From the Chair
This fall, we’re proud to announce the launch of our new Neuroscience Major, developed with our Neuroscience colleagues in the Department of Biology. We’re also thrilled to welcome several new faculty members whose work spans our department’s diverse research and teaching mission. Here's to a great start!
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Yelim Hong ‘23PhD Investigates How In-The-Moment Parenting Behaviors Shape Children’s Neural and Physiological Regulation
The project will examine how parental responses affect children’s neural and cardiac activity, providing unique insight into how children regulate emotions at the biological level.
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PBS Welcomes New Faculty
The department hires new faculty from a variety of research disciplines.
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Mohammad Atari Co-authors Study on How AI Can Measure Our Cultural History
Human emotions and behaviors from the past leave no physical trace, but cultural artifacts—paintings, novels, music, and other art—offer valuable clues. Read full article
Patients With Mental Health Disorders Face a ‘Mixed Bag’ of Experiences with Medical Care in the ER
Research led by faculty member Linda Isbell highlights the need for education for consumers and training for health care providers, as well as broad health care reform. Read full article
Mindful Moments
- Ashley Woodman Awarded 2025 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching
- Carolyn Davies and UMass Amherst Libraries Publish Adapted Open Educational Resource
- Christina Metevier Selected as a Mid-American Conference Academic Leadership Development Program Fellow by the Office of Faculty Development
- Daniel Coppersmith Has Won the Rising Star Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (ABCT) suicide and self injury special interest group.