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Welcome to the Department of Psychology at Tufts University

The Department of Psychology at Tufts University conducts cutting-edge research aimed at understanding the causes and consequences of mental processes and behavior.

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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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Students with Psychology faculty members

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

Part-Time Lecturer Search: The Psychology Department is conducting a search for part-time lecturer(s) for multiple courses for next academic year, including fall courses in Experimental Psychology (Research Methods), Engineering Psychology, and Senior Seminar in Cognitive & Brain Science. For details and to apply, see job descriptions.

GSAS Faculty Teaching and Mentoring Award: Congratulations to Professor Heather Urry for winning this year’s award recognizing the Tufts faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding support of a graduate student (or graduate students) from course completion through research and post-degree placement!

GSAS Awards: Congratulations to graduate student award winners Tori Sharpe (GSAS Outstanding Academic Scholarship Award) and Alia Wulff (GSAS Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education).

New Faculty Hire: The Psychology Department is pleased to announce that Dr. Aerielle Allen will be joining the faculty as an assistant professor in September 2023.

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.