This Thursday (4/2) at 4pm, we are thrilled to have Dr. Kang Lee with us for the Lipsitt-Duchin Lecture. He will be talking to us about the origins of academic cheating. There are still spots available to join us. Register here: tinyurl.com/33ypw88f See you there!

Congratulations to our very own Dave Sobel on being named a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science! 🎉 This honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to psychology research, teaching, and mentorship. tinyurl.com/3k69hnzb

APS Fellows

Fellow status is awarded to APS members who have made sustained outstanding contributions to the science of psychology in the areas of research, teaching, service, and/or application.

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Dissertation defense season is here! 🎓 This spring, 11 PhD candidates are defending — our biggest class since before the pandemic. From canine cognition to pedestrian behavior, this cohort is doing incredible work. Read about their journeys: tinyurl.com/3x9hhh6n

Springing Forward: 2026 Brings a Bevy of CoPsy Dissertation Defenses

Spotlighting the eleven doctoral students presenting in the coming months.

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✨ New Lab Feature ✨ Prof. Dave Sobel's research explores how parents and children learn together—from museums to grocery stores. His work shows how supporting kids' autonomy shapes not just what they learn, but whether they become engaged, curious learners. 🧠 Check it out: tinyurl.com/ye4bt4p

Playing with their parents: children and the development of scientific reasoning

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🎉 Congratulations to our very own David Badre on being elected a Fellow of the Cognitive Science Society! This prestigious honor recognizes his sustained and impactful contributions to cognitive science. Read more here: tinyurl.com/5n8rdrsm

David Badre Elected Fellow of the Cognitive Science Society

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Please join us in celebrating the 2026 CogSci Society Fellows: David Badre, David Barner, Nick C. Ellis, Matthew Goldrick, Ulrike Hahn, and Anna Papafragou. Congratulations to all! 👏 Visit cognitivesciencesociety.org/fellows to learn more about their research and impact on the field!

Interested in clinical psychology? Check out this recent article showcasing Prof. Elizabeth Thompson’s Clinical Psychology Conversation Series, which helps Brown students explore careers in clinical and applied psychology. 👉 Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/wurw4jzs

From Groundwork to Graduate School: How a New CoPsy Series Helps Students Explore Clinical Career Paths

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Brown’s Department of Cognitive & Psychological Sciences is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor, working in the area of AI and the Mind (start July 1, 2026). Apply by Nov 8, 2025 👉 apply.interfolio.com/173939 #AI #CognitiveScience #AcademicJobs #BrownUniversity

💡 Curious about Brown’s Cognitive & Psychological Sciences programs? This article spotlights the leaders of our three CoPsy DUGs — in Psychology, Cognition, and Behavioral Decision Sciences — who share their paths, research experiences, and advice for getting involved. 🔗 tinyurl.com/5n7dpw2f

Exploring CoPsy at Brown: Learning from DUG Leaders

Four CoPsy DUG leaders share their unique perspectives, experiences, and advice

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🎉 Welcome Dr. Petzschner to CoPsy as Asst. Prof. & head of the PEAC Lab! Her work bridges brain & body in mental health. This fall she’s teaching “Embodiment & Interoception”—how bodily signals shape how we feel. 🧠💡 More here: t.co/hWEyCFlv9U

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