Chat, are we cooked? Professor Green addresses claims that our attention spans are shrinking
C. Shawn Green's first big break as a psychologist started with an unexpected discovery in the ’90s: People who play fast-paced action video games saw growth in their perception, attention and cognition. As the Mark and Ilene Laufman Family Professor and Chairperson for the Department of Psychology, he has continued to study the way different mentally stimulating activities impact cognitive learning and neuroplasticity. Here’s what he has to say about
smart phones, social media, constant connectivity and more ways technology is affecting our brains.
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New edition of Understanding Human Sexuality released by co-authors Hyde, Chadwick, and Jerald
What's it like to help shape a textbook you once had in your first Psychology of Sexuality class as an undergraduate? Sara Chadwick, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Gender & Women's Studies, recently had the chance to find out firsthand. Now in its 16th edition, Chadwick joined colleagues Morgan Jerald and Janet Shibley Hyde to co-author
this 2026 release. Students taking Psych 453 Human Sexuality will find comprehensive coverage of core topics, including theories, the history of sex research, anatomy and hormones, pregnancy and childbirth, and so much more.
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Psychology majors partner with Prison Education Initiative
Students in Psych 626: Issues in Prisoner Reentry are taking part in the Prison Education Initiative,
a UW–Madison program that provides incarcerated Wisconsin students with access to college-level coursework and academic support. For Psychology major and rising senior Kaydence Hughes, the opportunity to tutor incarcerated students at Oakhill Correctional Institute will go down as one of the most meaningful experiences of her college career. Read on.
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Purpose gives our lives direction—and science shows it also supports better health, brain function, and overall quality of life
In this engaging presentation led by Stacey Schaefer '96, PhD, of the UW-Madison Institute on Aging, you'll explore the benefits of having a sense of purpose, including its positive impact on cognition and brain health, mental well-being, resilience, and aging well. Attendees will leave with practical ideas for recognizing and nurturing purpose in everyday life, helping to support both emotional and cognitive vitality at any age or life stage. This FREE webinar will take place June 24, 11am-12pm CT.
Register today!
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Pass on your career insights to the next generation of Psychology Badgers
In October 2024, dozens of alumni return to campus for our bi-annual student-alumni networking dinner, and we're excited to welcome alumni back again this fall for more on-campus or virtual career connection opportunities. However you choose to participate, your insight helps students imagine what’s possible.
Learn more and get involved here!
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