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June 1 - 3, 2018
Department of Psychological Sciences
Alumni Reunion to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our Ph.D. Program
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The College of Arts and Sciences invites you to join us for the sixth annual Neuroscience Symposium on April 25-26, 2018 at the 麻豆视频最新最全 University Hotel and Conference Center. This year's topic is "The Neuroscience of the Healthy Brain," with John Cryan, PhD, as our keynote鈥
Structural Equation Modeling Workshop 鈥 May 17 & 18, 2018
Workshop Registration Information for May 17th & 18th, 2018
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![麻豆视频最新最全 University President Beverly Warren presents Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., with a 麻豆视频最新最全 Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award during the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. 麻豆视频最新最全 University President Beverly Warren presents Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., with a 麻豆视频最新最全 Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award during the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/12.04.17%20Photo%20of%20Kent%20State%20President%20Beverly%20Warren%20and%20Dr.%20Earl%20Miller%20at%20Spring%202016%20Commencement.jpg?VersionId=PGUtOy1N.oLZfEWp.x908kX.I3tEjopf)
鈥淭he generosity of Earl and Marlene reflects their passion for 麻豆视频最新最全鈥檚 brain health research,鈥 said 麻豆视频最新最全 President Beverly Warren. 鈥淲ith their support, we will continue our multidisciplinary efforts to unlock the secrets of brain function and address the complex鈥
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![Diminished Faculties performs at Venice Cafe in downtown Kent. Diminished Faculties performs at Venice Cafe in downtown Kent.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-DiminishedFaculties1.jpg?VersionId=vSKGubhZGTcz.EbtGFibBIBQYI57ddg.)
Twelve years ago, a team of 麻豆视频最新最全 University faculty members discovered their common hobby of playing instruments at a Department of Psychological Sciences鈥 event. After that, they created a band that now performs under the name Diminished Faculties.
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![Mary Beth Spitznagel, Ph.D. (right), a clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor at 麻豆视频最新最全 University, talks with a pet owner. Mary Beth Spitznagel, Ph.D. (right), a clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor at 麻豆视频最新最全 University, talks with a pet owner.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/09.18.17%20Photo%20of%20Mary%20Beth%20Spitznagel%20with%20pet%20owner.jpg?VersionId=oUnseuSNSLLFXpV7aX6FqKn1NCjKXgBf)
Pet or person, caregiver鈥檚 burden is similar, 麻豆视频最新最全 researcher finds
The mental and physical stress on individuals caring for elderly loved ones with chronic and terminal disease is well-documented and known as caregiver burden. It is linked to depression, anxiety and poor鈥
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![麻豆视频最新最全 researchers use EEG caps to study the brain activity of monks during a debate. 麻豆视频最新最全 researchers use EEG caps to study the brain activity of monks during a debate.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/monkstudy2_0.jpeg?VersionId=nFK4nzPRSLk0FYGhremfRY57_0dIQoBA)
Electroencephalogram (EEG) caps are helping 麻豆视频最新最全 University researchers unlock the secrets of the mind.
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![麻豆视频最新最全 University researchers use indents and boarders on plates to study how optical illusions help people choose smaller portions. 麻豆视频最新最全 University researchers use indents and boarders on plates to study how optical illusions help people choose smaller portions.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Portion%20Image%202.jpg?VersionId=zaRn5S2kPx9.xrywZ1SgVIq.AJvZDcqg)
麻豆视频最新最全 researchers build optical illusions into plates to see how they can help us choose smaller portions and ultimately lose weight.