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June 1 - 3, 2018
Department of Psychological Sciences
Alumni Reunion to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our Ph.D. Program
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The College of Arts and Sciences invites you to join us for the sixth annual Neuroscience Symposium on April 25-26, 2018 at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. This year's topic is "The Neuroscience of the Healthy Brain," with John Cryan, PhD, as our keynote…
Structural Equation Modeling Workshop – May 17 & 18, 2018
Workshop Registration Information for May 17th & 18th, 2018
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![Kent State University President Beverly Warren presents Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., with a Kent State Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award during the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. Kent State University President Beverly Warren presents Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., with a Kent State Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award during the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/12.04.17%20Photo%20of%20Kent%20State%20President%20Beverly%20Warren%20and%20Dr.%20Earl%20Miller%20at%20Spring%202016%20Commencement.jpg?VersionId=PGUtOy1N.oLZfEWp.x908kX.I3tEjopf)
“The generosity of Earl and Marlene reflects their passion for Kent State’s brain health research,” said Kent State President Beverly Warren. “With their support, we will continue our multidisciplinary efforts to unlock the secrets of brain function and address the complex…
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Twelve years ago, a team of Kent State University faculty members discovered their common hobby of playing instruments at a Department of Psychological Sciences’ event. After that, they created a band that now performs under the name Diminished Faculties.
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![Mary Beth Spitznagel, Ph.D. (right), a clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor at Kent State University, talks with a pet owner. Mary Beth Spitznagel, Ph.D. (right), a clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor at Kent State University, talks with a pet owner.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/09.18.17%20Photo%20of%20Mary%20Beth%20Spitznagel%20with%20pet%20owner.jpg?VersionId=oUnseuSNSLLFXpV7aX6FqKn1NCjKXgBf)
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…
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Electroencephalogram (EEG) caps are helping Kent State University researchers unlock the secrets of the mind.
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![Kent State University researchers use indents and boarders on plates to study how optical illusions help people choose smaller portions. Kent State University researchers use indents and boarders on plates to study how optical illusions help people choose smaller portions.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Portion%20Image%202.jpg?VersionId=zaRn5S2kPx9.xrywZ1SgVIq.AJvZDcqg)
Kent State researchers build optical illusions into plates to see how they can help us choose smaller portions and ultimately lose weight.
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Kent State Professor Angela Neal-Barnett shares her Acting White Accusation research with WKYC-TV and Anxiety.org.