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Tufts Department of Psychology Mission

The mission of the Department of Psychology at Tufts University is to advance the understanding of behavior and mental processes through rigorous research and innovative teaching…

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Department of Psychology at Tufts University views the creation and maintenance of a diverse and inclusive environment to be essential to rigorous thought, informed analysis, and scholarly excellence.

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Internships & Research Opportunities

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Psychology Labs

The Department of Psychology has 18 labs that focus on a variety of fields and interests.

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Jessica Remedios, Associate Professor of Psychology, meets with her graduate assistants

Department Statement

Department Statement in response to the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, and the pandemic of racism in the United States.

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Department Announcements

Department Colloquia 2024-2025: For a list of speakers and dates for this year’s department-wide talks, please click here.

Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues: Congratulations to Jada Copeland-Hayes on receiving a SPSSI grant-in-aid for her proposal titled, The Influence of Mesearcher Perceptions on Assessing Research Quality Among Black Scholars Studying Anti-Black Racism.

SPSSI & SPSP: Congratulations to Prof. Jessica Remedios on her recent selection as a Fellow by two different organizations: the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues and also the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.

Paid Research Participation System: Interested in participating in an experiment? The department now has opportunities for pay that are open to the public. Both online and in-person studies are available. Sign up if you are interested in participating in an experiment. Please review guidelines if you are a Psy 1 or Psy 31 student.