Vivian Ibañez tackles pediatric feeding disorders with cultural compassion

Vivian Ibañez, a research assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, specializes in navigating the complex challenges faced by families grappling with feeding disorders. As part of her role, she oversees a pediatric feeding disorders clinic at the Florida Autism Center(opens in new tab), a division of BlueSprig, in collaboration with the UF Health Center […]

Save The Date: Giving Day 2024

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

Save the date! Jacquelin Goldman and Trish Ring Lecture: Dr. Derek M. Isaacowitz’s talk Thursday, January 18 at 9:30 AM!

Dr. Brian Cahill wins 3rd Consecutive first place Dr. Charles J. Fleener Outstanding Pre-Law Chapter Advisor Award

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, […]

Dogs prefer food over toys, according to science

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 […]

The Psychology of Sustainable Behavior

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 […]

Dr. Roberto Abreu to Collaborate on NIH Award to Address Miami-Dade County Health Disparities

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 […]

Assistant Professor in Psychology – QUANTITATIVE METHODS

The Department of PSYCHOLOGY at the UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing, OPEN-AREA Assistant Professor with special emphasis in QUANTITATIVE METHODS, beginning August 16, 2024. We encourage applications from any research orientation in psychology and the position is open to candidates who employ a wide […]

One Assistant Professor and One Assistant/Associate Professor in Psychology

The Department of Psychology at the University of Florida (UF) seeks applications for one Assistant Professor position and one Assistant/Associate Professor position in counseling psychology. The positions will begin August 16, 2024 and are full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing positions. For candidates coming in at the associate level, there will be an expectation of assuming the role […]

Faculty Search Committee Meeting

Faculty Search Committee Meeting Position Titles (two): assistant professor of psychology (tenure track), assistant/associate professor of psychology (tenure track) • Department: Psychology • Location of Meeting: Zoom link https://ufl.zoom.us/j/99870354805?pwd=RWFmeVJWNW5FdDFXUkJnZFRjL3M1Zz09 • Dates: The following Mondays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and November 6, 2023 • Time: 3:30 pm-4:30 pm • Contact Information: Ryan Duffy (rduf@ufl.edu), […]

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