UGA Psychology neuroscientist, Dr. Randy Hammond, was featured in a recent article in The Washington Post discussing the importance of lutein! Dr. Hammond states, “the bottom line is that most people just don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables.”

Check out the full article here.

In the Georgia Attitude, Bias, and Behavior Acquisition Lab (GABBA Lab) we examine how systemic forms of oppression are maintained and reinforced through subtle patterns of thought and behavior, and how those systems can be challenged. More specifically, we study how situational cues in our social environments shape our attitudes and behavior toward other individuals and groups. The situational cues that we investigate are subtle but powerful features of social contexts and interactions (e.g., nonverbal cues, microaggressions) that influence observers’ affective associations with others. To do this work we utilize correlational and experimental approaches—and employ multiple methods. We are strong supporters of open science principles as we feel that they result in more replicable and reproducible science, but also directly improve our research by promoting more thoughtful consideration at each step of the research process.

Extending a warm welcome to our incoming cohort of first year students across our three programs! We are so glad that you are here!

Clinical

Olutosin (Tosin) Adesogan

Ian Raugh

Heidi Sarles Whittlesey

Briana Spivey

Britni Surprenant

Latisha Swygert

Miriam Zegarac

Congratulations to Dr. Emily Mouilso who has been appointed to the UGA Diversity Advisory Council (DAC). The Council, which was founded in 2008, promotes a proactive and ongoing engagement to support an ethic of inclusion throughout the university. The Council is committed to inclusive excellence, providing a welcoming campus culture and fostering living, learning, and working environments supportive of the differences and similarities of all people.

Graduate Student Caroline Jones' project with Zoo Atlanta has received exciting media coverage over the last week, as her work was featured on WSB-TV in Atlanta! Caroline's project, in collaboration with UGA engineers and Zoo Atlanta, created a 3,000 point artificial terminate mound to examine gorilla's activity and problem solving. Learn more about her work here: WSB-TV News Feature.

Dr. Allison Howard has received a Learning Technology Grant from the UGA Center for Teaching and Learning! The grant will cover a classroom set of virtual reality headsets, two augmented reality headsets, and a computer system to support development of virtual reality simulations. In addition, it will provide funds for an undergraduate assistant familiar with the development of virtual environments.