Psychology Stories

Katelyn Kim '26

Major Moment: Katelyn Kim '26

Psychology & Linguistics

"The course description made it sound new and fun, so I thought 'Why not?' and signed up for the class."

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Alexa Lebr籀n-Cruz '22

Lebr籀n-Cruz is the lead author on an article that looks at essentialist Beliefs and neurodivergent identification

"While the literature primarily focuses on how dominant group members use essentialist beliefs to oppress others, there is a pocket of research looking at how subordinated group members used essentialist beliefs as a tool for empowerment."

Alexa Lebr籀n-Cruz '22
Kate Petrova '20 is now a PhD candidate for psychology at Stanford University

Alumni Spotlight: Kate Petrova

Class of 2020

"Living and learning alongside so many incredible, talented, and unique individuals empowered me to express myself authentically, without fear or shame."

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360 Contemplative Traditions

360簞: Contemplative Traditions

This 360簞, taught by professors of chemistry, psychology, and East Asian Languages and Cultures (formerly East Asian Studies), examined the history, science and practice of meditation and other mindful practices.

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Children's handprints

360簞: Learning and Narrating Childhoods

Incorporating a visit to the Titagya school in rural Ghana, this 360簞 explores how children grow and develop in different contexts (e.g. schools, communities, households) and cultures (e.g., the United States, West Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa) and how this growth and development is conceptualized and representedin texts and theoriesmainly by adults, across cultures and fields of study.

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Zenzi Tholo '25

Making a Difference

What really drew me to Bliss Dental was the goals the company has to make dental care available and accessible in the Black community and to make it a safe space.

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