Using Advanced Neuroimaging to Peer into the Visual Cortex
Key Findings:
Visual experiences are constructed from comparing actual input from the eyes (input) to hypotheses about what we might see (expectations). Different layers of the visual cortex are responsible for processing expectations and input. Machine learning can be used…Building a Strong Statistical Foundation for the Social Sciences
Dr. Daniel McNeish, a quantitative psychologist at Arizona State University, develops accessible statistical tools to help researchers more accurately measure complex human behaviors. His work simplifies the use of advanced statistics, saving time and money while improving research accuracy. By …
President Biden Nominates Adam Gamoran as Director of IES
On September 9th, Adam Gamoran, PhD, was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) in the U.S. Department of Education. If confirmed by the Senate, he will succeed Mark Schneider, …
FABBS Members Honored at Library of Congress
On September 24, a remarkable team of psychologists, among several other distinguished recipients, received the prestigious Golden Goose Award (GGA) at the Library of Congress. The event celebrates scientists whose federally funded work may have been considered silly, odd or …
Researcher Unravels Brain Circuitry Development to Improve Childhood Mental Health
Key Findings
Neural circuitry of anxiety and fear responses change substantially during childhood and adolescence Early life adversity and trauma can influence this development Caregivers are critical to adaptive learning of emotion regulation strategies Parent-based therapy can effectively treat child…ARPA-H Announces First Psychologist Program Manager
Bradley E. Karlin, Ph.D., MBA joined the Advanced Research Projects Agency in Health (ARPA-H) in August 2024. He is the 21st Program Manager (PM) at ARPA-H, the first psychologist, and will be part of the Resilient Systems Mission Office. His …
