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. Samantha Perlstein Awarded NIH/NIMH F32 Postdoctoral Grant
Dr. Samantha Perlstein of the Laboratory on Social & Affective Neuroscience has been awarded a prestigious NIH/NIMH F32 postdoctoral grant, which will provide her with three years of support for…
August 11, 2026
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Dr. Anna Wright Featured in Graduate Studies Article
Recent Ph.D. graduate Dr. Anna Wright is featured in a GU Graduate Studies article! The article discusses Dr. Wright’s research on the lasting effects of COVID-19 school closures on children’s…
July 29, 2026
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Dr. Ryan Publishes New Research in Economics Letters
Dr. Rebecca Ryan just published a new article in Economics Letters entitled “Economic mobility beliefs and parental investment: Experimental evidence.” She will be able to expand on this research,…
July 13, 2026