On February 15, we call upon Psychology Gators everywhere to join us on Gator Nation Giving Day by making a gift of any size to the UF Department of Psychology. Save the date: 2-15-24 https://givingday.ufl.edu/campaigns/psychology-2037
The University of Florida chapter of Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) once again brought home a first-place finish at the fraternity’s national mock trial competition. The results mark 13 consecutive years of top honors for the UF chapter, a testament to the dedication and excellence of UF PAD members. The group’s faculty advisor, Brian Cahill, PhD, […]
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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