Psychology major Katherine Moore receives awards for championing student wellbeing
Join us in congratulating psychology major Katherine Moore, who received the UBC Faculty of Arts ‘Outstanding Leadership in the UBC Community and Beyond‘ award! These awards are given to dedicated student leaders who have made an impact during their time at UBC. Katherine sits on the steering committee of First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition and is […]
The rich cultural history of the Whaler’s Pole
Prominently displayed on the north face of the Douglas T. Kenny building, home of the UBC Department of Psychology, stands a magnificent totem pole. The Whaler’s Pole is steeped in the rich cultural styles and traditions of the Nuu-chah-nulth (nuučaan̓uł, meaning “all along the mountains”). Despite the pole’s current weathered appearance, this innovative work of […]
Prof. Toni Schmader: A new alliance aims to close the gender gap in STEM
How can we teach children that girls can be as good at math and science as boys are? How do we encourage more women to study computer science and engineering? These are just a couple of the questions that a team of social scientists, STEM experts and industry professionals are uniting to answer. Engendering Success in […]
Meet Mohit Sodhi, a neuro-ophthalmologic researcher and charity co-founder
An owner of many hats, UBC Psychology alumnus Mohit Sodhi is making the most out of his BSc degree in Behavioural Neuroscience. Sodhi received his BSc in Behavioural Neuroscience in 2016, and is currently pursuing his Master’s of Science in Experimental Medicine at UBC. His research focuses on the analysis of prescription drugs, working to […]
March Lab of the Month: UBC’s Social Identity Lab is breaking down gender stereotypes
How you look, what gender you are, there is a belief that a person conforms to a perceived stereotype about themselves. To better understand and address stereotypes and inequality, Dr. Toni Schmader and the Social Identity Lab are exploring how people are affected by social identities–and the stereotypes attached to them. The Lab’s study The […]
UBC Arts student Audrey Tong receives new scholarship founded by Dr. Catherine Rawn
Audrey Tong is an incoming fifth-year University of British Columbia student majoring in Honours Political Science with International Relations, a scholarship recipient, and a successful Co-Op student. Dr. Catherine Rawn is a Senior Instructor in the University of British Columbia Psychology Department, and a recent recipient of the Killam Teaching Prize and the Knox Master […]
Faculty Q & A: Dr. Liisa Galea on women and sexism in science
On May 26, 2015, YWCA Metro Vancouver announced the winners of its 32nd annual Women of Distinction Awards. Among them was UBC Psychology professor Dr. Liisa Galea, recipient of the Technology, Science and Research award. Dr. Galea (@LiisaGalea) is one of the few researchers in the world to study the female brain. Her research centres […]
Father’s Day special: Dr. Andrew Baron on science, gender, and parenting
Professor Andrew Baron, father and child psychologist, is director of both the UBC Social Cognitive Development Lab and the Living Lab at Science World. Under his direction, these labs explore the development of social cognition in young children. In anticipation of Father’s Day, we asked Dr. Baron a few questions about fatherhood, gender roles, and […]
UBC Psychology graduate Ryan Tomm is making science cool with Aboriginal teens
Understanding the brain Growing up, Ryan Tomm didn’t know he would be a scientist one day. It was a series of decisions that led him on his eventual path to study and do research at UBC. His research explores the effects of aging on decision-making, executive functions and cognitive flexibility. “I was a First Nations […]
Q&A with PhD candidate Alyssa Croft: Why more men should take on female-dominated roles
Did you know that more women volunteer than men? Or that more women work in so-called communal roles – jobs that are more focused on caring for others – than their male counterparts? Nowadays, we don’t think twice about seeing a female police officer, but a male hairdresser’s sexuality is often called into question. UBC […]