Dr. Susan Bluck was named a Colonel Allen R. and Margaret G. Crow Professor, CLAS, UF for 2015-2016. Dr. Darlene Kertes received the CLAS International Educator of the Year. Dr. Andreas Keil was appointed to serve a six-year term as a member of the Mechanisms of Sensory, Perceptual, and Cognitive Processes Study Section at […]
Media Dr. Greg Webster’s research received media coverage in The Wall Street Journal: http://www.wsj.com/articles/for-better-relationships-know-your-deal-breakers-1446489865 Dr. Lisa Scott was interviewed regarding her research on perceptual expertise. http://scienceline.org/2016/01/seeing-through-the-eyes-of-an-expert/ Dr. Laurie Mintz has been interviewed and featured in multiple outlets for her research on sexuality, including: http://www.thedebrief.co.uk/sex/sex-tips/are-we-the-most-misinformed-generation-about-sex-ever-20150747794 She also has a book under contract […]
Our undergraduate and graduate students have received numerous awards this semester, and selected examples are shown below.
Dr. Antonio Puente, graduate of the University of Florida (Bachelor’s in Psychology) has been elected the new president of the American Psychological Association. During his time as an undergraduate he worked in the lab of Dr. Donald Dewsbury. From the APA website: Born in Cuba, I received degrees from the University of Florida (bachelor’s) and […]
How much does Iser (“Willie”) DeLeon enjoy Gainesville and the University of Florida? On sunny mornings, you might find him deliberately parking his car far from the Psychology Building, simply for the opportunity to walk across campus taking in the beauty and vibrant life of the UF campus— reminding himself why he has moved here […]
If someone needs something done quickly and efficiently in the department, David Fowler is the person to see. The department could not function without him. David is the department’s Office Manager whose primary responsibilities are managing human resources and payroll. In addition, he assists with course schedules and registration issues for both undergraduate and graduate […]
Dr. Robert Isaacson, who was Professor of Psychology at UF from 1968-1977 passed away on August 10, 2015 in Binghamton, NY. From Marc Branch: Bob was one of the big stars here when I was hired. He had been lured here as a senior notable, and had instantly raised the national reputation of the department. […]
Dr. Keith White retires after 38 years! How would you describe your research interests? I want to learn how the brain works. I want to discover how to improve lives. I want to develop instruments and analytic tools to help learn those answers. Such diverse specific aims and hypotheses interest me that I doubt whether […]
Dr. Robin West retired this Spring after being at UF for 27 years. What is your academic history? I arrived in 1983 with a postdoc and became a full-time faculty as of 1987. I received my MA and PhD at Vanderbilt in Psychology. My first job was at Memphis State University (now called U of […]
The calendar does not lie, yet somehow it seems impossible to be at the end of my first year as chair of the Department of Psychology. When I reflect on this year, I see a department whose members have worked tirelessly in the pursuit of outstanding research and teaching. It has been an exciting year […]