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We are committed to training students at all levels, from high school students who intern with us through post-doctoral students seeking to gain additional skills after receiving their doctoral degree. The department serves more undergraduate majors (roughly 1,300) than any other department in the university, as well as a strong cadre of graduate students (roughly 250) who participate in one of ou

r five specialty areas of study: applied developmental psychology, biological psychology, clinical psychology, human factors and applied cognition, industrial-organizational psychology, and school psychology. Students at all levels have the opportunity to work side by side with our faculty in their labs; some of these students go on to do their own independent research through our undergraduate honors program. https://www.facebook.com/groups/201847389884497/

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Take your career to the next level with GMU’s fully online Master of Professional Studies program in I-O Psychology! Joi...
06/09/2026

Take your career to the next level with GMU’s fully online Master of Professional Studies program in I-O Psychology! Join program leadership and alumni at our Dynamic Discussions virtual open house on Wednesday, July 15th at 7pm ET as they answer your questions and discuss what you can expect while pursuing your degree. If you are interested in a graduate program with the flexibility of a fully online curriculum, we hope you will join us to learn more!

✅️ REGISTER HERE:
https://academicpartnerships.zoom.us/meeting/register/JYCivbXQS8207NgL-Ke7ww #/registration

✨ Celebrating Excellence in Psychology ✨On May 8th, we gathered in the Johnson Center Bistro to celebrate the incredible...
05/13/2026

✨ Celebrating Excellence in Psychology ✨

On May 8th, we gathered in the Johnson Center Bistro to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our students during our 2026 Awards Ceremony. Throughout the evening, we recognized our Psychology Outstanding Seniors, Department Award recipients, and Psychology Honors students for their hard work, leadership, research, and dedication to the field of psychology. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees — we are so proud of all you have accomplished! 👏🎓

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, and especially to the families and supporters who came to celebrate alongside our students. Your encouragement and support helped make the evening even more meaningful. 💛

We’d also like to thank Crafted 1972 and Chartwells for the wonderful food and refreshments, and extend our appreciation to our faculty presenters for helping make the ceremony such a memorable event:
Dr. Tim Curby, Dr. Justin Ramsdell, Dr. Jennifer Brielmaier, Dr. Alison Melley, Dr. Jerome Short, Dr. Erin Murdoch, Dr. Mike Hurley, and Dr. Yijue Liang.

To learn more about our 2026 award winners, visit:
https://psychology.gmu.edu/awards

🎉 Hang out with the Psychology Department for the day!Join us on Thursday, April 30th for a full lineup of events: 🧠 Psy...
04/27/2026

🎉 Hang out with the Psychology Department for the day!

Join us on Thursday, April 30th for a full lineup of events:
🧠 Psychology Honors Research Showcase (11 AM–2 PM, DKH Floor 2)
🐾 Psi Chi Therapy Dogs (12 PM–4 PM, HUB Rooms 3-4-5)
🎶 Spring Social (12:30–2:30 PM, Corner Pocket – HUB)

Stop by one—or all three! Collect stickers at each event and enter our raffle for a chance to win PSYC swag 👀

🗓️Here’s what’s happening this week in Mason Psych! Don’t miss these great talks and opportunities to learn 📌Wednesday, ...
04/27/2026

🗓️Here’s what’s happening this week in Mason Psych! Don’t miss these great talks and opportunities to learn

📌Wednesday, 4/29
ADP Colloquia Series | 12:00 PM | Planetary 212
Speaker: Dr. Rachel Pizzie (Gallaudet University)

📌Wednesday, 4/29
HFAC Brown Bag Talks | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | JC Meeting Room F, #336
Speaker: Rydia Weiland and Allie Thompson (Current PhD Students)

📌Thursday, 4/30 (Raffle: Chance to win some PSYC Swag items)
Psyc Honors Research Showcase: DKH, Floor 2, back green hallway from 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Psi Chi Therapy Dogs: HUB Rooms 3-4-5 from 12:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Psyc Spring Social: Corner Pocket (HUB) from 12:30 PM- 2:30 PM

💡Mark your calendars, bring your questions, and take advantage of these opportunities to connect and learn!

Bringing the next generation of Patriots to campus 💚💛Some of our Psychology Department faculty and staff had the best ti...
04/23/2026

Bringing the next generation of Patriots to campus 💚💛

Some of our Psychology Department faculty and staff had the best time participating in Take Your Junior Patriot to Work Day—a day full of fun, learning, and unforgettable memories! From hands-on activities to exploring campus, our Junior Patriots got a glimpse of what it’s like to be part of the Mason community for a day.

Thanks to everyone who joined in on the fun!

🔗 Learn more: https://hr.gmu.edu/take-your-junior-patriot-to-work/

🗓️Here’s what’s happening this week in Mason Psych! Don’t miss these great talks and opportunities to learn 📌Tuesday, 4/...
04/20/2026

🗓️Here’s what’s happening this week in Mason Psych! Don’t miss these great talks and opportunities to learn

📌Tuesday, 4/21
IO Learning Series | 1:30–2:45 PM | Zoom only
Speaker: Sarah Stawiski, PhD (VP of Research and Impact at The Center for Creative Leadership (CCL))

📌Wednesday, 4/22
ADP Colloquia Series | 12:00 PM | Zoom only
Speaker: Dr. Alfredo Artiles (Stanford University)

💡Mark your calendars, bring your questions, and take advantage of these opportunities to connect and learn!

Celebrating one of our own 👏The Department of Psychology is proud to recognize Dr. Justin Ramsdell for his outstanding i...
04/17/2026

Celebrating one of our own 👏

The Department of Psychology is proud to recognize Dr. Justin Ramsdell for his outstanding impact on teaching and student success at George Mason University. From innovative, student-centered learning to leading the Forensic Psychology programs, his dedication continues to shape student experiences and future careers.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition and your continued excellence! 🎉

🗓️Here’s what’s happening this week in Mason Psych! Don’t miss these great talks and opportunities to learn 📌Tuesday, 4/...
04/13/2026

🗓️Here’s what’s happening this week in Mason Psych! Don’t miss these great talks and opportunities to learn

📌Tuesday, 4/14
IO Learning Series | 1:30–2:45 PM | Zoom only
Speaker: Sarah Wittman, PhD (Assistant Professor, GMU)

📌Wednesday, 4/15
ADP Colloquia Series | 12:00 PM | Planetary 212
Speaker: Dr. Christianne Esposito-Smythers (GMU)

📌Thursday, 4/15
HFAC Brown Bag Talks | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | JC Meeting Room F, #336
Speaker: Lina Kluy (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)

💡Mark your calendars, bring your questions, and take advantage of these opportunities to connect and learn!

🧠Join Psi Chi and the Psychology Department in welcoming Sue Frantz for a talk on significant researchers in Psychology!...
04/07/2026

🧠Join Psi Chi and the Psychology Department in welcoming Sue Frantz for a talk on significant researchers in Psychology!

You can hear about Mamie and Kenneth Clark who were the first to present psychological science in the Supreme Court and Lillian Gilbreth, who’s considered to be the first IO psychologist,

📌The event will take place April 9th (Thursday) from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM in person at Lecture Hall 1. You can also join virtually through Zoom (https://gmu.zoom.us/j/95671087133?pwd=1WRITXCdDW1Oqilf3BWibwXFmhMHHk.1&from=addon) or scan the QR Code!

📚 Registration Awareness Week is here!Make sure you're ready to register for Fall classes by knowing your priority regis...
04/07/2026

📚 Registration Awareness Week is here!
Make sure you're ready to register for Fall classes by knowing your priority registration date and planning ahead.

🗓 Priority Registration Dates:
• April 14 – Priority
• April 16 – Seniors
• April 20 – Juniors
• April 22 – Sophomores
• April 24 – Freshmen
✔ Meet with your advisor
✔ Plan your classes
✔ Register on time

Need help? Scan the QR code or visit the link to learn more about preparing for registration.

📩 Questions? Contact the Mason Academic Advisor Network at [email protected]

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