Psychological Science, Department of

Announcement    Monday, March 25, 2024
The 70th annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association took place in Orlando, Florida, from March 13 to 16, 2024. It featured the work of 60 students who actively participated in various undergraduate research projects, seven research poster sessions featuring 23 titles, two paper sessions and two panel discussions. Students were guided and supported by 12 faculty members who served as mentors or presenters.
Announcement    Monday, October 9, 2023
Dr. Kristina Dandy, professor of psychology at Georgia College & State University was recently chosen to represent the Baldwin District on the 2023-2025 State School Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC). The State School Superintendent’s PAC is comprised of a select group of parents across Georgia. Each year, just 30 parents earn a spot on this council. Dandy will provide ideas on new policies, projects and materials that will impact students and their families. She’ll focus...
Announcement    Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Dr. Stephanie Jett, assistant professor of psychology, recently published a study with former co-workers from the University of South Alabama that examines human behavior towards the environment in the biodiverse coastal area of Mobile and Baldwin Counties, Alabama. The Mobile-Tensaw Delta region is often referred to as America's Amazon due to the fact it’s one of the nation’s largest, intact wilderness areas and wetland. The study, “Dominant attitudes and values toward wildlife and...
Announcement    Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Georgia College & State University Chapter of Psi Chi, Psychology Club, and STEM Club presents: "This Might Hurt" - A documentary screening and virtual panel discussion! Chronic pain impacts an estimated 50.2 million adults in the United States every day or nearly every day (Yong, Mullins, & Bhattacharyya, 2022). Many of those individuals report that "traditional" interventions (e.g., opiates, physical therapy, etc.) have limited to no effect on managing their pain. Over the past...
Event    Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The Georgia College & State University Chapter of Psi Chi, Psychology Club, and STEM Club presents: "This Might Hurt" - A documentary screening and virtual panel discussion! Chronic pain impacts an estimated 50.2 million adults in the United States every day or nearly every day (Yong, Mullins, & Bhattacharyya, 2022). Many of those individuals report that "traditional" interventions (e.g., opiates, physical therapy, etc.) have limited to no effect on managing their pain. Over the past...
The Georgia College & State University Chapter of Psi Chi, Psychology Club, and STEM Club presents:  "This Might Hurt"