College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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Dr. Ryan LaLumiere Receives 5-year $2.13 Million Grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse
September 30, 2019
Dr. Ryan LaLumiere, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, has received a 5-year $2.13 million grant from the National Institute... -
UI Researchers Demonstrate Research on Cognitive Functioning in Virtual Reality to Lawmakers
September 26, 2019
At the Coalition for Health Funding Public Health Fair, Dr. Jodie Plumert, in collaboration with Dr. Joseph Kearney, showcased their innovative work using virtual... -
Professor Bob McMurray Named F. Wendell Miller Distinguished Professor
June 12, 2019
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is pleased to announce that Bob McMurray has been named an F. Wendell Miller Distinguished Professor. The F....
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Profiles & Research
The department's commitment to research excellence is matched by a commitment to providing outstanding training in psychology for both undergraduate and graduate students. Please explore the research and student profiles listed below.
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Study Finds That a Surprise Stimulus Helps People Stop an Action
Imagine reaching to pet your cat, and it hisses at you. How does your brain take stock of the sound and communicate with your body to pull back your hand?
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Leela Sathyaputri | BA 2018, Psychology
Leela Sathyaputri, who hails from Iowa City, won the competition to be the student speaker at the December 2018 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement ceremony.
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New Research Suggests A Single Sweaty Workout May Boost Some People’s Memory
New research suggest that for some older people the brain boosts from exercise can be almost immediate.
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