Dr. Peter Kvam, Assistant Professor received the NSF prestigious CAREER award

Dr. Peter Kvam, Assistant Professor received the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) prestigious CAREER award to fund a project: “An accessible, dynamic model of pricing applied to wage and housing purchases.” Dr. Kvam received $696,802 from NSF to understand how people assign value in everyday transactions including homebuying, requesting wages, etc. This work uses AI to […]

New Summer Interns For The Federal Public Defenders Office

Dr. Brian Cahill is sponsoring two students that were selected to be summer interns for the Federal Public Defenders office Capital Habeas Unit. The Federal Defenders office was initially looking for only one intern but they were so impressed by Alexandra and Dominique they created an extra position. Alexandra and Dominique will have the unique […]

Thank you Dr. Efren O. Perez, 2023’s Gierach Lecturer

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Gator Nation Giving Day 2023 Thank you

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in Giving Day and selected Psychology for your gift! We exceeded last year’s level of participation both in number of Alumni and Friends participating and in total funds raised. In fact, Giving Day across UF was so successful that they are still entering gift information on our Giving […]

Psychology Researchers Receive over $7 Million in New Awards!

Psychology Researchers Receive over $7 Million in New Awards! New grant awards to Psychology researchers hit an all-time high this past year. Psychology was 2nd in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences in total amount of new research funds. Notably, Dr. Jesse Dallery and Dr. Natalie Ebner each received a new award > $1 […]

New Class For Gainesville Public Defenders Office Internship

Dr. Brian Cahill established a year-long internship with the Gainesville Public Defenders Office, exclusively for Psychology undergraduate students. Students will be working directly with lawyers who represent low income clients facing criminal charges in Alachua County, both misdemeanors and felonies. After a competitive process, three Psychology undergraduates have been named as the newest members of this […]

Dr. Roberto L. Abreu receives two APA awards.

Congratulations to Dr. Roberto L. Abreu on receiving two APA awards. Dr. Abreu received the Distinguished Contribution to Ethnic Minority Issues from Division 44. He also received the Early Career Award for Contribution to LGBT Counseling Psychology from Division 17.

Dr. Carolyn Tucker elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida

In recognition of outstanding contributions to her field, Dr. Carolyn Tucker has been elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida. Dr. Tucker received this honor for her work in creating science-based tools for health promotion and culturally sensitive health care in underserved communities. More information at the link below. Carolyn Tucker […]

Dr. Lisa Scott AAW 2021 Woman of Distinction

Dr. Lisa Scott was awarded the UF Association for Academic Women’s (AAW) 2021 Woman of Distinction Award at the UF’s Women’s History Month Reception on March 30, 2021. Dr. Lisa Scott is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Brain, Cognition, and Development Research Laboratory. Since arriving at UF 6 years ago, Dr. Scott […]

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