DU Psychology

Huge congrats to psychology student Katie Lamberton for being named a finalist for the 2026 Boettcher Foundation Colorado Student Leader of the Year Award! 🎉 We’re so proud of her leadership, mentorship, and impact on our community. Go Katie! 👏 🎥 lnkd.in/gVWWUCd4

Congrats to our Psychology Department Chair, Kateri McRae, on receiving the 2026 Service Award from the Social & Affective Neuroscience Society! Her research on cognitive reappraisal explores how shifting perspective strengthens emotional well-being. #ResearchSpotlight

Join us for DCN Research Night! Explore Cognitive Neuroscience through engaging grad student presentations, connect with peers and faculty, and enjoy snacks. Learn something new and build community! RSVP: udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Questions? Contact Michelle.Rozenman@du.edu

Congratulations to Dr. Angela Narayan on receiving a $25,000 grant from the Mental Research Institute! 🎉Her research explores how positive childhood experiences shape family relationships, parenting practices, and mental health across three generations. #FacultySpotlight#DUPsych

Session is at 4:30pm

Interested in earning a psychology bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years? Join us for a Dual Degree Master’s Program information session on January 12. Zoom Link: udenver.zoom.us/j/87136946772 Meeting ID: 871 3694 6772 #DUPsychology #DualDegree #PsychologyStudents

This season isn’t about how many gifts we give — it’s about how present we are. Dr. Angela Narayan gives us tips on why keeping Christmas simple can be better for kids (and adults too!) #LessIsMore #MindfulHolidays Full interview link in bio

Our DU Psychology PhD students had a great time at the Psychonomic Society’s 2025 meeting in downtown Denver, where researchers shared cutting-edge work in cognitive and behavioral science. #psynom25 #Psychonomic2025 #CognitivePsychology #BehavioralScience #AcademicConference

Celebrating the resilience of our students as Week 11 begins. Grateful for our faculty, alumni, and staff who make each quarter meaningful. Wishing everyone a strong finish and a restorative break! #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #ResilientCommunity #AcademicExcellence #WeAreDU

🎃 Feeling brave this Halloween? Safe scares like haunted houses or horror movies aren’t just fun—they actually boost your brain and make you feel sharper! 🧠Plus, screaming together can strengthen friendships and create memories you won’t forget. #SpookySeason #BrainBoost

UNDERGRADUATES: Don’t forget to remove your advising hold for Winter 2026! New Drop-in Advising hours! Friday- 10/24 9am-11:30am ZOOM only! Link: udenver.zoom.us/j/88588356782 #academicadvising #registration #week7 #almostdone

Dr. Zoe Smith, our new faculty member in the Psychology Department has recently earned 3 notable awards, including the RWJF Health Equity Scholar Grant, APA Division 12 Early Career Award, & ABCT Change Leader Fellowship. Congrats, Dr. Smith! 👏 ACCTIONLab.com

Spotlight: DU Safe App The DU Safe App provides a fast and easy way for students to access safety resources on campus! We recommend that students keep this app downloaded and on their home screen for quick accessibility. App available on Apple and Android

Congrats to Özlü Aran, Ph.D., DU alum, on winning the 2025 ISDP Dissertation Award! Now a postdoc at Northeastern’s REID Lab, Dr. Aran studies intergenerational health, perinatal stress, and early development. isdp.org/.../2025-disse… #ISDP2025 #DissertationAward

As summer ends, we celebrate our graduating honors seniors who completed rigorous coursework and Distinction Program theses with original research. We’re proud to have them represent DU Psychology! Learn more: du.digication.com/cahss

Congrats to DU senior Katie Lamberton, 2025 Barry Goldwater Scholar! She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, researching interventions for intergenerational trauma. Way to go, Katie! 👏 #BarryGoldwaterScholarship #DUPsychology

If you can, give at this link (Give Now) and select the option for SEED Research Gift Fund. Your 1DAY4DU gift will raise funds to directly support research grants to be awarded to SEED trainees pursuing projects that will have high community impact! givecampus.com/schools/Univer…

The students and faculty of SEED aim to advance interdisciplinary SEED science, disseminate its research to the community, and train the next generation of SEED scientists.

The SEED Research Institute within the Department of Psychology brings together world-class faculty conducting cutting-edge research which addresses fundamental issues at the nexus of human development.

May 15 is 1DAY4DU, the University of Denver’s largest day of giving, and your opportunity to support the Stress, Early Experience, and Development (SEED) Research Institute!