Research

Research from our department has been honored at the White House and internationally recognized with awards like the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Computer and Cognitive Science. Our talented faculty and graduate students conduct cutting-edge research across five broad areas in psychology, representing multiple individual labs and collaborative institutes.


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PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES OVER THE LAST YEAR

Our Research Areas

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Our Research Labs


Center on Brain Injury Research and Training

The Department of Psychology is affiliated with the Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT), which conducts research and training to improve the lives of children and adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The center's research focuses on developing interventions to improve outcomes related to education, employability, and quality of life, while its training activities promote the use of best practices among educators and other professionals who serve individuals with TBI.

 

 


Psychology major Kaitlyn Henner

Endless Research Possibilities

“As an incoming undergraduate student, I had no idea the amount of possibilities I would have to be involved in research, act as a leader, or create close connections with professors. Now, three years later, I have served as a PSY303 peer tutor, worked in a developmental psychology lab, and created many connections with professors, graduate students, and faculty, some of whom are guiding me on the path to conduct my own research later this year! I couldn't be more thankful for the diverse set of experiences offered to me as an undergraduate student in the psychology department.”

–Kaitlyn Henner, psychology major, '24



Mental health

Research Across Disciplines

The Department of Psychology collaborates with experts across a variety of fields through several collaborative interdisciplinary research institutes. Students also have the opportunity to engage in research as volunteer participants through the Human Subjects Pool.


Paul Slovic sitting at desk

Recent Publications

Recent research by Psychology faculty includes a variety of topics relating to racism and prejudice, sleep patterns, conspiracy theories, and neurocognitive development.

Recent Publications 


News

NEUROSCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY - Neuroscience instructor Nicole Dudukovic has a unique insight into her students’ brains, at least when it comes to how they remember what they learn in class. She was recognized for her distinguished teaching with a Herman Faculty Achievement Award, which is presented to faculty who have made significant contributions to student learning at the University of Oregon.
PSYCHOLOGY - Lauren Lanning knew she wanted to study psychology when she came to the UO, but was surprised when she also developed a passion for communications during her second year. She now works for the Center of Science Communication Research on the Eugene campus, where she merges her interests to share the most recent scientific discoveries with the public.
PSYCHOLOGY - The College of Arts and Sciences is investing in its Latinx studies courses by hiring nine new tenure-track faculty members. Meet Blanche Wright—a new hire in the Department of Psychology—wants to change that by inspiring Latinx students in the classroom and through mentorship to hopefully become professors.