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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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Dr. Kushlev featured on PBS Horizons

Dr. Kushlev was featured on PBS’s show Horizons in an episode titled “Screens are virtually inescapable. What are they doing to our health?” In addition to sharing his expertise on the subject, Dr.…

June 29, 2026

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Dr. Kushlev and Student Co-Authors Featured in NYT Summer Challenge

Honors student Dexter King, PhD student Kibum Moon, and Professor Kushlev’s 2025 study on digital detoxes inspired this week of the New York Times’ Touch Grass Challenge. Their study found that when…

June 12, 2026

Professor Rachel Barr is the recipient of the 2026 International Society for Developmental Psychobiology Senior Investigator Award!

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Professor Barr is the recipient of the 2026 ISDP Senior Investigator Award!

Professor Rachel Barr is the recipient of the 2026 International Society for Developmental Psychobiology Senior Investigator Award! Congratulations, Dr.…

June 11, 2026

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