Rankings provided by U.S. News & World Report put the University of Nevada, Reno program in the top 100 in the U.S.
Those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community can use several techniques to boost their resilience in the face of discrimination
Vote for the illusion Gideon Caplovitz created with his two daughters by May 27
"I think the deep message of our work is that every voice matters."
Foundation Professor of Psychology Steven C. Hayes collaborates on new research highlighting the value of prosocial behavior at the individual and group level
All-female team of psychology researchers studying how low-cost biomarkers can be used in diagnostics
Researchers attempt to better understand our mental landscape and actions we take to interact with it
$5.3 million, NIH COBRE ‘Phase 3’ award will further advance the mission and impact of the University’s Center for Integrative Neuroscience
The books featured here were written or edited by faculty, alumni or students in the College of Science
Among the awardees are Las Vegas’s city planner, a globe-trotting fish biologist, a psychologist providing culturally sensitive services and more
The Meet-Up is a convening of faculty, students, tech-lovers from eight different University departments presenting on research involving VR and/or AR technology
Wilson Award winner Amy Morris tackles questions related to proprioception
This year, seven students won awards from the Board of Regents or the University.
The psychology professor, who has worked at the University for 32 years, received the award in her final year before retirement.
Internationally renowned for development of ACT, evidenced based form of psychotherapy
The course will be available to University students this fall
Researcher Jennifer Hoy hopes to better understand how the brain identifies stimuli as positive or negative, and the behaviors that follow.
The center opened early last month to provide services for young children with learning disabilities.
La Profesora Asociada Lorraine Benuto capacita a los estudiantes para brindar servicios psicológicos en español
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology Lorraine Benuto trains students to deliver psychological services in Spanish
From handwritten letters to donating hot meals, postdoctoral fellow and clinical psychology Ph.D. Jena Casas offers advice on how you can support wildland firefighters this challenging fire season.
Psychology professor Allen Gardner and his wife Trixie earned worldwide acclaim teaching Washoe the chimpanzee American Sign Language
Assistant Professor Simon Pieraut’s paper was featured in the May 26 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology Lorraine Benuto receives this year's Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Leadership Award
College of Science student receives the Sam Lieberman Regents' Award for Student Scholarship
Doctoral student in clinical psychology receives the Sam Lieberman Regents' Award for Student Scholarship
Foundation Professor and Director of the University’s Center for Integrative Neuroscience Michael Webster discusses the complex adaptations of our visual senses in his March 11 Discover Science virtual lecture.
New program aims to raise interest and opportunities in neuroscience research for individuals who are typically underrepresented in the field.
Graduate student recognized for Cognitive Brain Sciences outreach and education for community
The Department of Psychology's Early Childhood Autism Program has served patients, families, students and program founder Patrick Ghezzi.
From why they entered the field to what a "regular" shift looks like, these alumni open up about their lives during the pandemic
Faculty share congratulations with NSF GRFP recipients and students offer advice for others interested in applying.
Leading researcher and psychologist Professor Steven Hayes reveals a scientifically proven trick for dramatically reducing how often you touch your face
Three universities collaborating to develop visual archive to be used for research, artificial intelligence development
Voting is open for University Professors Gideon Paul Caplovitz and Jean-Paul Perrotte's illusion entry: the Rotating Circles.
Renown Health and the University bring the latest in advanced brain imaging – the ‘gold standard’ for research – to Northern Nevada
The College of Liberal Arts is fortunate to have an undergraduate and graduate student as Regents’ Scholar recipients
Biggest Little Research: Significant NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence support builds on molecular and cellular expertise to address the leading cause of death
James Kenyon named director of University of Nevada, Reno institute designed to complement and extend the energy, experience and potential in the neurosciences
University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Professor Steven C. Hayes named an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow, a coveted recognition among top scientists
University’s Gideon Caplovitz and a team of researchers set out to learn about the cognitive processes of the octopus with applications to humans and AI with award of new NSF funds
OSA Vision Meeting presents the latest scientific and clinical advances in understanding human vision; the meeting includes two pre-conference lectures open to campus community
University of Nevada, Reno-led research shows promise for potential new application of transcranial direct-current stimulation in older adults
The College of Liberal Arts hires 26 new faculty members for the fall semester
Assistant Professor of Psychology is developing an underwater VR headset as part of grant for NASA
VR sickness to be studied by University of Nevada, Reno team
Past University research honorees offer faculty community a voice on campus and beyond
Recognized for early successes and discoveries in research fields of chemistry, psychology
University uses interdisciplinary, holistic approach to finding solutions
Through Community-Based Research, students explore problems and offer understanding, tools and ideas to make a difference
Paul MacNeilage and Eelke Folmer working together to bring a virtual space walk to the University of Nevada, Reno pool
Findings challenge notion that images are appropriate substitute for real objects
Presentations represented a variety of disciplines, including sustainable plant production and street art in virtual reality
WalletHub and Medical News Today are two recent publications highlighting psychology knowledge
University assistant professor Paul MacNeilage gets published in Current Biology
Second phase of funding will expand support for junior faculty and research facilities
@Reality will provide the University community with a dedicated space, equipment, software and expertise to properly support experimentation, exploration of virtual reality and augmented reality mediums
Technology leader Switch provides critical data-ecosystem infrastructure to power Pronghorn, the University's new cluster, and the regional economy
Social psychology doctoral candidate Randal Brown finds that positive sexual communication can lead to a happy relationship
Samantha Kutner delves into her story of achieving greatness during her academic career at the University of Nevada, Reno
Foundation Professor of Psychology Steven Hayes explains the increase of mental and behavioral issues in the modern world
Neuroscience researchers have integral role in two multi-institution programs exploring fundamental questions around attention, cognition, learning
Benjamin Young and Ran Hassin awarded grant to research non-conscious human behavior from The John Templeton Foundation
The 2016 Best Illusion of the Year is awarded to assistant professor of psychology, Gideon Caplovitz, and graduate student, Matthew Harrison
University shows multi-disciplinary strength in rapidly expanding research field
Additional funding from State of Nevada allows Center to serve victims of physical abuse
Worldwide voting for the 2015 Best Illusion of the Year to be held June 11 to June 12
University of Nevada, Reno earns four graduate school, 23 graduate program rankings
2014: Earthquake Engineering's cool building, a student's triumph and renowned Shakespeare expertise
New functional MRI technology studies human brain function, aims to understand how the brain works
Deisseroth will speak about the incredible new ways he has developed to study the brain in a free lecture at 7 p.m., Oct. 23
University tops the international competition with the Dynamic Ebbinghaus illusion
Both honorees are cited for ability to bring positive attitude, performance excellence to workplace
University of Nevada, Reno earns four graduate school, 24 graduate program rankings
University highlights psychology graduates’ work at HOPES clinic during National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day March 10
Address by world's leading neuroscientist headlines a series of student- and campus-oriented events
Katherine Iverson recognized for her work researching women’s health and traumatic stress
Alan Fruzzetti receives the International Society for Dialectical Behavior Therapy's Outstanding Researcher Award
Joaquin Borrego is first to receive award for Excellence in Research in Latino/a Psychology
Named a Portz Scholar, Lianne Barnes is one of only three to be recognized in the nation
International contest attracts best vision scientists in the world for the ninth year
Department’s doctoral programs offer students a wide variety of areas of study
Grant for a new interdisciplinary center builds infrastructure and supports five rising stars at University
Renowned evolutionary biologist to make appearance Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.
Free Intimate Partner Abuse Group Therapy Program offers new, alternative treatment
Annual high school basketball tournament starts Dec. 14; supports internationally recognized University program
Psychology professor receives inaugural award for her contribution to global education
New York Times bestselling author discusses how to understand our irrational tendencies and how people act in the marketplace