Psi Chi holds induction ceremony
On November 30, 2018, the MSUM chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society, whose purpose is to advance the science of psychology, held their induction ceremony. Congratulations to our newest members.
Seeking undergraduate research assistant in psychology
Undergraduate research assistant needed in the psychology department. We are working on a large project that studies the attachment, mental health and online and offline friendships. We have a large data set and would like to give 1 or 2 highly motivated, advanced, undergraduate students the opportunity to write up a research poster using part of the data set to […]
Dr. Koneczny selected as awards, grants evaluator for Psi Chi
Dr. Brenda Koneczny, an assistant professor in the Psychology department, has been selected as an awards and grants evaluator for the International Honor Society in Psychology, Psi Chi. Psi Chi’s mission is to encourage excellence in scholarship and advancement of the science in psychology. Psi Chi awards more than $400,000 annually to undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Koneczny is currently […]
Psychology Works Series! Myths and Stigma of Mental Illness
Monday, Oct. 29 | 6-7:15 p.m. | BR 162 Around the world, approximately 1 in 4 people will be affected by mental illness or neurological disorders during their lifetime. In the United States, it is approximately 1 in 5. Nearly 2/3 of those diagnosed with a mental illness do not seek treatment for reasons that include feeling shame and embarrassment […]
Dr. Stewart trains Americorps Reading Corps members for community service
Dr. Lisa Stewart, faculty in Psychology/School Psychology, trained school staff and community volunteers in early literacy strategies and assessment at the 18-19 Minnesota Reading Corps Summer Institute on August 13-16 in Minneapolis, Minn. Reading Corps provides important support to students PreK to Grade 3 (and Math Corps in Grades 4-8) across the nation, including many local and regional schools in […]