psychological science
CSTS researchers publish study on regulatory burdens and innovation
Researchers with the S&T Center for Science, Technology and Society (CSTS) Dr. Ting Shen, assistant professor of psychological science, and Dr. Mahelet Fikru, professor of economics, co-authored a study published in the December 2025 issue of Development and Sustainability in Economics and Finance.
Read More »Shank’s new book examines how people compare AI versus humans
Dr. Daniel Shank, associate professor of psychological science, is the author of a new book that examines how people value outcomes produced by artificial intelligence compared to those from humans.
Read More »Two Kummer Impact Professors announced
Missouri S&T has named two new Kummer Impact Professors, a five-year appointment recognizing faculty for their contributions to research and S&T’s national reputation. Dr. Amy Belfi, an associate professor of psychological science, will begin her appointment on July 1. Dr. Rui Bo, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, will begin his appointment on Sept. 1.
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Krueger named Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor
Dr. Merilee Krueger, teaching professor of psychological science, has been named a Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor.
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Belfi named Fellow of the American Psychological Association
Dr. Amy Belfi, an associate professor of psychological science, has been named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
Read More »Permzadian publishes paper in ‘Current Psychology’
Dr. Vahe Permzadian, assistant professor of psychological science, published an article in Current Psychology titled “The role of affective states in the process of goal setting” in Current Psychology.”
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Belfi earns awards from the Society for Music Perception and Cognition
The Society for Music Perception and Cognition, a scholarly organization dedicated to the study of music cognition, honored Dr. Amy Belfi, an associate professor of psychological science, with its Mentorship Award and Early Career Award.
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Belfi earns mentorship award
Dr. Amy Belfi, associate professor of psychological science, received the 2024 Society for Music Perception and Cognition (SMPC) Mentorship Award.
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Kueny re-elected president of GIOP
Dr. Claire Kueny, chair and associate professor of psychological science, was re-elected to a second two-year term as president of Gateway Industrial-Organizational Psychologists (GIOP).
Read More »Learn about how organizations use AI
Join the psychology department for a talk by Sevak Avakians, founder and CEO of Intelligent Artifacts, Inc., titled “How do organizations use AI?” The talk will be 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, on Zoom.
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