Hofstra University Psychology Colloquium

Spring Semester 2011

The Psychology Colloquium provides a forum for the discussion of research on
the mind, brain, and behavior.  All members of the
Hofstra community are welcome to attend.

Refreshments will be served following the talks.


Friday, March 4 at 3:00 pm in Hauser 109

Michelle Hackman, John L. Miller Great Neck North High School, Second place winner of the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search

Communication underload: Validating the existence of disconnect anxiety

Abstract

Biosketch

Webpage

Powerpoint slides

Click here to download Michelle Hackman's research paper.


Friday, March 18 at 3:00 pm in Hauser 109

Wendy Heath, Rider University

How might a defendant's “inappropriate” emotional display affect legal decisions?

Abstract

Biosketch

Webpage

Powerpoint slides

Monday, April 4 at 4:30 pm in Hauser 109

This talk is co-sponsored by the Department of Philosophy.

Robert Goldberg, Massachessettes Institute of Technology

How our brains find meaning in the world

Abstract

Biosketch

Webpage

Powerpoint slides


Friday, April 8 at 3:00 pm in Hauser 029

Corrine Moss-Racusin, Rutgers University

Gender stereotypes in the workplace: Implications for equity and diversity

Abstract

Biosketch

Webpage

Powerpoint slides


Friday, April 29 at 3:00 pm in Hauser 029

Herbert Saltzstein, CUNY Graduate Center
Toni Spring, Queens College, CUNY

Children's eyewitness identification as moral decision-making

Abstract

Dr. Saltzstein's biosketch
Dr. Spring's biosketch

Dr. Saltzstein's webpage

Powerpoint slides


Related Links:

Information on previous presentations

Directions to Hofstra & Campus map

Links to related sites


For questions about the Hofstra Psychology Colloquia, to suggest speakers, or to be placed on the e-mail list, contact the Psychology Colloquium coordinator: Vincent Brown

 

This webpage was last updated on May 16, 2011
This webpage is maintained for the psychology department by Vincent Brown