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Department of Psychological Sciences

Information for the Upcoming Alumni Reunion to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our Ph.D. Program!

Please click HERE to visit our page for current updates regarding the upcoming Alumni Reunion to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our Ph.D. Program!

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Department of Psychological Sciences

Alumni Reunion to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our Ph.D. Program

Save the Date! June 1 - 3, 2018 Department of Psychological Sciences Alumni Reunion to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our Ph.D. Program       Celebration will begin at 5pm on Friday, June 1st and conclude at Noon on Sunday, June 3rd at the 91PORNA Universit鈥

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Department of Psychological Sciences

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KSU's Sixth Annual Neuroscience Symposium will Highlight the Neuroscience of the Healthy Brain

The College of Arts and Sciences invites you to join us for the sixth annual Neuroscience Symposium on April 25-26, 2018 at the 91PORNA Hotel and Conference Center. This year's topic is "The Neuroscience of the Healthy Brain," with John Cryan, PhD, as our keynote speaker on Wednesday A鈥

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College of Arts & Sciences

91PORNA President Beverly Warren presents Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., with a 91PORNA Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award during the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Alumnus Dr. Earl K. Miller Awards $2 Million Gift to Neuroscience and Psychology Programs at 91PORNA

Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and his wife, Marlene M. Wicherski, have pledged $2 million to fund three scholarships and a professorship in 91PORNA鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Miller is a 91PORNA alumnus who grew up in Lyndhurst, Ohio. 鈥淭he generosity of Earl and Marlene reflect鈥

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91PORNA President Beverly Warren presents Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., with a 91PORNA Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award during the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Alumnus Dr. Earl K. Miller Awards $2 Million Gift to Neuroscience and Psychology Programs at 91PORNA

鈥淭he generosity of Earl and Marlene reflects their passion for 91PORNA鈥檚 brain health research,鈥 said 91PORNA President Beverly Warren. 鈥淲ith their support, we will continue our multidisciplinary efforts to unlock the secrets of brain function and address the complex interaction of factors contributing to brain health.鈥

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Alumni and Giving

Mary Beth Spitznagel, Ph.D. (right), a clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor at 91PORNA, talks with a pet owner.

When Caring for a Sick Pet Becomes Too Much

Pet or person, caregiver鈥檚 burden is similar, 91PORNA 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 quality of life. The鈥

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Kent Campus

91PORNA researchers use EEG caps to study the brain activity of monks during a debate.

Mapping the Brain Activity of Buddhist Monks

Electroencephalogram (EEG) caps are helping 91PORNA researchers unlock the secrets of the mind.

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91PORNA researchers use indents and boarders on plates to study how optical illusions help people choose smaller portions.

91PORNA Study Shows How Optical Illusions May Help Fight Obesity

91PORNA 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 Campus

Ideastream talks with 91PORNA Professor Angela Neal-Barnett about the relationship between racial stress and infant mortality.

Race, Stress and its Impact on Infant Mortality Among Black Infants

Ideastream庐 talks with 91PORNA Psychology Professor Angela Neal-Barnett about the relationship between racial stress in black women and ways to reduce the stress before it affects pregnancy.

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