Faculty

2025-04-10 - A recent study published in JAMA Network Open investigates how stigma experienced by parents in sexual and gender minority (SGM) families relates to their children's emotional and behavioral health. The research team, led by Dr. Qimin Liu from Boston University and Dr. Violeta Rodriguez from Illinois, focused on understanding these dynamics within diverse SGM family groups.The survey...

2025-04-10 - New research published by Assistant Professor Benedek Kurdi examined data from 1.4 million participants across 33 countries from 2009 to 2019, finding that while explicit, self-reported bias decreased, the picture for implicit bias was more varied. Click here to read more

2025-03-10 - The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences has recognized Simona Buetti for her "Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for Graduate Teach Assistants."Buetti is a Research Associate Professor who has been with the department for over a decade and has received accolades such as the Arnold O. Beckman Research Award."In addition to teaching PSYC 230 and 355, Buetti has made innovative strides in...