Advancing the Science of Psychology from Infancy to Old Age

Dr. Dave Sbarra was one of two winners of the 2018-19 Graduate College Teaching and Mentoring Awards. Dr. Sbarra's nomination packet - created by his colleagues and students - demonstrated his outstanding commitment to effective, engaged and superlative teaching and mentoring of his students. This is a very prestigious award at the University of Arizona and one that is clearly well-deserved by Dr. Sbarra. Our warmest congratulations to Dr. Sbarra! 

 

Everything we do in Psychology is relevant to promoting health – understanding the basic circuitry of the mind and brain, promoting successful development and aging, and exploring the social, cultural and environmental factors that influence behavior.  Our faculty and students are creating innovative solutions to important problems that range from depression, Down syndrome, and Alzheimer’s disease to social problems like stereotyping, cultural bias, and family violence.  By partnering with the community, we’re finding new ways to promote healthy lifestyles among people of all ages.  

 

It’s an exciting time for the Psychology Department, with new world-class researchers joining our faculty this year, new state-of-the art research facilities being built, and a new Bachelor of Science major in Psychological Science – it’s not a surprise that we’re one of the top-ranked psychology departments in the country.     

It’s my pleasure to welcome you to UA Psychology and introduce you to the people, places, and events that are the life of our department.  For the latest updates and news, check out our department newsletter or our facebook page.

Lee Ryan, Professor and Head