Major in Psychology
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Psychologist finds American teens taking fewer risks than previous generations
Increased electronic media use among teens leading to a decline in risky behavior
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Sherief Eldeeb ’18 is a man of the mind
Sherief Eldeeb ’18 is fascinated by how the brain and the body function together like partners in a long-term relationship. Sometimes they get along perfectly well. But when they clash, he needs to know why. He spent a part of last summer at the University of Washington, helping conduct a study of the sleep patterns…
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Wellness warrior: Dr. Stephanie Bailey ’72 crusades for effective public health
Stephanie Coursey Bailey ’72, M.D., insists she’s an introvert. It’s an odd admission for someone whose professional trajectory has required her to make bold decisions to improve health outcomes for the underserved and overwhelmed. But as you speak with Dr. Bailey, it’s clear that her introversion is not about a reluctance to be heard as…
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Psychology professor receives award to fund research on marginalized groups
Nicole Overstreet, assistant professor of psychology at Clark University, has been named a 2018 Nancy Weiss Malkiel Scholar by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. The award, which is funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, supports junior faculty from underrepresented groups and others committed to eradicating disparities in their fields. Overstreet (pictured) joins nine other junior scholars from prestigious American universities, including Yale, Columbia, and…
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Family Impact Seminar brings Clark research to legislators
Faculty speak at State House on issues, policies related to youth violence, illegal sex trafficking, and college sexual assaults
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ClarkCONNECT event a meeting of the minds for psychology alums, students
Clark University’s legacy in the social sciences dates back to its founding, when renowned psychologist G. Stanley Hall was named Clark’s first president. The American Psychological Association was launched here; Sigmund Freud delivered his only lectures outside of Europe at Clark; and the research of Clark-trained psychologists has played a critical role in revealing the complexities of…
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Clark psychologist named editor-in-chief of Journal of Latina/o Psychology
Professor Cardemil's research focuses on understanding and addressing the mental healthcare disparities in the United States that disproportionately affect individuals from low-income and racial/ethnic minority backgrounds.
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Study: Whether in U.S. or Ghana, teens thrive most when parents listen to their perspectives
Child Development journal publishes Clark psychologists’ cross-cultural research on adolescents’ communication with parents
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Psychology major works on eye-opening study about autism
Sherief Eldeeb ’18 assists research team in examining sleep patterns of children and teens on the spectrum
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Passion for public health leads Clark student to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
From Worcester to Washington: Keegan Daugherty ’19 interns with ClarkCONNECT Health Co-chair Miranda Katsoyannis ’78