UBC Psychology faculty receive new NSERC grants
Six UBC Psychology professors involved in research ranging from understanding our lifespan memory development; to components of human selective attention are receiving new funding through the Discovery Grants program of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Peter Graf (Discovery grant) Prospective memory across the adult lifespan Todd Handy (Discovery grant) The […]
Job interviews reward narcissists, punish applicants from modest cultures
A study by UBC Psychology Prof. Del Paulhus finds that narcissistic applicants are more successful in job interviews than equally qualified candidates who act more modestly. The findings suggest that applicants from cultures that place greater emphasis on humility, including some Asian cultures, may have a harder time landing a job in North America. “A […]
Dr. Peter Suedfeld a Featured Fellow in Canadian Geographic
UBC Psychology Professor Emeritus Peter Suedfeld is a Featured Fellow in the June 2014 Canadian Geographic! Dr. Suedfeld has journeyed to places such as Antarctica to study the effects of isolation on people. Read the full profile here.
UBC Psychology student awards announced
Each year, UBC Psychology students are recognized for their department contributions and overall academic achievements. Please join us in congratulating our exceptional undergraduate and graduate students who received the following awards: Undergraduate award recipients Jean Bolocan Prize (outstanding BA student in final year of study) Sandy Yee Eric Eich Award (outstanding BA student in final […]
Dads who do chores bolster daughters’ aspirations
Fathers who help with household chores are more likely to raise daughters who aspire to less traditional, and potentially higher paying, careers. So finds a new study that suggests how parents share dishes, laundry and other domestic duties plays a key role in shaping the gender attitudes and aspirations of their children, especially daughters. While […]
PhD student Benjamin Cheung awarded UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Hearty congratulations goes out to UBC Psychology PhD student Benjamin Cheung, recipient of a 2014 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award! UBC annually awards teaching prizes to UBC teaching assistants in recognition of the valuable role that they play in undergraduate programs. Photos courtesy of UBC Ceremonies and Events
Dr. Anne Treisman's Honorary Degree Acceptance Speech
Ten years ago, Drs. Daniel Kahneman and Anne Treisman, former UBC Psychology professors, received honorary UBC degrees. Kahneman and Treisman accepted positions in the department of psychology at UBC shortly after their marriage and were professors from 1978-1986. Both are professors of psychology at Princeton University. In 2002, Dr. Kahneman earned the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for […]
Sisters’ achievements a combination nature and nurture
Twin sisters Negah and Pegah Mortazavi are in synch in all aspects of their lives. They joined UBC with matching entrance scholarships to pursue their honours degrees in psychology. Their enthusiasm and energy mirrors one another and they share a close bond. The scientist in them attributes this to culture, genes and environment. “Very early […]
Dr. Sunaina Assanand Awarded UBC Killam Teaching Prize
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Sunaina Assanand, who received the 2013/2014 UBC Killam Teaching Prize. UBC Killam Teaching Prizes are awarded annually in the Faculty of Arts and they recognize distinguished teaching at all levels of instruction. Dr. Assanand was selected for this award in recognition of her reputation of being an outstanding teacher who […]
UBC Psychology Professor Liisa Galea on ‘baby brain’ and other ways that motherhood changes a woman’s brain chemistry
Motherhood permanently alters the brain, exposing moms to different health risks than women without children, says UBC neuroscientist Liisa Galea. Galea says understanding the long-term effects of motherhood will improve medical care and treatment for mothers. Read the Q and A with Liisa Galea at UBC News.