Congratulations to the PRIME Class of 2026! π
Our Psychology Research Initiatives Mentorship Experience fellows wrapped up 10 weeks of research with UM Psychology faculty, culminating in 3MT presentations of their work. We can't wait to see what's next!
Congrats to Shuo, for defending her master's thesis! She discovered infants may have stable levels of social attention, a trait linked to empathy in adults. Cheers!
π Celebrating Excellence at the UM Graduate School Annual Awards Ceremony!
π Lauren Milgram - Outstanding Graduate Research or Scholarship Award
π Bharat Bharat - Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Join us to congratulate Arushi! APA '26 Dissertation Research Grant awardee. This award will support follow-up studies extending her dissertation research, exploring whether infant well-being can serve as a predictor of later health and well-being throughout childhood.
Excited to launch my new Substack π
My first piece:
Racism Is Not Just an Attitude. It Is an Atmosphere.
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https://t.co/ePu6bV4tY1
Understanding the psychology of a world shaped by inequality.
How do babies learn to see 3D objects with no labels? Spelke's core knowledge theory says infants use built-in principles, such as cohesion, continuity, rigidity, to guide perception. But are these principles sufficient to drive learning? We tested this computationally https://t.co/1ywnSU2oecπ§΅
Celebrating Excellence in Psychology & Neuroscience
We are thrilled to honor our exceptional Senior Undergraduates who have earned departmental honors this year. Your dedication, passion, and hard work have culminated in this well-deserved recognition!
π CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 Recipients of the Culture, Cohesion, & Belonging Awards! π
We're proud to celebrate those who have gone above and beyond to promote values of culture, cohesion, and belonging within the University of Miami's Psychology Department. π«
We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Faculty Mentor of the Year!
Please join the Psychology Graduate Student Organization (PGSO) in congratulating Dr. Kiara Timpano for outstanding mentorship and unwavering support of our graduate students.
Congratulations to Rebecca Bulotsky-Shearer, Ph.D.!
The Psychology Graduate Student Organization (PGSO) proudly congratulates Dr. Bulotsky-Shearer on being named Teacher of the Year 2026!
Congratulations to Kent Schomber on being recognized with the Dr. Rod Wellens Award!
Named in honor of former Department Chairman Dr. Rod Wellens, this award celebrates exceptional dedication and service to the Department of Psychology. Well deserved, Kent!
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Jennifer Durocher has been honored with the 2026 MUSE Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to undergraduate education and research in the Department of Psychology.
Please enjoy a few moments captured at this year's UM Department of Psychology Annual Transitions Ceremony - a meaningful tradition celebrating the incredible accomplishments of our graduate students, faculty, and staff.
The UM Department of Psychology held its Annual Transitions Ceremony. This tradition celebrates the accomplishments of our graduate students, faculty, and staff. The ceremony is an opportunity to give our best wishes to those who are moving on to the next step of their career.
Congratulations on wrapping up the 2026 Spring semester!
The Department of Psychology Committee for Culture & Belonging (CCB) would like to encourage you to take a moment to consider your own mental health as well as the mental health of others.
Congratulations, Joel Thame!
We're thrilled to announce that Joel Thame has been named the 2025-2026 recipient of the Edward (Ed) Green Award!
This honor is awarded to an Outstanding Neuroscience Student who exemplifies the excellence, integrity, and passion for discovery.
Congratulations, Grace Sigwanz!
We're proud to announce Grace Sigwanz as the 2025-2026 Ellen R. Eber Award recipient!
This prestigious award honors an Outstanding Psychology Student who excels in research, academics, and service - and Grace truly embodies all three.