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Iowa has been at the forefront of psychological research and training for a century, and we still lead today. Our students learn about the field in the classroom and laboratory, and out in the community, developing skills that help them stand out among their peers.

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Profiles and Research

The department's commitment to research excellence is matched by a commitment to providing outstanding research and professional training for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs.

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Research in the News

Professor Mark Blumberg's research exploring the developmental significance of REM sleep is the focus of an article in The New Yorker.

Bob McMurray

PBS researchers receive NSF funding to understand how speech perception relates to reading and language skills

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Bob McMurray, professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences receives funding to further understand how children and adults hear and distinguish speech sounds.
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Paras Bassuk named UI’s 23rd Rhodes Scholar

The University of Iowa is uniquely known for being a place where art meets science, where students are encouraged to explore and innovate across these disciplines. Paras Bassuk, UI’s newest Rhodes Scholar, personifies exactly what that means — and more.
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Self Driving Cars & Crosswalks

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With an estimated 3.5 million self-driving vehicles expected on America’s roads by next year, University of Iowa researchers are investigating how to make crossing the road safe, especially for children.
Cathleen Moore

CLAS PBS professor receives NIH grant to research how to improve lifeguard training using virtual reality

Cathleen Moore, professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, will use the funds from the National Institutes of Health to develop techniques to make pools safer.

News and Announcements

PBS researchers receive NSF funding to understand how speech perception relates to reading and language skills

Thursday, July 10, 2025
Bob McMurray, professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences receives funding to further understand how children and adults hear and distinguish speech sounds.

Sokoloff selected for the Mary Louise Kelley Staff Excellence Award

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Greta Sokoloff, research scientist in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences receives award given to those who have provided exceptional service, ideas that improve the work of the department or college, and contributions beyond their job description.

Danaher wins CLAS Distinguished Associate Professor of Instruction Award

Monday, May 19, 2025
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has announced eight faculty members will receive the college’s esteemed Dean’s Scholar, Collegiate Scholar, Distinguished Associate Professor of Instruction, and Distinguished Professor of Instruction awards.
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Faculty Elected AAAS Fellows

$11M+

in Annual research Funding

130+

undergraduates doing research in our labs

1500+

Undergraduate majors in psychology and neuroscience

80+

doctoral students in psychology and neuroscience