Academics Psychology What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Psychology at Denison University. Navigate Psychology About Degree Requirements Courses Research Honors & Awards Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff - All - Faculty 2024 Student News, Faculty, Recognition & AccoladesNeuroscience students explore big ideas in podcastsA class assignment led Sophia Sobota ’24 to interview a scientific hero and win an all-campus journalism prize. Date: May 10, 2024 2023 FacultyFrom Ohio to Ecuador: Spring 2023 Denison SeminarGina Dow is leading a Denison Seminar which examines the effects of social policy in Licking County, Ohio and Quito, Ecuador. Date: February 17, 2023 2022 FacultyDenison profs weigh in on why Black girls are seen as adultsIn this podcast, three Denison professors discuss why Black girls are judged as if they're adults, which has significant ramifications today.Date: July 13, 2022 2021 FacultyWhy Black girls are judged as if they're adultsProfs. Dean, Powell Sears and James discuss why Black girls like Ma'Khia Bryant are judged as if they're adults, in a Columbus Dispatch podcast.Date: May 20, 2021 2020 FacultyProf. Erin Henshaw honored with R.C. Good awardAssociate Professor of Psychology Erin Henshaw has been given Denison's R.C. Good award.Date: May 5, 2020 FacultyProf. Cody Brooks surprised by $2,000 travel grantAssociate Professor of Psychology Cody Brooks was surprised in class by visitors bearing good news - and a check for $2,000.Date: February 20, 2020 FacultyLocal Children Learn How Their Brain Interacts With MusicDenison psychology and music professors lead a class for local children that explored how the brain processes music.Date: January 29, 2020 2019 FacultyProf. Erin Henshaw enjoys getting inside people's headsPsychology prof. Erin Henshaw finds meaning in being a role model and teaching at Denison.Date: November 27, 2019 2018 FacultyMusical Training Improves Visual Timing According to ResearchResearch by Psychology Professor Nestor Matthews indicates musical training improves visual timing.Date: November 29, 2018
Summer research leads to publication in professional journal Sophie Bittner '22 publishes study about students with disabilities and their access to academic support in college.
Mindfulness During a Pandemic Psychology major Sullivan Ray’s quantifies the benefits of mindfulness during a pandemic.
Finding her edge Taking a stab at fencing proved to Gabriella Longo '23 that she could go the distance.
How We Learn Senior research builds job-ready skills Cassidy Audette’s senior research project gives her great skills for the workplace.
Home sweet home? When international Denison students couldn't go home during the coronavirus pandemic, the college partnered with local families.
How We Live Mindfulness: Healthy practices across campus The benefits of mindfulness are clear. Mindful Denison shares best practices through programs and events, including a Day of Mindfulness.
Where We Go Rachel Abbott Revisits Her German Roots Rachel Abbott '19 will teach children and explore Germany — thanks to a Fulbright award.
Where We Go An Opportunity in the Canary Islands A Fulbright Scholarship will bring Julia Laden ’19 to the Canary Islands, where she will teach English to young children.
Where We Go Mentorship Leads to a Fulbright Strong faculty relationships guided Andrea Weyneth ‘19 on her path to a Fulbright.
How We Live Research With an Impact: The Effects of Mindfulness on Anxiety Psychology students explore the effects of mindfulness on anxiety
How We Learn Student Research Wins Recognition Allison Koneczny’s research won the award for the best undergraduate empirical research at the Ohio Psychologists Association conference.
How We Learn Research Uncovers New Knowledge on Learning Disabilities Student research leads to better understanding of testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
Where We Go Alumnus Start-Up Bridges Science, Health and Business Inspired to help patients suffering from the effects of depression, an alumnus doctor and CEO finds a new way.
Where We Go Internship Adds to Skills, Directs Future Internships give Denison students the opportunity to mesh classroom learning with real-world experiences.
Recognition & Accolades, Student News Colleen Boyle ’24 to serve as recent student trustee Boyle will represent the current student body on Denison’s board of trustees. Read more
Student News, Faculty, Recognition & Accolades Neuroscience students explore big ideas in podcasts A class assignment led Sophia Sobota ’24 to interview a scientific hero and win an all-campus journalism prize. Read more
In the News Interior design by Lee (Danielle) Fennoy ’02 featured in Domino Danielle Fennoy ’02 shares the design secrets behind her enviable New York brownstone (punchy colors and custom wallpaper!). Read more