Psychology Colloquium Series
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.
Fall 2026 Schedule
September 24th – Dr. Liane Gabora (University of British Columbia) 2:30pm in SA 416
“Creativity and Meaning-making in Minds and Machines”
In this talk, Dr. Liane Gabora will discuss what is similar and what is different about creativity in humans and machines.
October 8th – Dr. Sandy Jung (MacEwan University) 2:30pm in SA 416
“Managing High Risk Individuals in Canadian Policing and Criminal Justice Contexts”
In this talk, Dr. Sandy Jung will highlight the challenges associated with supervision of individuals on judicial orders by police and highlight what would be the best model for ensuring an ethical, evidence- based approach to police supervision.
October 22nd – Dr. Kira McCabe (Carleton University) 2:30pm in SA 416
“ How Do People Express Their Personality in Everyday Life?”
November 5th – Dr. Meredith Chivers (Queen’s University)
2:30pm in SA 416 – Title TBA
November 12th – Dr. Rebecca Merkley (Carleton University) 2:30pm in SA 416
“I Love You One: A diary study of a toddler’s bilingual number word acquisition”
November 26th – Dr. Kelly Cobey (University of Ottawa Heart Institute)
2:30pm in SA 416 – Title TBA
December 3rd – Dr. Connor Parde (Vanderbilt University)
2:30pm in SA 416 – Title TBA
Winter 2027 Schedule
February 4th – Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk (Carleton University) 2:30pm in SA 416
Title TBA
February 25th – Psychology Winter Research Event
1-4 pm; Richcraft Hall Atrium, 2nd floor
Understanding Radicalization – Why It Happens and How to Respond
Come join us for a series of data blitzes by graduate students of the psychology department and
a keynote address on the topic of understanding radicalization! Refreshments will be served.
March 4th – Dr. Taylor Heffer (Ontario Tech University) 2:30pm in SA 416
Title TBA
March 11th – Dr. Craig Bennell (Carleton University) 2:30pm in SA 416
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March 25th – Dr. Katie Gunnell (Carleton University) 2:30pm in SA 416
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