Psychology – Page 19

Psychology alumnus to speak on gender and memory

The Department of Psychology and the Cognitive Behavioral Sciences (CBS) Colloquium Series will present a talk titled, “Learning a novel environment: Gender differences in exploratory movement relate to navigation and spatial memory” with Brandon J. Thomas, Ph.D. at 2 p.m. Friday, October 4, in 48 DeGarmo Hall.

ISU psychology professor to give keynote speech on culturally responsive clinical services

The Illinois School Psychology Internship Consortium and Central Illinois Area Health Education Center will present a continuing professional development opportunity: Intervention Tools and Strategies for Special Populations with keynote speaker Brea Banks, assistant professor of psychology at Illinois State University.

Merit Fellowship awarded to psychology student

Illinois State student Sanjana Satishkumar.

Sanjana Satishkumar, a first-year student in the clinical counseling program of the Department of Psychology, is a 2019 recipient of a Merit Fellowship

ISU professor to speak on brain activation, September 20

The Department of Psychology and the Cognitive Behavioral Sciences (CBS) Colloquium Series will present a talk titled, “Brain activation related to learning prehistoric toolmaking skills” with Shelby S. J. Putt, Ph.D.

Illinois Art Station’s Itsy Studio receives grant to enable early childhood art education program

Illinois State University’s Illinois Art Station announced a $45,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to benefit Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State that provides funding for Illinois Art Station’s Itsy Studio: In the Community program. The grant money, part of PNC’s Grow Up Great®, will be distributed to the program over two years. Illinois Art Station is a collaboration between Illinois State’s College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Fine Arts.

Fans of fandom: Psychology faculty break down the passion and persecution of fans

Fans have a language all their own, one that can celebrate or dissect their passions. Three psychology faculty members examine the rise, revolution, and reverence associated with fandom.

Pet saviors: Students transform streetwise rescue dogs into foster pets

ISU students are working with Psychology Professor Valerie Farmer-Dougan to transform rescue dogs into foster pets.

Illinois State University Professor Valerie Farmer-Dougan and her students assist the animal rescue organization Pet Central Helps by transforming streetwise dogs into foster pets.

Bond between siblings topic of talk, June 10

Brother and Sister Taking Cell Phone Picture of Themselves Outdoors At The Park.

Sarah Killoren will give a talk titled “Sibling Relationships and Mexican-origin Youth’s Development” at 2 p.m. Monday, June 10, at Schroeder Hall, room 104. The event will be free and open to the public.

Anita Barbee to address teen pregnancy prevention for high-risk youth, June 5

Anita Barbee, professor at the Kent School of Social Work of the University of Louisville, will present “The Role of Relationship Education in Teen Pregnancy Prevention Among High-Risk Youth.”