Department faculty are engaged in cutting edge psychological science and engage in high impact teaching practices in the classroom. Information on department faculty research and teaching can be found in the links below.
Department News
Associate Professor Jennifer Harman receives national award for new paper
A new research paper authored by Jennifer Harman, associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Colorado State University, has received the Ned Holstein Shared Parenting Research award from the National Parents Organization.
Study examines links between socioeconomic status, sleep and brain development in children
Researchers at Colorado State University are making advances in understanding the links between socioeconomic status, sleep and brain development in children. Their approach combines MRI scans of brain structure and function with family surveys on aspects like household income and economic hardship, which can often influence children’s sleep patterns.
Mia Dischner honored with Voyager Scholarship
Mia Dischner has been awarded the Voyager Scholarship by the Obama Foundation and Airbnb, and plans to use the scholarship to pursue her passion for addressing food insecurity.
Outstanding Grad: Soleil Gonzalez, College of Natural Sciences
“I found pieces of who I am through my experience at CSU. It’s heartwarming to know that I can set my mind to something and can accomplish it. It is rewarding to know that I can help students of all backgrounds to feel their most authentic.”