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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Graduate Student Naomi Nero Awarded Guggenheim Emerging Scholar Award
Naomi Nero has been awarded the Harry Frank Guggenheim Emerging Scholar Award to support her final year of completing her dissertation, titled Valuing and Devaluing Others: Identifying Mechanisms…
September 18, 2026
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Dr. Marsh gives Keynote at 2026 S4SN Meeting
Dr. Abigail Marsh delivered the John Cacciopo Memorial Lecture Keynote Address at the 2026 Society for Social Neuroscience Annual Meeting, entitled “Why Some People Save Lives and Others Take…
September 14, 2026
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Dr. Moghaddam featured in The Hoya
Dr. Moghaddam was featured in The Hoya for his new book, “Theories of Intergroup Relations: Psychological Perspectives in Global Context.” Dr. Moghaddam positioned his research in the current…
September 8, 2026