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Investigating the Neural Mechanisms of Social Cognition Communication, Engineering, and Brain science come together for an exciting new pilot study

August 6, 2019 by Monica Cataldo | News

Mental health is associated with social cognitive development. Autistic children, whose cognitive development is oftentimes impaired, are at risk for social isolation, bullying, depression, and anxiety, all risk factors for suicide. In fact, suicide is 28 times more likely in children with autism than the general population. An interdisciplinary team of faculty, Deanna Hughes Assistant

Chapman Leads the Largest National Study on Body Image Satisfaction Ever Conducted U.S. National Body Project II receives $100K from Kay Family Foundation

July 12, 2019 by Monica Cataldo | News

Associate Professor of Psychology, Dr. David Frederick has just completed the largest national study on body image satisfaction ever conducted. Known as the U.S. National Body Project I, the study brought together dozens of experts on body image and included approximately 11,620 participants. Findings are soon to be published in a special issue of the

Alumni Spotlight- Olivia Silke ’15 Psychology Alumna Awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

June 13, 2019 by Monica Cataldo | News

Psychology alumna, Olivia Silke ’15 is on a roll! She has just completed her M.A. in Psychological Research from CSU Long Beach where she received both the Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholar award and the Graduate Research Fellows award. This past spring, she won a University Achievement Award for Outstanding Graduate Research Student solidifying her reputation

Investigating Health Disparities in Low Income Communities Dr. Jason Douglas launches a new study with help from Chapman undergrads

April 29, 2019 by Monica Cataldo | News

Meet Dr. Jason Douglas, the newest member of the Department of Health Sciences faculty at Chapman University’s Crean College and Health & Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Douglas received his Ph.D. in Environmental Psychology from the Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), where he conducted research with underserved communities to

Senior Spotlight: Noah Barrett ’19 From Chapman to Dental School

April 24, 2019 by Monica Cataldo | News

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, overall employment of dentists is projected to grow 19 percent between now and 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. The demand for dental services will increase as the population ages and as research continues to link oral health to overall health. Here in Orange

Freshman Spotlight Danielle Liu '22 talks to us about landing a research position in her first term at CU

September 4, 2018 by Monica Cataldo | News

CU- You come to Chapman with a stellar academic record! Can you share your top three tips for academic excellence? DL– My biggest tip for academic excellence would be to have intrinsic motivation and drive. I often find motivation by setting goals before myself. Having a positive attitude is also vital to sustaining intrinsic motivation.

DPT Grad Wins PT Therapist of The Year Award We interviewed Nicole Cozean '06 owner of Pelvic Sanity in Laguna Hills, CA

August 29, 2018 by Monica Cataldo | News

CHBS: What is your area of expertise? NC: I specialize in pelvic health, a specialty within physical therapy. My clinic, Pelvic Sanity, is located here in south Orange County. My patients often have chronic pelvic pain, orthopedic pain in the low back, hips, or tailbone. Urinary symptoms like urgency, frequency, or incontinence are also common.

New study into child opioid use in hospitals Dr. Brooke Jenkins receives 2018 Kay Foundation Data Analytic Grant

July 20, 2018 by Monica Cataldo | News

Chapman University Assistant Professor of Psychology Brooke Jenkins was recently selected as one of the recipients of the 2018 Kay Foundation Data Analytic grant for her research project, “Opioid Epidemic in Children: Leveraging Big Data from Electronic Medical Records to Assess Opioid Prescription and Use in the Children’s Hospital Setting.” Seventeen applications were submitted and

The Global Reach of Infertility Dr. Brennan Peterson's journey to Israel for international conference

July 9, 2018 by Monica Cataldo | News

Recently Marriage and Family Therapy professor Brennan Peterson was invited to present at the “Pathways and Barriers to the Transition to Parenthood” conference in Tel Aviv, Israel. He was one of eight scholars representing six different countries: the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Australia, and Israel. The title of his talk was “The Experience

Crean Faculty Take Prestigious Wang-Fradkin and Valerie Scudder Awards 2018 Facuty Honors Convocation Report

May 25, 2018 by Monica Cataldo | News

On May 11, 2018 the offices of The President, Provost, and Vice President of Research held their annual Honors Convocation which recognizes faculty across campus for outstanding achievement in teaching, scholarship, and research. Crean College faculty racked up six different awards in various categories including top prizes in research and creative activity. Here is a