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Students use virtual reality to conduct research.

Psychology Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2023

Psychology majors secure jobs as a behavioral technician, social worker and a clinical assistant at Boston Children's Hospital.

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Four Dickinsonians Awarded Fulbrights

The college's long history of Fulbright success continues as a recent graduate and three seniors receive grants for one of the world's most prestigious international exchange programs.

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Astrophysicist for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to Give Talk at Dickinson

John Mather will receive Dickinson’s annual Joseph Priestley Award.

Sarah DiMuccio '15

Striving for Gender Equity

Former psychology major Sarah DiMuccio '15 follows her passion for research as the director of research at Catalyst, a global nonprofit that helps build gender equity in the workplace.

Mary Howe

Student Snapshot: Mary Howe ’23

Mary Howe ’23 has conducted student-faculty research and served a summer internship in Germany.

Ellie Pattillo

Student Snapshot: Ellie Pattillo ’23

"The faculty and staff here want us to succeed,” says Ellie Pattillo ’23, a psychology and women’s, gender & sexuality studies double major, who created a podcast while studying abroad.

"I’m very open to conversation. I never want anyone to be afraid to ask me a question." Meet Theo Nugin, Dickinson's trauma counselor and outreach coordinator.

10 Questions With Theo Nugin

Theo Nugin, Dickinson's trauma counselor and outreach coordinator, shares what we should know about trauma, shares thoughts on mindfulness, the new SAID program and WELL Office and more.

Jada Witkowski

Student Snapshot: Jada Witkowski ’24

Meet Jada Witkowski ’24, a psychology major who enjoys studying how behavioral psychology and culture impact sustainability.

Amy Hudock

Creating a Home Away From Home

Former psychology major Amy Hudock ’17 shares all that Residence Life & Housing has to offer at Dickinson.

Joseph Majkut,

Student Snapshot: Joseph Majkut ’25

Joseph Majkut ’25 answered 51 volunteer-firefighter calls during his first year on campus—all while getting involved with clubs, forging new friendships and making Dean's List.

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Dickinson Professor and Alumnae Examine What Drives COVID-19 Preventative Behaviors

A new study led by a Dickinson professor and published in the journal 'Psychology & Health' finds people who worried more about COVID-19 also took more precautions against catching the disease.

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Psychology Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2022

Graduating seniors secure jobs in education, counseling and the military and are accepted into graduate programs at Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University and others.

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Sharing Scientific Research—and Passion

Students present original scientific research on everything from the geoarchaeology of stone steps to the impact of climate change on snapping turtles.

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Dickinson College Professor Explores How Perceived Social Status Affects Health of New Mothers

A Dickinson professor’s newly published research reveals that perception may be as important as reality when it comes to the link between socioeconomic status and health.

Rene Vath Smithe '48 with her husband, Dick Smythe.

Rene Vath Smythe ’48

"I’m giving because I want to make sure someone else gets the same type of education that I had."

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