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Friday, April 16, 2021
Carleton University alumna Helen Thai (BCom /17, BA /20) has been chosen as one of just 20 winners of the inaugural McCall MacBain Scholarships, prestigious graduate studies scholarships funded by the McCall MacBain Foundation. They provide funding for a master’s or professional degree, as well as an intensive leadership development program.... More
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Sara Wotschell graduated from Carleton in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology. Following graduation, Sara began to work for Correctional Service of Canada at NHQ on a mental health screening system for new offenders entering into custody. Sara is currently working for the Correctional Service of Canada as a Community Parole Officer... More
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Alumni Showcase: Dr. David Simourd Dr. Simourd graduated with a Ph.D. in Psychology in 1992! "I can speak very highly about Carleton and the Psychology Department because my experiences from obtaining both a BA and Ph.D. simply changed my life. I am in the late stages of a wonderful career as a Psychologist. I... More
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Dallas Franklin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2017, and, following graduation, turned her focus to a four-week mental health placement working with local mental health organizations and institutions in Sri Lanka to bring awareness and challenge the stigma’s surrounding mental health. Dallas went on to continue her education in the... More
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Karen Roach earned a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology in 1995, and, following graduation, Karen went on to earn an MA in Canadian Studies (Indigenous and Northern Studies) at Carleton, graduating in 2004. Karen currently works as an Indigenous Navigator with the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) of Indigenous Services... More
Thursday, October 17, 2019
M.A. Psychology graduate, Kristopher Brazil, and supervisor, Dr. Adelle Forth, ask why do we find psychopaths so interesting and, in some cases, attractive? According to their research, it shouldn’t be surprising. Brazil and Forth suggest that psychopathy may, in fact, be a tactic for attracting sexual partners. Kristopher Brazil, Ph.D.... More
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Published in Chatelaine by Chantal Braganza, "The Canadian Researcher Who Is Trying To Break The Cycle Of Trauma" shares the experiences and research of Dr. Amy Bombay, a former Master's student in the Department of Psychology. The article profiles Amy's background, experiences, and research on the intergenerational health effects of trauma. You... More
Friday, January 4, 2019
Published in Psychology Today by faculty member Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl, "ADHD and Academic Procrastination: A Success Story" shares the experiences of Scott Taylor, an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology graduate. The article tells Scott's story about his experience with ADHD, and the strategies he used to become a successful university student.... More
Monday, November 20, 2017
The Department of Psychology congratulates PhD student Kendra Jennie McLaughlin on receiving one of five Graduate Student Open Access Awards. Details on the 2016-2017 award recipients can be found... More
Monday, June 13, 2016
Carleton University's MacOdrum Library, the Graduate Student Association (GSA), and the Office of the Vice President (Research & International) (OVPRI) recently announced the winners of the 2015-2016 Graduate Student Open Access Award. These monetary awards of $1000.00 were established to support Carleton University graduate students in... More
Thursday, June 4, 2015
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Monday, March 30, 2015
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