/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/Recent posts from Psych Newsen-usMon, 09 Mar 2026 22:29:22 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/leading-psychological-society-honors-usf-faculty-and-alumnus-with-distinguished-career-awards.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+February+2026+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=USF+researchers+are+leading+the+fight+against+MRSAFor the second consecutive year, USF received top honors from the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology, with two faculty members from the Department of Psychology and one alumnus earning distinguished and special-selection awards.External ArticleWed, 18 Feb 2026 11:42:47 Leading psychological society honors USF faculty and alumnus with distinguished career awardsFor the second consecutive year, USF received top honors from the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology, with two faculty members from the Department of Psychology and one alumnus earning distinguished and special-selection awards.Industrial-Organizational Psychology group/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/leading-psychological-society-honors-usf-faculty-and-alumnus-with-distinguished-career-awards.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+February+2026+-+CAS+Alumni+and+Donors%26utm_content=USF+researchers+are+leading+the+fight+against+MRSAAccomplishments,Alumni News,Faculty Newshttps://www.npr.org/2026/02/09/nx-s1-5702423/modest-mental-exercise-can-reduce-risk-of-dementia-for-decades-study-findsJennifer O’Brien speaking on National Public Radio about her research on brain training and dementia.External ArticleMon, 09 Feb 2026 11:17:07 NPR: Modest 'mental exercise' can reduce risk of dementia for decades, study findsJennifer O’Brien speaking on National Public Radio about her research on brain training and dementia.��ҹ��Ƭ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.npr.org/2026/02/09/nx-s1-5702423/modest-mental-exercise-can-reduce-risk-of-dementia-for-decades-study-findsFaculty News,Research/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2026/alumna-raechel-canipe-named-one-of-the-2026-outstanding-young-alumni.aspxSix ��ҹ��Ƭ alumni aged 35 or younger have been named the university’s 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni in recognition of their exceptional professional and community accomplishments.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:19:41 Alumna Raechel Canipe Named one of the 2026 Outstanding Young AlumniSix ��ҹ��Ƭ alumni aged 35 or younger have been named the university’s 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni in recognition of their exceptional professional and community accomplishments.Raechel Canipe/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2026/alumna-raechel-canipe-named-one-of-the-2026-outstanding-young-alumni.aspxAlumni Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/lifetime-award-for-ethics-education-given-to-usf-psychology-professor.aspxThe American Psychological Association has recognized Tiffany Chenneville with the 2025 Lifetime Award for Accomplishments in Ethics Education. The award is given to a psychologist who has made outstanding contributions to ethics education across all fields of psychology.External ArticleTue, 02 Dec 2025 15:01:25 Lifetime award for ethics education given to USF psychology professorThe American Psychological Association has recognized Tiffany Chenneville with the 2025 Lifetime Award for Accomplishments in Ethics Education. The award is given to a psychologist who has made outstanding contributions to ethics education across all fields of psychology.Dr. Tiffany Chennevillehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/lifetime-award-for-ethics-education-given-to-usf-psychology-professor.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News,Research/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/37-students-inducted-into-psi-chi.aspx37 students were inducted into the USF chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, on November 21. They represent all three campuses of USF.Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:43:11 37 Students Inducted into Psi Chi37 students were inducted into the USF chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, on November 21. They represent all three campuses of USF.USF Psi Chi Inductees holdin candles lined up/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/37-students-inducted-into-psi-chi.aspxAccomplishments,Events/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/doctoral-student-susan-rodriguez-wins-first-place-in-usf-three-minute-thesis-competition.aspxCognition, Neurosince, and Social Psychology doctoral student Susan Rodriguez was awarded First Place in USF’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Final, held November 2025. As the university champion, she will represent USF at both the Regional Competition at Louisiana State University (LSU) and the Statewide Competition at the University of Florida (UF) in the coming months.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:05:51 Doctoral Student Susan Rodriguez Wins First Place in USF’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) CompetitionCognition, Neurosince, and Social Psychology doctoral student Susan Rodriguez was awarded First Place in USF’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Final, held November 2025. As the university champion, she will represent USF at both the Regional Competition at Louisiana State University (LSU) and the Statewide Competition at the University of Florida (UF) in the coming months.Susan Rodriguez with Graduate Studies Dean Ruth Bahr/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/doctoral-student-susan-rodriguez-wins-first-place-in-usf-three-minute-thesis-competition.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/student-bridges-engineering-and-psychology-to-advance-brain-research.aspxBefore engineering major Brandon Snyder joined the EMaC Lab, the toolbox— which makes behavior-contingent analysis of co-registration data possible — was just a dream Liz Schotter and Sara Milligan shared.External ArticleFri, 21 Nov 2025 15:33:40 From coding to cognition: student bridges engineering and psychology to advance brain researchBefore engineering major Brandon Snyder joined the EMaC Lab, the toolbox— which makes behavior-contingent analysis of co-registration data possible — was just a dream Liz Schotter and Sara Milligan shared.Brandon Snyder/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/student-bridges-engineering-and-psychology-to-advance-brain-research.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-psychology-expo-marks-13-years-of-showcasing-student-research-and-opportunity.aspxThe Department of Psychology and its alumni proudly hosted the annual Psychology Expo — a premier celebration of student research and discovery. Through engaging posters, lab tours, and presentations, students showcased their achievements and inspired faculty, alumni, and campus partners alike.External ArticleFri, 31 Oct 2025 00:06:45 USF Psychology Expo marks 13 years of showcasing student research and opportunityThe Department of Psychology and its alumni proudly hosted the annual Psychology Expo — a premier celebration of student research and discovery. Through engaging posters, lab tours, and presentations, students showcased their achievements and inspired faculty, alumni, and campus partners alike.Psych Expo Poster Presentation/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-psychology-expo-marks-13-years-of-showcasing-student-research-and-opportunity.aspxEventshttps://news.wfsu.org/podcast/unbothered/2025-10-30/why-do-we-enjoy-horror-films-and-haunted-houses-exploring-the-psychology-of-fearExternal ArticleThu, 30 Oct 2025 14:54:18 WFSU: Why do we enjoy horror films and haunted houses? Exploring the psychology of fear��ҹ��Ƭ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://news.wfsu.org/podcast/unbothered/2025-10-30/why-do-we-enjoy-horror-films-and-haunted-houses-exploring-the-psychology-of-fearResearchhttps://www.mysuncoast.com/2025/10/23/why-do-people-like-get-scared-during-halloween-season/Tara Perreault is a Ph.D. student at the ��ҹ��Ƭ, she is currently working on research that highlights the psychology of why people like to scream.External ArticleThu, 30 Oct 2025 14:48:21 ABC 7 Sarasota: Why do people like to get scared during Halloween season?Tara Perreault is a Ph.D. student at the ��ҹ��Ƭ, she is currently working on research that highlights the psychology of why people like to scream.��ҹ��Ƭ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.mysuncoast.com/2025/10/23/why-do-people-like-get-scared-during-halloween-season/Researchhttps://www.tampabay28.com/morning-blend/usf-professor-anthony-coy-discusses-parasocial-relationships-human-connection-with-aiUSF psychology professor Anthony Coy discusses how AI is shaping parasocial relationships, filling emotional voids, and changing how we connect with technology.External ArticleWed, 29 Oct 2025 15:25:48 Tampa Bay 28 ABC: USF Professor Anthony Coy Discusses Parasocial Relationships & Human Connection with AIUSF psychology professor Anthony Coy discusses how AI is shaping parasocial relationships, filling emotional voids, and changing how we connect with technology.Dr. Anthony Coyhttps://www.tampabay28.com/morning-blend/usf-professor-anthony-coy-discusses-parasocial-relationships-human-connection-with-aiFaculty Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-family-study-center-receives-3.7-million-federal-grant-to-strengthen-families-and-support-parents.aspxThe five-year project, a collaboration with several community organizations, is designed to reduce family stress by testing effective strategies to strengthen parental relationships and create supportive home environments.External ArticleWed, 29 Oct 2025 11:01:00 USF Family Study Center receives $3.7 million federal grant to strengthen families and support parentsThe five-year project, a collaboration with several community organizations, is designed to reduce family stress by testing effective strategies to strengthen parental relationships and create supportive home environments.Family Study Grouphttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-family-study-center-receives-3.7-million-federal-grant-to-strengthen-families-and-support-parents.aspxResearchhttps://gousfbulls.com/honors/usf-athletic-hall-of-fame/kitija-laksa/43Kitija Laksa (Psychology BA 2019) was recently inducted into the USF Athletic Hall of Fame in the Class of 2025. She was a star basketball player at USF. Her accomplishments include leading the NCAA in free throw percentage with a 96.5 percent mark in 2017-18 when she missed just four times in 115 attempts.External ArticleWed, 08 Oct 2025 23:52:49 2019 Psychology alumna Kitija Laksa inducted into the USF Athletic Hall of FameKitija Laksa (Psychology BA 2019) was recently inducted into the USF Athletic Hall of Fame in the Class of 2025. She was a star basketball player at USF. Her accomplishments include leading the NCAA in free throw percentage with a 96.5 percent mark in 2017-18 when she missed just four times in 115 attempts.��ҹ��Ƭ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://gousfbulls.com/honors/usf-athletic-hall-of-fame/kitija-laksa/43Accomplishments,Alumni Newshttps://www.fox13news.com/video/1717037CNS doctoral student Tara Perreault was interviewed October 1 on Fox News' Charley’s World in segments on Busch Gardens’ Howl O Scream. Tara gave a clear explanation of the physiological reasons why people enjoy being scared AND gave a great shout out to the CNS program.External ArticleWed, 01 Oct 2025 00:56:12 Psychology Doctoral Student Tara Perreault Talks About Why People Enjoy Being ScaredCNS doctoral student Tara Perreault was interviewed October 1 on Fox News' Charley’s World in segments on Busch Gardens’ Howl O Scream. Tara gave a clear explanation of the physiological reasons why people enjoy being scared AND gave a great shout out to the CNS program.��ҹ��Ƭ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.fox13news.com/video/1717037Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/two-college-of-arts-and-sciences-alumni-earn-distinguished-alumni-status.aspxOf this year’s three Distinguished Alumni recipients, two of them hail from the College of Arts and Sciences.External ArticleWed, 24 Sep 2025 10:04:59 Two College of Arts and Sciences alumni earn ‘Distinguished Alumni’ statusOf this year’s three Distinguished Alumni recipients, two of them hail from the College of Arts and Sciences.��ҹ��Ƭ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/two-college-of-arts-and-sciences-alumni-earn-distinguished-alumni-status.aspxAlumni Newshttps://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/great-leaders-make-expert-decisions-bookbite/56651/External ArticleTue, 12 Aug 2025 09:43:29 Next Big Idea Club: This Is How Great Leaders Make Expert Decisionstablet displaying news webpage with graphic illustration https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/great-leaders-make-expert-decisions-bookbite/56651/Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/distinguished-professor-of-psychology-earns-national-recognition.aspxEach year, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology picks one person from around the globe for its Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award.External ArticleWed, 28 May 2025 08:00:00 Distinguished professor of psychology earns national recognitionEach year, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology picks one person from around the globe for its Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award.Dr. Tammy Allen standing in front of a large building/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/distinguished-professor-of-psychology-earns-national-recognition.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/edelyn-verona-receives-kosove-distinguished-graduate-teaching-and-service-award.aspxEdelyn Verona has received the 2024-2025 Kosove Distinguished Graduate Teaching and Service Award. While service of all kinds is valued, the award places special emphasis on service carried out in the nominee’s professional capacity that clearly addresses the goals of the Kosove Society.Mon, 19 May 2025 13:56:48 Edelyn Verona receives 2024-2025 Kosove Distinguished Graduate Teaching and Service AwardEdelyn Verona has received the 2024-2025 Kosove Distinguished Graduate Teaching and Service Award. While service of all kinds is valued, the award places special emphasis on service carried out in the nominee’s professional capacity that clearly addresses the goals of the Kosove Society.Dr. Edelyn Verona/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/edelyn-verona-receives-kosove-distinguished-graduate-teaching-and-service-award.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/24-psychology-majors-receive-usf-highest-academic-recognition-at-spring-2025-commencement.aspx24 Psychology majors were named King O'Neal Scholars at USF's Spring 2025 Commencement. Jake Switzer was also chosen as the undergraduate speaker at the ceremony.Thu, 15 May 2025 13:17:38 24 Psychology Majors Receive USF's Highest Academic Recognition at Spring 2025 Commencement24 Psychology majors were named King O'Neal Scholars at USF's Spring 2025 Commencement. Jake Switzer was also chosen as the undergraduate speaker at the ceremony.Jake Switzer in graduation gown and cap/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/24-psychology-majors-receive-usf-highest-academic-recognition-at-spring-2025-commencement.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.visionsciences.org/25th-anniversary-founders-award/Vision Sciences Society is proud to award Dr. Thomas Sanocki as one of the recipients with the 25th Anniversary Founder’s Awards in recognition of his seminal roles in launching the highly successful Society.External ArticleWed, 07 May 2025 10:13:04 Thomas Sanocki receives the 25th Anniversary VSS Founders' AwardsVision Sciences Society is proud to award Dr. Thomas Sanocki as one of the recipients with the 25th Anniversary Founder’s Awards in recognition of his seminal roles in launching the highly successful Society.Dr. Thomas Sanockihttps://www.visionsciences.org/25th-anniversary-founders-award/Accomplishments,Faculty News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/two-cas-faculty-honored-with-research-excellence-awards.aspxEach year, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy recognizes faculty research excellence throughout USF with six award categories and an accompanying $5,000 research grant. This year's CAS recipients include Dr. Diana Rancourt, an associate professor and Director of the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program in the Department of Psychology.External ArticleTue, 29 Apr 2025 17:00:00 Two CAS faculty honored with research excellence awardsEach year, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy recognizes faculty research excellence throughout USF with six award categories and an accompanying $5,000 research grant. This year's CAS recipients include Dr. Diana Rancourt, an associate professor and Director of the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program in the Department of Psychology.Six women standing with a USF bull sign/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/two-cas-faculty-honored-with-research-excellence-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-psychological-services-center-filling-mental-health-services-gap-for-community.aspxAt the USF Psychological Services Center, anyone in the community has access to evidence-based therapy and assessments on a sliding scale.External ArticleTue, 29 Apr 2025 17:00:00 USF Psychological Services Center filling mental health services gap for communityAt the USF Psychological Services Center, anyone in the community has access to evidence-based therapy and assessments on a sliding scale.Two individuals sitting on a table across each other discussing a document/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-psychological-services-center-filling-mental-health-services-gap-for-community.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/college-of-arts-and-sciences-graduate-programs-shine-in-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxIndustrial and Organizational Psychology* – 3 (No. 1 in Florida). This ranking recognizes the many accomplishments of the faculty and doctoral students in our Industrial-Organizational program and the impact they are having in the Tampa Bay area and beyond,” said Judith Bryant, chair of the Department of Psychology.External ArticleThu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 College of Arts and Sciences graduate programs shine in U.S. News and World Report rankingsIndustrial and Organizational Psychology* – 3 (No. 1 in Florida). This ranking recognizes the many accomplishments of the faculty and doctoral students in our Industrial-Organizational program and the impact they are having in the Tampa Bay area and beyond,” said Judith Bryant, chair of the Department of Psychology.Industrial & Organizational Psychology number 3 and Library & Information Studies number 29 graduate programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/college-of-arts-and-sciences-graduate-programs-shine-in-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxAccomplishments/world/news/2025/global-excellence-awards.aspxDr. O’Brien is being recognized for her contributions to the USF in London summer experience, her support of Fulbright student applications, her international research engagements and her selection as a finalist for the British Council’s Study UK Alumni Awards 2025 in the Science and Sustainability category.External ArticleThu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 USF World honors nine Global Excellence AwardeesDr. O’Brien is being recognized for her contributions to the USF in London summer experience, her support of Fulbright student applications, her international research engagements and her selection as a finalist for the British Council’s Study UK Alumni Awards 2025 in the Science and Sustainability category. "2025 Global Excellence Awards, USF World" text in the center of two golden leaves wrapped around/world/news/2025/global-excellence-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News,Research/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/37-students-initiated-into-psi-chi-april-2025.aspx37 undergraduate and graduate students were initiated into Psi Chi, the international honor society in Psychology, on April 18, 2025. They represent students from all three USF campuses.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:26:25 37 students initiated into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology37 undergraduate and graduate students were initiated into Psi Chi, the international honor society in Psychology, on April 18, 2025. They represent students from all three USF campuses.Psi Chi members holding candles lined up/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/37-students-initiated-into-psi-chi-april-2025.aspxAccomplishments,Eventshttps://www.fox13news.com/news/study-floridas-red-flag-laws-discussed-after-fsu-shooting.ampPsychology Department Faculty Member Dr. Edelyn Verona, Co-Director of the Center for Justice Research and Policy, comments on the tragic FSU shootingExternal ArticleSat, 19 Apr 2025 15:51:43 Study of Florida’s red flag laws discussed after FSU shootingPsychology Department Faculty Member Dr. Edelyn Verona, Co-Director of the Center for Justice Research and Policy, comments on the tragic FSU shooting��ҹ��Ƭ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/study-floridas-red-flag-laws-discussed-after-fsu-shooting.ampFaculty News,Research/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/usf-psychology-honors-undergraduate-accepted-into-source-program.aspxCongratulations to Anh (Summer) Van Nguyen, a USF Psychology Honors undergraduate who was accepted into the University of Delaware's Summer Opportunities for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE) program. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:29:32 USF Psychology Honors undergraduate accepted into SOURCE programCongratulations to Anh (Summer) Van Nguyen, a USF Psychology Honors undergraduate who was accepted into the University of Delaware's Summer Opportunities for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE) program. ��ҹ��Ƭ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/usf-psychology-honors-undergraduate-accepted-into-source-program.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/graduate-student-susan-rodriguez-wins-poster-award-at-2025-conference-of-florida-graduate-schools.aspxCNS student Susan Rodriguez earned 2nd place in the Biological, Health, and Life Sciences category at the Statewide Graduate Research Poster Symposium for the 2025 Conference of Florida Graduate Schools.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:41:49 Graduate Student Susan Rodriguez Wins Poster Award at 2025 Conference of Florida Graduate SchoolsCNS student Susan Rodriguez earned 2nd place in the Biological, Health, and Life Sciences category at the Statewide Graduate Research Poster Symposium for the 2025 Conference of Florida Graduate Schools.Susan Rodriguez with her poster presentation/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/graduate-student-susan-rodriguez-wins-poster-award-at-2025-conference-of-florida-graduate-schools.aspxAccomplishments,Research/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxUSF’s highest-ranked programs are industrial and organizational psychology at No. 3, criminology at No. 18 and rehabilitation counseling, which jumped 28 spots to No. 18, breaking into the top 25.External ArticleTue, 08 Apr 2025 17:00:00 U.S. News & World Report ranks USF a national leader for dozens of graduate programsUSF’s highest-ranked programs are industrial and organizational psychology at No. 3, criminology at No. 18 and rehabilitation counseling, which jumped 28 spots to No. 18, breaking into the top 25.A student facing on the side in a black graduation gown and cap/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/psychology-graduate-students-receive-awards-at-the-usf-2025-graduate-student-research-symposium.aspxOn March 26, 2025, the Office of Graduate Studies and the Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC) held their annual USF Graduate Research Symposium. Two Psychology graduate students, Alaina Helmerichs and Susan Rodriguez, won awards at this event.Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:11:36 Psychology graduate students receive awards at the USF's 2025 Graduate Student Research SymposiumOn March 26, 2025, the Office of Graduate Studies and the Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC) held their annual USF Graduate Research Symposium. Two Psychology graduate students, Alaina Helmerichs and Susan Rodriguez, won awards at this event.��ҹ��Ƭ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/psychology-graduate-students-receive-awards-at-the-usf-2025-graduate-student-research-symposium.aspxAccomplishments/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxDavid Diamond, Professor in the Department of Psychology (elected AAAS Biological Sciences Section), for pioneering research in the fields of neuroscience and cardiovascular disease, particularly in the study of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the role of cholesterol in heart disease.External ArticleThu, 27 Mar 2025 17:00:00 Eleven USF faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceDavid Diamond, Professor in the Department of Psychology (elected AAAS Biological Sciences Section), for pioneering research in the fields of neuroscience and cardiovascular disease, particularly in the study of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the role of cholesterol in heart disease.Eleven faculty faces featured/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxFaculty News/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/america-psychological-foundation-roy-scrivner-memorial-research-winner.aspxThe Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grant, a prestigious national award recognizing outstanding contributions to LGBTQIA+ family psychology and therapy, has been awarded to Jason R. Schmidt Avendaño for his pioneering research exploring the neural mechanisms of emotional regulation in LGBTQ+ individuals within the context of family connectedness.Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:52:01 American Psychological Foundation (APF) Roy Scrivner Memorial Research WinnerThe Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grant, a prestigious national award recognizing outstanding contributions to LGBTQIA+ family psychology and therapy, has been awarded to Jason R. Schmidt Avendaño for his pioneering research exploring the neural mechanisms of emotional regulation in LGBTQ+ individuals within the context of family connectedness.Jason Avendano Schmidt /arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/america-psychological-foundation-roy-scrivner-memorial-research-winner.aspxAccomplishments,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/professor-who-conducts-research-into-dementia-prevention-selected-as-finalist-for-uk-alumni-award.aspxPsychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.External ArticleWed, 05 Feb 2025 17:00:00 Professor who conducts research into dementia prevention receives UK Alumni AwardPsychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.Dr. Jennifer O'Brien sitting down in a discussionhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/professor-who-conducts-research-into-dementia-prevention-selected-as-finalist-for-uk-alumni-award.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News,Researchhttps://www.siop.org/post/2025-siop-distinguished-and-career-award-recipients-honored/Tammy Allen is the recipient of the 2025 SIOP Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award. This award is given to an individual who has made distinguished empirical and/or theoretical scientific contributions to the field of I-O psychology.External ArticleWed, 05 Feb 2025 15:28:36 Tammy Allen receives the 2025 SIOP Distinguished Scientific Contributions AwardTammy Allen is the recipient of the 2025 SIOP Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award. This award is given to an individual who has made distinguished empirical and/or theoretical scientific contributions to the field of I-O psychology.Dr. Tammy Allenhttps://www.siop.org/post/2025-siop-distinguished-and-career-award-recipients-honored/Accomplishments,Faculty News,Research/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.External ArticleTue, 07 Jan 2025 17:00:00 Your work habits may be threatening your sleep, USF-led study showsPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.A male sleeping on the desk with a bunch of papers/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxFaculty News,Research/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/warm-welcome-donation-project-to-support-local-refugee-families.aspxWarm Welcome Donation Project sponsored by the USF Psychology Student Diversity Committee and the USF Psychology Department Diversity Committee.Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:31:35 Warm Welcome Donation Project to Support Local Refugee FamiliesWarm Welcome Donation Project sponsored by the USF Psychology Student Diversity Committee and the USF Psychology Department Diversity Committee.Warm Welcome project donations/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/warm-welcome-donation-project-to-support-local-refugee-families.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/kim-badanich-receives-a-2024-outstanding-undergraduate-teaching-award.aspxDr. Kim Badanich has received a 2024 USF Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching award. Kim is a Professor of Instruction on the Sarasota-Manatee campus and an alumna of the CNS program.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:58:52 Kim Badanich receives a 2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching AwardDr. Kim Badanich has received a 2024 USF Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching award. Kim is a Professor of Instruction on the Sarasota-Manatee campus and an alumna of the CNS program.Dr. Kim Badanich teaching with presentation/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/kim-badanich-receives-a-2024-outstanding-undergraduate-teaching-award.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/seven-psychology-majors-named-king-oneal-scholars-at-fall-commencement.aspxSeven Psychology undergraduates were honored as King O’Neal Scholars at USF’s Friday, December 13, 2024, commencement ceremony.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:27:36 Seven Psychology majors named King O'Neal Scholars at Fall CommencementSeven Psychology undergraduates were honored as King O’Neal Scholars at USF’s Friday, December 13, 2024, commencement ceremony.Two King O'Neal Scholars in graduation gown/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/seven-psychology-majors-named-king-oneal-scholars-at-fall-commencement.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/52-undergraduate-and-graduate-students-inducted-into-psi-chi-at-fall-ceremony.aspxCongratulations to the 52 undergraduate and graduate students inducted into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, on Friday, November 22. They come from all three campuses of USF. Faculty advisors are Sandra Schneider (Tampa), Kemesha Gabbidon (St. Petersburg), and Valentina Iturriaga (Sarasota-Manatee).Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:02:53 52 Undergraduate and Graduate Students Inducted into Psi Chi at Fall CeremonyCongratulations to the 52 undergraduate and graduate students inducted into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, on Friday, November 22. They come from all three campuses of USF. Faculty advisors are Sandra Schneider (Tampa), Kemesha Gabbidon (St. Petersburg), and Valentina Iturriaga (Sarasota-Manatee).Psi Chi Inductees holding their certificates/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/52-undergraduate-and-graduate-students-inducted-into-psi-chi-at-fall-ceremony.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-sweeps-outstanding-graduate-faculty-mentor-and-outstanding-thesis-dissertation-awards.aspxPsychology Ph.D. graduate student, Alexandria Choate, received an Outstanding Thesis & Dissertation Award. Her dissertation aims to advance the understanding of borderline personality disorder (BPD) by leveraging mathematical, formal models to better understand its development across the lifespan.External ArticleWed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:00 CAS sweeps Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor and Outstanding Thesis & Dissertation awardsPsychology Ph.D. graduate student, Alexandria Choate, received an Outstanding Thesis & Dissertation Award. Her dissertation aims to advance the understanding of borderline personality disorder (BPD) by leveraging mathematical, formal models to better understand its development across the lifespan.Five outstanding faculty mentors and student & thesis dissertation awardees/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-sweeps-outstanding-graduate-faculty-mentor-and-outstanding-thesis-dissertation-awards.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/tiffany-chenneville-executive-fellowship.aspx��ҹ��Ƭ St. Petersburg Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been working with the National Science Foundation's scientific integrity team in Washington, D.C.External ArticleTue, 22 Oct 2024 17:00:00 Psychology professor receives prestigious Executive Branch Fellowship with the National Science Foundation��ҹ��Ƭ St. Petersburg Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been working with the National Science Foundation's scientific integrity team in Washington, D.C.Dr. Tiffany Chenneville with the Washington, D.C. view in the backgroundhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/tiffany-chenneville-executive-fellowship.aspxFaculty News,Researchhttps://www.wusf.org/podcast/florida-matters/2024-10-11/taking-stock-damage-after-hurricane-miltonDr. Judith Bryant, chair of the Department of Psychology, joined other USF colleagues on WUSF’s Florida Matters for a discussion of the life-changing impacts of Hurricane Milton.External ArticleFri, 11 Oct 2024 17:00:00 Taking stock of the damage after Hurricane MiltonDr. Judith Bryant, chair of the Department of Psychology, joined other USF colleagues on WUSF’s Florida Matters for a discussion of the life-changing impacts of Hurricane Milton.Damaged street and stop sign in a crosswalkhttps://www.wusf.org/podcast/florida-matters/2024-10-11/taking-stock-damage-after-hurricane-miltonFaculty News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/23-cas-alumni-shine-at-this-years-fast-56-awards-ceremony.aspxUSF’s Fast 56 celebrates the entrepreneurial success of alumni and creates a platform to share insights with the next generation of leaders. This year, 3 of the 56 honorees were alumni from the Psychology Department, College of Arts and Sciences.External ArticleFri, 20 Sep 2024 17:00:00 23 CAS alumni shine at this year’s Fast 56 Awards CeremonyUSF’s Fast 56 celebrates the entrepreneurial success of alumni and creates a platform to share insights with the next generation of leaders. This year, 3 of the 56 honorees were alumni from the Psychology Department, College of Arts and Sciences.23 CAS alumni photos/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/23-cas-alumni-shine-at-this-years-fast-56-awards-ceremony.aspxAlumni News/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxFor distinguished contributions to the field of coparenting theory, research, and clinical intervention, and leadership of a multi-national International Coparenting Collaborative revisioning global approaches to infant-family mental health diagnostic case conceptualizations, Dr. James McHale, Professor of Psychology, is being recognized next month with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards.External ArticleMon, 16 Sep 2024 18:18:21 Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsFor distinguished contributions to the field of coparenting theory, research, and clinical intervention, and leadership of a multi-national International Coparenting Collaborative revisioning global approaches to infant-family mental health diagnostic case conceptualizations, Dr. James McHale, Professor of Psychology, is being recognized next month with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards.Eight Outstanding Research Achievement Awardees featured/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Faculty News,Researchhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/09/09/pact-study-alzheimer-s-usfThe article highlights groundbreaking research at the ��ҹ��Ƭ (USF) called the PACT Research Study (Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training), aimed at preventing cognitive decline through brain exercises. Dr. Jennifer O’Brien, an Associate Professor, is leading the research at USF.External ArticleTue, 10 Sep 2024 10:12:07 BAY NEWS 9: USF Alzheimer’s study aims to show if brain exercises can prevent cognitive declineThe article highlights groundbreaking research at the ��ҹ��Ƭ (USF) called the PACT Research Study (Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training), aimed at preventing cognitive decline through brain exercises. Dr. Jennifer O’Brien, an Associate Professor, is leading the research at USF.��ҹ��Ƭ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/09/09/pact-study-alzheimer-s-usfFaculty News,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/clinical-psychology-doctoral-student-kendall-smith-earns-nsf-fellowship.aspxDoctoral student Kendall Smith’s National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship will provide her with a $37,000 stipend to devote time to her research of the criminal legal system, externalizing behaviors, and bias among system-involved populations.External ArticleThu, 29 Aug 2024 17:00:00 Clinical psychology doctoral student Kendall Smith earns NSF fellowshipDoctoral student Kendall Smith’s National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship will provide her with a $37,000 stipend to devote time to her research of the criminal legal system, externalizing behaviors, and bias among system-involved populations.Kendall Smith in front of a research poster/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/clinical-psychology-doctoral-student-kendall-smith-earns-nsf-fellowship.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-extend-recruitment-for-ground-breaking-dementia-prevention-research.aspxThe Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.External ArticleWed, 21 Aug 2024 18:44:59 ��ҹ��Ƭ to extend recruitment for ground-breaking dementia prevention research through December 2024The Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.A research participant in front of a monitor supervised by a researcherhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-extend-recruitment-for-ground-breaking-dementia-prevention-research.aspxResearch/news/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep.aspxA ��ҹ��Ƭ-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.External ArticleMon, 24 Jun 2024 17:00:00 Mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleepA ��ҹ��Ƭ-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.Two individuals meditating with the sunset view/news/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/tammy-allen-and-claire-smith-team-receives-funding-for-anew-center-for-innovation-technology-and-aging.aspxCongratulations to Tammy Allen and Claire Smith whose team was selected to receive funding for a new Center for Innovation,Technology and Aging (CITA) under the Provost’s CREATE initiative!Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:48:51 Tammy Allen and Claire Smith's team receives funding for a new Center for Innovation, Technology and AgingCongratulations to Tammy Allen and Claire Smith whose team was selected to receive funding for a new Center for Innovation,Technology and Aging (CITA) under the Provost’s CREATE initiative!��ҹ��Ƭ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/tammy-allen-and-claire-smith-team-receives-funding-for-anew-center-for-innovation-technology-and-aging.aspxFaculty News,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxTwo Psychology majors, Samay Shah and Mridula Singh, were recently given Golden Bull Awards. The Golden Bull Award is one of the ��ҹ��Ƭ’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of USF and have demonstrated its values.”External ArticleTue, 18 Jun 2024 17:00:00 CAS students shine as Golden Bull AwardeesTwo Psychology majors, Samay Shah and Mridula Singh, were recently given Golden Bull Awards. The Golden Bull Award is one of the ��ҹ��Ƭ’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of USF and have demonstrated its values.”Two student awardees with USF Golde Bull awards/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxAccomplishments