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Two Psychology undergrads place 1st and 2nd in LAS Week Undergrad Research Fair
On Tuesday, February 11th the College of Liberal Arts and Science held the LAS Undergraduate Research Fair. It was open to all undergraduates in LAS. Psychology undergraduates Maria Smirnova place 1st and Tracy-Lynn Lamoreaux placed 2nd. Congratulation Maria and Tracy-Lynn!
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Diversity Brown Bag Series: Understanding the Experiences of Others
Topic of the Month: Race Join us in discussing a variety of topics on diversity Lunch provided: Jimmy Johns, Panera, and soda (First come, first serve) All are welcome! Questions? Contact: Brenna Klesel, bklesel@iastate.edu Caitlyn O’Conner, coconner@iastate.edu Sponsored by Department of Psychology, Communication Studies Program, and Leadership Program
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Psychology Colloquium by Dr. Peter Clark
Title: Stress-buffering properties of exercise: A role for plasticity in brain reward circuits Description: Regularly engaging in exercise promotes stress-robustness, protecting from the development of stress-related psychiatric disorders like anxiety and depression. This seminar will explore exercise-induced adaptations in rodent brain reward centers that may be contributing to stress-resistance. Preliminary data will also be shared … Continue reading Psychology Colloquium by Dr. Peter Clark
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How to Prep for Grad School: Interviews
This lecture will be led by Dr. Hessling. He will cover how to be interviewed, how to make sure it’s a good fit, what to do if you don’t get in, and questions you may have. Pizza will be provided!
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Xander Toftness, psychology graduate student, presents at Reiman Gardens
Xander Toftness, a graduate student in cognitive psychology, gave a presentation at Reiman Gardens about optical illusions and perception on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Xander is a Reiman Garens’ 2019 Science Communication Fellow.
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Psychology Inclusive Classroom Training
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Ken Sufka Visits Psychology Department
Dr. Ken Sufka, an alumni of the psychology department, came to campus and gave presentations for faculty and students. The colloquium for faculty was Do Cannabinoids Have a Therapeutic Role in Medicine? Evidence from Preclinical Models of Pain and Addiction. For undergraduates, Dr. Sufka presented Getting Your College A-Game On.
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LAS and Psychology Department mourn loss of student
Iowa State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences mourns the death of Alyssa Porter, a senior pursuing her undergraduate degree in psychology, who died in a car accident on Interstate 35 Saturday, November 23, 2019. The following resources are available to students, faculty and staff: Resources for students Student Counseling Service, 515-294-5056 Thielen Student … Continue reading LAS and Psychology Department mourn loss of student