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Psychology Loucks Colloquium with Prof. Anastasia Kiyonaga, UC San Diego

Working memory beyond the cortex, Anastasia Kiyonaga, Assistant Professor, Cognitive Science, UC San Diego The core role of working memory (WM) is to sustain short-term goal content in mind for long enough to guide behavior. Yet the nervous system may engage myriad functions to accomplish that feat. WM signals are widely distributed across the brain and can now be detected in evolutionarily earlier structures than previously thought—like the cerebellum, thalamus, and superior colliculus. Mounting evidence also shows that even peripheral oculomotor and physiological signals can carry WM content, raising the question of just how far WM signals extend. I will describe a recent body of work where we test the idea that visual WM content is adaptively distributed across the nervous system—including the sensory receptors and motor effectors—according to behavioral demands. For instance, we find feature-specific WM content signals in pupil size modulations, spatio-temporal gaze sequences, and systematic manual… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Kincaid Hall (KIN). Campus room: Kincaid 102. Accessibility Contact: chairpsy@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Monday, May 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Psychology Edwards Lecture with Maria Geffen, Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, Neuroscience and Neurology, University of Pennsylvania

Making sense of sounds: cortical circuits for auditory processing  When we listen to a pianist play a melody, our auditory system is hard at work identifying the frequency of the notes, detecting regularities in the melody and making predictions about what note will come next. Making sense of sounds requires that our auditory system perform computations on the incoming sound stream. Over the last decade, my laboratory has mapped out neuronal circuits that support fundamental auditory  computations. Importantly, we have linked them to the action of specific cell types in the auditory cortex, finding that specific types of inhibitory neurons facilitate different computations. In particular, parvalbumin-positive inhibitory neurons control frequency discrimination acuity, which supports our ability to tell apart different notes. Somatostatin-positive inhibitory neurons control adaptation to repeated tones as well as detection of unexpected tones. And another inhibitory neuronal type, the VIP neurons, facilitate… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Kincaid Hall (KIN). Campus room: 102/108. Accessibility Contact: chairpsy@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Department of Psychology. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Psychology PhD Dissertation Defense by Jovani Azpeitia

Framing Educational Inequity: How Narratives Shape Our Understanding and Response Friday, May 15, 2026 12:30pm-2:30pm in Kincaid 102 Jovani is a graduate student from the Social Psychology and Personality Area, PhD Committee: Cheryan (chair), Levine, Shoda (members), Martinez-Cano (gsr), Dissertation talks are 40-50mins followed by a 5-10mins Q&A. Department of Psychology Ph.D. Graduate Program 206.543.8687, http://web.psych.washington.edu/graduate, psygrad@uw.edu To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@u.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Kincaid Hall (KIN). Campus room: 102. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: Department of Psychology Catherine Zeigler psygrad@uw.edu. Friday, May 15, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Psychology PhD Dissertation Defense by Lindsey Green

Protective role of maternal parenting in pathways from early cumulative risk to psychopathology: Testing a moderated-mediation model Monday, May 18, 2026 10:00am -12:0noon in Kincaid 108 and over zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98767661731 Lindsey is a graduate student from the Child Clinical Area, PhD Committee: Lengua (chair), Jacques, King (members), Schindler (gsr), Dissertation talks are 40-50mins followed by a 5-10mins Q&A. Department of Psychology Ph.D. Graduate Program 206.543.8687, http://web.psych.washington.edu/graduate, psygrad@uw.edu To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@u.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Kincaid Hall (KIN). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98767661731. Campus room: 108 and zoom. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: Department of Psychology Catherine Zeigler psygrad@uw.edu. Monday, May 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Psychology Honors Poster Session

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: HRC Lobby. Accessibility Contact: delgadoc@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Monday, May 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Psychology PhD Dissertation Defense by Chelsea Mackey

Hitting Close to Home: A Mixed-Methods Examination of Multilevel Socioecological Influences on Alcohol Outcomes Among Black Adults Tuesday, May 19, 2026 1:00-3:00pm Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96632337295 Chelsea is a graduate student from the Adult Clinical Area, PhD Committee: Larimer (chair), Foster, George (members), Williams (gsr), Dissertation talks are 40-50mins followed by a 5-10mins Q&A. Department of Psychology Ph.D. Graduate Program 206.543.8687, http://web.psych.washington.edu/graduate, psygrad@uw.edu To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@u.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96632337295. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: Department of Psychology Catherine Zeigler psygrad@uw.edu. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Psychology PhD Dissertation Defense by Katie Malloy Spink

Adolescent Coping and Emotion Regulation Trajectories, Repertoires, and Links with Psychopathology Wednesday, May 20, 2026 2:00pm -4;00pm over zoom:  https://washington.zoom.us/j/95000528434?pwd=Mr3RsyIoYFyo9RxN7NOjfAL1ekf4WN.1 Katie is a graduate student from the Child Clinical Area, PhD Committee: Foster (chair), Lengua, Prat (members), Bratman (gsr) Dissertation talks are 40-50mins followed by a 5-10mins Q&A. Department of Psychology Ph.D. Graduate Program 206.543.8687, http://web.psych.washington.edu/graduate, psygrad@uw.edu To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@u.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95000528434?pwd=Mr3RsyIoYFyo9RxN7NOjfAL1ekf4WN.1. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: Department of Psychology Catherine Zeigler psygrad@uw.edu. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Psychology Department Promotion Talk with Nicole McNichols

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Kincaid Hall (KIN). Campus room: 102/108. Accessibility Contact: chairpsy@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Department of Psychology. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Faculty Meeting

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Kincaid Hall (KIN). Campus room: KIN 108. Accessibility Contact: morgan91@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Psychology PhD Dissertation Defense by Kate Conroy

A Mixed Methods Study of Drinking Behavior at an LGBTQIA+ Pride Festival Tuesday, May 26, 2026 1:00-3:00pm Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97458085812 Kate is a graduate student from the Adult Clinical Area, PhD Committee: Larimer (chair), Foster, George (members), Shimkin (gsr), Dissertation talks are 40-50mins followed by a 5-10mins Q&A. Department of Psychology Ph.D. Graduate Program 206.543.8687, http://web.psych.washington.edu/graduate, psygrad@uw.edu To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@u.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97458085812. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: Department of Psychology Catherine Zeigler psygrad@uw.edu. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

55th Annual Psychology Research Festival

Please join us for this year's Psychology Research Festival! *Program talks are 15 minutes, followed by a 5 minute Q&A session. Please contact the Graduate Program Advisor, with any questions or comments: psygrad@uw.edu  *Awards presentation at 12:15pm - Distinguished Teaching Awards for Graduate Students, Alcor Graduate fellowships, Earl (Buz) and Mary Lou Hunt Endowed Fellowship for Graduate Students, Steele Fellowship in Clinical Psychology, Steven A. Nomura Endowed Fund Fellowship, Barbara Sarason Endowed Fellowship in Psychology, Jaeger Fellowship in Clinical Psychology, and Dr. Robert J. Kohlenberg Research Award in Psychology.  *morning continental breakfast and hot beverages will be provided along with a sandwich lunch >> Abstracts -title and abstract link added closer to event <<. 8:30 — 9:00am Morning Coffee Service Room schedule will be updated closer to the date of the event. ROOM A9:00am: Jessica Meikle, Child Clinical — 9:20am: Yuqing Lei , Adult Clinical — 9:40am: Christine Chang,… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Waterfront Activities Center (WAC). Campus room: Waterfront Great Room. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Student Activities. Special Events. Event sponsors: Department of Psychology. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit web.psych.washington.edu.

Psychology Department Promotion Talk with Cynthia Levine

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Kincaid Hall (KIN). Campus room: KIN 102/108. Accessibility Contact: chairpsy@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Department of Psychology. Thursday, May 28, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Psychology PhD Dissertation Defense by Megan Schultz

How the short-term influence of drinking consequences shapes the development of expectancies: An event-level study, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 1:00 pm -2:00pm over zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98647689828, Megan is a graduate student from the Child Clinical Area, PhD Committee: King (chair), Foster, Shoda, Lee (members), Huh (gsr) Dissertation talks are 40-50mins followed by a 5-10mins Q&A. Department of Psychology Ph.D. Graduate Program 206.543.8687, http://web.psych.washington.edu/graduate, psygrad@uw.edu To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@u.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98647689828. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: Department of Psychology Catherine Zeigler psygrad@uw.edu. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Psychology Department Promotion Talk with Lauren Graham

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Kincaid Hall (KIN). Campus room: KIN 102/108. Accessibility Contact: chairpsy@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Department of Psychology. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Psychology PhD Dissertation Defense by Kirstyn Smith-LeCavalier

Measurement and Modeling of Within-Person Variability in Cannabis Protective Behavioral Strategies: A Novel Approach Using Scale Development, Daily Data, and Machine Learning Methods Thursday, June 4, 2026 12:00-2:00pm Zoom:  https://washington.zoom.us/j/92747277788 Kirstyn is a graduate student from the Adult Clinical Area, PhD Committee: Larimer (chair), Foster, King, Lee (members), Shimkin (gsr), Dissertation talks are 40-50mins followed by a 5-10mins Q&A. Department of Psychology Ph.D. Graduate Program 206.543.8687, http://web.psych.washington.edu/graduate, psygrad@uw.edu To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@u.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92747277788. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: Department of Psychology Catherine Zeigler psygrad@uw.edu. Thursday, June 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

SPC Meeting

Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: morgan91@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Thursday, June 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Psychology PhD Dissertation Defense by Hannah Benavidez

Implementation and Clinical Outcomes of the Autism Discussion Guide: A Resource for Supporting Part C EI Providers during Autism-Related Conversations with Families Friday June 5, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 noon over zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97505111645 Hannah is a graduate student from the Child Clinical Area, PhD Committee: Stone (chair), Dorsey, Neuhaus (members), Meeker (gsr), Dissertation talks are 40-50mins followed by a 5-10mins Q&A. Department of Psychology Ph.D. Graduate Program 206.543.8687, http://web.psych.washington.edu/graduate, psygrad@uw.edu To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@u.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97505111645. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: Department of Psychology Catherine Zeigler psygrad@uw.edu. Friday, June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Psychology PhD Dissertation Defense by Victoria Hones

Flexibility & adaptability: the role of the lateral habenula & medial prefrontal cortex Wednesday, June 10, 2026 2:00pm-4:00pm in Kincaid 102/108 Victoria is a graduate student from the Neural Systems and Behavior Area, PhD Committee: Mizumori (chair), Kim, Stuber, Zweifel (members), Neumaier (gsr), Dissertation talks are 40-50mins followed by a 5-10mins Q&A. Department of Psychology Ph.D. Graduate Program 206.543.8687, http://web.psych.washington.edu/graduate, psygrad@uw.edu To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@u.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Kincaid Hall (KIN). Campus room: 102/108. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: Department of Psychology Catherine Zeigler psygrad@uw.edu. Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Faculty Meeting

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Kincaid Hall (KIN). Campus room: KIN 108. Accessibility Contact: morgan91@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, June 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

2026 Psychology PhD Hooding

Our Psychology PhD Hooding will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 9-11am. We will be in Kane Hall, Room 225, Walker Ames for our department hooding to recognize PhD graduates from Summer 2025-Summer 2026.  Please contact the Graduate Program Advisor, with any questions or comments: psygrad@uw.edu. Event interval: Campus location: Kane Hall (KNE). Campus room: 225, Walker Ames. Accessibility Contact: Catherine Zeigler czeigler@uw.edu. Event Types: Ceremonies. Special Events. Student Activities. Event sponsors: Department of Psychology Graduate Program psygrad@uw.edu. Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit web.psych.washington.edu.