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Research

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Hunter Psychology Department faculty actively conduct research with both human participants and diverse animal species. For graduate and undergraduate students alike, collaborating on original research is one of the most rewarding academic experiences. You may volunteer on faculty projects and/or earn course credits through independent research courses.

Research requires commitment. Depending on the project, expect to dedicate 9–15 hours per week, including background reading. Make sure to clarify expectations with your faculty mentor in advance—such as weekly hours, specific tasks, and the final deliverable.

Carefully review each faculty member’s project description to ensure your background and interests align, which you can do by reviewing their publications on their listing page. This will help you understand your responsibilities and what you’ll gain from participating in the research. Click here to view the department faculty.

Facilities

Facilities include specialized equipment for studies on human & animal physiology, speech analysis, human & animal learning, and developmental & social psychology. Students have access to the department's microcomputers and the college's academic computing services. In addition to conducting research in their laboratories at the college, many faculty members have affiliations with other institutions, including the American Museum of Natural History, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Rehabilitation Research Institute of the International Center for the Disabled, the New York State Psychiatric Institute, Rockefeller University, the New York University Medical Center, and the New York University Center for Neural Science.