Dr. Robert Wiley‘s latest research, published in Psychological Science, indicates that the practice of handwriting positively impacts our language learning for both letter and word comprehension and production. More information and video here. The research has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Science Daily and Neuroscience News.
The Experimental Area is pleased to present the Fall 2021 Hard Data Cafe Series. All are welcome to attend.
This month, we feature UNCG Psychology Alumna Sophia Cross, who graduated in December, 2020. Sophia’s Honors thesis, Borderline Personality Disorder and Perception of Friendship Quality (supervised by Dr. Rosemery Nelson-Gray) was awarded first place in UNCG’s Sciences and Professional Fields category. Her research has also been presented at a major… Continue reading…
Dr. Rosemery Nelson-Gray has served the Department of Psychology and university for 49 years and counting. She was recently interviewed about her path in the field, her contributions to research, teaching, and mentorship, and her current passions. A trailblazer in many respects, Dr. Nelson-Gray pursued a career as a psychologist… Continue reading…
As part of Women’s History Month, UNCG interviewed Dr. Rosemery Nelson-Gray, who has served the department and university for 49 years. Nelson-Gray pursued psychological training during a time when women were grossly underrepresented in the field. A trailblazer in many respects, she developed our accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology,… Continue reading…
Four psychology faculty will be promoted effective August 1, 2021: Dr. Levi Baker has been promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure. Drs. Janet Boseovski, Kari Eddington, and Gabriela Livas-Stein have been promoted to (Full) Professor.
Dr. Sara Estle has been awarded the UNCG College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Excellence Award for non-tenure-track faculty. Estle teaches numerous courses in the department, including Principles of Learning and Intermediate Psychological Statistics. She also plays a major role in the department undergraduate advising system and serves as the… Continue reading…
The department is proud to announce a 100% match for predoctoral internships for graduate students in our clinical psychology program: Gail Corneau: Westchester Jewish Community Center, Hartsdale, NY (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Suzanne Vrshek-Schallhorn) Ian Penzel – Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rosemery Nelson-Gray) Jaimie… Continue reading…
Dr. Gabriela (Gaby) Livas Stein is the recipient of the 2020-21 UNCG Junior Research Excellence Award. This award recognizes significant scholarly contributions among Assistant and Associate level professors. Livas-Stein is the Director of the Caminos Lab; her research centers on the examination of familial cultural values in Latinx families… Continue reading…
Dr. Chris Wahlheim is recipient of the 2021 Thomas Undergraduate Research Mentor Award in the pre-tenure category. This award recognizes his dedication to student learning via research training opportunities. Chris will be recognized later this semester at the Faculty Excellence Awards Ceremony. More about his research program here: https://www.uncgmaclab.com/
