Department of Psychological Sciences

Kent State psychologist leads NIH-funded study to identify children at risk for persistent distress after a traumatic injury
Several factors — including, age, gender, and medical history — determine how a child processes a trauma and what treatments may be most effective at preventing long-term psychological distress. But what role do parents play?
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• TT faculty position in Psychological Science and Health – Open Rank
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Psychological Science and Health Âé¶¹¹û¶³â€™s Department of Psychological Sciences has an open-rank, tenure-track position beginning in Fall 2019. We seek candidates who conduct interdisciplinary research on the interactions of biological, psycho…
Department of Psychological Sciences
• TT faculty position in Behavioral Neuroscience – Open Rank
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Behavioral Neuroscience Âé¶¹¹û¶³â€™s Department of Psychological Sciences seeks applicants for an open-rank, tenure-track position in Behavioral Neuroscience beginning in Fall 2019. Applicants should have expertise in systems/circuit-lev…
Department of Psychological Sciences

Kent State Receives $2.7 Million Grant to Study Affective Disorders
Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 300 million people are currently living with depression.
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Information for the Upcoming Alumni Reunion to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our Ph.D. Program!
Please click HERE to visit our page for current updates regarding the upcoming Alumni Reunion to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our Ph.D. Program!
Department of Psychological Sciences
Alumni Reunion to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our PhD. Program
Department of Psychological Sciences
Alumni Reunion to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our Ph.D. Program
Save the Date! June 1 - 3, 2018 Department of Psychological Sciences Alumni Reunion to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our Ph.D. Program Celebration will begin at 5pm on Friday, June 1st and conclude at Noon on Sunday, June 3rd at the Kent State Universit…
Department of Psychological Sciences

Alumnus Dr. Earl K. Miller Awards $2 Million Gift to Neuroscience and Psychology Programs at Kent State
Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and his wife, Marlene M. Wicherski, have pledged $2 million to fund three scholarships and a professorship in Âé¶¹¹û¶³â€™s College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Miller is a Kent State alumnus who grew up in Lyndhurst, Ohio. “The generosity of Earl and Marlene reflect…
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When Caring for a Sick Pet Becomes Too Much
Pet or person, caregiver’s burden is similar, Kent State researcher finds The mental and physical stress on individuals caring for elderly loved ones with chronic and terminal disease is well-documented and known as caregiver burden. It is linked to depression, anxiety and poor quality of life. The…
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Mapping the Brain Activity of Buddhist Monks
Electroencephalogram (EEG) caps are helping Âé¶¹¹û¶³ researchers unlock the secrets of the mind.
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