The Psychology Colloquium series features speakers from within and outside Carleton University. Join us in learning about new and exciting research on psychological topics! The Psychology Colloquium Series takes place Thursdays at 2:30pm in SA 416, unless otherwise noted.
Winter 2026 Schedule
(CANCELLED) January 22nd – Psychology Let’s Talk Lecture: Dr. Meredith Chivers (Queen’s University)
January 29th – Dr. Rob Coplan (Carleton University): Q&A on Book Publishing
2:30pm in SA 416
“Reflections on Publishing a Popular Press Book in Psychology”
Dr. Rob Coplan will be talking about the process of publishing a book in the popular press domain, taking the audience from proposal to post-publication PR.
February 5th – Dr. Vincent Begin (Sherbrooke University)
2:30pm in SA 416
Topic TBA
February 12th – Psychology Winter Research Event: Dr. Bill Chopik (Michigan State University)
2:30 pm in Residence Commons Conference Rooms, 2nd floor
“From the Cradle to the Grave: Tracking the Antecedents and Consequences of Relational Development across the Lifespan”
Dr. Bill Chopik will provide a lifespan perspective for how relationships—and relational traits—change across the lifespan. Using cross-cultural, longitudinal, and archival data sources, this talk promotes a holistic understanding of the conditions under which social characteristics change across the entirety of a person’s life—from the cradle to the grave.
March 5th – Dr. Sarah Racine (McGill University)
2:30pm in SA 416
Topic TBA
March 12th – Dr. Andrea Howard (Carleton University)
2:30pm in SA 416
Topic TBA
March 26th –Lisa Votta Bleeker (Canadian Psychological Association)
2:30pm in SA 416
Topic TBA
April 2nd – Psychology Graduate Student Research Conference
2:30pm in SA 416
Graduate students will present on their research at Carleton University in “Data Blitzes” (5 minutes or less). Get ready for a super-speedy overview of the many different research projects being done in the psychology department!
April 9th – Psychology Undergraduate Research Event (PURE)
All day, Richcraft Hall, Atrium
Undergraduate students will present on their final year research projects. Come by for a look at the posters showcases their work!