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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 […]

Staff Spotlight – David Fowler

If someone needs something done quickly and efficiently in the department, David Fowler is the person to see. The department could not function without him. David is the department’s Office Manager whose primary responsibilities are managing human resources and payroll. In addition, he assists with course schedules and registration issues for both undergraduate and graduate […]