As the holiday season ramps up, stress can feel unavoidable. University of Iowa Psychological and Brain Sciences professor Jason Radley, a global and national expert on the neurobiology of stress, suggests some ways to help.

Isabel Muzzio, professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, wants to answer how memories are stored, whether they can modified, and what sustains them over time.

Emily Thomas, clinical associate professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, has been piloting an online behavioral health tool for two years, geared towards rural Veterans with cardiovascular disease.

Lucy Hernandez, a psychology major stepped far outside her comfort zone to complete an internship in Japan, gaining professional experience while immersing in a new culture.

This article about the history of AI highlights Ed Wasserman's research on pigeon cognition.

Grazyna Kochanska, Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, receives Bowlby-Ainsworth Award in recognition of her significant contributions to our understanding of social and emotional attachment in children.

Bob McMurray, professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences receives funding to further understand how children and adults hear and distinguish speech sounds.

Greta Sokoloff, research scientist in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences receives award given to those who have provided exceptional service, ideas that improve the work of the department or college, and contributions beyond their job description.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has announced eight faculty members will receive the college’s esteemed Dean’s Scholar, Collegiate Scholar, Distinguished Associate Professor of Instruction, and Distinguished Professor of Instruction awards.

In the 2025 U.S News & World Report, PBS' Clinical Psychology program ranked 14 out of 251 programs.