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Faculty Accomplishments

Media Laurie Mintz’ research on sexual health has been featured in several publications, including Women’s Health (January 2016), Global Health and Travel Magazine (January 2016), The Onion (February 2016), The Look (March 2016), Romper (September 2016), and Cosmopolitan (March 2017). Dorothy Espelage is hitting the news with her research; check out the Huffington Post article […]

Staff Spotlight

As you enter the Psychology Department’s main office, the first person typically welcoming you is Jackie Rollins or “Ms. Jackie,” as she is affectionately referred to by graduate students. It is inevitably a greeting accompanied by a warm smile. Jackie has been an integral part of UF since 1993 and the Psychology Department since 2001. […]

Alumna Spotlight

The Ring Award was established by Trish Calvert Ring, Ph.D. to support graduate students in any branch of the Department of Psychology. The award is designed to support graduate student research by funding proposed projects and conference travel to present their research findings. Dr. Ring is a 1996 graduate of the Counseling Psychology program.  She […]

Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Kate Ratliff always knew she wanted to be an educator. The only questions were what and who. Although she began college with a major in special education, she quickly moved her attention to psychology and sociology following a course on race relations. In 2003, she graduated from Belmont University (Nashville, TN) and began a […]

Chair’s Report 2017

I have recently found myself reflecting on the Psychology Department at different points in time, specifically the past and the present. My thoughts about the past come in part from recently uncovering a time capsule of sorts within the department. There are rows of lockers on the 2nd floor of the Psychology building, many that […]

Chair’s Report 2016

As we enter a new calendar year, my thoughts are focused on the future. Imagine that the year is 2030. What will the Psychology Department look like? In my vision of the future, our faculty will continue to conduct groundbreaking research and excel in teaching and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. However, I see […]

News and Notes

  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 […]

Departmental News

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 […]

Alumni Spotlight – Dr. Antonio Puente

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 […]