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This new profile series spotlights the fantastic staff members who help keep the department running!
This month, meet Financial Operations Analyst Renee Alexander.
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…
For Scarlet Munoz, the issue of mental health is close to home. When the Ohio State University sophomore was growing up in Sunbury, Ohio, the area was not the wealthy, thriving place it is now,…
Ohio State psychology alumnus Austin Lucas leads suicide prevention programming, training, events and education for the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation.
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…
Dr. Price, Clinical Assistant Professor at Loyola University Chicago's School of Continuing and Professional Studies & Author with Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House, graduated from OSU…
Jacob received his BA in psychology from OSU and went on to complete a MA in Clinical Psychology at Roosevelt University, Chicago in 2016. He currently works as a Project Manager for the American…
Ally, from Sylvania, OH, almost didn’t become part of the Buckeye family. “I never thought about OSU until my mom made me visit because we were in the area.” However, after seeing the beauty of…
Timothy, from Sandusky, OH, started attending OSU as a high school student through the Academy Program. He became further immersed in the buckeye experience while attending Buckeye Student…
Maggie Hart, from Dayton, OH, comes from a family of Buckeyes and chose Ohio State, in part, to be part of that legacy. She was also drawn to our renowned psychology program, knowing right from…
"Being open to positions that don’t seem like typical ‘psychology’ careers” is what led Kalee to her current position. Kalee is a Student Financial Services Specialist, and loves being part of the…
"Making a difference in others' lives, opportunities to solve problems creatively, [and] great opportunities for continuing education and growth" are a few of things Eric loves about his career as…
Arian, from Haugesund, Norway, was drawn to Ohio State because of its world-renowned scientists and cutting-edge facilities both on campus and at the Wexner Medical Center. He states, “Being…
Halley is a school counselor at Columbus Preparatory Academy, a K-11 charter school in Columbus, Ohio. She completed her B.A. Psychology degree in 2015 and her M.A. Counselor Education degree in…
Courtney L. Benjamin Wolk Ph.D., was recently named the 2020 recipient of the Judy E. Hall Early Career Psychologist Award.
The annual award is given to a National Register psychologist…
After earning a BA in Psychology, Brian continued his education at OSU to pursue his MHA in Health Services Management & Policy. Brian then worked at Akron Children’s Hospital, gaining experience…
After earning a BA in Psychology, Mike attended Nova Southeastern University where he would obtain a Master and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. Mike then completed a Predoctoral Internship at the…
As a Division I athlete, Emily, from Hershey, PA, chose Ohio State because it provided the best avenue for her to pursue both athletics and her education. This spring, Emily will graduate from OSU…
After graduating from Ohio State in 2009 with a BA in Psychology, Liz earned her Masters in Higher Education Administration from Texas A&M. Liz accepted a job at Florida Gulf Coast University…
After graduating with a BA in Psychology in 2013, Lexie accepted a temporary position as a marketing automation specialist. Although this was not the career path she planned, she learned valuable…
After graduating from both OSU’s undergrad (2011) and PhD (2017) programs in psychology, DeWayne accepted a position as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, Irvine. His current…
After receiving a B.A. in Psychology at The Ohio State University in 2009, Drew went on to earn his Masters of Public Health from the Medical University of Toledo in 2011. For 8 years, Drew worked…
Shelly, from Dayton, OH, is part of the Young Scholars Program (YSP) here at Ohio State. YSP inducted her in 6th grade and she has been a buckeye ever since. Psychology was an easy choice for her…
Mercedes, from New Philadelphia, OH, was drawn to Ohio State because of the wealth of opportunities it afforded her and the sense of welcome she received on her first visit. As for psychology, she…
Lauren’s role as a Leadership Annual Giving Officer with The Ohio State College of Engineering is the perfect blend of her interest in understanding and motivating individuals and her undeniable…
Claudia, from Byesville, OH, chose to major in psychology because she enjoyed learning about the ways people interact with one another. Ohio State attracted her because of its wide array of…
Since graduating with a dual degree in music and psychology (BA) in 2018, Havovi works as a Lab Manager for The Speech, Language, and Music Lab here at Ohio State. Although there is no “typical”…
From ASC Eats:
Ramen isn’t just a cure for those late-night, dorm-room cravings. At Fukuryu Ramen, owned by psychology alum Jeff Tsao, ramen is rich, luxurious and packed with flavor.
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Bill Hemming, who worked in the Department of Psychology for 10 years until his retirement in late 2008, passed away on December 5, 2019. As noted in his obituary, Bill served in several roles in…
Sitong, from Beijing, China, loves being a Buckeye because of the passionate, welcoming environment Ohio State offers. Her decision to major in psychology comes from a desire to improve the mental…
Olivia Green is a Psychology undergraduate student making significant strides in the research community. A manuscript based on her thesis, titled "The Perceived Credibility of Complementary and…
Maya, from Centerville OH, chose Ohio State for its numerous opportunities both on campus and in the city of Columbus. Initially a neuroscience major, Maya switched to psychology when she…
Jordan, from right here in Columbus, OH, chose Ohio State because his mother completed her graduate degree as an international student and he wanted to continue the buckeye legacy. He chose…
Jia, from Beijing, China, chose Ohio State for its high quality psychology program and its passionate school spirit. She majored in psychology because she wanted to learn more about why people…
The Psychology Department at Ohio State mourns the loss of a beloved former faculty member, Dr. Felicisima Serafica, an Emeritus Associate Professor of Psychology.
Known to her family and…
Zeynep's talk focuses on new research that delves into the complexities of fetal development and the implications it has on a child's unknown future. Dr. Saygin is a professor at The Ohio State…
Sydney, from Columbus, OH chose to attend OSU after taking a few classes on campus while in high school.
Research is very important to Sydney. With the help of faculty mentors Dr. Tasha…
For Alex, from Whitehouse, OH, Ohio State was her dream school. She was excited about the many opportunities OSU would provide, include access to outstanding research opportunities and faculty.
Ezequiel’s love for Ohio State runs in his family. Growing up in Genoa, OH, Ezequiel watched his mom passionately follow Buckeye football. As he got older, he met alumni in his community and felt…
Nadia and Nadiem, twins from Cleveland, OH, both chose to study psychology at Ohio State. While in middle school, they received admission to The Young Scholars Program. This program provided a…
Caroline, from the DC area, wanted to explore a new part of the country and saw Ohio State (and Columbus) as a perfect blend between big city and college town. Before arriving at OSU, she knew…
Lisa Jok from Miri, Malaysia, chose Ohio State because of its strong reputation in psychology. Fascinated by human behaviors and attitude, psychology seemed like the perfect fit for her…
Jacqui, from Marlboro, NJ fell in love with both Columbus and Ohio State as soon as she arrived for a visit her senior year of high school. Finding psychology was a bit more challenging, however,…
Jazmyn, originally from Las Vegas, NV, choose to attend Ohio State not only for the sense of school pride, but also for the psychology faculty. She chose psychology because she is curious about…
Stephanie, from Columbus, OH, is a double major with political science and part of ASC Honors. She chose the honors program to challenge herself academically, and it proved one of her best…