Department of Psychology
Helping make a difference
Counseling others can be a weighty service, even if it’s just listening to a friend or family member. The difficulty ramps skyward when you help guide children living in foster care, living with autism or adjusting after parents’ divorce proceedings. Tim Hakenewerth saw a need for greater mental health and decided to help where he could.
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Missouri S&T researchers model ‘smart’ decision making
How people make decisions when interacting with technology in “smart” environments is the subject of new research at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
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Building better homes, one origami fold at a time
One day, origami curtains may be a feature of many homes. The nature of the paper craft’s complex folding and cutting presents an almost limitless amount of shapes, textures and mechanical properties. Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology are exploring the potential of origami to control the amount of incoming light in a room and studying how the resulting light patterns could affect homeowners.
Read More »Susan Murray named chair of psychological science at Missouri S&T
Dr. Susan L. Murray has been named chair of psychological science at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Murray had served as interim chair since July 2015. Her appointment takes effect July 1.
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How World of Warcraft can get you a job
“Stop playing that stupid video game and get a job.” It’s a sentiment expressed by generations of parents since Pong began invading unsuspecting households in 1975. But what if that “stupid game” could help you get a job, and what if that same game could make you a valuable team member once you had the job? […]
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Research by Missouri S&T faculty could prevent next major human-related disaster
Headline-grabbing disasters like the Chernobyl nuclear incident and the Exxon Valdez oil spill could have been prevented through better labor practices, like shorter shifts and more structured shift rotations, say two Missouri University of Science and Technology researchers in a new book on risk management.
Read More »S&T awards first master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology
Missouri University of Science and Technology will award its first master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology on Saturday, May 14.
Read More »S&T College of Arts, Sciences, and Business to host open house
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Business at Missouri University of Science and Technology is hosting an open house for prospective students and their families.
Read More »New signature areas focus on materials for extreme environments, smart living
Two new best-in-class or signature areas at Missouri University of Science and Technology were announced Tuesday (May 6) by Missouri S&T Chancellor Cheryl B. Schrader.
Read More »S&T offers master’s in industrial-organizational psychology
To help meet the growing need for human resources and talent management professionals, Missouri University of Science and Technology is offering a new master of science degree program in industrial-organizational psychology beginning spring 2014. The program was approved by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education in December.
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