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Established by the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences in 1967, the Department of Psychology is an intellectually diverse community of scholars engaged in research addressing both basic psychological processes and social issues.

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Professor Kostadin Kushlev Featured in NBC and The Washington Post

Several new bars and establishments have opened up through DC that limit or ban the use of phones inside. As an expert on the topic, Professor Kostadin Kushlev, whose Happy Tech Lab has shown…

October 22, 2025

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Psychology PhD Program Webinar

Want to learn about Georgetown University’s PhD program in Psychology? Please watch our PhD Program Webinar held earlier this month. Our graduate co-directors described our Lifespan Cognitive…

October 21, 2025

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Psychology Professor Ian Lyons Awarded Magis Prize for Math and Brain Research

The university’s Magis Prize recognizes faculty recently granted tenure who are making an extraordinary impact in their field. The award invests in scholars’ research with $100,000 in funding…

October 6, 2025