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.
Our Mission & History
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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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
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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
Faculty News, News Story
Dr. Green featured in the New York Times: Writing Is Fundamental to How We Think
Professor Adam Green was recently featured in a New York Times opinion piece discussing how AI impacts creativity in writing and why human creativity is so essential. The article highlighted…
May 27, 2026