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Feb 21, 2023

Celebrating 95 years of the Department of Psychology

From its beginnings as a single Educational Psychology course in 1915, to now offering 2 undergraduate and 5 graduate programs, Psychology’s presence at NC State has expanded alongside the University. Established in 1927, with the hiring of its first faculty psychologist, Dr. Karl Garrison, the Department of Psychology has been around for 95 years as of 2022. 

Oct 25, 2021

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Oct 15, 2020

Quiz: Pandemic Stressbusters

Increase your knowledge, decrease your stress. Take our quiz developed by NC State psychologist Shevaun Neupert. 

Oct 15, 2020

Helping NASA Select Astronauts

When NASA recently revised how it chooses astronauts, NC State doctoral student Gary Travinin helped develop the process. 

Apr 20, 2020

Interventions Boost Abstinence, Condom Use for Black Teens

The findings from NC State psychologists draw on dozens of sexual health studies involving Black youth. 

Apr 1, 2020

How Can We Handle Stress and Stay Positive During a Pandemic?

Psychology professor Shevaun Neupert discusses how to cope before, during and after stressful events. 

Mar 26, 2020

To Stay Positive, Live in the Moment – But Plan Ahead

New research from NC State psychologists finds that people who balance living in the moment with planning for the future are best able to cope with stress. 

Mar 24, 2020

Tips for Setting Up Your Home Workspace

Psychology professor Doug Gillan shares ideas for staying focused and productive when working remotely. 

Feb 20, 2020

Study Highlights New Strategies For Helping Children Process Negative Emotions

A recent study from NC State psychologists highlights the potential value of spending time outdoors to help children regulate their emotions. 

Feb 6, 2020

Psychology Faculty Member Receives College’s First NSF CAREER Award

Psychology professor Kelly Lynn Mulvey will help foster inclusive environments for high school students interested in STEM fields through a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded project.