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Nature-nurture is part of human thinking – Psychology Department research found
2025–2026 Faculty Year-End Excellence Award Recipients
Tracking Tiny Facial Movements Could Offer a New Way to Measure Pain
Psychology Honors Poster Presentation
Dr. Jessica Hamilton is the recipient of the Board of Trustees Research Fellowship for Scholarly Excellence
Michelle Hiner is the recipient of Howard Leventhal Scholarship for Trainees
Dr. Calvin Lai addresses the implications of research funding cuts
SAS 2025 Staff Excellence Recognition Awards
Psychology Department research found gender bias in children’s math learning
Dr. Calvin Lai is the recipient of the 2025 Kellina Craig-Henderson Early to Mid-Career Award

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September 2026
- Nature-nurture is part of human thinking – Psychology Department research found Sep-06
May 2026
- 2025–2026 Faculty Year-End Excellence Award Recipients May-21
- Tracking Tiny Facial Movements Could Offer a New Way to Measure Pain May-19
April 2026
- Psychology Honors Poster Presentation Apr-28
- Dr. Jessica Hamilton is the recipient of the Board of Trustees Research Fellowship for Scholarly Excellence Apr-28
- Michelle Hiner is the recipient of Howard Leventhal Scholarship for Trainees Apr-21
- Dr. Calvin Lai addresses the implications of research funding cuts Apr-21
March 2026
- SAS 2025 Staff Excellence Recognition Awards Mar-05
January 2026
- Psychology Department research found gender bias in children’s math learning Jan-21
- Dr. Calvin Lai is the recipient of the 2025 Kellina Craig-Henderson Early to Mid-Career Award Jan-13
May 2025
- Dr. Samantha Farris and recently graduated Dr. Hayley Svensson are the recipients of the 2025 SGS Merit and Achievement Awards May-29
April 2025
- Honors Research Scholars In Psychology Apr-28
- Mindy Kibbey is the winner of the 3rd annual G. Terence Wilson Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award! Apr-28
- Rutgers researchers find facial micro-movements that could help improve our social communication with autistics. Apr-09
- Rutgers Postdoctoral Fellow Receives NJ Dept. of Labor 2-Year Award Apr-03
March 2025
- Alisa Ray is the recipient of the 2024 School of Arts and Sciences Staff Excelence Award Mar-07
February 2025
- Professor David Barker publishes an article on safeguarding inclusive science Feb-26
- Professor Elizabeth Torres and Dr. Mona Elsayed earn the January 2025 Technology of the Month Award by the Rutgers Office for Research and Innovation Feb-04
January 2025
- Passing of Distinguished Professor Eileen Kowler Jan-02
December 2024
- Recipients of the 2023 – 2024 SAS Award for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Education Dec-03
- Dr Jessica Hamilton received the Torchbearer Award Dec-02
October 2024
- Dr. Theo Bermperidis has published a new paper in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience Oct-04
- Professor Torres has published a new book by Elsevier Academic Press Oct-03
September 2024
- New Book Publication Sep-18
August 2024
- Post Doctoral Researcher, Dr. Jared Cutler, Joins SSI-VR Lab Aug-23
May 2024
- Memory Optimization Lab Develops Reminder System to Enhance Memory Recall May-29
- Psych Gear is Here! May-09
- Maggie Albright-Pierce awarded SGS’ University & Bevier Fellowship and APA’s McKeachie Teaching Excellence Award May-06
- Zoey Eddy awarded the Outstanding Master’s Award from the School of Graduate Studies at Rutgers May-06
April 2024
- New research helps explain why lesbians report more orgasms than straight women Apr-19
- 2024 Data Blitz Apr-16
- Honors Program 2024 Apr-15
- Dr. Elias receives Faculty Excellence Award Apr-15
- How to Apply to Graduate School Apr-15
March 2024
- Jennifer Manuola, Director of the Rutgers Psychology Child Development Center, receives award for outstanding contributions to operational excellence Mar-06
- Candace Green, Senior Department Administrator, receives award for outstanding contributions to staff culture Mar-06
February 2024
- Qingqing Yin, Second Recipient of the G. Terence Wilson Award Feb-14
- Measuring the Pain-Pleasure Gap in Sex Education Feb-01
November 2023
- Psychology Gear is Here! Nov-27
- A Graduate Student Examines Goal Fulfillment and Frustration in Pandemic Nov-20
- Allie Bond, Shelby Bandel, Ian Stanley and Michael Anestis publish “Law enforcement and firearms: understanding firearm ownership and storage habits” Nov-14
- 11/7 at 9am: Jane Pearson from NIMH Presents on NIMH’s Suicide Research Agenda Nov-02
- Check out and share our website about undergraduate research in social psychology Nov-02
October 2023
- Danielle Hoyt awarded F31 predoctoral fellowship from the National Institute of Mental Health Oct-26
- Undergraduate Jas Sarna receives award from the American Psychological Foundation Oct-19
September 2023
- Beyond the Opioid Epidemic: Scientist Seeks to Develop non-Addictive Treatment for Pai Sep-25
- Study Examines What Drives Belief Sep-25
August 2023
- Prof. David Barker Receives Grossman Innovation Award Aug-25
July 2023
- Prof. Elizabeth Torres, Rutgers Professor Receives Career Development Award Jul-27
June 2023
- Rutgers Sensory Motor Integration Lab Awarded by the I-ASC Jun-26
- Alan M. Leslie Appointed Board of Governors Professor of Psychology Jun-23
- Dr. Diana Sanchez has been elected as the 2025 president of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP). Jun-08
May 2023
- Professor Kleiman awarded the Presidential Fellowship for Teaching Excellence May-30
- Professor Elizabeth B Torres Awarded 4 Patents! May-23
- Dr. Pernille Hemmer and Keiko Brynildsen the recipients of the 2023 Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Education May-22
- Psychology Researcher Develops Mental Health App to Manage Distress May-11
- Professor Tracey Shors provided the Richard D. Church Public Lecture in Neuroscience at St. Lawrence University May-09
- 2023 Psychology Honors Students May-09
- Allison Bond featured in The Press of Atlantic City and the Rutgers SAS News Digest. May-09
- Dr. Karin Stromswold 2022- 2023 Chancellor -Provost Award Winner May-09
April 2023
- The Torres Sensory Motor Integration Lab is in the news Apr-14
- Zoey Eddy awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship Apr-06
- The Hamilton Lab Hosts ‘Empowering Teen Mental Health Advocates’ Day at Rutgers Apr-06
March 2023
- Jessica Hamilton awarded David Shakow Early Career Award for Contributions to Clinical Psychology Mar-28
- New research article reported across news outlets: What shapes a woman’s pursuit of pleasure? Mar-13
- Join Us In Celebrating SEL Day, March 10, 2023 Mar-10
- Professor Diana Sanchez featured in the NYT, "Why Do So Many Men Avoid Doctor's Visit" Mar-10
February 2023
- Hannah Brinkman awarded an NIH predoctoral fellowship Feb-27
- American Association for the Advancement of Science Catalyzing Advocacy in Science & Engineering Workshop Feb-24
- Congratulations to Zsofia, the recipient of the 2022 SAS Award for Outstanding Contributions to Operational Excellence! Feb-24
- Congratulations to Krystal Whitehead, the recipient of the 2022 SAS Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Student Experience! Feb-24
- New publication by the Torres SMIL in PNAS Nexus is in the news Feb-16
- Dr. Jenny Wang's study featured on Rutgers Today Feb-15
- Celebrate International SEL Day: March 10, 2023 Feb-14
- Funding Awarded for 2023 IDEA Innovation Grant Feb-14
January 2023
- Funding Awarded for 2023 IDEA Innovation Grant to Empower Teen Mental Health Advocates Jan-20
- Early Detection of Neurodevelopmental Derailment Leading to Autism with Elizabeth Torres Jan-03
November 2022
- Maggie Albright-Pierce, the recipient of a GPPD Career Development Grant Nov-29
- Mechanisms for the emergence and early differentiation of Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders can be traced back to the expression of genes during Early Embryonic Stages of Human Development Nov-08
- New mode of autonomous learning discovered at the Torres Sensory-Motor Integration Lab Nov-08
- Rutgers Psychologists Help Patients Overcome Exercise Anxiety and Recover Their Heart Health Nov-03
October 2022
- Guan-En Graham, a PhD Candidate in Dr. Kasia Bieszczad’s lab, receives a NIH Predoctoral Fellowship from NIDCD Oct-19
- Dr. Richard Contrada’s article featured on Psychology Today Oct-17
- Dr. Maurice Elias’s article featured on USA TODAY Oct-12
September 2022
- Valerie Wong awarded the 2022 APAGS/Psi Chi Junior Scientist Fellowship Sep-30
- Dr. Jessica Hamilton quoted in Wall Street Journal about school start times and mental health Sep-27
- Dr. Pernille Hemmer Named a Mercator Fellow Sep-20
- Kathryn Coniglio, First Recipient of the G. Terence Wilson Award Sep-20
August 2022
- Dr. Tracey Shors’s research assists K-12 teachers in coping with stress. Aug-29
- Melanie Maimon receives the 2022 SPSP Heritage Dissertation Research Award Aug-29
- Erin Gallert receives an NJ ACTS Predoctoral Fellowship Aug-19
- Grace Wetzel is the winner of the Clara Mayo Grant Aug-16
July 2022
- Mindy Kibbey awarded an NIH predoctoral fellowship Jul-03
June 2022
- Dr. Kasia Bieszczad receives the 2022 Presidential Fellowship Award for Teaching Excellence Jun-06
May 2022
- Terry Wilson Gradaute Student Award May-18
- Twelve Psychology Honors Students Receive The Henry Rutgers Scholar Award May-10
- Congratulations to Anne Sokolowski and Tamela Wilcox, the recipients of the 2021 and 2022 SAS Staff Excellence Award! May-04
April 2022
- Congratulations to our graduate student Melanie Maimon, the recipient of the 2022 Wilbert J. McKeachie Teaching Excellence Award Apr-29
- Dr. Elizabeth Torres has innovative, computer-based approach for Autism Apr-27
- Congratulations to MVP "Most Valuable Professor," Dr. Mimi Phan Apr-27
- Ellen Wilkinson Receives a Predoctoral Fellowship Apr-26
- Congratulations to Dr. Kasia Bieszczad, The Recipient of the Presidential Fellowship Apr-21
- Congratulations to Dr. Lyra Stein for being selected for the 2022-2033 Provost Teaching Fellowship Apr-21
- Dr. Alex Kusnecov and Dr. Hymie Anisman have publish a book entitled: Cancer How Lifestyles May Impact Disease Development, Progression, and Treatment Apr-20
- 2022 Honors Poster Presentation Apr-15
- Kathryn Coniglio Honored With P.E.O. Scholar Award Apr-15
March 2022
- Dr. Samantha Farris Discusses Anxiety Mar-21
- Remembering Dr. George C. Wagner Mar-10
- Dr. Tracey Shors speaks on "Dealing With Residual COVID Trauma as the Masks Come Off" Mar-08
February 2022
- Dr Maurice Elias addressing student’s return to school after the potential mask mandate change Feb-10
- Dr. Teresa Leyro and Dr. Stephanie Cook Debunk 10 myths about stress Feb-10
January 2022
- SECD on Demand Podcast funded by Beloved Community Initiative Jan-03
December 2021
- Dr. Tracey Shors’ book “Everyday Trauma” addresses the implications of trauma in every day life. Dec-10
- Congratulations to Dr. David Barker and Dr. Lyra Stein, the recipients of the 2021 Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Education Awards Dec-10
November 2021
- M Yuan and several other RU grad and undergrad students publish article on social media and SEL Nov-23
- Passing of Professor George Wagner Nov-22
- The Torres Lab published “Precision Autism: Genomic Stratification of Disorders Making Up the Broad Spectrum May Demystify Its “Epidemic Rates”, Journal of Personalized Medicine. Nov-03
October 2021
- Rutgers Researchers Find Links to Genetic Disorder in Walking Patterns Oct-22
- Rutgers Clinical Psychology Bridge to Equity "Open House" 10/28/21 Oct-19
- Professor Tracey Shors received Gantt Medal from the Pavlovian Society Oct-13
- Lateral Preoptic Area Neurons Linked to Drug Seeking Oct-07
- Teaching children how to understand and manage their emotions is essential Oct-01
September 2021
- Our Very Own Dr. Quion Zhang is Giving a Colloquium Sep-30
- A group of four graduate students with funding from the Perceptual Science IGERT (NSF) worked as a team on a project as part of the IGERT-created Interdisciplinary Methods in Perceptual Science course. Sep-14
- Dr. Samantha Farris Receives $2.75 million Grant from the National Institute of Aging Sep-07
- Dr. Evan Kleiman Receives NIH Research Grant Sep-01
August 2021
- Rutgers Psychology Professor Named an IAspire Leadership Academy Fellow Aug-25
- We welcome Vanessa Vieites as the inaugural 2021 Inclusive Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow. Aug-19
- New Paper from Graduate Student Angela Dao and the West Lab in Brain Sciences Aug-19
July 2021
- Society of Experimental Social Psychology Selects Dr. Sanchez for Inaugural Diversity Science Award Jul-14
- Research on children’s curiosity featured in Rutgers Today Jul-01
May 2021
- Barker Lab Senior Ashley Crawley Featured in Rutgers Today May-21
- Diana Sanchez Appointed Faculty Fellow with SAS Executive Dean’s Office May-06
- Elena Rotondo, PhD, is awarded the NIH Outstanding Scholars in Neuroscience Award May-05
April 2021
- The Clinical Psychology PhD Program Hosted a Virtual Data Blitz! Apr-19
- A quick number sense exercise impacts children’s math performance Apr-15
- Psych Labs Test Brief Digital Intervention That Produces Immediate Boosts in Positive Mood During COVID-19 Apr-09
- Study Examines Which Undergrads are at Risk of Experiencing Greater Fears During COVID-19 Apr-09
- Study Finds Elevated Psychological Distress Among Undergrads Apr-09
March 2021
- Dr. Jessica Hamilton Named One Of The APS' Rising Star Mar-29
- New Jersey Association of School Psychologists’ Jane Bostrum Service to School Psychology Award Mar-15
February 2021
- Two New Papers by the Samuels Lab Feb-26
- Dr. Elizabeth Torres Receives the Prestigious Murray G. Osgood Innovation Award for Her Professional Accomplishments and Groundbreaking Research Feb-12
- McGann lab research featured in NY Times article on COVID and Smell Feb-08
- Passing of Alumnus Dr. Elliot J. Coups Feb-08
- The Torres Lab published “Personalized Biometrics of Physical Pain Agree with Psychophysics by Participants with Sensory over Responsivity”, Journal of Personalized Medicine. Feb-08
January 2021
- Anne Sokolowski- 2020 Staff Excellence Award Recipient Jan-22
- Dr. Hoggard Receives Russell Sage Foundation (RSF) Grant and is Selected as an RSF Visiting Scholar! Jan-19
- Digitized ADOS: Social Interactions Beyond the Limits of the Naked Eye Jan-11
October 2020
- Psychology Department Scholars Land a Book Deal! Oct-19
- Celebrating Minorities in Science and STEM- Podcast Series Oct-14
- Dr. Richard Contrada- 2020 Excellence in Health Psychology Mentoring Award Recipient Oct-14
September 2020
- Dr. Barker Publishes a new Study in Cell Reports Sep-22
- Faculty team including two Psychology professors wins $3million award to study Socially Cognizant Robotics Sep-22
August 2020
- Keith Perkins- Proud 2020 Neuro Scholar Fellow Aug-04
July 2020
- Elena Rotondo, M.S., (Bieszczad Lab) publishes research paper in Learning & Memory Jul-21
- Hot Off the Press, Dr. Maurice Elias Publishes a New Book Jul-14
- Nicholas Beacher, Ph.D. defended his doctoral thesis and has started an NIH postdoctoral position Jul-14
- The Society for Health Psychology 2020 Mentoring Award Jul-13
June 2020
- Bonita, You Will Be Greatly Missed! Jun-30
- Congratulations Keith Perkins, Neuroscience Scholars Program! Jun-30
- Professor Tracey Shors and graduating med student Paul Lavadera’s lives have been touched by the pandemic since their research began Jun-30
May 2020
- Dr. John McGann Named Faculty Director of RUCCS May-13
- Dr. John Aiello Hits the Big Screen! May-06
- Dr. Maurice Elias Shares COVID-19 Advice With the NJEA May-04
- Dr. Bieszczad (BSN) hosts a NJ/NY-wide undergraduate research conference online May-01
April 2020
- Dr. Edward Selby shares advice with Rutgers Today on helping children navigate changes in a difficult time Apr-28
- Dr. Samantha Farris assisting in COVID-19 Relief Efforts Apr-20
- Dr. Diana Sanchez's Research Featured in The Washington Post Apr-17
March 2020
- Dr. Julien Musolino Receives the Chancellor’s Award for Impacts in Teaching Mar-04
February 2020
- Bonita Holt-Griffith and Cremilde Roman; Psychology's MVPs Feb-13
January 2020
- Dr. Elizabeth Torres' Work Featured In Rutgers Today Jan-27
- Dameon Stackhouse Started His College Education Behind Bars. Rutgers Helped Him on Path to Success. Jan-24
- Dr. Evan Kleiman Named a Rising Star by the Association For Psychological Science Jan-03
December 2019
- Data Blitz Dec-24
- Julien Musolino speaks to Vogue (Portugal) [November issue] Dec-24
November 2019
- Rebecca Cipollina Awarded APF Scholarship Nov-12
- J.P. de Ruiter speaks on Medical Hypocrisy and Effectism in Cognitive Science Nov-06
- Masters Day 2019 Nov-05
October 2019
- Dr. Shors' notable research on PTSD featured in The Washington Post Oct-31
October 2018
- New State Autism Center Opens at Rutgers Oct-30
September 2018
- Tracey Shors, Ph.D. - A study finds there may be hope for victims of sexual violence who are haunted by traumatic memories. Sep-11
August 2018
- Arnold Glass, Ph.D. - Using electronic devices in the classroom can be distracting to students and lead to lower grades. Aug-03
- Graduate student Allison Matia uses stand-up comedy to make her a better researcher. Aug-02
June 2018
- Tracey Shors, Ph.D. - "Study finds a combination of meditation and aerobic exercise can help women after trauma." Jun-11
April 2018
- Three Psychology graduate students have been awarded, prestigious Fellowships! Apr-06
- John McGann, Ph.D. - "Department of Psychology researches science of smell." Apr-05
- Ben Samuels, Ph.D. - "Rutgers Scientist Seeks Answers to Antidepressant Paradox." Oct-12
March 2018
- Tobacco Research and Intervention Lab recruitmant of RA's Feb-02
- Dr. Glass's book won the Prose Award Honorable Mention Feb-28
- Rutgers researcher finds that people who experience discrimination based on sex assume the person expressing sexist beliefs is also racist Feb-28
- Teresa Leyro, Ph.D. received an R03 grant from NIDA Jan-02
December 2017
- Archived Media-Awards-Announcements 2016 Dec-31
December 2015
- Archived Media-Awards-Announcements 2015 Dec-31
- 2015 Graduate Student news and awards Dec-31
- APS Rising Stars 2015 - Psychology Ph.D. Program Alumni Dec-31
- APS Rising Stars 2013-2015 - Psychology Faculty Dec-31
December 2014
- Archived Media-Awards-Announcements 2014 Dec-31
May 2014
- 2014 home May-06
February 2014
- Maurice Elias on "Is It Time for Elementary Schools to Stop Celebrating Valentine's Day?" Feb-08
- Rutgers Professor Julien Musolino draws nearly 200 students for his course, "The Religious Mind." Feb-02
- Department of Psychology researches science of smell. Feb-01
- Rutgers Scientist Seeks Answers to Antidepressant Paradox. Oct-12
- USA TODAY ranks Rutgers University-New Brunswick one of the 10 best U.S. colleges for a Major in Psychology Jul-21
November 2012
- Shors Exercise & Meditation Nov-29
October 2012
- Autism video - Torres/Rehrig Oct-16
November 2011
- Maurice Elias with host Christopher De Michele from Enrichment Resource Group on Vimeo. Nov-04
July 2011
- Science Network conversation with Professor Rochel Gelman Jul-23
June 2011
- 2008 - 2010 GSNB Award Recipients Jun-20
- 2010 -2011 Alumni Updates Jun-20
- Professors Leonard Hamilton and Daniel Ogilvie discuss "Soul Beliefs". Jun-09
January 2011
- Faculty Awards - 2011 January Jan-01
June 2010
- 2010 Graduate Awards Jun-01
May 2010
- Faculty Awards - 2010 May May-21
April 2010
- Faculty Awards - 2010 April Apr-01
November 2009
- Professor Tracey Shors talks about neurogenesis. Nov-20

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