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    1. Awards & Accolades

      Mark Zuppichini Awarded NIH U24 Music Networks Pilot Research Grant

      Mark Zuppichini, Ph.D., a post-doctoral research scientist in the Cognition and Neurocognitive Disorders Research Lab has been awarded a NIH U24 Music Networks Pilot Research grant to explore the neural mechanisms of music-based interventions (MBIs) for the treatment of pain in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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    2. Awards & Accolades

      Dr. Jennifer Yang Awarded NIH Grant

      Dr. Jennifer Yang, Developmental Psychologist, received $547,500 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study aging adults with

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    3. Awards & Accolades

      Dr. Elizabeth Chan Receives the Thomas E. Brown Pioneer Award

      Dr. Elizabeth Chan recently received the Thomas E. Brown Pioneer Award from CHADD that recognizes researchers new to the ADHD field who are

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    4. Student Success Stories

      From Mentorship to Advocacy, Anyllah Zackery Found Purpose in Psychology and Child Advocacy

      The first-generation student balanced three jobs, leadership roles and hands-on service experiences while discovering the confidence and purpose that will guide her future in social work and child advocacy.

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    5. Student Success Stories

      From Curiosity to Calling: Rozhan Shafiezadeh’s Path to Psychology and Purpose

      A Psychology major with a passion for working with children and families, Shafiezadeh turned hands-on experience into a vision for her future in clinical care.

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    6. Student Success Stories

      Understanding People, Inspiring Change: Noah Festerling’s Path in Forensic Psychology

      A Clinical Psychology graduate student, Festerling combined research, real-world experience and mentorship to prepare for a career in the criminal justice system.

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    7. Faculty Voices

      Disney Princesses Have Become More Left-Handed Over Time, New Montclair Study Finds

      Psychology researchers at Montclair examined hand movement activities and more than a dozen classic Disney movies to see how handedness in the famous animations have evolved over the years

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    8. Faculty Voices

      Dr. Tina Zottoli Discusses False Confessions on Proof Podcast

      Tina Zottoli, Associate Professor of Psychology, was on a recent Proof podcast Sidebar episode, speaking with host Jacinda Davis about the psychology of false confessions and how they contribute to wrongful convictions. 

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    9. Student Success Stories

      Finding His Voice Through Advocacy and Resilience

      Anthony Samson’s journey through Montclair State University has been shaped by advocacy, resilience, and a deep commitment to service.

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    10. Student Success Stories

      Saying Yes to Growth

      Clinical Psychology graduate Hajar Ismailzada bridges research, practice, and belonging in schools

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