Psychology and Child Development Newsletter
News
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
Welcome to the new electronic version of the Psychology & Child Development Department newsletter! On these pages, you can see some of the exciting work by faculty and students in our busy department.
STUDENTS STUDY ABROAD
Learn about psychology senior Ryann Cerrina's trip to Italy and child development major Zoe Karanfilian, who visited Thailand and Ireland!
WELLS FARGO SUPPORTS BAKARI PROGRAM
As a Cal Poly alumnus, Mark Corella is invested in supporting Cal Poly student mentors in the Bakari Program.
DONATED CLIMBING STRUCTURE HELPS PRESCHOOL LAB
The Preschool Learning Lab has updated its playground with a new climbing structure. With a generous donation from alumna and Children’s Creative Learning Center founder Fran McIntyre, the Preschool Learning Lab was able to purchase the climbing structure.
NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED
The Cal Poly Psychological Science Scholarship, the only scholarship currently available exclusively to students in the department, is in its second year of funding.
GETTING TO KNOW PROFESSOR TAYLOR SMITH
Taylor Smith just wrapped up his first year teaching psychology at Cal Poly. In an effort to get to know him better, we asked him a few questions.
REFLECTIONS FROM PROFESSOR NED SCHULTZ
Dr. Ned Schultz has taught psychology at Cal Poly for more than 30 years and just recently reduced his teaching load as part of the Faculty Early Retirement Program. Read what this seasoned faculty member had to say when asked a few questions.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Read more about alumnas Lauren Traube and Veronica Fruiht!