Purdue University Department of Psychological Sciences

Purdue University Department of Psychological Sciences We train students with an expansive understanding of psychology while also combining it with other sciences.

Home to the some of the world’s leading experts, we offer abundant research & education opportunities across a wide range of psychology topics.

Psychological Sciences undergrads, come kick off the new semester with us at our Psych Undergrad Welcome Back Event! 🎉Jo...
09/08/2026

Psychological Sciences undergrads, come kick off the new semester with us at our Psych Undergrad Welcome Back Event! 🎉

Join us to meet fellow psych students, learn about department events and resources, discover ways to get involved, and enjoy some food! 🍕🥳

📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 2–3:30 p.m.
📍 PRICE 3rd Floor Lounge

Register at https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sjTanr0ssd1dFY

A new semester, a fresh start, and plenty of reasons to celebrate! ✨The Department of Psychological Sciences kicked off ...
09/07/2026

A new semester, a fresh start, and plenty of reasons to celebrate! ✨

The Department of Psychological Sciences kicked off the semester with our Welcome Back Reception. Smiles all around as faculty, staff, and students came together to reconnect, meet new faces, and start the semester strong. 🖤💛

Here’s to a great semester ahead! Boiler Up! 🚂

Boilermakers, come home!Join us for the Department of Psychological Sciences Homecoming Reception 2026 and reconnect wit...
08/28/2026

Boilermakers, come home!

Join us for the Department of Psychological Sciences Homecoming Reception 2026 and reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty, students, and friends while celebrating the exciting work happening in Psychological Sciences at Purdue.

November 6, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Light refreshments provided

Learn about current research, student achievements, and what's ahead for the future of the department. Whether it's been a few years or a few decades, we'd love to welcome you back. More details to come!

Scan the QR code to register today!

Big congratulations to Dr. Dan Foti! 🎉Dr. Foti has been appointed as a standing member of the National Institutes of Hea...
07/03/2026

Big congratulations to Dr. Dan Foti! 🎉

Dr. Foti has been appointed as a standing member of the National Institutes of Health's Neural Basis of Psychopathology, Addictions and Sleep Disorders (NPAS) Study Section, where he'll help review and shape groundbreaking research in mental health, addiction, and sleep science.

We're proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of his expertise and service to the scientific community!

Expanding access to affordable, evidence-based mental health care while training future clinical psychologists. 🧠💛Throug...
05/17/2026

Expanding access to affordable, evidence-based mental health care while training future clinical psychologists. 🧠💛

Through the Purdue Psychology Treatment and Research Clinics (PPTRC), Purdue Department of Psychological Sciences faculty Dr. Heather Ciesielski and Dr. James Noll are helping make meaningful care more accessible for the Greater Lafayette community.

Clinicians provide closely supervised care across child therapy, adult therapy, and psychological assessment services, making meaningful support more accessible for families, students, and community members alike.

Read more at https://www.purdueexponent.org/campus/features/pptrc-bridges-mental-health-care-access/article_1f252b73-7370-46fa-9e21-89136b91c802.html

Congratulations to Dr. Brooke Macnamara on receiving Purdue University’s Trailblazer Award! 🎉The Trailblazer Award recog...
05/16/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Brooke Macnamara on receiving Purdue University’s Trailblazer Award! 🎉

The Trailblazer Award recognizes outstanding mid-career faculty whose research and scholarship have made a significant impact in the humanities, social sciences, and information sciences. We are proud to celebrate Dr. Macnamara’s incredible contributions to psychological science and the Purdue community. 💙🧠

Learn more about the award at https://www.purdue.edu/academics/faculty-affairs/awards/trailblazer.html

Spring Fest 2026 was a success! 🌟Despite the rainy start, we loved connecting with 250+ community members through fun, h...
05/16/2026

Spring Fest 2026 was a success! 🌟

Despite the rainy start, we loved connecting with 250+ community members through fun, hands-on psychology activities. Huge thank you to our amazing graduate students Eilis, Kamryn, Abby, Niamh, Luis, and Sofia, along with all of our volunteers and staff who made the day possible! 💙🧠

To the graduating Class of 2026, congratulations! 🎓✨Over the years, you’ve asked questions, challenged ideas, supported ...
05/15/2026

To the graduating Class of 2026, congratulations! 🎓✨

Over the years, you’ve asked questions, challenged ideas, supported one another, and grown into compassionate thinkers and future leaders. The Department of Psychological Sciences is proud to celebrate all that you’ve accomplished and excited to see where your next chapter takes you.

Wherever you go, carry your curiosity with you. Boiler up, forever. 💛🖤

Kira Means named 2026–2027 Bilsland Fellowship recipient 🎉This competitive fellowship supports exceptional PhD students ...
04/23/2026

Kira Means named 2026–2027 Bilsland Fellowship recipient 🎉

This competitive fellowship supports exceptional PhD students as they complete their final year of research, recognizing both academic excellence and future impact.

A huge congratulations on this well-earned achievement 👏

A full-circle moment for our alumniColin E. Vize was officially recognized with the Early Career Achievement Award at th...
04/22/2026

A full-circle moment for our alumni

Colin E. Vize was officially recognized with the Early Career Achievement Award at the 2026 HHS Alumni Awards. Now an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh, his research on personality, aggression, and psychopathy is making a meaningful impact in the field.

Honored to celebrate this achievement in person and highlight the work of our Purdue Psychological Sciences community

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