Recent Research

• "Why It’s Important to Talk about Race with Children "- Dr. Sylvia Perry
  
• Science vs. opinion: How understanding data can empower Native voices - Professor Stephanie Fryberg
• "The link between non-human primate vocalizations and cognition is not constrained by maturation alone: Evidence from healthy preterm infants" by Professor Sandy Waxman
• "Why Do Some People Always Seem To Get Lost? Research suggests that experience may matter more than innate ability when it comes to a sense of direction" featuring Professor David Uttal
• "The failings of the Chicago Principles when it comes to free speech" by Professor Eli Finkel
• Professor Eli Finkel's research was highlighted in the New York Times article "Political Scientists Want to Know Why We Hate One Another This Much"
• "The BFGs of Neuroscience: Blowing Dreams into People Using VR" featuring graduate student Blaise Elliott (adviser Marcia Grabowecky) discussing his experience working in the Paller lab to understand and manipulate sleep
• Professor Sylvia Perry's work was recently mentioned in the NY Mag article, "Did kids become more racist under Trump?"
• Professor David Rapp provides guidance in an election year filled with deepfakes, bad actors, and the hazards of AI in "Misinformation is raging. Here's how we fight back"

• Professor Sylvia Perry's work was featured in the article "Talking to your kids about race can reduce bias" on WBEZ Chicago

• Professor Eli Finkel’s research was highlighted in the Kellogg Insight article "How Trolls Poison Political Discussions for Everyone Else"
• "The Mass Psychology of Trumpism" by Professor Dan McAdams

Research Opportunities

• Paid Participant Registry
• Paid Research Opportunities
• Psych 110 Participant Pool
• Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Institute for Adolescent Mental Health and Well-Being

Advancing Adolescent Mental Health Through Research and Innovation

The Institute brings together more than 50 faculty fellows, affiliated faculty, and a team of dedicated staff, supporting graduate and postdoctoral trainees across disciplines to understand and intervene in the challenges faced by adolescents during the transition to young adulthood. Working in partnership with student affairs and global thought leaders, it translates research into real-world action by developing initiatives and innovative interventions, hosting events and summits, and contributing to policy discussions that strengthen mental health and well-being on campus and beyond.