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Psychology trailblazer leaves legacy of mentorship, research excellence
Jeri Sasser’s journey into psychology was fueled by a genuine desire to help others. As she nears the completion of her PhD in psychology at ASU, specializing in developmental psychology, Sasser remains committed to both her passion for research and supporting others in their academic pursuits.
Jeri Sasser (left) and Marissa Castellana (right)
New psychology course aims to build pathway to graduate school
This spring, Arizona State University psychology graduate students Marissa Castellana and Jeri Sasser launched a new course for undergraduate students designed to help build a more inclusive and diverse pathway to graduate study in the field…
Jack Waddell (left) and Jeri Sasser (right)
Family matters: Study shows family support, awareness benefit Latino college students
A successful transition to college life is the first step to graduating. Among Latino college students, graduation rates are on the rise but still lag behind other ethnic groups. New research from the Arizona State University Department of Psychology has demonstrated the importance of family relationships for Latino students as they adapt to college…
ASU graduate student named to American Psychological Association Science Student Council
Jeri Sasser, a developmental psychology graduate student in Arizona State University's Department of Psychology, was selected as the American Psychological Association's (APA) Science Student Council developmental representative until 2023…
Transition to remote learning during pandemic reduced stress, improved sleep in college students
Approximately 60% of college students across the United States have reported poor sleep in the last year, with almost 10% meeting the criteria for insomnia. Additionally, 56% of adults have experienced “COVID-somnia” or an increase of sleep disturbances since the beginning of the pandemic…
Scholarship helps students conduct research on heritage languages, transition to college
The Jenessa Shapiro Undergraduate Research Scholarship expands access to psychology research for undergraduate students…
HyeJung Park
Psychology professor receives outstanding doctoral mentor award (2021)
Arizona State University Professor and Developmental Psychology Area Head Leah Doane was recently selected by the ASU Graduate College as the 2020–21 Outstanding Doctoral Mentor…
Dealing with 'COVID-somnia': ASU clinic launches new sleep group (2021)
Arizona State University's Clinical Psychology Center is launching a new Sleep Therapy Group designed to help people improve their sleep habits and understand…
ASU psychology student named 2020 Tillman Scholar
The Pat Tillman Foundation named HyeJung Park as one of their 2020 Tillman Scholars. The scholars possess the qualities of service, scholarship, humble leadership and impact…
Leah Doane, PhD
Mickie Gusman
Xochitl Arlene Smola
Bedtime media use linked to less sleep in children who struggle to self-regulate behavior (2020)
For some children, screen time before bed translates to less sleep. According to a study from the Arizona State University Department of Psychology…
Psychological Scientists Receive Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships (2020)
The GRFP also offers honorable mentions that do not include NSF funding. Among those recognized in psychological science is APS Member Michaela Gusman….
The College honors outstanding academic achievement with 2020 Dean’s Medals (2020)
Department of Psychology Dean’s Medalist During her junior year, she worked in the Adolescent Stress and Emotion Lab, where she studied the Latino transition to college…
Emma Lecarie, Leah Doane, PhD, & Mickie Gusman
Xochitl Arlene Smola
Mike Sladek
Developmental Psychology PhD - We are recruiting for next Fall! (2019)
We are looking for the best and brightest PhD candidates who want to conduct research in Developmental Psychology!
Psychology student wins Smith Marshall Scholarship, will study racial and ethnic health disparities (2019)
Arlene credits Gonzales and Doane as two of the most influential mentors she has had at ASU…
ASU psychology graduate student wins American Psychological Association dissertation award (2018)
Michael Sladek will study how cultural background affects response to stress…
Reagan Breitenstein
Leah Doane, PhD
ASU researchers identify potential target to improve sleep in children (2018)
Reagan Breitenstein is second author on the study…
why did leah choose ASU Psychology? (2018)
Why the ASU Department of Psychology? Leah Doane Sampey tells us all about the reasons why she made the choice to be at ASU!
ASU scientists study transition to college to improve student well-being (2018)
Strong relationships with parents and friends work wonders in helping students adjust to unfamiliar higher education territory…
For some young adults, the 2016 US election was a 'traumatic experience' (2018)
A new study shows that for 25 percent of young adults given a psychological assessment, the 2016 US presidential election…
Stop pulling all-nighters: sleep and academics go hand-in-hand (2017)
Leah Doane, associate psychology professor at ASU, said that a trick to getting the most out of sleep for memory….
ASU to research culture through US military grant (2017)
The group’s principal investigator is Adam Cohen, associate professor in the Department of Psychology. He brings with him three other psychology professors (Leah Doane….