Owens Institute for Behavioral Research
@OIBR_UGA
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OIBR provide services, information, and support that can enhance the quality, comprehensiveness, & relevance of social and behavioral science research at UGA.
Athens, GA
Joined October 2014
New monthly update from OIBR! We’re launching a regular post to announce when each new Owens Observer newsletter is live. ➡️ Events ➡️ OIBR & faculty news ➡️ Opportunities ➡️ Funding updates ➡️ Research highlights The November 2025 edition is out now! https://t.co/nn0dD8TVUG
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Welcome Dr. Karen Johnson! Associate Professor of Social Work and new OIBR Affiliate. Her research explores bias, trauma, gender, sexuality & health disparities—advancing equity and well-being.
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Welcome Dr. Christopher Modlesky! Professor of Kinesiology and new OIBR Affiliate. His research explores exercise, nutrition, neuroscience & child development—advancing health and growth research.
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New research by Sakhavat Mammadov, Educational Psychology, shows positive emotions boost everyday creativity—from writing and painting to trying new recipe. Creativity = well-being. Support positive emotions, spark new ideas.
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You can't always control your mood, but small changes like changing your environment may provide the boost you need to enhance creativity.
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Welcome Dr. Rob Lynall! Associate Professor of Kinesiology and new OIBR Affiliate. His research explores assessment, cognition, exercise & neuroscience—connecting brain health and performance. Excited to have him at OIBR!
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Welcome Dr. Julianne Schmidt! Georgia Athletic Association Endowed Professor of Kinesiology and new OIBR Affiliate. Her research focuses on neuroscience, injury prevention & implementation science. Excited to have her expertise!
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Welcome Dr. Caroline Lisee! Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and new OIBR Affiliate. Her research focuses on exercise, chronic disease & physical well-being—advancing health-focused behavioral science.
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Finding meaning in your work can help prevent burnout. UGA’s Dr. Bradley Wright found that public service workers who see their impact and have supportive leaders are less likely to quit. “Leaders must remind people how their work makes a difference.” https://t.co/B0gTM50cTj
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Welcome Dr. Hee Lee! Professor of Social Work and new OIBR Affiliate. Her research focuses on aging, cognition, mental health & substance use—advancing health and well-being for older adults. Thrilled to have her expertise at OIBR! #UGAResearch #OIBR
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UGA’s College of Education received a $5M NSF grant to elevate science teaching statewide! Led by Dr. Julie Luft, the program will support & celebrate Georgia’s K–12 science teachers through 3 hubs: 🔹 STEM Teacher Corps 🔹 Building Capacity 🔹 Empower https://t.co/vQp5ZleBZH
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Welcome Dr. Jessica Fernandez! She is an Assistant Professor in the College of Environment + Design and new OIBR Affiliate. Her work explores how emotion, environment & identity shape health and well-being. Excited to have her expertise at the Institute! #UGAResearch #OIBR
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Welcome, Dr. Gillian Slee! Assistant Professor of Sociology and new OIBR Affiliate. Her research interests explore inequality, identity, emotion, and organizations—connecting social structure and behavior. Excited to have her on board! #UGAResearch #OIBR
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Welcome, Dr. Julia Thomas! Assistant Professor of Sociology and new OIBR Affiliate. Her research interests explore inequality, policy, regulation, crime & justice. We’re excited to have her expertise in the OIBR community! #UGAResearch #OIBR
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New #UGA research from OIBR GDP graduates Kalsea Koss & Niyantri Ravindran, in the College of Family & Consumer Sciences finds that early smartphone use can heighten family conflict and emotional struggles in youth. https://t.co/0VkAVrFJLj
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Welcome Dr. Camila Livio! Research Associate in SPIA and new OIBR Affiliate. Her work connects communication, computational methods, culture, emotion & international relations. Excited to have her expertise in our community! #UGAResearch #OIBR
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Welcome Dr. Anne Tucker! Professor in the School of Law and new OIBR Affiliate. Her research explores computational methods, gender, policy, regulation & compliance—bridging law and social science. Excited to have her expertise at OIBR!
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Welcome Dr. Angie Im! Assistant Professor of Agricultural & Applied Economics and new OIBR Affiliate. Her research explores bias, diversity, culture, communication, education, and social psychology. Excited to have her expertise at OIBR!
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OIBR affiliate Yilang Peng blends psychology & machine learning to study how images—from Instagram posts to AI-generated photos—shape decisions, trust & behavior. His award-winning research sheds light on polarization, misinformation & media influence. https://t.co/ZUcasKWvpz
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Welcome Dr. Sierra Carter! Associate Professor of Psychology and new OIBR Affiliate. Her research spans health disparities, trauma, identity, family relationships, and resilience across the lifespan. We’re excited to have her expertise at OIBR!
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