Psych News Feed/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/Recent posts from Psych Newsen-usWed, 17 Dec 2025 21:28:58 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Lifetime award for ethics education given to USF psychology professorhttps://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,Research37 Students Inducted into Psi Chi/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,EventsDoctoral Student Susan Rodriguez Wins First Place in USF’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition/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.aspxAccomplishmentsFrom coding to cognition: student bridges engineering and psychology to advance brain research/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.aspxResearchUSF Psychology Expo marks 13 years of showcasing student research and opportunity/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.aspxEventsWFSU: Why do we enjoy horror films and haunted houses? Exploring the psychology of fearhttps://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 fear챬: 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-fearResearchABC 7 Sarasota: Why do people like to get scared during Halloween season?https://www.mysuncoast.com/2025/10/23/why-do-people-like-get-scared-during-halloween-season/Tara Perreault is a Ph.D. student at the 챬, 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 챬, she is currently working on research that highlights the psychology of why people like to scream.챬: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.mysuncoast.com/2025/10/23/why-do-people-like-get-scared-during-halloween-season/ResearchTampa Bay 28 ABC: USF Professor Anthony Coy Discusses Parasocial Relationships & Human Connection with AIhttps://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 NewsUSF Family Study Center receives $3.7 million federal grant to strengthen families and support parentshttps://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.aspxResearch2019 Psychology alumna Kitija Laksa inducted into the USF Athletic Hall of Famehttps://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.챬: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://gousfbulls.com/honors/usf-athletic-hall-of-fame/kitija-laksa/43Accomplishments,Alumni NewsPsychology Doctoral Student Tara Perreault Talks About Why People Enjoy Being Scaredhttps://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.챬: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.fox13news.com/video/1717037ResearchTwo College of Arts and Sciences alumni earn ‘Distinguished Alumni’ status/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.챬: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/two-college-of-arts-and-sciences-alumni-earn-distinguished-alumni-status.aspxAlumni NewsNext Big Idea Club: This Is How Great Leaders Make Expert Decisionshttps://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/ResearchDistinguished professor of psychology earns national recognition/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 NewsEdelyn Verona receives 2024-2025 Kosove Distinguished Graduate Teaching and Service Award/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 News24 Psychology Majors Receive USF's Highest Academic Recognition at Spring 2025 Commencement/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.aspxAccomplishmentsThomas Sanocki receives the 25th Anniversary VSS Founders' Awardshttps://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 NewsTwo CAS faculty honored with research excellence awards/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,ResearchUSF Psychological Services Center filling mental health services gap for community/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.aspxAccomplishmentsCollege of Arts and Sciences graduate programs shine in U.S. News and World Report rankings/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.aspxAccomplishmentsUSF World honors nine Global Excellence Awardees/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,Research37 students initiated into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology/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,EventsStudy of Florida’s red flag laws discussed after FSU shootinghttps://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 shooting챬: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/study-floridas-red-flag-laws-discussed-after-fsu-shooting.ampFaculty News,ResearchUSF Psychology Honors undergraduate accepted into SOURCE program/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. 챬: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/usf-psychology-honors-undergraduate-accepted-into-source-program.aspxAccomplishmentsGraduate Student Susan Rodriguez Wins Poster Award at 2025 Conference of Florida Graduate Schools/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,ResearchU.S. News & World Report ranks USF a national leader for dozens of graduate programs/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.aspxAccomplishmentsPsychology graduate students receive awards at the USF's 2025 Graduate Student Research Symposium/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.챬: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2025/psychology-graduate-students-receive-awards-at-the-usf-2025-graduate-student-research-symposium.aspxAccomplishmentsEleven USF faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science/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 NewsAmerican Psychological Foundation (APF) Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Winner/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,ResearchProfessor who conducts research into dementia prevention receives UK Alumni Awardhttps://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,ResearchTammy Allen receives the 2025 SIOP Distinguished Scientific Contributions Awardhttps://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,ResearchYour work habits may be threatening your sleep, USF-led study shows/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,ResearchWarm Welcome Donation Project to Support Local Refugee Families/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.aspxAccomplishmentsKim Badanich receives a 2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award/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 NewsSeven Psychology majors named King O'Neal Scholars at Fall Commencement/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.aspxAccomplishments52 Undergraduate and Graduate Students Inducted into Psi Chi at Fall Ceremony/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.aspxAccomplishmentsCAS sweeps Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor and Outstanding Thesis & Dissertation awards/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.aspxAccomplishmentsPsychology professor receives prestigious Executive Branch Fellowship with the National Science Foundationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/tiffany-chenneville-executive-fellowship.aspx챬 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 Foundation챬 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,ResearchTaking stock of the damage after Hurricane Miltonhttps://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 News23 CAS alumni shine at this year’s Fast 56 Awards Ceremony/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 NewsTwenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards/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,ResearchClinical psychology doctoral student Kendall Smith earns NSF fellowship/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.aspxAccomplishments챬 to extend recruitment for ground-breaking dementia prevention research through December 2024https://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 챬 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.aspxResearchMindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleep/news/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep.aspxA 챬-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 챬-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.aspxResearchCAS students shine as Golden Bull Awardees/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 챬’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 챬’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.aspxAccomplishmentsPsychology professor leads study exploring the dynamics and treatment of alcohol use disorder/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/psychology-professor-leads-study-exploring-the-dynamics-and-treatment-of-alcohol-use-disorder.aspxDepartment of Psychology’s Robert Schlauch is leading a five-year study funded by the NIAAA focused on the recovery and treatment dynamics of alcohol use disorder.External ArticleThu, 30 May 2024 17:00:00 Psychology professor leads study exploring the dynamics and treatment of alcohol use disorderDepartment of Psychology’s Robert Schlauch is leading a five-year study funded by the NIAAA focused on the recovery and treatment dynamics of alcohol use disorder.Alcohol bottles on the shelf/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/psychology-professor-leads-study-exploring-the-dynamics-and-treatment-of-alcohol-use-disorder.aspxResearchPsychology alumna Rachel Gilmore ties Dungeons & Dragons to therapy at the USF Counseling Center/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/psychology-alumna-rachel-gilmore-ties-dungeons-and-dragons-to-therapy-at-usf-counseling-center.aspxUSF alumna Rachel Gilmore has navigated a fulfilling career journey from her undergraduate research days to her current role at the USF Counseling Center, integrating her passions for psychology, group therapy, and self-care advocacy.External ArticleTue, 28 May 2024 17:00:00 Psychology alumna Rachel Gilmore ties Dungeons & Dragons to therapy at the USF Counseling CenterUSF alumna Rachel Gilmore has navigated a fulfilling career journey from her undergraduate research days to her current role at the USF Counseling Center, integrating her passions for psychology, group therapy, and self-care advocacy.Alumna Rachel Gilmore with a USF Bull sign beside the USF Bull statue/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/psychology-alumna-rachel-gilmore-ties-dungeons-and-dragons-to-therapy-at-usf-counseling-center.aspxAlumni NewsFrom campus to careers: CAS graduates reflect on their time at USF/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-campus-to-careers-cas-graduates-reflect-on-their-time-at-usf.aspxAmong the 7,000 degrees conferred during spring commencement, the College of Arts and Sciences accounted for more than 2,500 of the total degrees awarded. Now, several students are reflecting on their unique experiences and sharing their advice for incoming students.External ArticleTue, 28 May 2024 16:00:00 From campus to careers: CAS graduates reflect on their time at USFAmong the 7,000 degrees conferred during spring commencement, the College of Arts and Sciences accounted for more than 2,500 of the total degrees awarded. Now, several students are reflecting on their unique experiences and sharing their advice for incoming students.Six featured USF graduates /arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-campus-to-careers-cas-graduates-reflect-on-their-time-at-usf.aspxAccomplishmentsPsychology Undergraduates Honored at Spring 2024 Commencement/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/psychology-undergraduates-honored-at-spring-2024commencement.aspxCongratulations to the 12 Psychology majors who were named King O’Neal Scholars at USF’s Spring 2024 commencement ceremony. These students graduated with 4.0 grade point averages.Sun, 05 May 2024 13:04:45 Psychology Undergraduates Honored at Spring 2024 CommencementCongratulations to the 12 Psychology majors who were named King O’Neal Scholars at USF’s Spring 2024 commencement ceremony. These students graduated with 4.0 grade point averages.Three graduate scholars in graduation gown and cap/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/psychology-undergraduates-honored-at-spring-2024commencement.aspxAccomplishmentsI-O Psychology Doctoral Student Molly Schoffel receives Honorable Mention for NSF GRFP Competition/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/io-psychology-doctoral-student-molly-schoffel-receives-honorable-mention-for-nsf-grfp-competition.aspxSecond-year I-O Psychology doctoral student Molly Schoffel has received an Honorable Mention in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) competition. Her advisor is Dr. Tammy Allen.Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:55:27 I-O Psychology Doctoral Student Molly Schoffel receives Honorable Mention for NSF GRFP CompetitionSecond-year I-O Psychology doctoral student Molly Schoffel has received an Honorable Mention in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) competition. Her advisor is Dr. Tammy Allen.Molly Schoffel/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2024/io-psychology-doctoral-student-molly-schoffel-receives-honorable-mention-for-nsf-grfp-competition.aspxAccomplishments