JEDI and Clara Mayo Award Recipients Announced
The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Clara Mayo and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) awards. The 2024 Clara Mayo recipients are: Courtney Aul Aarti Bodas Shraddha Kinger Esra Kucuk Sarah Lynch Rahma Mbarki Nishaat Mukadam Grace Murray Bonnie Rowland Montana Shore Rachael Silverstein Daniella […]
Prof. Chantal Stern Named Chair of the Department of Psychological Brain Sciences
Effective July 1, 2023, Professor Chantal Stern will become the new Chair of the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences. At the same time, Professor David Somers completes his term as Chair, having served in the role from 2014-2019 and 2020-2023.
Margaret Hagen Retires
PBS Professor Margaret Hagen has retired.
Stefan Hofmann Joins University of Marburg
PBS Professor Stefan Hofmann has departed Boston University for a faculty position at University of Marburg in Germany.
Michael Lyons Retires
PBS Professor Michael Lyons has retired and has been named Professor Emeritus.
Donna Pincus Named Director of the Master’s Program
Professor Donna Pincus has been named Director of the Master’s Program in Psychology, replacing Professor Marcy Tompson.
Clinical Program Leadership Updates
Professor Marcy Tompson has been named Director of the Clinical Psychology PhD Program and Professor Rachel Merson has been named Assistant Director of the Clinical Psychology PhD Program, taking over from Drs. Tibor Palfai and Todd Farchione, respectively. Drs. Palfai and Farchione served in these roles from 2011-2023.
Brett DiBenedictis Promoted to Senior Lecturer
Congratulations to Dr. Brett DiBenedictis on his promotion to PBS Senior Lecturer.
Jay Wilson Discusses Autism Research on WBGH’s Basic Black Program
PBS PhD student Jay Wilson appeared on WBGH’s Basic Black program to discuss his Autism research. Jay is mentored by PBS Profs. Helen Tager-Flusberg and Kristin Long.
Phoebe Brosnan and Nishaat Mukadam Named BU Women’s Guild Award Winners
Congratulations to PBS PhD students Phoebe Brosnan and Nishaat Mukadam who were both named Boston University Women’s Guild Award winners. Phoebe is mentored by PBS Prof. Marcy Tompson and Nishaat is mentored by PBS Professor Alice Cronin-Golomb.