This past July 13-14, Aaron B. Daniels, associate teaching professor of psychology, took 22 undergraduate students to run and present papers at a Psychology & the Other Conference, held at Northeastern’s London campus. The students were part of Professor Daniels’s Psychological Humanities at Northeastern University (PH@NU) Workgroup and were generously supported by the College of […]

The vampire is one of the most enduring figures in fiction. With another retelling of “Nosferatu” around the corner, a Northeastern psychologist explains why we are drawn to these horrifying, enthralling creatures.

As stigma around the topic of UFOs lessens, more people are attempting to make extraterrestrial contact to fulfill a yearning for spiritual transcendence, Northeastern expert says.

Instead of staying up late on election night, Northeastern University psychology professor says everyone should go to sleep, manage their screen time and be prepared to accept the results.

Northeastern researchers discovered new insights about how early childhood development unfolds, adding to a burgeoning literature focused on how caregivers shape their children — and the plasticity of the infant brain.

Kent Lee, PhD is a postdoctoral research associate working with Dr. Ajay Satpute in the Department of Psychology. He is currently researching how fear works in the mind.

A new paper from Northeastern University psychology professor Ajay Satpute’s lab upends previous understandings of how fear works in the mind.

The Advancing Women in Science Scholarship (AWS) demonstrates the commitment of the College of Science to increase the representation and advancement of women in science majors and careers. Eligible candidates include full-time undergraduate women enrolled in the college. As part of the Advancing Women in Science community, scholarship recipients participate in quarterly meetings with a cohort of fellow awardees focused on professional development and mentoring skills.   

The lab, located in the Mugar Life Sciences building on Northeastern’s Boston campus, is directed by Craig Ferris, a professor of psychology and pharmaceutical sciences, and principal research engineer Parveen Kulkarni.

We are delighted to welcome new faculty members with primary appointments in the College of Science whose teaching and research builds the Good Power of Science, trains the next generation of science professionals, and solves crucial research challenges.

“American Sports Story” explores Hernandez’s traumatic family life and football career, both of which may have contributed to his violent behavior.

Northeastern’s Art Kramer assesses the issues facing the star NFL quarterback, who on Thursday suffered his third concussion since 2022.

Barrett, a Northeastern University distinguished professor of psychology, has received the Association for Psychological Science William James Fellow Award.

The first year of college can be tough, but these tips on making friends, managing loneliness and building connections can ease the transition.