Alums Jenny Fremlin, Ph.D., and Kristin Palmer, Ed.D., Receive Dianne Kipnes Social Innovation Award

2023-04-11T10:07:41-07:00

Alums Jenny Fremlin, Ph.D., and Kristin Palmer, Ed.D., Receive Dianne Kipnes Social Innovation Award Two alums can now add the mantle of 2023 Dianne Kipnes Social Innovation Award to their repertoires and work. Jenny Fremlin, Ph.D. (Media Psychology, ‘12) and Kristin Palmer, Ed.D. (Educational Leadership and Change, ‘16) will advance their work in their respective fields in 2023-2025. Jenny Fremlin, Ph.D. Dr. Fremlin’s project, “Enabling Women to Self-Advocate for Better Sexual Health Care,” gives special attention to women across diverse demographic groups and with healthcare access challenges. Dr. Fremlin’s award will support her research for Glyciome LLC and will [...]

Alums Jenny Fremlin, Ph.D., and Kristin Palmer, Ed.D., Receive Dianne Kipnes Social Innovation Award2023-04-11T10:07:41-07:00

Provost Wendi Williams, Ph.D., earns distinguished APA Presidential Citation

2023-03-21T11:47:19-07:00

Provost and Senior Vice President Wendi Williams, Ph.D., recently received one of the most distinguished honors from the American Psychological Association (APA).   Provost Williams was awarded an APA Presidential Citation from APA President Thema S. Bryant, Ph.D., for “her outstanding efforts in applying her work as a psychologist, advocate, and educator at the intersection of education and psychology to her scholarship and leadership during the past two decades.”  Learn more about the APA Presidential Citations Provost Wendi Williams, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology Student Tiffany Parisi, Clinical Psychology faculty April Harris-Britt, Ph.D. "My first meeting with Dr. Thema [...]

Provost Wendi Williams, Ph.D., earns distinguished APA Presidential Citation2023-03-21T11:47:19-07:00

Fielding Alum Dr. Tahlia Bragg Joins the New Affiliate Cohort of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research

2023-03-17T10:59:39-07:00

Tahlia Bragg, Ph.D. On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, Fielding alum Dr. Tahlia Bragg received an appointment to the new Affiliate cohort of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research. "I am ecstatic and deeply honored to have been accepted to the Center for Antiracist Research. As a postdoctoral fellow committed to decolonizing research and practice, I am eager to elevate my commitment at the esteemed center founded by Dr. Ibrahim X. Kendi," shared Dr. Bragg. "My current research focuses on deconstructing race as a variable. Aside from becoming a subject-matter expert in researching racial disparities in Alzheimer's Disease [...]

Fielding Alum Dr. Tahlia Bragg Joins the New Affiliate Cohort of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research2023-03-17T10:59:39-07:00

The Effect of Implicit Racial Bias on Defense Attorneys’ Plea Recommendations

2023-03-14T15:19:45-07:00

Thursday, 16th March - 15:50: External Actors Influences on Plea Outcomes Brian Cutler, Ph.D., Program Director for the Media Psychology Program This Thursday, March 16, 2023, research by Media Psychology Program Director Dr. Brian Cutler, Ms. Annmarie Khairalla (Ontario Tech University), and Dr. Miko Wilford (University of Massachusetts Lowell) will be presented at the 2023 American Psychology-Law Society Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Former graduate student of Dr. Cutler's, Ms. Khairalla will be at the conference to present this research which uses innovative virtual reality technology to examine potential racial bias in the plea bargaining process. The researchers examined [...]

The Effect of Implicit Racial Bias on Defense Attorneys’ Plea Recommendations2023-03-14T15:19:45-07:00

Why Were We Glued to the Murdaugh Murders?

2023-03-07T16:03:24-08:00

Wealth, murder and abuse of privilege; the true crime story with a moral. Key Points The Murdaugh case has had the appeal of true crime, amplified by wealth and privilege. True crime can increase perceptions of efficacy by providing strategies for protection and survival. The guilty verdict after the trial elicited cheers, confirming the "just world hypothesis," that bad deeds are punished. Between true crime documentaries, TV shows, podcasts, and the sleuthing of “internet detectives,” people can’t seem to get enough true crime. While several real-life murder mysteries have captured our attention, few stories have the deception, wanton disregard, and jaw-dropping plotlines of the [...]

Why Were We Glued to the Murdaugh Murders?2023-03-07T16:03:24-08:00

Celebrate Fielding’s 49th Anniversary and Join a Call Across the Globe on March 9th

2023-08-22T11:53:21-07:00

Sustainability: Acting for Social and Ecological Justice In March, Fielding celebrates its 49th Anniversary.    Keeping in mind the life-long learners that all Fielding community members are, we have designed a dynamic program for you this year. The theme for this year’s Call is Sustainability: Acting for Social and Ecological Justice. Join us on Thursday, Mar. 9 at 4 p.m. PST.   Our annual Call across the Globe has become a tradition since Fielding’s 45th Anniversary. It is an opportunity for the Fielding community, friends, and partners, to celebrate our university’s Anniversary and come together for a learning opportunity. To commemorate [...]

Celebrate Fielding’s 49th Anniversary and Join a Call Across the Globe on March 9th2023-08-22T11:53:21-07:00

ChatGPT: Why Is It Making People So Nervous?

2023-03-01T11:25:39-08:00

AI is here to stay. Rather than fear it, we need to learn how to use it. Key Points ChatGPT gained 57 million users in the first month and now has well over 100 million users globally. Potential positives of ChatGPT use include brainstorming, quick research, language translations, support for special needs, and entertainment. Potential negatives of ChatGPT use are lack of critical thinking, plagiarism, bullying, misinformation, and dependence on technology. ChatGPT is the new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by OpenAI that can write essays, solve complex problems, compose song lyrics, do homework, and more. It has launched a new moral panic as [...]

ChatGPT: Why Is It Making People So Nervous?2023-03-01T11:25:39-08:00

In Honor of Black History Month: The Work is Not Yet Done

2023-02-08T12:17:14-08:00

This year marks 404 years since the first enslaved person disembarked onto American soil, 158 years since the abolishment of slavery, 156 years since Independence Day for enslaved people, and 57 years since the ending of Jim Crow. Although many of these historical events are well over a century old, we are reminded daily that the work is not yet done. Throughout history, African Americans and other members of the Diaspora have fought relentlessly for equity, social justice, and inclusion. In February, we highlight our ancestors’ astounding accomplishments, who paved the way for generations of African Americans and other members [...]

In Honor of Black History Month: The Work is Not Yet Done2023-02-08T12:17:14-08:00

CASL Hosts Fellows from 17 Affiliate Institutions for a 4-day Residency in Atlanta

2023-02-10T07:27:31-08:00

The Center for the Advancement of STEM Leadership (CASL) Hosts 4-Day Program (January 26-29, 2023) in Atlanta, Georgia: Leadership that Addresses Increasing Diversity Equity & Inclusion Among STEM Faculty and Students on the HBCU Campus This residency focused on leadership strategies designed to advance leadership capacity to achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the STEM fields associated with issues of race, ethnicity, and gender – and the interactions among these demographic categories. Our nation cannot achieve its goal of remaining a global leader in STEM unless it accelerates its capacity to recruit, retain, graduate, and advance students of color [...]

CASL Hosts Fellows from 17 Affiliate Institutions for a 4-day Residency in Atlanta2023-02-10T07:27:31-08:00

Why Christmas Movies Make Us Feel Good

2022-12-07T15:25:24-08:00

The health benefits of nostalgia, romance, family, snowflakes, and miracles. Key Points The familiar tropes, and simple, predictable, and non-stressful stories of Christmas movies deliver comfort and improve mood. Recurring themes of romance, family, and friendship reflect and satisfy our deep-seated need for social connection. Holiday movies build bonds across generations and feel like visiting old friends. Feel-good holiday films provide a welcome escape from the pressures of real-world demands. There's no better way to start the holidays than with a Christmas or Holiday movie. Lists of the "Best Christmas Movies" are everywhere, and Hallmark Channel launched its Countdown to [...]

Why Christmas Movies Make Us Feel Good2022-12-07T15:25:24-08:00
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