Check our new Perspective “Neurobehavioral meaning of pupil size” out Neuron l1nq.com/6cM2M Fully Open Access! An accessible discussion in addressing the question “What exactly does pupil size tell us about the brain?” is trickier to answer than it looks!! 👁️👁️

This is cool. Facial expressivity appears to be a stable individual difference—and those with more expressive faces tend to be better liked by others. On top of that, people with more expressive faces seem to have an advantage in negotiation contexts. nature.com/articles/s4159…

Our dept at Pomona is seeking a new TT colleague in computational neuroscience! It's an amazing place to be a teacher and a researcher. Please apply and let me know if you have any questions!

Prof. Nicole Y. Weekes comments in USA TODAY story: "Support is critical to both physical and mental health. Therefore, creating community in your new setting should be a priority." usatoday.com/money/homefron…

NEW: As a father of two young children, I know the joys of parenting—but I also know the stress, loneliness, & uncertainty of parenting in a rapidly changing world. Today, I issued a Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents surgeongeneral.gov/parents

I am excited to share that a piece I have been working on with José Soto is now out at Affective Science! We discussed important directions for expanding the scope of diverse contexts in affective science. doi.org/10.1007/s42761…

Abstract submissions due SEPTEMBER 1st!! Developmental Psychobiology Special Issue: The Critical Need for Diversity in the Science of Developmental Psychobiology onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/1… ISDP Dr. Joscelin Rocha-Hidalgo 🏳️‍🌈🇧🇴 Lana Ruvolo, PhD Berenice Anaya, PhD Alexandra Tabachnick, PhD Nicolas Murgueitio

Taking care of #parents is taking care of the whole family, and parents' mental health (which is the same as their health) deserves our full and prioritized financial and policy attention. I'm ecstatic to see the US Surgeon General saying the same thing. hhs.gov/surgeongeneral…

Most Black Parents Discuss Racial Challenges With Children news.gallup.com/poll/648410/bl… #

It’s that time of year. I am accepting applications for PhD students! If you are interested in creating culturally affirming spaces for Latine, Black, &/or Multiracial kids, you would be a great fit! 🧵1/8

Want to study how humans "do" FRIENDSHIP? ☀️I’m recruiting PhD students to work with me at UCLA!☀️ Join me—and the incredible team at UCLA’s new Center for Friendship Research. You’ll work on NSF-funded basic science. More here: kremslab.com Please share!

Check out this expressive little one at the nail shop. 💅 While not yet speaking conventionally, there’s little question what she is trying to convey here: she wants her nails done just like everyone else. With an animated voice and her fingers outstretched for the duration

Hi #AcademicTwitter and social psych friends! I’m so excited and proud to share this resource that Daniel Sanji | 山地ダニエル and I have been working on for months - an Applying to Grad School Guide for Psychology (non-Clinical) programs! (1/2) acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri…

Beautiful discussion on increases in empathy in young people and how we can help harness it by Jamil Zaki in CNN. One important step? Recognizing how empathetic most people are! Don't underestimate your fellow humans... cnn.com/2024/08/20/hea…

Let's consider not just the impact of early childhood trauma, but the potential for therapeutic intervention to change developmental trajectories. This UC San Francisco study helps us to envision healing possibilities journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.11…

First week on the tenure track: ✅Locked myself out of my office & had to call campus security to let me in😳 ✅Spilled Chipotle burrito down my shirt in front of senior colleagues ✅Still managed to enjoy the free food ✅Taught 2 new classes ✅Met wonderful colleagues & students

— James Baldwin

Emotional intelligence isn't only about reading others' feelings. It’s also about revealing some of yours. People with expressive faces are better liked—and better negotiators if they’re friendly. Showing emotion is not a sign of weakness. It's a tool for communication and fuel

I am excited to share our new paper on the effects of Baby’s First Years unconditional cash transfers on maternal reports of child language & socioemotional development across the first three years of life! Check it out in Developmental Psychology: doi.org/10.1037/dev000…

New publication in Scientific American. The June issue has an article about research on the developing brain and ways to treat adolescent anxiety. I created this illustration that compares the changes that occur in specific 🧠 regions during adolescence and adulthood. #ScientificAmerican