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UCF Participates in 9th Annual NAMIWalk
NAMIWalks is the largest and most successful mental health awareness and fundraising event in America. Through these walks the organziation is changing the way Americans view persons with a mental illness and ensuring that help and hope are available for those in need. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), will be celelebrating its 9th Annual NAMI Greater […]
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Kenneth I. Pargament Talks About the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
Nearly 80 percent of Americans say they practice some type of religion, while approximately 20 percent, mostly younger people, say they do not, according to a 2012 Pew Research Center study. Whether a person is religious, spiritual or neither, the major influence religion has on American culture is emphasized in such religious observances as Passover […]
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COS Alumni Welcome Future UCF Knight
Congratulations to Christopher Tomko,’07, and Helen Pastrana, ’07, on welcoming their first child and future UCF Knight, Christian Anthony Tomko, on Jan. 24, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. Christopher Tomko and Helen Pastrana are both graduates from UCF’s College of Sciences. Tomko graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science and is also a Kappa Sigma […]
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Dr. Beidel Named 2013 Pegasus Professor
President Hitt presents Dr. Deborah Beidel the Pegasus Professor medallion at Founders Day. Dr. Beidel is a Professor of Psychology in the College of Sciences. She was recognized for her exceptional contributions to the treatment of anxiety in children and veterans. She has developed novel approaches for using virtual reality and distinct smells to help […]
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Finding Your Way to Help Those in Need
Ronald Reagan once said, “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.” Jaime Dixon, ’06, has found a unique way to help others in need by serving as a grant writer. She graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Women’s Studies. She […]
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Helping to Save Lives One Person and Mission Trip at a Time
Samuel Realista, ’01, graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in health services administration. Since graduating from UCF, Realista obtained a nursing degree from Valencia Community College and worked as a nurse for five years before becoming a nephrology nurse practitioner in 2009. Last […]
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APA Files Amicus Briefs in Two Same-sex Marriage Cases Before U.S. Supreme Court
APA argues there’s “no scientific basis for prohibiting same-sex marriage” in briefs filed in cases challenging The Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8. Psychology will inform upcoming U.S. Supreme Court hearings on same-sex marriage with two APA briefs reporting that there is no valid scientific basis for denying same-sex couples the right to legal […]
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Event: CIA Information Session
The CIA is holding an information session at UCF. More information is below.
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Violent Video Games and the Supreme Court
“Violent Video Games and the Supreme Court: Lessons for the Scientific Community in the Wake of Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association,” published in the American Psychologist is written by Dr. Chris Ferguson, a graduate of the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at UCF. From the abstract: In June 2011 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that video games enjoy […]
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Iatrogenically Created Psychological Phenomena
Dr. Peter Hancock has a paper in the American Psychologist. This is the flagship journal of APA. It is entitled, “In Search of Vigilance: The Problem of Iatrogenically Created Psychological Phenomena.” From the abstract: To what extent are identified psychological processes created in laboratories? The present work addresses this issue with reference to one particular realm of […]
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I/O Psychology Heads to Mars
Drs. Eduardo Salas and Kim Jentsch’s work with NASA in support of the upcoming Mars mission is the centerpiece of an article in the APA Monitor. This goes out to every member of APA. The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. APA is the world’s largest […]
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When Parents Go to War
Psychology Professor Deborah C. Beidel and her graduate student Brian Bunnell were recently awarded a $2.7 million dollar research grant for a project entitled “When parents go to war,” which will be funded by the Department of Defense Broad Army Agency. This three year, multi-site investigation will examine the effects of deployment on children and stay-behind spouses, […]
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Alumnus Publishes New Book
Are you ready to become the best leader you can be? Alumnus John Mattone, ’80, is going to tell you how in his new book, Intelligent Leadership: What You Need to Know to Unlock Your Full Potential. Mattone graduated from UCF with a master’s degree in industrial organizational psychology. His book is scheduled to be […]
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Order of Pegasus Class of 2013
The UCF committee has announced the Order of Pegasus Class of 2013 and 19 students were inducted from 86 nominations. The students selected include nine LEAD Scholars, nine PLC members, seven Honors students, five SGA members and two student-athletes. College of Sciences students include Kaitlyn Chana (NSC), Raven Cokley (Psychology), Ashley Jaramillo (NSC) and Kayli […]
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Students Win International Award
Students from UCF’s Department of Psychology recently were awarded the “Best in Show” Award for a game designed to help children with a social anxiety disorder. The award was given at the 3rd Annual Serious Games and Virtual Environments Showcase, part of the International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare. Lift-Off! is a game designed to […]
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Research Opportunity at UCF
Attention! There is a research participation opportunity at UCF for students. This research involves the assembly of an assistive technology device designed for evacuations of persons with disabilities. Participation in this study will take about 90 minutes and will take place in room 306 of the Psychology Building at UCF. Busy schedule? Not a problem. […]
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Alumna Pulls From UCF Experiences When Helping Students
Haydee M. Cuevas, ’97 and ’04, is a life-long fan of the University of Central Florida. She came to UCF as an undergraduate student, served as a researcher and graduate student, and returns to campus often as an alumna, educator and professional. “UCF has been the perfect setting for me to grow both personally and […]
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What can you do with a psychology degree?
What can you do with a psychology degree? The UCF Career Services Office is organizing an event to help current psychology students and alumni learn about their options post-graduation. The official flyer is below, click on it for a larger version.
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Psychology at UCF is now on Facebook
The UCF Psychology department has started accounts on Twitter and Facebook to keep students, professors and alumni aware and engaged with upcoming events, news and department changes. Follow UCF Psychology on Twitter here. Like UCF Psychology on Facebook here.
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Richard Tucker gerontology research awards
The Office of Interdisciplinary Studies and the Office of Undergraduate Studies are pleased to announce the Richard Tucker Gerontology Research Awards Program for the Academic Year 2013-14. Professor Emeritus Richard Tucker joined UCF in 1972 from Emory University where he completed his Ph.D. His general interests are in Developmental psychology particularly as related to aging issues. He […]
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SES and Cardiovascular Disease, Relevant Constructs, and Momentary Assessmentby
The UCF Department of Psychology presents “SES and Cardiovascular Disease, Relevant Constructs, and Momentary Assessment” with Dr. Nataria Joseph on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 3:00 in PSY 301Q. Dr. Nataria Joseph received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2011, with formal emphasis in health psychology and quantitative methods. She completed […]
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Founders’ Day Honors Convocation 2013
The annual Founders’ Day Honors Convocation will be held beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in the Pegasus Ballroom at the Student Union. We will recognize faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, advising, research, professional service, and librarianship. We will also recognize those members of our faculty who have completed […]
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workshop by Patricia Bach, Ph.D.
Join clinical assistant professor of psychology and co-author of ACT in Practice: Case Conceptualization in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on January 25, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workshop.
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Knights helping knights
As part of UCF’s 50th Anniversary, the College of Sciences is collecting donated items for the Knights Helping Knights Pantry. To date, COS has collected 1,215.52 pounds of donated items! If you would like to donate items, drop them off in the Dean’s Office or any COS departmental office. Learn more about our ongoing and future events […]
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If we are a ‘civilized’ society, we must find a way to stop violence
This is a guest post from David Houghton, who is an associate professor of political science at UCF. Other nations genuinely look to America as an example, a shining “city upon a hill,” as Massachusetts Bay colony’s first Gov. John Winthrop famously put it. But they cannot understand what they often call America’s “love affair” […]
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College of Sciences videos
Learn more about the College of Sciences by watching our video playlist below. Further information on each professor is listed below the video screen. College of Sciences Video Playlist Learn more about how to support UCF Sciences here. Learn more about the Asteroid Viewing Party here. Learn more about Drs. Arlen and Diane Chase and […]
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So much training, so little to show for it
U.S. firms spent about $156 billion on employee learning in 2011, the most recent data available, according to the American Society for Training and Development. But with little practical follow-up or meaningful assessments, some 90% of new skills are lost within a year, some research suggests. Eduardo Salas, a professor of organizational psychology at the […]
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American Association for Advancement of Science honors COS professors
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is honoring five University of Central Florida professors with specialties in everything from archaeology to engineering for their significant contributions to their perspective fields. “These individuals have been elevated to this rank because of their efforts toward advancing science applications that are deemed scientifically or socially distinguished,” […]
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Psychology grad helps at-risk youth in Florida
UCF Psychology graduate Laurie Blades, ’87, has taken a position with Evidence-Based Associates (EBA), a national firm that works with state and local agencies to identify and implement evidence-based programs for at-risk youth. As a project manager for the state’s Redirection Project, Blades will be responsible for overseeing the programs provided to youth and families in […]
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UCF alumni named Lakeland HR director
Tommy Hamrick, civil service director for the city, has been named director of human resources. Hamrick will oversee the recently consolidated employee relations and civil service departments. Hamrick, 43, has been with the city since October 2004. Hamrick graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and he received his […]