Robert Mathews Department Chair
Thank you for visiting the Department of
Psychology at LSU and taking the time to get to know us.
We are a vibrant, growing department with a history of excellence
in research, teaching and service. We celebrated our 100-year
anniversary as a department last year. Some current highlights
include:
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We have doctoral programs in five
areas: Biological, Clinical, Cognitive and Developmental,
Industrial/Organizational, and School. It is the third
largest PhD program on campus, with 111 graduate students
in Fall 2009. These programs attract highly qualified
applicants and are among the most competitive on campus.
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We have 25 tenured and tenure-track
faculty, who are highly research productive. In 2008,
faculty members had 124 published articles and book
chapters. In 2008-2009, the department received over
1.55 million dollars in awards and grants. Our research
is supported by the National Science Foundation, National
Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health,
US Department of Education, National Institute of Aging,
Carnegie Corporation, Spencer Foundation, Homeland Security,
and the Army and Navy. Our faculty members have a strong
history of collaboration across program areas, disciplines
and institutions.
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In 2008-2009, over 3,000 students
were enrolled in lecture classes in Psychology. We serve
approximately 900 undergraduate majors and 400 minors.
Understanding and participating in research are key
components of the undergraduate and graduate training
programs.
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We have a strong history of service.
Our Psychological
Services Center provides mental health services
to the community. Research from our faculty is applied
to a wide variety of settings including education, mental
health, gerontological services, industry, and the legal
system. Finally, our faculty members serve the profession
as journal editors, on editorial boards, or as members
of state and national advisory panels.
I invite you to look around our site and see the many
exciting activities that are taking place in our department.
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| News |
| Dr. McDonald part of multidisciplinary team that secures major NIH Grant. more.. |
| Dr. Noell makes front page of the Advocate.(La. tops U.S. in teacher training) more.. |
| Dr. Cherry's new book released. more.. |
| Dr. Noell Quoted in Time Magazine. more.. |
| Drs. Advokat and Lane Study the Academic Effects of ADHD Drugs. more.. |
| Dr. Russell Pella, Recent Graduate, Wins Prestigious Dissertation Award. more.. |
| Drs. Rizzuto and Matthews Receive Department of
Interior Grant to Study Workforce Aging Issues in
the Oil and Gas Industry. more.. |
| Drs. Mathews, Rizzuto and Lane Receive NSF Grant
to Study Ways to Enhance Teacher Expertise and Student
Achievement. more.. |
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