Following tradition, Psychfest is an annual event where second-year MA and new PhD students present their research to the entire department. It’s the only opportunity for students to share their work with everyone in the Psychology department—a rare and exciting occasion for each student.
2023 | April 27 & 28
The theme for this year is When I Grow Up…
Schedule of Events
DAY 1: APRIL 27
9:20 am | Welcome/Opening Remarks
9:30 am | Session 1
10:30 am | 15-minute break
10:45 am | Session 2
12:00 pm | Lunch break
2:00 pm | Invited Talk from Dr. Craig Rodriguez-Seijas
4:00 pm | BOH
DAY 2: APRIL 28
10:50 am | Opening Remarks
11:00 am | Session 1
12:00 am | Lunch break
1:00 pm | Session 2
2:00 pm | Break
2:15 pm | Session 3 (remote)
3:15 pm | Break
3:30 pm | Awards presentation
Invited Keynote Speaker
Understanding the Diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder among LGBTQ+ Individuals: Theory, Measurement, and Minority Stress
Dr. Craig Rodriguez-Seijas | University of Michigan | Stigma, Psychopathology, & Assessment (SPLAT) Lab
Psychfest 2023 program to be finalized soon! (PDF)
Past Psychfest Themes:
2022: Lord of the Rings
2021: Cyber(punk) Chic
2020: Cancelled due to COVID-19
2019: Psychapalooza: Peace, Love, and Psychology
2018: Star Wars
2017: RealTalk
2016: The 90s
2015: Villains
2014: Game Shows
2013: Classic Video Game Characters
2012: Hollywood/Celebrities
2011: Monster Mash
2010: Rockstar
2009: Star Wars/Star Trek
2008: Austin Powers
2007: Super Psychfest (Superheroes)
2006: Mardi Gras Style