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January
Dr. Asia Eaton interviewed on the legalization of same sex marriage in Florida
FIU Psychology Professor Dr. Asia Eaton was interviewed with WPBT2's Helen Ferre on the legalization of same sex marriage in Florida.
2015 FIU CCF Summer Treatment Program Internship
Summer Treatment Program Counselor positions are available for students who are interested in working with children in Pre-Kindergarten, elementary, and adolescent age groups.
February
Dr. Ronald Fisher on the Science of Interrogation
Bloomberg Business article describing interrogation methods over decades of research.
March
Dr. Eliza Nelson analyzes handedness of Spider monkeys
FIU psychologist Dr. Eliza L. Nelson and her team analyzes various points in hand structure of Spider monkeys.
April
SISH Faculty recognized as 2015 Top Scholars
The 2015 Top Scholars Awards Ceremony honoring FIU faculty took place April 27 at the Ronald W. Reagan Presidential House. Eight SISH faculty from Chemistry, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics, and Psychology, were recognized for their distinctive achievements by President Rosenberg.
Dr. Anibal Gutierrez is interviewed on CNN in Spanish
Dr. Gutierrez is featured in an interview conducted in Spanish discussing resources for families of children with autism.
Provost Awards honors Worlds Ahead Psychology graduate students and faculty
Sarah Helseth, Ph.D. student in psychology, was awarded Graduate Student Outstanding Paper or Project and Dr. Leslie Frazier, Outstanding Graduate Program Director of Psychology.
May
Dr. Raul Gonzalez discusses research on the medical uses of cannabis
Canadian registry to track thousands of pot smokers. The data could answer questions about safety, efficacy, and dosage of cannabis.
9 tips for parents and kids on how to stay healthy over the summer
With summer vacation around the corner, FIU psychologist Paulo Graziano offers some tips for parents and their children on how to stay healthy over the summer.
June
Dr. Valentina Bruk-Lee interviewed on CNN in Spanish
Dr. Bruk-Lee appears in an interview focused on the importance of creating and promoting a healthy work culture. The interview discusses the impact of workplace stress on well-being, value of workplace design, and support on promoting engagement.
Dr. Gordon Finley featured on study examining 2015's best and worst states for working dads
Dr. Finley discusses the biggest issues in working fathers today.
Dr. Asia Eaton interviewed on the influence of Caitlyn Jenner
Dr. Asia Eaton discusses Caitlyn Jenner's influence on the transgender community.
Dr. Raul Gonzalez quoted in Wired Magazine
Dr. Raul Gonzalez discusses research on one of the chemical components of cannabis, cannabidiol, or CBD.
August
Fall 2015 Psychology Newsletter
The new undergraduate advising system, faculty, and resources are discussed.
Dr. Bruk-Lee makes another appearance on CNN in Spanish
Dr. Bruk-Lee discusses the topic of breastfeeding in the workplace.
Dr. Jami Furr's selective mutism program featured on the New York Times
Dr. Furr's program and experiences are discussed by parents and other institutions hosting similar programs. Follow the link above for the article.
PhD student Daniella Vaclavik awarded MBRS-RISE Fellowship
The Minority Biomedical Research Support - Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (MBRS RISE) Program at FIU is sponsored by a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant. The goal of the RISE program is to increase the number of students from underrepresented groups in biomedical and behavioral research who enter into and successfully complete Ph.D. programs in these fields.
Dr. Raiker awarded with NARSAD Young Investigator Grant
The Brain and Behavior Research foundation awards Dr. Raiker with the NARSAD Young Investigator Grant which provides support for the most promising young scientists conducting neurobiological research.
Summer Treatment Program Featured on NBC
The Pre-K Summer Treatment Program, run by Dr. Hart, was featured on NBC 6's evening news segment. The piece, which discusses pre-school readiness for children with behavioral and emotional disorders, can be seen by following the link above.
September
FIU to examine substance use in youths for national landmark study on brain development
The National Institutes of Health has awarded FIU $12.7 million as part of a multi-year national landmark study on substance use and adolescent brain development. The award, for the first five-year cycle of the research study, is the single largest NIH award ever received by FIU faculty.
Three ideas to motivate children to read
Dr. Hart discusses three ideas to motivate children to read in a Univision article.
Parent's Back to School Checklist
Dr. Katie Hart among other professionals discuss a back to school checklist to ease the process for parents.
Illegal surgeries on the rise in the U.S.
Dr. Dionne Stephens explains the thought processes of individuals partaking in black market surgeries.
October
Emotions are key in military intelligence gathering
A laboratory study led by FIU psychologist Jacqueline R. Evans shows that an emotional approach to questioning is more effective in collecting information from both guilty and innocent participants.
November
2015 Psychology Graduate Student Newsletter
Please see our Fall 2015 Psychology Graduate Student Newsletter which includes new student profiles, student accomplishments, alumni updates, and more.
December
Why we love ‘Star Wars’
As part of an op-ed series, FIU News shares the expertise and diverse perspectives of members of the university community. In this piece, Psychology Professor Bennett L. Schwartz probes into why we love the Star Wars series.
Underwear Collection Drive for Nicklaus Children's Hospital
If you would like to make a contribution, we have a collection box in the Psychology main office (DM 256).
