The end of the semester marked a time to say goodbye to Psychology graduates, peers leaving for Salt Lake City, and psychology students who will be taking a leave of absence. The Spring 2024 Farewell Dinner Party took place on June 4th, 2024, and many Psychology students and faculty gathered at the PSY lounge on […]
Read MoreAs the end of May approached, students were getting ready to complete the semester, with several getting ready to graduate. The Fall 2024 UAC Graduation Commencement was held on May 23, 2024, at the IGC Auditorium. Students who were at the end of finishing their bachelor’s or master’s degrees were eligible to participate in the […]
Read MoreWe are proud to announce that Eojin (Gabriella) Lee, a sophomore student of UAC majoring in psychology, received the exciting news on May 20, 2024. Her paper was accepted for publication in the Undergraduate Journal of Contemporary Issues & Media, the journal of the University of Utah’s Writing and Rhetoric Studies Department. Her article will […]
Read MoreThe series of PSY SLC Advisor Info Sessions was held from May 7, 2024 to May 9, 2024 by Kate Barron. She is one of the PSY advisors from SLC, who advises students transitioning from UAC to SLC. During this visit, she conducted four info sessions: “Psychology at your SLC,” “Behavioral Science Minors & Certificates,” […]
Read MoreThe Spring 2024 Major & Minor Day took place on May 9, 2024 at U104. Peer advisors and Assistant Professors from the Psychology department manned the booth to engage with current and prospective students interested in pursuing psychology as a major, double-major, or minor. Students had the opportunity to participate in a quiz event and […]
Read MoreThe Psychology Info Session for the Fall 2024 semester was held from 12:00 to 12:50 PM on April 30, 2024, at U108. The info session had a welcoming atmosphere, with students enjoying their lunch while listening to the session and the Assistant Professors (Lecturers) of the Psychology department happily describing their courses for the upcoming […]
Read MoreProf. Jaewon Oh’s recent publications: • Oh, J. W., Kim, S. M., Lee, D., Yon, D. K., Lee, S. W., Smith, L., … & Lee, S. (2023). Reduced grip strength potentially indicates depression: Investigating multicontinental databases. Journal of Affective Disorders, 323, 426-434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2022.12.006 • Oh, J. W., Kim, S. M., Lee, D., Son, N. H., […]
Read MoreStudents in PSY 3000 (Statistical Methods in Psychology) are involved in the process of secondary data analysis, actively implementing their theoretical understanding of statistics and research methods into practice. They are demonstrating their ability to formulate hypotheses, design research studies, select suitable statistical methods, and interpret the resulting data. By working with nationally representative datasets, […]
Read MoreOne of our UAC undergraduate Psychology Juniors is working on a very exciting Human Factors research project. Her research is looking into how users’ trust in ChatGPT predicts their successful use as a tool for improving their non-native English writing. This research holds immense relevance for the UAC student population, where the majority of students […]
Read MoreOn April 11, 2024, the University of Utah Asia Campus’s psychology department hosted PSY Night ’24, aiming to integrate new students and enhance bonds within the department. The evening featured a series of engaging games followed by a communal meal, creating a relaxed atmosphere for students and faculty. The event started with three interactive games […]
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