Man’s best friend is as treat-obsessed as we all thought. Nine out of 10 dogs chose food over toys in the first study of its kind, conducted by University of Florida psychologists. The study allowed dogs to pick their favorite food and favorite toy, then put them head to head in an experiment simulating a […]
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Dr. Ron Chandler, a Haskell Faculty Award recipient, and Chloe Dill, a UF McNair Scholar, will be launching their study investigating the power of strategic messaging to promote prosocial behavior. Supported by the Bob Graham Center’s grant award and McNair Scholars mentorship, Dr. Chandler and Chloe Dill have sought to gain insights into the effectiveness […]
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a transformative 5-year, $6 million award to a collaborative team of researchers, including Dr. Roberto Abreu. This significant funding, through NIH’s Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society (ComPASS) Program,(opens in new tab) will spearhead innovative research endeavors focused on eliminating health disparities within the Sexual and Gender Minority […]
Didem Pehlivanoglu, Ph.D., a postdoctoral associate in the department of psychology. Working in the lab of Natalie Ebner, Ph.D., Pehlivanoglu is conducting research focused on understanding whether people become more susceptible to deception in advanced age and, if so, identifying any cognitive, socioemotional and neurobiological mechanisms behind it. View the article HERE
Dr. Ron Chandler’s talk “The Role of Human Dignity in Sustainability” is about the centrality of human dignity in sustainability. With stories from the field, he presents examples of how selfish misguided efforts to bolster dignity actually destroy it, but actions to help others and to protect the land in which they live successfully improves […]
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Congratulations to Dr. Laurie Mintz for being featured in Forbes 50 over 50: Innovation. Dr. Mintz is being recognized for her work in sex positivity advocacy. Read more about Forbes 50 over 50 here: Main article Forbes 50 over 50: Innovation Dr. Laurie Mintz Profile
Congratulations to Dr. Andreas Keil! Dr. Keil has received the award of Distinguished Professor at UF in recognition of the overall excellence of his academic record and his stature as one of the university’s most outstanding and dedicated faculty members.
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This award recognizes the work that our Psychology Advisory Board is doing to provide career advice to our majors. We have set up a Psychology site within the CLAS MentorConnect system, providing opportunities for undergraduate students to meet with Alums. Our Advisory Board has been active in meeting with students to discuss career paths; they […]
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Dr. Natalie Ebner is being highlighted by the UF McKnight Brain Institute for her experimental behavioral aging research. She joins a long list incredible women leading research initiatives at the McKnight Brain Institute. Read more about her HERE