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Psychologists Land NIH Grant for Study of Drug Addiction

Psychologists advance drug addiction research with NIH grant renewal. September 1, 2009

Curve Ball

Arthur Shapiro's computer illustration demonstrates how curveballs curve. September 1, 2009

Betty T. Bennett Faculty
Scholar-Administrator Award Recipient

Anthony Riley, Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology. May 29, 2009.

Curiosity, Data Drive Psych Professor's Research

Although his courses are concerned with learning theory and the evolution of behavior, Alan Silberberg teaches his students more than just psychology. June 25, 2009.

A Fusion of Personal Passions and Scholarly Pursuits

Psych major wins Charlotte Newcombe Foundation Scholarship. March 10, 2009.

Student Links Body Image, Social Interaction

Anthony Riley, Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology. May 29, 2009.

Study: Meditation Buffers Students Against Stress

Psychology Dept. research shows meditating students react better to stress, are less fatigued. March 3, 2009.

PhD Student Patterns Predictive Patient Behaviors

Anthony Riley, Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology. February 4, 2009.

Bulletins & Events

DISSERTATION DEFENSE

Kymberly Young will defend her dissertation entitled "Hemodynamic Response In Patients With Major Depressive Disorder And Healthy Subjects During Autobiographical Memory Retrieval" on Friday November 20th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in MGC 247. The committee members areKristine Erickson, PhD (chair); Bryan D. Fantie, PhD; Wayne C. Drevets, MD; and Maura L. Furey, PhD.

THESIS DEFENSE

Peter Kardel  will defend his Masters thesis on December 3rd, 2009 from 10:15am-12:15pm in room TBA .  The title of his thesis is: Evidence of context dependent renewal of urge after extinction in chronic caffeine consumers. 

 

Committee: Laura Juliano (Chair), Scott Parker, Stanley Weiss.



Mindfulness Center Opens in Bethesda

Dr. Deborah Norris, Psychologist-in-Residence and Adjunct Professor, has launched the Mindfulness Center, devoted to bringing mindfulness to all dimensions of life. Her work and the center were recently featured in the Washington Post and Express.

Profs take honors in
visual illusion conteST

New professor Arthur Shapiro takes top prize for Break of the Curveball, while Lydia Maniatis is named a finalistfor Another Turn.


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