Psychological Sciences

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Emeritus Psychology Professor Donald Tepas Dies

Tepas was internationally known for his scholarly work in the fields of shiftwork, occupational health and safety, and transportation safety.

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Professor Emeritus of Psychology Julian Rotter Dies

Rotter was identified by the American Psychological Association as one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century.

Gerry Altmann in psychology is one of the major new hires. He’s from the UK – Ph.D. from Edinburgh, currently at York University. He’s one of the famed cognitive science cluster hires, specializing in the cognitive science of language, ‘language processing and aspects of eye movement control’ on July 19, 2013. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Psycholinguistics Expert Gerry Altmann to Join UConn Faculty

An internationally known researcher, Altmann will join the expanding cognitive science program in fall 2014.

Addison Zhao (CLAS '13) on March 6, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Class of 2013: Addison Zhao, Future Educational Psychologist

Psychology senior Addison Zhao has excelled as both a student and a peer educator. Now he hopes to study educational psychology in graduate school.