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In the News: Michael Rota on Renewing Family Faith Formation
In the NewsMichael Rota, professor of philosophy at the University of St. Thomas and director of the Psychology of Faith project, spoke with the National Catholic Register about the growing movement toward family-focused faith formation as parishes look for new ways to help young Catholics stay connected to the Church. Rota explained how involving parents directly in catechesis…
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In the News: Roxanne Prichard on Halloween Sleep Struggles
In the NewsRoxanne Prichard, psychology and neuroscience professor, recently spoke to Sleep.com about the bedtime woes that follow this spooky, sugar-filled, late-night holiday. From the story:For some parents, the horror of Halloween isn’t the scary movies or haunted houses, it’s trying to get kids to bed after they’ve eaten their weight in candy. But even if you… -
In the News: Roxanne Prichard on Permanent Standard Time and Health
In the NewsRoxanne Prichard, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of St. Thomas, recently was quoted in a Scientific American article on how switching between standard time and daylight saving time can have negative effects on the human circadian rhythms and bodily health. From the article: Winding clocks an hour back this fall, when daylight saving… -
In the News: Roxanne Prichard on Sleep as a Feminist Issue
In the NewsDr. Roxanne Prichard, professor of psychology and neuroscience in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently wrote a feature story for Ms. magazine in which she examines the historic and modern factors contributing to issues in women's sleep health. Prichard argues that women's sleep is a feminist political issue and… -
In the News: Roxanne Prichard on Pre-Bedtime Energy Bursts
CAS NewsRoxanne Prichard, psychology and neuroscience professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Live Science article on how the human circadian rhythm and various lifestyle factors can play into the "second wind" of energy. From the article: Part of the answer comes down to circadian rhythms, roughly… -
In the News: Roxanne Prichard on Digital Dependency
In the NewsRoxanne Prichard, psychology and neuroscience professor, recently spoke to WCCO Radio about digital dependency and the impact smartphones have on our neurology, offering her expertise on topics like sleep, adolescent development, and emotional activation. From the article: Roxanne Prichard is a professor of psychology with a background in neuroscience at the University of St. Thomas… -
In the News: Jhon Wlaschin on TikTok and Concerning Data Collection Practices
In the NewsJhon Wlaschin, adjunct psychology professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published an op-ed in the Pioneer Press on the topic of the proposed TikTok ban and concerning data practices that affect personal and social psychology. From the article: Over months and years, the app collects and aggregates billions… -
School of Education Equips Educators With New Mental Health and Well-Being Certificate
As child and adolescent mental health issues continue to rise, the School of Education at the University of St. Thomas is committed to preparing educators with the skills and knowledge needed to support their students' well-being through the new Mental Health and Well-Being for Educators certificate. “I am proud that the School of Education has… -
University of St. Thomas Professor Receives Prestigious Teaching Award
Professional NotesThe University of St. Thomas Psychology Department is proud to announce that Dr. Elise Amel, a distinguished professor in the Department of Psychology, has been awarded the Walter D. Mink Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Award by the Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA). This honor was presented at the MPA’s 88th annual conference, recognizing Amel’s exceptional dedication and innovative contributions to undergraduate… -
From Carp to Coding: Undergraduate Summer Research Highlights
ResearchThrough the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), nearly 70 undergraduate students at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota had the opportunity this summer to work with faculty mentors on a variety of research projects. The program’s grant funding means that students get paid for their work and research. Forty-one Young Scholars, 12 Ignite Research…