Research and Events
The School of Psychological Sciences at UNC is a leader in the state in conducting cutting edge research and preparing the researchers of tomorrow. Follow the links to the side to read about the exciting research projects going on and the awards being received by faculty and students.
Stressed Out? Running on Auto-Pilot?
The UNC Ed Psych Society Presents: an interactive introduction to Mindful Living presented by Dr. Steve Quackenbush, Ed.S., UNC Counseling Center Staff & facilitator of the Mindful Living group. Mindfulness can help you reduce anxiety, relax, focus, and be more aware of your behaviors, thoughts, and environment.
Thursday, November 19th, 11:00am-12:00pm, McKee 0020
Please contact Karen Schmidt for more information, or visit the Educational Psychology Society Web site.
Research Colloquium
Wednesday, November 18, 12:20 – 1:10 PM in McKee 423
Elyse Manteris, Comorbidity and Social Cognition in ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Elyse is a graduate student in school psychology who is beginning her dissertation research with Dr. Peterson.
Psi Chi Fall Semester Inductions
Psi Chi Fall Semester Inductions will be held Saturday, November 21st at 11:00 am in Milne auditorium, Kepner Hall. Friends, Family, and Faculty are welcome!
Dr. Allan Collins is coming to UNC to speak about Booze and Butts!
Dr. Collins earned the Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) in 1970 based on a research project that focused on identifying the cell type in mammalian testes that produces myo-inositol. He abandoned reproductive biology in his first postdoctoral appointment when he moved into the liver (enzymology of aldehyde dehydrogenases) and abandoned the liver in his second postdoc when he studied the effects of alcohol on monoamine metabolism in the brain. In 1972, he was hired as an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado with a joint appointment in the School of Pharmacy and the Institute for Behavioral Genetics. For the last 37 years, he’s been using genetic and behavioral approaches to study tobacco (nicotine) and alcohol addiction, using mouse models. Somehow, despite the fact that he has absolutely no formal training in either genetics or behavior, he has managed to publish over 280 peer-reviewed papers (several, he notes with pride, might be worth reading) in these areas. He has received Research Scientist, Career and MERIT Awards from NIH, the Langley Award from SRNT and, most recently, the University of Colorado’s Distinguished Researcher Award.
- Free Event
- When: Tuesday, Nov. 3rd 5 P.M.
- Where: McKee L0151
- Sponsored by Psi Chi
UNC’s Psi Chi Chapter presents
The Debate of the Semester between Dr. Doug Woody and Dr. Steven Pulos:
"Psychology and the Law"
When: October 27, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
Where: Michener Lower Level, room L0074
Dr. Thom Dunn recently published an article with our former undergraduate student Chris Immel (class of 2004):
Immel, C.S. & Dunn, T.M. (2009). Simulation training for wildland firefighters: Fidelity of fire shelter deployment.Modern Psychological Studies, 14, 10-16.
Psychology Majors
- Do you have questions about grad school?
- Do you what more information on psychology career options?
Come to Grad/Career Night!
Your Psi Chi chapter at UNC is hosting an evening of information on Graduate school and Career opportunities. Come one . . . Come ALL!!!!!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 5:30 P.M.
McKee Hall 282
We look forward to seeing you there...
Psi Chi UNC Chapter 2009 - 2010
Educational Psychology Society
The Educational Psychology Society will be meeting on the second Thursday of each month. The first presentation entitled “What you need to do to Graduate” presented by Dr. Marilyn Welsh will be on Thursday October 8, 2009 from 11:00-12:00 in the psychology conference room (McKee Hall 0020).
Attention Psychology Undergraduate and Graduate Students:
Have you always wondered what kind of research the professors in Psychology are doing?
Are you interested in gaining research experience and would like to hear about opportunities?
If so, please attend the event listed below!
- Event: School of Psychological Sciences First Annual Research Forum
- When: Tuesday, 9/22/09 from 4:00-6:00 PM
- Where: McKee Hall 0020 (basement), Psychology Conference Room
Details: Approximately 10 professors will discuss their research interests and whether they are currently recruiting research assistant volunteers. Feel free to drop by at any time between 4:00-6:00 PM. There will be faculty members from a number of different areas in Psychology, including Behavioral Neuroscience and Physiological Psychology, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Social Psychology.
Joshua Stewart will be talking on Thursday, March 26th on the topic of "Brain Development After Prenatal Alcohol Exposure."
Joshua will discuss research on alcohol exposure and consequent learning effects using data he has gathered in Dr. Gilliam's lab. The goal of this research is to aid educators in assisting FAS children.
The talk will be held in the Educational Psychology lounge, room 424, (4th floor McKee) at 11AM, and refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Hal Mansfield speak about cults, gangs, and hate group
Come hear Hal Mansfield speak about cults, gangs, and hate groups.
The event will be hosted by Psi Chi and we will be going to Fat Albert’s Restaurant for dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend dinner and the speech!
Brain Development After Prenatal Alcohol Exposure - March 5th
Educational Psychology graduate student Joshua Stewart will be talking on Thursday, March 5th on the topic of "Brain Development After Prenatal Alcohol Exposure."
Joshua will discuss research on alcohol exposure and consequent learning effects using data he has gathered in Dr. Gilliam's lab. Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) have been shown to have learning problems associated with attention deficits, which may result from hyperactivity. Joshua and his collaborators are mapping out which types of FAS symptoms can be expected based upon when the ethanol insult occurred in the third trimester of pregnancy. The goal of this research is to aid educators in assisting FAS children.
The talk will be held in the Educational Psychology lounge, room 424, (4th floor McKee) at 11AM, and refreshments and snacks will be provided.
research on the development of size perception in children
Dr. Carl Granrud will discuss research on the development of size perception in children. His experiments on the topic have focused on whether age-related improvements in size estimation ability result from increased sensitivity to visual cues for size or from increased use of deliberate size estimation strategies.
The talk, sponsored by the Educational Psychology Society, will be held in the Educational Psychology lounge, room 424, (4th floor McKee) at 11AM, and refreshments and cookies will be provided.