Psychology UW-Green Bay News Posts

Research assistants needed for Prof. Nehrkorn-Bailey’s lab for Spring 2023

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Nov 1, 2022

Are you a motivated and reliable student? Are you interested in research? Are you thinking about graduate school? Having research experience can set you apart! Professor Abby Nehrkorn-Bailey is looking for undergraduate research assistants to join her growing lab, work on projects related to adult development and healthy aging, and actively contribute to the field in ways that…

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M.S. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology graduates and Prof. Chu present at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology Annual Conference

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Nov 1, 2022

Professor Alan Chu and seven M.S. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology 2021 graduates presented at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology Annual Conference from October 26-29 in Fort Worth, Texas. Five first-year students also attended the conference to learn from researchers and practitioners in the profession. Each student that presented and the title of their…

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New “Psych & Stuff” podcast episode: How can we reduce the impacts of childhood trauma? With Jason Cowell and Karsten Cowan

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Oct 27, 2022

In the newest episode of “Psych & Stuff”, Ryan and Georjeanna chat with “Psych & Stuff” all-star prof. Jason Cowell and Psychology major Karsten Cowan. The group discusses the negative impacts of adverse childhood experiences on our brains and development, as well as the hope they share to prevent childhood trauma and mitigate the impacts…

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Prof. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges earns Outstanding Service Recognition

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Oct 27, 2022

Congratulations are in order for UW-Green Bay Chair of Psychology, Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges, who earned the Outstanding Service Recognition at the recent Society for the Teaching of Psychology Annual Conference. Wilson-Doenges earned this recognition for her role as Director of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. The Society for the Teaching of Psychology promotes excellence in the teaching and…

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Prof. Dean D. VonDras receives publication for review essay

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Oct 25, 2022

A new review essay, “Journey into the Deeper Psychologies of Later Life,” by Psychology professor Dean D. VonDras, has recently been published in Age, Culture, Humanities: An Interdisciplinary Journal. As Prof. VonDras notes in his essay, “Life is a process of transformations. Thus, like rivers that run to the sea, throughout life we are in processes…

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Psychology of increased road rage: What you can do if you encounter an angry driver | CBS Colorado

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Kristin Bouchard

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Oct 19, 2022

You’re not just imagining it. Road rage has gotten worse in Colorado and across the country in recent years. Over 100 people died last year in Colorado in aggressive driving crashes, and nearly 400 people were seriously injured, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Experts tell CBS News Colorado people are more stressed out…

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UW-Green Bay a research partner in Wello 2021 Community Health and Well-Being survey of Brown County

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Kristin Bouchard

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Oct 12, 2022

Associate Professor of Psychology Jenell Holstead, PhD, consortium of applied research was part of the research team that developed the 2021 Community Health and Well-Being survey of Brown County. According to the overview: ‘Wello’s Community Health and Well-being Survey is a bi-annual measurement effort in Greater Green Bay (Brown County, Wisconsin) to collect local data…

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New research questions the efficacy of virtual reality for philanthropic fundraising

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Kristin Bouchard

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Oct 11, 2022

UW-Green Bay Psychology professor Alison Jane Martingano’s latest research demonstrates the limited benefits of virtual reality for fundraising. Many philanthropic organizations use 360-degree virtual reality videos as a fundraising tool. However, her research indicates that although 360-degree videos can create feelings of empathy in the moment, these feelings don’t last, and critically, don’t increase donations…

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UW-Green Bay Prof. Ryan Martin featured in newly launched “Wondermind” website

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Oct 5, 2022

Ryan Martin, professor of Psychology and Associate Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, was featured in a website recently launched by Selena Gomez. Wondermind was created to provide an easy, inclusive space where people can come together to explore, discuss, and navigate their feelings. The website features a section on anger in…

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New ‘Psych & Stuff’ podcast episode: Can VR increase our empathy? A discussion with Dr. Alison Jane Martingano

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Kristin Bouchard

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Oct 3, 2022

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna chat with UW-Green Bay’s new psychology professor Alison Jane Martingano, about her fascinating research on the complex ways that technology, including virtual reality, impacts empathy.

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