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Alison Heinhold Melley, associate professor in the Department of Psychology, is developing an open educational resource (OER) for her large-enrollment introductory psychology courses, made possible through a Content Creation grant from VIVA Open. VIVA Open grants focus on reducing the costs of higher education for Virginia students by eliminating course material costs.

The master of arts in interdisciplinary studies (MAIS) program invites you to join us online on Wednesday, November 29 at 7:20 pm as we hear from several students about their research interests, and project and thesis proposals. You will learn more about the MAIS program, and winners of MAIS research grants will be announced.

Todd Kashdan, Department of Psychology, discusses how to be more accepting of divergent ideas and his book, which he explains he wrote because of the negative connotation that comes with speaking up at work.

The George Mason University Alumni Association’s annual Celebration of Distinction recognizes outstanding alumni, faculty members, and students. This year’s celebration was held October 20 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.

Todd Kashdan, Department of Psychology, sheds light on the importance of self-reflection, emphasizing the need to appreciate our personal journeys and growth.

George Mason University associate professor of psychology Tara Chaplin has been awarded a National Institutes of Health Independent Research Scientist Award for her research on understanding the role of parenting and emotional arousal in the development of substance use in adolescence.