About Us
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 psychological processes at the levels of mind, brain, and society.
Mission & History
We strive for excellence in our scholarship and teaching, and we seek to cultivate in our students a dedication to the highest standards in their endeavors. We are committed to collaboration within and across disciplinary boundaries, and to sustaining professional links with relevant local, national, and global organizations.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Georgetown Department of Psychology’s DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Committee is committed to fostering an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and provided with equitable opportunities to thrive.
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Evan Bianchi Receives Louis McCahill Award
Evan Bianchi discovered she had a learning disability at a young age. As a result, she said, she received the necessary accommodations and support early on, which not only enabled her to achieve…
May 21, 2025
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Dr. Yulia Chentsova-Dutton and colleagues published in Acta Psychologica
In a new cross-cultural study published in Acta Psychologica, Dr. Yulia Chentsova-Dutton and colleagues examine how developmental exposure to autonomy—like walking to school alone—relates to…
May 12, 2025
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The Laboratory on Social and Affective Neuroscience, in collaboration with Katie McLaughlin at University of Oregon and Steven Kasparek at UCSF, has published new research in Research on Child…
May 12, 2025