Congrats to Nathan Kuncel for being appointed to the American Psychological Association Joint Commission for the revision of the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing seeking feedback from partners to ensure the updated standards remain the best quality advice. cla.umn.edu/psychology/new… #UMNCLA

Congratulations to Mark Snyder for being added to Society for Personality and Social Psychology's Heritage Wall. The Heritage Fund Initiative honors the legacy of our field's most important scholars, by providing a connection between personality and #socialpsychology generations. cla.umn.edu/psychology/new… #UMNProud

Trying to figure out if doctoral study in psychology is right for you? UMN’s Diversity in Psychology Program (DPP) provides mentorship, interactive Zoom sessions, and other supportive resources. Learn more at z.umn.edu/Psych-DPP #DiversityInPsychology #InclusiveFuture

We are pleased to announce Scott Vrieze is leading the modernization of the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research's data infrastructure. This crucial update will boost research efficiency and collaboration. buff.ly/3YK1Gmv #UMNProud #UMNCLA

Congratulations to the Spring 2024 Mortensen Donor Award recipients for Undergrad Engagement! This award honors exceptional psychology majors who immerse themselves in real-world learning opportunities. buff.ly/3Ai5hOp #UMNCLA #UMNProud

Congrats to Juan Del Toro, Ph.D. for his 2-year NIH Loan Repayment Program award! Funded by NICHD, he'll research how family dynamics build #resilience against racial/ethnic discrimination in adolescents. buff.ly/4dHQjQc #UMNCLA

Congratulations to our July 2024 PhD #Graduates! Your unwavering dedication and hard work have brought you to this extraordinary milestone. Here’s to celebrating your outstanding achievement and the bright, promising future that lies ahead! buff.ly/4fLIudO #UMNProud

Ready to take the next step in your psychology journey? UMN’s Diversity in Psychology Program (DPP) is here to help you get a 360-degree view of the application process. Learn more at z.umn.edu/Psych-DPP #DiversityInPsychology #GradSchoolPrep #InclusiveFuture #UMNdriven

Congratulations to the Summer 2024 Mortensen Donor Award Recipients: Miftahul Jannat and Mounika Polamreddy. This award recognizes a psychology major participating in real-world learning experiences through unpaid internships and volunteer work. #UMNProud buff.ly/3AmWZou

In a recent Minnesota Daily article, Liza Meredith speaks on how counseling is crucial and can offer strategies to manage emotions and a neutral, confidential perspective. buff.ly/4fJzUwh #Counseling #UMNCLA

Don’t forget to apply: The deadline to apply for UMN’s Diversity in Psychology Program (DPP) is August 25th! Learn about eligibility requirements and finish your application today at z.umn.edu/Psych-DPP #DiversityInPsychology #GradSchoolPrep #InclusiveFuture #UMNdriven

Final Call! Applications for UMN’s Diversity in Psychology Program (DPP) are due TOMORROW (8/25)! #DiversityInPsychology #GradSchoolPrep #InclusiveFuture #UMNdriven

Congratulations to Drexler James for being elected as a council member of SPSSI. There he will serve as part of the governing body of the society while having authority and responsibility for its supervision, control, and direction. buff.ly/4fQq1wZ #UMNProud

Social psychology alum, Max Bai, creates card game “Publish or Perish.” The player’s goal is to get the most amount of citations and aims to give a laugh to those who’ve experienced what it takes to build a scientific career. buff.ly/4cJ3WgW #Alumni #UMNCLA

Congratulations to Melissa Ertl for receiving the Dorothy Booz Black Award For Outstanding Achievement in #Counseling Health Psychology. This award recognizes exceptional research and practice in the field of counseling health psychology. buff.ly/3MuCI37 #UMNProud

Congratulations to Vanessa Lozano Wun for receiving the Sharon L. Doherty Student Leadership Award. This award is given annually to students who demonstrate outstanding volunteer service on gender equity. buff.ly/3MyVXbK #UMNCLA #UMNProud

Congratulations to Molly Madzelan for being the new Policy Post-Doc at FABBS. There she will promote behavioral and brain research across the federal government. buff.ly/3AMQRpw #UMNProud #Government

Mathi Manavalan presented at the Cognitive Science Conference, on how people use various types of information to make decisions during visual searches, using Bayesian Decision Theory. She also got to reconnect with her undergrad advisor there! buff.ly/3zhD9KV #UMNProud

In a recent Minnesota Daily article, Liza Meredith was quoted on what loneliness is, why it happens on college campuses, and what can be done to address it. buff.ly/3Xy6Xwn #CollegeLoneliness #UMNCLA

In a recent Vox article, Mark Snyder discusses the challenges of tracking informal volunteering- unpaid acts of service outside of organizations. He also highlights why today’s youth may struggle to find time for traditional #volunteer work. buff.ly/4dSC77p #UMNCLA