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Psychologist Julie Norem studies defensive pessimism, a strategy in which people imagine what could go wrong before a high-pressure situation so they can prepare for it.

Afiya Mbilishaka’s work focuses on the connection between hair and mental health; in addition to being an interdisciplinary scholar and licensed clinical psychologist, Mbilishaka is a hairstylist and an entrepreneur.

Upworthy references a 2011 study by psychology professors Jonathan Cheek and Julie Norem, with Jennifer Grimes ’05, about the four types of introvert personalities.

The Wagner Centers and campus partners bring together students, faculty, staff, and alums to discuss AI and the liberal arts

Students study psychology and education at the College’s Child Study Center

Wellesley’s remarkable alumnae cohort of Deaf, signing Ph.D.s hold faculty positions at universities around the country

In the Conversation, Stephen Chen, associate professor of psychology, writes that the ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi can inspire us to shift our focus from competition to contentment.

The Summer Science Research Program provides students the opportunity to work alongside faculty.

Juliet Homes ’25 is first Wellesley student commissioned into the United States Space Force