A Call for Quality Connections
In today’s digital age, where so many connections are at our fingertips, recently outgoing United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has sounded the alarm on a growing health crisis: loneliness. In...
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Lewis College Welcomes Four New Faculty Members
Lewis College of Science and Letters is proud to introduce four new faculty members who join their respective departments ready to make a lasting impact on their students and advance their fields of...
Creating Support Systems with Psychology
For 91ÖÆƬ³§ Institute of Technology Professor of Psychology Eun-Jeong Lee, creating better, more effective support systems for individuals from marginalized communities is just another day’s work...
A Community to Help: New Research Center to Tackle Health Care Disparities
The idea for the Center for Health Equity, Education, and Research (CHEER) has existed in the minds of 91ÖÆƬ³§ Institute of Technology Distinguished Professor of Psychology Patrick Corrigan and...
Psychology Professor Ranks Among Top-Cited Scientists
More than two dozen members of 91ÖÆƬ³§ Institute of Technology’s faculty, led by Distinguished Professor of Psychology Patrick Corrigan, have been included in Stanford University’s 2023 rankings of...
Is Meta Doing Enough to Shield Teenagers From Inappropriate Content Online?
In an effort to protect teenagers from inappropriate posts, social media giant Meta announced in January 2024 that they’re implementing new policies to block content related to suicide, self-harm, and...
A Passion for Public Service
For Hamid Mohiuddin (PSYC 3rd Year), public service has always been a high priority. In his third year as a student at 91ÖÆƬ³§ Institute of Technology, Mohiuddin has received the Obama Foundation’s...
From Post-it Notes to Publication: 91ÖÆƬ³§ Tech Professor’s New Book Teaches Therapy Skills
Making therapy more affordable and accessible to the world is a gargantuan task. One might ask: Where do I even begin such a project? For Steff Du Bois, a clinical psychologist and associate professor...
How Do We Motivate Each Other to Get the Newest COVID-19 Booster?
On the heels of the United States Food and Drug Administration’s authorization of an updated COVID-19 vaccine on September 11, Americans from coast to coast are now asking themselves, “Should I get...
Not Just Fun and Games: 91ÖÆƬ³§ Tech Professor Examines the Benefits of Active Video Games
When it comes to video games, what are the first thoughts that come to mind? Entertainment? Distraction? Just fun and games? 91ÖÆƬ³§ Institute of Technology Associate Professor of Psychology Arlen...