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Innovative teaching + Groundbreaking research

Our students and faculty explore the complexity of the human brain, mind, and behavior. We apply cutting-edge discoveries to real world problems, training the next generation of scientists and citizens to apply scientific knowledge to solve problems that impact human lives.

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Diversity + Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a community of diverse faculty, students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff from across a wide range of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability status, socioeconomic status, immigration status, and other forms of difference. PBS values diversity, equity, and inclusion as core strengths and essential elements of our mission.

COVID-19 research + instruction information

If you have ideas, questions, or concerns about conducting research and instruction safely during COVID-19, you can communicate with our department anonymously. Please note that under the new policy UA-21, failure to comply with the health and safety guidance and directions adopted by the university to combat the spread of COVID-19 constitute an act of “serious personal and professional misconduct.”

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An interconnected hub for science

Our department maintains strong interdisciplinary connections to the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and medical sciences. We offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree options, including certificate programs.

Undergraduate degrees

Our undergraduate degrees blend a powerful liberal arts foundation with field-based knowledge and experiences. Over 40% of our Psychology and Neuroscience majors conduct research in faculty labs, and many participate in experiential learning outside the classroom.

Graduate program

We offer seven Ph.D. specializations, and view these as interconnected areas rather than silos. You’ll work in a rich research environment where you are encouraged to integrate across these areas and while building deep expertise in your area of interest.

Award-winning researchers + teachers

Our faculty are recognized nationally and internationally for their contributions to scientific advances through state-of-the-art experimentation and theory. They are dedicated teachers and researchers who embrace innovative approaches in their classrooms and their labs.

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Gain skills employers want

We provide opportunities for students to develop marketable skills inside and outside of the classroom. Our students participate in research, service-learning, practicums, teaching assistantships, and more. These experiences, complemented by a broad liberal arts education, prepare students for a variety of careers.

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Supporting our community

We teach our students to serve society and the public good, both globally and in our local communities. Our department supports two research and training clinics that provide a range of psychological services to our community. We also offer a variety of K-12 outreach programs.

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Race and Facial Perception: A $500,000 NSF grant supports a PBS project to “de-bias” facial perceptions

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Events

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General Member Meeting | Psychology Club

Starts at 7 p.m.

Psychology

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Mar

31

2023 IU Animal Behavior Conference

9 a.m.—5 p.m.

Monroe Convention Center 302 South College Avenue, Bloomington IN

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31

Gill Seminar Speaker-Kathryn Reissner, PhD

12 p.m.—1 p.m.

702 N. Walnut Grove Ave.

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