Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, was founded in 1929 with the purpose of encouraging academic excellence and advancement of psychology. The Iowa State University chapter of Psi Chi, chartered in 1929, was one of the first initiated in the country. Our chapter is one of 1,090 across the USA, Canada, and Ireland. … Continue reading Psi Chi
As a psychology major or minor, you are automatically a member of the Psych Club, however, you must activate your membership by participation. This group gives students an opportunity to meet other psych majors and psych faculty, and learn pertinent information about the program, careers and other opportunities. Meeting topics vary and include both social … Continue reading Psych Club
Lindsey Hildebrand, recently graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors in Psychology, and was also commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. In recognition of her excellence, she was awarded one of only two Pallas Athene awards in the U.S. by the Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association. This award recognizes the top two outstanding military science female … Continue reading Recent Psychology Graduate Honored with Award
Three Psychology undergraduate students have been selected to present at a national conference. Read more at http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2017/04/05/ncurstudents
David Funder-University of CA-Riverside Iowa State University and the Department of Psychology presents the Gordon W. Allport Speaker Series guest speaker, David Funder. Dr. Funder will speak on “Accuracy in Personality Judgment: A (Very) Long View” on Friday, February 17th at noon in W162 Lagomarcino.
Psychology Department Professor Lisa Larson is part of a 15-member team lending her expertise to a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Read more here.
The Department of Psychology offers research opportunities for students at all levels. Undergraduates are encouraged to conduct innovative research in fun and compelling labs. Whether it’s eyewitness identification, counseling or virtual reality, undergraduate students will help solve pressing global matters alongside expert faculty and graduate students. The Department of Psychology also offers doctoral-level training in … Continue reading Research in Psychology
Our faculty are active in research and/or professional training. With over $30 million in external grant support, faculty conduct research ranging from critical societal issues (such as drug and alcohol use/abuse, health-related behaviors, aggression, eyewitness testimony, and satisfaction with work) to more basic research questions that add to psychology’s foundation of knowledge.
Congratulations to Dr. Susan Cross (PI) for receiving a National Science Foundation grant ($589,947) for her research titled “Honor as a Goal Pursuit: A Cross-Cultural Investigation”. Project Summary: The objective of this research is to understand and attempt to reduce the dangers that arise when those from honor cultures feel their honor has been threatened … Continue reading Dr. Susan Cross receives a National Science Foundation grant
The Harold V. Gaskill Psychology Fellowship was established with an estate gift from Dr. Gene Waller. Dr. Wallar graduated with a B.S. degree in economics from Iowa State University in 1934. He received his Master’s and Ph.D. in psychology from Ohio State University. Dr. Wallar served as Dean of Santa Fe College for approximately 30 … Continue reading Harold V. Gaskill Psychology Fellowship