The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences produces scientific discoveries that shed light on psychological processes involved in human behavior. This includes identifying processes that contribute to mental and physical health disorders across the lifespan, as well as the psychological and social processes that influence people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as they engage with family, work, and their community. Our faculty are highly research active, maintaining large federal grants, publishing in top outlets in science and in their specific field, and leading the field on editorial boards and grant review panels. The Department prepares undergraduate students for graduate school and careers through a rigorous curriculum that encourages critical thinking by integrating scientific thinking and information about people. The Department prepares graduate students to become leaders in their respective fields.

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Graphic promoting the Ethel Ashworth-Tsutsui Memorial Lecture and Awards

Dr. Dulin, an associate professor in the Department of Biology at Texas A&M, will present the 2024-25 Ethel Ashworth-Tsutsui Memorial Lecture, set for 12:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in Room 025 of the Biological Sciences Building West.

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On National First-Generation Student Celebration Day, we honor the resilience and determination of two Ph.D. students in the College of Arts and Sciences — Tanisha Berrios Hernandez and G. Santee Riley — along with all first-generation Aggies at Texas A&M University.

Composite graphic featuring the 12 Under 12 logo and photographs of the three 2024 recipients from the Texas A&M University College of Arts and Sciences along with The Association of Former Students logo

Congratulations to Arts and Sciences graduates Dr. Austin Baty '13, Maj. Brawnlyn Patterson '13 and Bailey Relford '16 — new members of the Texas A&M University 12 Under 12 Young Alumni Spotlight recognizing Aggies who have graduated within the past 12 years and are leading by example in both business and service.