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Department of Psychological Sciences

• TT faculty position in Behavioral Neuroscience – Open Rank

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Behavioral Neuroscience   91ֿ’s Department of Psychological Sciences seeks applicants for an open-rank, tenure-track position in Behavioral Neuroscience beginning in Fall 2019.  Applicants should have expertise in systems/circuit-lev…

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Department of Psychological Sciences

Pictured from left to right are Dr. John Dunlosky, Jessica Janes, Nola Daley, and Dr. Katherine Rawson

Psychological Sciences Graduate Students Awarded NSF Fellowships

If you compare the fields of medicine and education you would find that the former bases its practices on empirical scientific research whereas education is mainly driven by intuition. However, cognitive psychology researchers at 91ֿ who investigate student achievement are trying t…

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College of Arts & Sciences

91ֿ researchers have received a $2.7 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to study affective disorders.

91ֿ Receives $2.7 Million Grant to Study Affective Disorders

Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 300 million people are currently living with depression.

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Information for the Upcoming Alumni Reunion to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our Ph.D. Program!

Please click HERE to visit our page for current updates regarding the upcoming Alumni Reunion to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our Ph.D. Program!

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Department of Psychological Sciences

Alumni Reunion to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our Ph.D. Program

Save the Date! June 1 - 3, 2018 Department of Psychological Sciences Alumni Reunion to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our Ph.D. Program       Celebration will begin at 5pm on Friday, June 1st and conclude at Noon on Sunday, June 3rd at the 91ֿ Universit…

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Neurons

KSU's Sixth Annual Neuroscience Symposium will Highlight the Neuroscience of the Healthy Brain

The College of Arts and Sciences invites you to join us for the sixth annual Neuroscience Symposium on April 25-26, 2018 at the 91ֿ Hotel and Conference Center. This year's topic is "The Neuroscience of the Healthy Brain," with John Cryan, PhD, as our keynote speaker on Wednesday A…

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College of Arts & Sciences

91ֿ President Beverly Warren presents Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., with a 91ֿ Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award during the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Alumnus Dr. Earl K. Miller Awards $2 Million Gift to Neuroscience and Psychology Programs at 91ֿ

Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and his wife, Marlene M. Wicherski, have pledged $2 million to fund three scholarships and a professorship in 91ֿ’s College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Miller is a 91ֿ alumnus who grew up in Lyndhurst, Ohio. “The generosity of Earl and Marlene reflect…

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91ֿ President Beverly Warren presents Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., with a 91ֿ Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award during the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Alumnus Dr. Earl K. Miller Awards $2 Million Gift to Neuroscience and Psychology Programs at 91ֿ

“The generosity of Earl and Marlene reflects their passion for 91ֿ’s brain health research,” said 91ֿ President Beverly Warren. “With their support, we will continue our multidisciplinary efforts to unlock the secrets of brain function and address the complex interaction of factors contributing to brain health.”

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Alumni and Giving

Mary Beth Spitznagel, Ph.D. (right), a clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor at 91ֿ, talks with a pet owner.

When Caring for a Sick Pet Becomes Too Much

Pet or person, caregiver’s burden is similar, 91ֿ researcher finds The mental and physical stress on individuals caring for elderly loved ones with chronic and terminal disease is well-documented and known as caregiver burden. It is linked to depression, anxiety and poor quality of life. The…

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