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Famlee Lab Research Influencing How the U is Responding to the Pandemic

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The Famlee Lab, directed by Richard Lee, PhD in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota, recently surveyed students, faculty, and staff about their social and personal experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the university's response to the pandemic and the impact of social distancing and remote learning/work on health and wellness.

Hot Topic: Should SAT & ACT Scores be Used in College Admissions?

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In the midst of many ACT and SAT tests being canceled around the country this spring, many universities are debating dropping the ACT/SAT requirement for college admissions.

May 2020 Graduates

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The Department of Psychology would like to congratulate the most recent group of graduate students (Addleman, Huelsnitz, Weiner) that have completed their long journey to a PhD.

Sure, Get Rid of College Admissions Tests, but Not Because They’re Biased

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“The overwhelming conclusion across decades of research,” University of Minnesota psychologists Paul Sackett and Nathan Kuncel report, “is that tests are not biased against racial/ethnic minority group members in terms of their use in predicting subsequent academic performance.”

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UMN launches study measuring University impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic

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The ongoing study measures participant’s feelings and experiences with discrimination and satisfaction with the University’s response to the pandemic.

Q&A with Fariza Hassan

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“The most meaningful interactions I've had with instructors and advisors during this time is the simple reminders of support and care that they constantly provided throughout the end of the semester.” Senior Fariza Hassan reflects on her time during distance learning and the people who helped her navigate the uncertainties.

Q&A with Bridget Brown

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Senior Bridget Brown discusses adapting to distance learning and how her liberal arts education helped her better understand the different aspects of COVID-19.

Q&A with Jaden Lubarski

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Junior Jaden Lubarski had a hectic spring semester— he changed his major, and then classes went virtual. But amid the stressful circumstances, he kept his head up and didn’t let the pressure get to him. “I encourage everyone to focus on what you can control because I have learned that you really can do anything you set your mind to.”

Psychology Graduate Student Interviewed by StarTribune About Events Following...

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Vanessa Anyanso, a counseling psychology graduate student at the University of Minnesota, was interviewed by the StarTribune in an article titled “‘I'm in danger just living in America’: For black community, Floyd's death brings more grief and trauma.” Anyanso discusses how she personally has been affected by the death of George Floyd. She decided on “run supplies for the revolution”, to support protesters and organizations throughout Minneapolis.

Mann Receives Award for Excellence in Health Psychology Education and Training

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Traci Mann, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota is the 2020 recipient of the Society for Health Psychology’s (SfHP) Cynthia D. Belar Award for Excellence in Health Psychology Education and Training.

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January 12, 2021 to February 3, 2021

Positive Psychology: The Science of Well-Being

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Positive Psychology: The Science of Well-Being Four-session online course, begins January 12, 2021 Would you like to become more adept at activities that researchers believe increase life...

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