Psychology professor advising a student

Psychology

The psychology faculty at Denison are actively involved in exploring various aspects of human and animal functioning in their research. An important component of a student’s training at Denison is direct involvement in these experiments and analysis. Denison students also gain experience in applied psychology through the department’s Field Experience course, through the Organizational Studies program, or through individual work with faculty members.

Seth Chin-Parker

Seth Chin-Parker,Associate Professor, Chair of Psychology

Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones,Academic Administrative Assistant

20% of Psychology students head to graduate school — where they thrive.

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Bringing eminent psychologists to campus

J.R. Kantor Memorial Lecture Series

The J.R. Kantor Memorial Lecture brings eminent psychologists to campus for several days to offer lectures to the College community as well as to the Psychology Department, and to meet with students.

Spotlights

Sophie Bittner ‘22

Summer research leads to publication in professional journal

Sophie Bittner '22 publishes study about students with disabilities and their access to academic support in college.

Jess Spitzer '22

Denison Magazine

Unlocking Potential: Jess Spitzer '22

Sullivan Ray '22

Mindfulness During a Pandemic

Psychology major Sullivan Ray’s quantifies the benefits of mindfulness during a pandemic.

Gabriella Longo '23

Finding her edge

Taking a stab at fencing proved to Gabriella Longo '23 that she could go the distance.

Cassidy Audette

How We Learn

Senior research builds job-ready skills

Cassidy Audette’s senior research project gives her great skills for the workplace.

Henshaw family and students playing board game

Home sweet home?

When international Denison students couldn't go home during the coronavirus pandemic, the college partnered with local families.

Students creating a mindful graffiti wall

How We Live

Mindfulness: Healthy practices across campus

The benefits of mindfulness are clear. Mindful Denison shares best practices through programs and events, including a Day of Mindfulness.

Rachel Abbott '19 backpacking in the Swiss Alps.

Where We Go

Rachel Abbott Revisits Her German Roots

Rachel Abbott '19 will teach children and explore Germany — thanks to a Fulbright award.

Laden ’19 watching the sunset in Portugal

Where We Go

An Opportunity in the Canary Islands

A Fulbright Scholarship will bring Julia Laden ’19 to the Canary Islands, where she will teach English to young children.

Andrea Weyneth ‘19

Where We Go

Mentorship Leads to a Fulbright

Strong faculty relationships guided Andrea Weyneth ‘19 on her path to a Fulbright.

Psychology researchers Marcos Arnett ‘20, Hope Cherubini ‘21, Andrew Kopco ‘20, and Anna Stone ‘21

How We Live

Research With an Impact: The Effects of Mindfulness on Anxiety

Psychology students explore the effects of mindfulness on anxiety

Allison Koneczny

How We Learn

Student Research Wins Recognition

Allison Koneczny’s research won the award for the best undergraduate empirical research at the Ohio Psychologists Association conference.

Megan Jamison ’18 and Sophie Conlon ’18

How We Learn

Research Uncovers New Knowledge on Learning Disabilities

Student research leads to better understanding of testing accommodations for students with disabilities.

Adam Van Dyke, '08, in the lab.

Where We Go

Alumnus Start-Up Bridges Science, Health and Business

Inspired to help patients suffering from the effects of depression, an alumnus doctor and CEO finds a new way.

Kristen Ago ’19

Where We Go

Internship Adds to Skills, Directs Future

Internships give Denison students the opportunity to mesh classroom learning with real-world experiences.

What's Happening

Staff

Jill Uland, academic administrative assistant, retires

Psychology department Academic Administrative Assistant Jill Uland retires November 1. Uland shares some of her favorite Denison memories in this Q&A.

Announcements & Updates

Student Commencement Speaker: Yaz Simpson '23

Psychology and cinema major Yaz Simpson '23 has been selected as the 2023 Student Commencement Speaker.

Faculty

From Ohio to Ecuador: Spring 2023 Denison Seminar

Gina Dow is leading a Denison Seminar which examines the effects of social policy in Licking County, Ohio and Quito, Ecuador.

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