Psychology

During the School of Biological Sciences' Health & Wellbeing Day, come listen to panelists share their expertise in how to prioritize your health and mental wellbeing through biology. Among them is Golnaz Tabibnia, assistant research faculty in the Department of Psychological Science and fellow at the Newkirk Center for Science and Society. The neuroscientist's topic is "A Neuroscience Framework for Psychological Wellbeing."

Panelist talks are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a luncheon mixer from 2-4 p.m. Other panel topics (and speakers) are: 

The Mind-Body Connection in the Neuroscience of Wellbeing (John Guzowski, Ph.D., Neurobiology & Behavior, BioSci)

Exercise (Jim Hicks, Ph.D., Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, BioSci)

Sleep (Bryce Mander, Ph.D., Psychiatry and Human Behavior; UCI SOM)

Diet-Gut-Microbiome (Katrine Whiteson, Ph.D., Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, BioSci)

Mindfulness Practice and the Nervous System (John Guzowski, Ph.D., Neurobiology & Behavior)

Psychological Pillars of Wellbeing (Joel Milam, Ph.D., Epidemiology & Biostatistics; Public Health)

Open Panel Discussion / student Q & A (all speakers plus Beth England-Mackie, Meladee Garst, PhD)

If you have any questions, please contact lnmorale@uci.edu.

Distinguished Professor Elizabeth Loftus is a featured speaker at the Nobel Prize Summit on a panel titled “Making Sense of Misinformation.”

Her talk is titled, “The Misinformation Effect.”

More information is available online.

Human trafficking and child marriage deny autonomy to and harm the physical, sexual, and emotional health of those who are targeted. Scholars, experts, legislators, and public officials including professor of psychological science, Jodi Quas, will share research findings, examples from their work, and policy proposals for the way forward. The forum hosted by Global Hope 365, UCI Initiative to End Family Violence, and UCI Law will provide the opportunity to exchange ideas for solutions and increase momentum for legislative change.

Light Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Event: 12:00–2:30 p.m.

Registration is $10 and includes lunch. Free for UCI students.

Parking in the Berkeley Place Lot is $10.

To request reasonable accommodations for a disability, please contact centers@law.uci.edu.

This event is approved for 2.5 hours of Minimum Continuing Legal Education Credit by the State Bar of California. UCI School of Law is a State Bar-approved MCLE provider.

Please join the Center for Psychology and Law for a special presentation by Dr. John Taylor, professor of Clinical Psychology at Northumbria University, and Associate Director for Psychological Services, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust, UK.

"The case against Larry Nassar: A survivor and trial attorney’s perspective," featuring a discussion with John Manly, partner at Manly, Stewart and Finaldi, and Jeanette Antolin, a former American artistic gymnast and member of the US national team from 1995-2000. You can read more about the speakers here.

Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2019 enrollment to the UCI Post-Baccalaureate Program in Psychological Science. Join us for an information session to learn more about the program and how you can apply.

The Post-Baccalaureate Program in Psychological Science is designed for people with a bachelor’s degree in any field who are seeking preparation for graduate school in psychology or related fields and for people seeking career development or a career change. The program consists of eight courses, includes hands-on experience in research laboratory and internship settings, and can be completed at your own pace.

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About the program

The Center for Psychology and Law is pleased to co-sponsor the upcoming presentation with the Department of Criminology, Law and Society and the Center in Law, Society and Culture.

Featuring Brian D. Johnson, University of Maryland

BIO: Brian D. Johnson is Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland. His
areas of expertise involve social inequality in the justice system, with a particular focus on racial disparities in criminal case processing and sentencing. Dr. Johnson is currently serving as co-Editor of Criminology and he was recently appointed to the Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy (MSCCSP). His published research appears in journals such as the American Journal of Sociology, Criminology, Journal of Quantitative Criminology and Justice Quarterly.

Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP by Friday, February 1

The University of California, Irvine, welcomes you to the 48th Annual ISPNE Conference, “Diversity, Health, and Resilience: Taking Science Beyond Discoveries." Click here to view more program details.

Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2018 enrollment to the Post-Baccalaureate Program in Psychology and Social Behavior. This program is designed for people with a bachelor’s degree in any field who are seeking preparation for graduate school in psychology or related fields, and for people seeking career development or career change. The program consists of eight courses, includes hands-on experience in research laboratory and internship settings, and can be completed at your own pace.

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Joanne Zinger at joanne.zinger@uci.edu

For directions to SBSG Room 1517, click here.