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modern solid glass oval award on glass stand
Thursday, December 3, 2015

Celebration of Arts 2015

modern solid glass oval award on glass stand
Two Psychology faculty members, among many others,  were recipients of the 2015 Arts Awards at the 3rd Annual Celebration of Arts held on Wed December 2, 2015.

Jonathan Fugelsang received the Teaching Award and Joanne Wood received the Research Award. Congratulations to both!

Side by side pictures of city street scape, modern and old
Tuesday, October 20, 2015

How Our Evolving Brains Can Shape Cities

Colin Ellard, a neuroscientist takes his lab on the road to explore the psychology of the streets.

Side by side pictures of city street scape, modern and old
We don’t usually think much of it as we’re walking down a street, but our bodies and brains are constantly reacting to what’s around us.

dutch lady smoking a cigarette
Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Dutch smokers unconcerned about dangers of tobacco

dutch lady smoking a cigarette
Dutch smokers, after years of tobacco control policies, are generally unconcerned about the dangers of smoking and second hand smoke, according to an international comparative study published today.

The International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project (ITC Project) led by Professor Geoffrey T. Fong from the University of Waterloo, presented their findings in Maastricht at the European meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco.

black and white drawing of New York City skyline
Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Psychology on the Street

black and whtie drawing of New York City skylineA city is a vastly complicated network of human interactions—between individuals, groups, and the physical design of city spaces. Understanding how this network functions, and how urban design influences human health, wellbeing, and happiness can help make better cities. In the Urban Realities Laboratory at the University of Waterloo, our team, lead by Dr. Colin Ellard, specializes in measuring the relationships between human behaviour and urban design using a unique approach: rather than using the traditional methods of experimental psychology, we measure urban behaviour where it actually happens—out on the street. For the complete article please go to Psychology on the Street

professor lecturing in class full of students
Friday, August 21, 2015

Dan Smilek presents at McMaster conference

Mac conference teaches best ways to learn

professor lecturing in class full of students
Joe Kim is the organizer of a new conference at McMaster that highlights new research into learning, memory and attention. 

Madison Stange watching a participant at a scratch tickey gamble study
Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Could scratch tickets be a gateway drug to problem gambling?

Madison Stange watching a participant at a scratch tickey gamble study
The Near-Miss Effect: People who almost win at scratch lottery tickets respond the same way as gamblers who experience near-misses at slot machines, Waterloo research finds. You walk into a neighbourhood variety store to pick up bread and milk, and - sure, why not - a scratch ticket from the lottery display.

Alex, Sai and Emily in front of chalk signature wall on patio
Wednesday, July 29, 2015

PAS pool party

Alex, Sai and Emily in front of chalk signature wall on patio

A Pool Party was held to launch the P2 patio area, front entrance of the PAS building, during the afternoon of Tues, July 28th. Undergraduates (L to R)  Alex Moniz, Sai Kalvapalle and Emily Rutter were the driving force behind the event, which included free lemonade, affordable pizza and included several attempts at using a hula hoop by faculty, staff and students.

photo of Nasim Ahmadpour in front of a house
Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Nasim Ahmadpour recipient of 2015 Child Language Research Award

Annually, an award valued at $750.00 is provided to one graduating undergraduate student enrolled in any program at the University of Waterloo. Selection are based on academic excellence, prior research experience related to child language development, and a demonstrated commitment to future postgraduate study in the area of child language development. No application is required. This fund is made possible by a donation from Knowledge in Development Inc.