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Richard Petty

Rethinking belief in an age of misinformation

The latest issue of ASCENT highlights the work of Dr. Richard Petty, a leading expert on how people form and change their beliefs.

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Brewer selected to join National Academy of Sciences

Marilynn Brewer, professor emerita and Ohio Eminent Scholar in the Department of Psychology, has been selected for the 2026 class of the prestigious institution.

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Fujita featured on Huberman Lab

Dr. Kentaro Fujita was recently a guest on Dr. Andrew Huberman's well-known podcast, where he spoke about the science of self-control and overcoming procrastination.

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College of Arts and Sciences awards recognize psychology faculty, staff, student

Recipients of the 2025-2026 endowed and college-wide honors include Dr. Peter Kvam, Dr. Russell Fazio, Dr. Jay Myung, Dr. Trisha Van Zandt, Dr. Kathryn Lenz, Ashley Sweaney and Tinu Oduloye.

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Leslie Rudy receives ASC Student Wellbeing Advocate Award

Nine students nominated the Psychological Services Center director for the award, which recognizes individuals that meaningfully support student mental health and wellbeing.

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Postdoctoral scholar receives Ohio State presidential fellowship

By Lauren Pond

Dr. Justin Palmer, a postdoctoral scholar in Dr. Scott Hayes’ Buckeye Brain Aging Lab (B-BAL), has received the Ohio State President’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program fellowship.

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Kurt Gray on asking the deep questions

In a recent episode of Voices of Excellence, Dr. Kurt Gray discusses his research on morality, political division, beliefs and polarization, as well as possible ways to bridge gaps between…

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Lindquist receives inaugural social affective neuroscience fellowship

By Lauren Pond

Professor Kristen Lindquist has been elected as one of six inaugural fellows of the Social Affective Neuroscience Society (SANS). New in 2026, the fellowship recognizes scholars who have made…

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Smyth receives Distinguished Scientist Award for health research

By Lauren Pond

Ohio State psychology professor Josh Smyth has received the 2026 Distinguished Scientist Award from the Society for Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine. The honor – the society’s highest –…