Archives: FASS News

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Congratulations to Dr. Anne Bowker!

The Department of Psychology is happy to share that Dr. Anne Bowker, Associate Professor, will be joining the Office of the Dean of FASS in July 2018. Dr. Bowker will take on the role of Associate Dean of Student Affairs. The FASS announcement of Dr. Bowker's appointment may be viewed here. On behalf of... More

Friday, January 19, 2018

Psychology’s Craig Bennell Wins Carleton University Research Prize for Building Connections

Dr. Craig Bennell Professor in the Department of Psychology, Craig Bennell has received a Building Connections Award for his outstanding contribution of achieving exceptional success in building research relationships and connections, which have had a sustained impact both over time and across research programs. Bennell was given his prize... More

Friday, January 19, 2018

Why Children Confuse Simple Words – Faculty Research

Cognitive Science Professor Raj Singh, Psychology Professor Deepthi Kamawar and  Andrea Astle-Rahim (Psychology Ph.D) together with a team from MIT authored a paper on children’s language development, specifically why they confuse simple words. The report will be published in the journal Natural Language Semantics. Summary from MIT News Now... More

Friday, July 29, 2016

Forensic Psychology: Coming to a Computer Near You

A program unlike any other.  Are you interested in delving into the minds of psychopaths or learning about lie detectors? Do you want to know how and what police are able to remember after a critical incident? Or, what are the most effective treatment programs to reduce offending? If so, you will be delighted to learn that the study... More

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Inaugural Psychology Graduate Student Conference

The inaugural Psychology Graduate Student Conference was held on April 7th, 2016 – and it was a success! The conference was the first of its kind in showcasing the exciting research being done by psychology graduate students. There was a mix of talks, data blitz’s, and poster presentations. See photo gallery below. As not... More

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Why Children Confuse Simple Words – Faculty Research

Cognitive Science Professor Raj Singh, Psychology Professor Deepthi Kamawar and  Andrea Astle-Rahim (Psychology Ph.D) together with a team from MIT authored a paper on children’s language development, specifically why they confuse simple words. The report will be published in the journal Natural Language Semantics. Summary from MIT News Now... More

Friday, April 8, 2016

Forensic Psychology Course Video

Interested in delving into the minds of psychopaths or learning about lie detectors? Check out Carleton’s second-year Forensic Psychology course trailer. The post Forensic Psychology Course Video appeared first on Faculty of Arts and Social... More

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Carleton MOOCs Are Opening Students’ Eyes To New Ways of Learning

by Emma Bider Erika Veillette never went to university. After graduating from high school she spent some time cleaning houses before getting a job as a secretary in the psychiatry ward at the Ottawa General Hospital. “I’ve always wanted to do more,” said Veillette. “I want to help people and listen to their problems.”... More

Monday, November 2, 2015

PhD Psych Alum Among Immigrant Entrepreneur Award Recipients (CBC)

Dr. Maria Rasouli is a 2015 Ottawa Immigrant Entrepreneur Award winner. (CBC) The City of Ottawa honoured three people, including Dr. Maria Rasouli, (PhD Psychology alumna), who run successful businesses and give back to the community during its fourth annual Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards Friday morning…Read more on the CBC website. The post... More

Friday, October 16, 2015

Psychology’s Craig Bennell Wins Carleton University Research Prize for Building Connections

Dr. Craig Bennell Professor in the Department of Psychology, Craig Bennell has received a Building Connections Award for his outstanding contribution of achieving exceptional success in building research relationships and connections, which have had a sustained impact both over time and across research programs. Bennell was given his prize... More

Monday, July 20, 2015

Carleton MOOCs Are Opening Students’ Eyes To New Ways of Learning

by Emma Bider Online PSYC1001R Student Sarah Ferguson & son in Nairobi, Kenya. Erika Veillette never went to university. After graduating from high school she spent some time cleaning houses before getting a job as a secretary in the psychiatry ward at the Ottawa General Hospital. “I’ve always wanted to do more,” said Veillette.... More

Friday, March 6, 2015

Psychology – Free Online Intro Courses

Are you interested in why people think, feel, and behave the way they do? Why not try an online intro psychology course at Carleton University? With no tuition and no strings attached, you can satisfy your curiosity at www.ecarleton.ca. The post Psychology – Free Online Intro Courses appeared first on Faculty of Arts and... More

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