Psychological Science

Category: Careers

  • Grant to Allow Psychology Students to Work in Living Lab

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    ngoebel

    The Center for Developmental Science (CDS) at Gustavus Adolphus College and the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) in Mankato have been awarded a $3,000 stipend from the National Living Laboratory Initiative in Boston that will create unique opportunities for Gustavus psychology students. The stipend will allow the CDS and the CMSM to create a…

  • Gustavus Psi Chi Event: Speaker Mischa Tursich PhD, LP

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    ngoebel

    On Thursday, October 23 at 7:30 pm, the Gustavus Adolphus College Psychological Science department hosted Mischa Tursich (PhD, LP), who gave a presentation entitled “Graduate School, Sexy Brains, & Beyond: Notes from a Clinical Psychologist.” Dr. Tursich spoke about her experiences in graduate school and gave advice to students, stressing the importance of networking and researching…

  • Psi Chi Event: Grad School Panel Discussion

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    ngoebel

    The psychological science department’s honor society, Psi Chi, recently held a grad school panel in which four Gustavus Adolphus College psychology professors talked about their experiences at grad school. Kyle Chambers, Janine Wotton, Patty Reeder, and Michaela Bucchianeri were the four faculty members on the panel. They shared tips and advice they wished they had been…

  • Annika Johanson ’12: Gustavus Pscyhological Science Major Helping Children and Families

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    ngoebel

    When children suffer from medical conditions that require hospitalization, it can be a challenging and emotional time for the child and the child’s family. It’s the kind of environment Gustavus alumna Annika Johnason ’12 witnesses every day. Johanson is a Child Life Specialist for both Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, and Gillette Children’s Specialty…

  • Andrew Lilja ’13: Gustavus Psychological Science Major Pursuing Master’s Degree in Human-Computer Interaction

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    ngoebel

    During his time at Gustavus, Andrew Lilja ’13 never imagined he would be working in the field of human-computer interaction, let alone that the field even existed. But through psychology classes, research opportunities at Gustavus and Iowa State University, and influential faculty members, Lilja became interested in decision-making and computers, ultimately bringing him to Iowa…

  • Psychological Science Research Mixer

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    ngoebel

    Have you wondered what type of psychology and neuroscience research is happening at Gustavus Adolphus College? Last week at our Research Mixer, students and faculty came together to discuss the various types of research conducted on campus with our cutting-edge laboratory  technologies. Feel free to visit Beck Hall second floor to review the research posters outside…

  • Psychological Science April Events

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    ngoebel

      Majors/Minors Fair 2014! The Psychological Science department was excited to see so many excited students at our recent Majors/Minors fair last week. First year students were given the opportunity to discuss courses with faculty and students from both Neuroscience and Psychological Science. If you have additional questions or are interested in declaring your major,…

  • Sport Psychology Guest Speakers

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    ngoebel

    Psychological Science majors were recently introduced to a career path of sport psychology by Mark Hartman ‘10 and Skylar Schulz ‘10. Hartman is currently in the graduate program at Minnesota State University, Mankato and Schulz is in the graduate program at the University of Minnesota. Hartman and Schulz were both excited to share their specialization…