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Department of Psychology professor Laura Wagner has co-edited a new journal issue about the impact of federal funding cuts on undergraduate research experiences in the sciences.
The 2026…
A new paper published by professor Vladimir Sloutsky suggests immature working memory enables ‘learning to be human.'
Psychology Assistant Professor Jeremy Grant and student Meseret Alemu spoke about the transformative experience of the university's Summer Research Opportunities Program, now in its 40th year.
In this new podcast episode, professor Kristen Lindquist discusses her research on what emotions are and how the brain creates them.
C-SPAM affiliate and post-doctoral researcher Danica Dillion was recently interviewed for an Axios story about the Ohio State fair poster contest, which an AI entrant won this year.
“Will AI save or destroy us?” was the central question for a public panel on July 21, hosted by the Department of Psychology and the Collaborative on the Science of Polarization and Misinformation…
Scientists and AI industry leaders will convene at Ohio State this month to explore effective ways of aligning artificial intelligence with human values and well-being.
Simply playing organized youth sports does not reduce the likelihood of committing violence in one’s lifetime, according to a new study led by psychology graduate Emily Nothnagle.
The latest issue of ASCENT highlights the work of Dr. Richard Petty, a leading expert on how people form and change their beliefs.
Issued by C-SPAM, one of the department's interdisciplinary research collaboratives, the awards will support projects in political science and behavioral health.
Anti-establishment feeling may be shaping a new dimension of politics, Joseph Uscinski suggested during a C-SPAM colloquium.
Two doctoral students and two research lab managers in the Ohio State Department of Psychology have received the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, one of the most…
Department of Psychology students received top awards at Ohio State research showcases this spring.
Grace Amadon and Olivia Horn, both clinical psychology graduate students, received first…
Dr. Justin Palmer, a postdoctoral scholar in Dr. Scott Hayes’ Buckeye Brain Aging Lab (B-BAL), has received the Ohio State President’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program fellowship.
The…
Recently published research by graduate student Jillian Graham used an advanced nonlinear modeling technique to study how cardiorespiratory fitness relates to cortical thickness in adults.
In a recent episode of Voices of Excellence, Dr. Kurt Gray discusses his research on morality, political division, beliefs and polarization, as well as possible ways to bridge gaps between…
Erica Howard, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychology’s clinical psychology graduate program, has received the Brain Injury Association of America’s Dissertation Grant.
A fifth…
Jasmeet Hayes, a Scarlet and Gray Associate Professor in The Ohio State University Department of Psychology, has received a $3 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to study…
In a recent episode of Voices of Excellence, Dr. Laura Wagner discusses the unique setup of her lab at COSI, which allows visitors to participate in and observe language research.
A recent study by social psychology professor Patrick Carroll suggests that doubt in one's uncertainties can boost confidence.
On 89.7 NPR News' All Sides with Amy Juravich, Dr. Ruchika Prakash discusses a new interactive exhibit at COSI and its goal to help museum visitors better understand the human brain.
On 89.7 NPR News' All Sides with Amy Juravich, Dr. Kentaro Fujita explains why New Year's resolutions often fade quickly and how to come up with goals that last.
Emma Hovanec, a senior psychology major, is a participant in the Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program and studies how parental emotional availability affects the well-being of emerging…
A new interactive exhibit at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) uses research by Ohio State psychology faculty to highlight the vast abilities of the human brain.
On display for the…
Three Department of Psychology doctoral students received awards for their presentations at the Autumn 2025 Graduate Student Research Forum, held Nov. 10 in the Psychology Building.
Emma…
Led by Alan Davis, an affiliated faculty member of the Department of Psychology, a new study suggests psychedelic-assisted therapy has long-term benefits.
Clinical psychology professor Barbara Andersen and other Ohio State researchers expand understanding of the links between mental and physiological health in cancer patients.
In a new Voices of Excellence Episode, Professor Ken Fujita explores how motivation and cognition intersect to affect decision-making and behavior, such as the influence of thinking patterns on…
New research suggests a synergy between depression and inflammation in lung cancer patients, according to clinical psychology professor Barbara Andersen, one of the study's authors.
A new study led by Philip Mazzocco, associate professor of social psychology Ohio State Mansfield, finds that most people imagine they are better at overcoming pressure to violate their own…
Honored for his work on beliefs, attitudes and behaviors, Richard Petty receives one of the highest honors in the sciences.
For people who are not fluent in American Sign Language, is the meaning of the “eat” sign easier to guess than that of related words in other languages, such as delicioso, Portuguese for …
The Columbus Dispatch highlights clinical psychology professor Jennifer Cheavens' continuing research on human kindness.
A new study conducted by Dr. Megha Shegal reveals that human brains create physical connections between memories that occur close in time.
Patson, a professor at the Ohio State Marion campus, will use the $10,000 award to research whether people remember language-related inferences over time.
Daddis, an associate professor at Ohio State's Marion campus, will use the $10,000 seed grant to research the relationship between school misbehavior and the ways that youth think about its…
A new study co-authored by affiliated faculty member Nicole Sintov suggests that people with minority views may change their actions to follow the majority.
Richard Petty, a professor in The Ohio State University Department of Psychology, has received the 2024 Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions from the American Psychological Association…
Drawing on studies published in the Lancet, Professor Hayes explains modifiable variables that can delay or prevent dementia, such as air pollution and physical inactivity.
The department seeks up to four postdoctoral scholars interested in examining the psychology of extremism, polarization, misinformation and/or morality.
In a new paper, Amy Brunell, a professor of psychology at The Ohio State University's Mansfield campus, suggests people need to be aware of the signs of narcissists entering their lives.
Commenting on a recent neo-Nazi march in Columbus, Professor Richard Petty shares insights from his research on the origins of extreme attitudes and behaviors.
The Ohio State University is working to advance and diversify its research partnerships with the United States Air Force. This autumn, a program sponsored by the Enterprise for Research,…
Associate Professor Jasmeet Hayes discusses a new study with the Ohio Domestic Violence Network that will examine the impact of intimate partner violence on survivors' brains.
Elizabeth D. Kirby, an associate professor in The Ohio State University Department of Psychology, has helped launch a groundbreaking digital textbook on behavioral neuroscience. Published online…
Vladimir Sloutsky, a professor of developmental psychology in The Ohio State University Department of Psychology, has received a $3 million award from the National Institutes of Health to conduct…
Associate Professor Dylan Wagner speaks with Scientific American about “parasocial relationships”: the connections people feel with celebrities, social media stars and fictional…
Leading moral psychology expert Kurt Gray has been appointed to head The Ohio State University’s new Collaborative on the Science of Polarization and Misinformation (C-SPAM) starting in autumn…
Could persuading people to brush their teeth more hold the key to preventing insurrection?
From abortion clinic bombings to violent protests and coup attempts, extremism has played a…
The MINDSET Lab at Ohio State studies the diverse causes of head injuries and how to best recover from them.
A new study co-authored by professor Vladimir Sloutsky brings scientists closer to understanding why children "over-explore."
A new study co-authored by doctoral alumnus Joseph Siev and professor Richard Petty suggests that people go to violent extremes to compensate for attitudinal discomfort.
A new study by associate professor Scott Hayes finds possible value in class exercise breaks.
A new study by doctoral student Whitney Whitted finds that subtle differences in messaging can impact beliefs about treatment.