FABBS Award Winner Develops Computational Models of Human Interactions
Key Findings • Computational models can inform how minor changes in tone, gesture, and other factors influence social connectedness. • Social interactions are shaped by context, including background, goals, and relationships. • Humans desire connectedness – especially in difficult times.…
FABBS Award Winner Investigates the “Perfect Storm” of Adolescent Social Media Use and Mental Health
Key Findings
Social pressures, developmental changes, and modern social media environments interact to increase risk for body image concerns and depression in adolescent girls Societal emphasis on women’s appearance increases preoccupation with their self-image, leading to depression risk Increased attention…National Science Foundation Celebrates 75th Anniversary
From left to right: Dr. Kathryn Humphries, Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Sabrina Sito from FABBS
The National Science Foundation (NSF) commemorated 75 years on May 10. While an extremely turbulent time for NSF, the Coalition …
Researcher Tracks the Mind’s Eye to Understand Memory and Attention
Key Findings:
Eye movements correlate with the “mind’s eye” as it retrieves information from visual memory Following the mind’s eye has revealed how visual memory is organized and used to accomplish tasks Our brains are actively anticipating the future and…Researcher Studies Black Fatherhood and Mental Health to Improve Youth Developmental Outcomes
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Key Findings
Accessibility of mental health services must be improved for Black families and children.
Black fathers often feel excluded from many early child services.
Emphasizing engagement with Black fathers in child services has…
Researcher Explores the Interaction of Emotions and Memories in the Human Brain Network
April 14, 2022
Key Findings
The hippocampus is crucial in reactivating the brain patterns associated with episodic memories. The “PMAT” framework, a highly influential model of human memory, involves two memory systems – the posterior medial (PM) and anterior temporal…
