11 Celebration of Teaching.Judith Bryant speaking in a panelhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/judy-bryant-speaks-at-us-celebration-of-teaching.aspxFaculty Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/49-students-initiated-into-psi-chi-honor-society.aspxAt the April 14 induction ceremony, 49 students representing all three campuses were initiated into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology.Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:35:38 49 Students Initiated into Psi Chi Honor SocietyAt the April 14 induction ceremony, 49 students representing all three campuses were initiated into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology.Psi Chi Inducteeshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/49-students-initiated-into-psi-chi-honor-society.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/among-the-top-10-poster-at-siop-2023.aspxWith over 700 posters submitted, Lavanya Shravan Kumar's Master’s thesis poster was selected as among the top 10 Poster at this year’s national Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Annual Conference.Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:51:05 Among the Top 10 Poster at SIOP 2023With over 700 posters submitted, Lavanya Shravan Kumar's Master’s thesis poster was selected as among the top 10 Poster at this year’s national Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Annual Conference.Lavanya Kumarhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/among-the-top-10-poster-at-siop-2023.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/usf-2023-graduate-research-symposium-winners.aspxElizabeth Sykes and Roger Young won the 2023 Graduate Research Symposium Award, presented by the Office of Graduate Studies and the Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC).Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:48:22 USF 2023 Graduate Research Symposium WinnersElizabeth Sykes and Roger Young won the 2023 Graduate Research Symposium Award, presented by the Office of Graduate Studies and the Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC).Posters and presentershttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/usf-2023-graduate-research-symposium-winners.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/usf-researchers-asked-to-evaluate-a-new-police-program.aspxThe University of South Florida’s Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP) has been funded to evaluate a new community police program in St. Petersburg, Fla. where case workers are sent to respond to emergency, non-crime 911 calls instead of law enforcement.External ArticleFri, 10 Mar 2023 17:00:00 USF researchers asked to evaluate a new police programThe University of South Florida’s Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP) has been funded to evaluate a new community police program in St. Petersburg, Fla. where case workers are sent to respond to emergency, non-crime 911 calls instead of law enforcement.911 Emergency Number dialed on a phonehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/usf-researchers-asked-to-evaluate-a-new-police-program.aspxFaculty Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/2023-spr-early-career-award-winner.aspxDr. Peter Clayson has received the Award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions to Psychophysiology from the Society for Psychophysiological Research (SPR).Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:00:28 2023 SPR Early Career Award WinnerDr. Peter Clayson has received the Award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions to Psychophysiology from the Society for Psychophysiological Research (SPR).Peter Claysonhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/2023-spr-early-career-award-winner.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/psychology-graduate-students-assist-with-the-national-institute-for-the-teaching-of-psychology.aspxGraduate students from both the Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses assisted at the January National Institute for the Teaching of Psychology. This is event is co-sponsored by the USF Psychology Department.Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:10:21 Psychology Graduate Students Assist with the National Institute for the Teaching of PsychologyGraduate students from both the Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses assisted at the January National Institute for the Teaching of Psychology. This is event is co-sponsored by the USF Psychology Department.National Institute for theTeaching of Psychology Volunteershttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2023/psychology-graduate-students-assist-with-the-national-institute-for-the-teaching-of-psychology.aspxAccomplishments,Events