College of Arts & Sciences
Departmental News
- Psychology professor Tim Bartness receives MERIT award
Professor Tim Bartness (Biology, Psychology, and Neuroscience) has received a prestigious Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) award from the National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Diseases. More >>>
- Researchers find differences in how adolescent girls’ and boys’ brains react to peer interaction
- Exploring reactions to inequality
Georgia State Psychology Department's Sarah Brosnan receives NSF CAREER award to study the reactions to unequal rewards
More >>>- Cops who multitaks well less likely to shoot unarmed persons when threatened
ATLANTA – In the midst of life-threatening situations requiring split-second decisions, police officers with a higher ability to multitask are less likely to shoot unarmed persons when feeling threatened during video simulations, a new Georgia State University study suggests.
More >>>- Georgia State/Georgia Tech Center for Advanced Brain Imaging to expand brain, mind research
ATLANTA – Georgia State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology are opening a new center that will provide researchers around Atlanta with a dedicated magnetic resonance imaging scanner to further study into the mysteries of the brain and mind.
More >>>- Georgia State undergrads honored for research, adding to knowledge
For anthropology major Monica Ponce, her research into the diet of our ancient human relatives using dental analysis was more than just an exploration into an interest. It was a booster of confidence that will help her in her future academic career.
More >>>- State, university to promote problem gambling awareness
ATLANTA – For most, gambling can be harmless entertainment. But for others, gambling is a problem that affects their financial well-being, their jobs, and their relationships.
More >>>- American Psychological Association honors Georgia State emeritus
Luciano L’Abate, professor emeritus of psychology, has been honored by the American Psychological Association for his work designing interactive exercises for mental health patients. He will accept the 2009 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Research at the association’s convention this August.
More >>>- Psychological hazards: Toxic waste spills damage mind as well as body
The cooling towers of the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station stand just visible in the distance from the Penn State Harrisburg campus where Marci Culley earned a Master of Community Psychology degree.
More >>>- University funds initiatives in arts and in language and literacy
Arts and Sciences departments will play key roles in two major new initiatives recently announced at Georgia State. Beginning in July 2008, the university will provide funding for “Research on the Challenges of Acquiring Language and Literacy” and “Internationalization of the Arts at Georgia State University” areas of focus programs based in A&S.
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