Psychology

The professor in the Psychology Department and Neuroscience program spoke to students and faculty from a consortium of colleges funded by the National Science Foundation's S-STEM program.

Six members of the Class of 2019 participated in a signing ceremony in Clohan Theatre to formalize their participation in two service-year programs offered by Elon in partnership with local organizations. Six fellows who have completed their year of service were also recognized. 

Elon faculty are at the forefront of a national effort to improve student outcomes through Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT). 

Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler, professor of psychology and director of the Center for Research on Global Engagement, was one of eight Elon faculty members featured this year in "Passionately Curious," the annual Elon University President's Report. 

Faculty in the Department of Psychology within Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences, were mentors for the projects.

A psychology major researches how romantic partners can influence whether a person seeks help for mental health concerns. 

The professor in the Psychology Department and Neuroscience Program co-authored a presentation with Elon College Fellow Laura Bernstein '19.

The first-authored peer-reviewed empirical article by the assistant professor of psychology describes how infants’ and mothers’ interactive behaviors during free play change as infants progress from sitting to walking.

Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler, professor of psychology, was the mentor for both projects.

The assistant professor of psychology presented motor development research at the biennial conference of the Society for Research in Child Development, held in Baltimore, Maryland.