College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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Research of new faculty member, Dorit Kliemann, highlighted in The New York Times.
November 20, 2019
Kliemann's research uses brain imaging to explore how the brains of people who had a hemisphere removed in childhood continue to function. Read the full article... -
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...
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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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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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UI Study Examines How Children Learn Words
Dr. Bob McMurray's "Growing Words" project looks at how children process words and how it affects learning to read and language throughout life
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UI professor generates millions by taking a semester off
Dr. Ryan LaLumiere's professional development assignment allowed him to focus on his research and pursue new funding.
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