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Study examines links between socioeconomic status, sleep and brain development in children
Researchers at Colorado State University are making advances in understanding the links between socioeconomic status, sleep and brain development in children. Their approach combines MRI scans of brain structure and function with family surveys on aspects like household income and economic hardship, which can often influence children’s sleep patterns.
Mia Dischner honored with Voyager Scholarship
Mia Dischner has been awarded the Voyager Scholarship by the Obama Foundation and Airbnb, and plans to use the scholarship to pursue her passion for addressing food insecurity.
Outstanding Grad: Soleil Gonzalez, College of Natural Sciences
"I found pieces of who I am through my experience at CSU. It’s heartwarming to know that I can set my mind to something and can accomplish it. It is rewarding to know that I can help students of all backgrounds to feel their most authentic."
Second generation teacher builds legacy of inclusion at CSU
Sarah Hervey, a second-generation professor, continues to leave a legacy at Colorado State University by creating a brand new course in the Department of Psychology.
Psychology professor named Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Fellow
Election as an SPSSI Fellow honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the psychological study of social issues.
Veteran dove headfirst into experiences at CSU
Josh Johnson, a United States Air Force veteran who recently graduated from the Department of Psychology, sees opportunities and dives in headfirst. In every group Johnson joins, he stands out as an earnest, devoted leader. As such, new doors and opportunities open along every path he walks.
Rasa Humeyumptewa looks to improve Indigenous therapy
Humeyumptewa is a fourth-year student majoring in Clinical and Counseling Psychology with a minor in Indigenous Studies, in the Department of Ethnic Studies. Humeyumptewa is an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe sun clan, based in Arizona.
Ernie’s legacy: Longtime faculty member helping next generation of STEM students
Ernie Chavez, a professor in the Department of Psychology has dedicated his professional and personal life to serving historically minoritized students and supporting their success. “My legacy is people,” he said. “The people who are out there doing the work.”
Parental alienation, partner abuse: Two sides of same coin, says CSU social psychologist
A new study is the first to apply interdependence theory to power dynamics in families affected by parental alienation.
No more cone? Psychology researchers offer better tool for visualizing hurricane danger
A new study shows that the 'cone of uncertainty' graphic is often misinterpreted and that there are better ways to inform the public about hurricanes.