Stories
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Psychology professors receive funding to study STEM learning in museums
Two Loyola professors recently received funding for a study that could uncover new ways to engage children in science and math fields. The National Science Foundation awarded $739,522 to Dr. Catherine Haden and Dr. Perla Gamez, professors in the Department of Psychology, to support their research project, “Advancing Early STEM Learning Opportunities through Tinkering and Reflection.”
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Research
Professor’s work helps children, their families live with spina bifida
Loyola psychology professor Grayson Holmbeck has been studying children with spina bifida for more than 20 years. His research has been published in numerous academic journals and has helped shaped the way mental health professionals care for these children and their families.
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Think Critically
Guided by a commitment to discovering, communicating and applying knowledge for the benefit of humanity, the Department of Psychology is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in psychological research, teaching, and service to students, the university and wider communities.
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Psychology professor and students research bilingual education
Perla Gamez and her students could be shaping the future of bilingual education. The assistant psychology professor and several graduate and undergraduate students are working on research that seeks to improve the way teachers approach classroom instruction for English language learners.
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Profile
Loyola Psychology Professor Presents Research at Congressional Exhibit
Loyola Psychology Professor, Dr. Catherine Haden, discussed her current research that focuses on parent-child interaction and building a child’s interest in STEM (Science, Math, Technology, and Engineering). -
Dr. Morrison wins Sujack Award for Teaching Excellence, Dr. Silton named Master Teacher
Congratulations to Dr. Bob Morrison, winner of the Edwin T. and Vivijeanne F. Sujack Award for Teaching Excellence, and to Dr. Becky Silton, finalist for the Sujack Award, who has been named a Master Teacher in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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