Alexandra Lopez Hernandez, M.A.
@alexlopezpsych
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she/her/ella | Clinical Psych PhD Student @UWM | Child Neurodevelopment Lab | First-gen 🎓| 🇵🇷
Chicago, IL
Joined October 2021
I officially started my PhD in Clinical Psychology at @UWM two weeks ago! I’m excited to be working in the Child Neurodevelopment Research Lab under the mentorship of Dr. Bonita Klein-Tasman. So thankful for my mentors, family, and friends who’ve supported me on this path 🫶🏽
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Hair-pulling and skin-picking disorders are more common than many realize—but stigma keeps many from receiving needed help. Dr. Clare Mackay explains how she has united her lived experience with scientific expertise to reduce shame through understanding: https://t.co/hObnnppINy
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Looking for sensory-friendly activities that are both fun and calming for kids? #SensoryFriendly #SensoryActivities #FunAndRelaxing #KidsSensoryPlay #WaterPlay #SensoryBins #BubbleFun #ChildDevelopment #InclusivePlay #CaregiverSupport #trending #fypă‚·
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Please retweet for PhD applicants: Duke University's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is hosting their 6th Annual virtual office hours. Those interested will receive free, individualized feedback on CVs & statements between Nov 6th - 17th:
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To broaden the pool of applicants in psychology PhD programs across the country, Duke University's Department of Psychology & Neuroscience is holding our 6th Annual Virtual Office Hours Program. All...
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I'm recruiting PhD students to join my new lab in Fall 2026! The Shared Minds Lab at @USC will combine deep learning and ecological human neuroscience to better understand how we communicate our thoughts from one brain to another.
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I am recruiting PhD students for 2026! ⏰✨📝 My lab @BBSutdallas @UT_Dallas studies human cognitive neuroscience 🧠🧠🧠in high-level perception and cognition using neuroimaging, naturalistic stimuli, computational methods, and AI models 🤖🤖🤖 in both typical and
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A bubbling measles outbreak in the upstate of South Carolina has forced 153 unvaccinated children out of the classroom and into quarantine for a minimum of 21 days.
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At least 270 unvaccinated kids are staying home from school as measles continues to spread nationwide. "Expect more," one expert said.
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I watched dementia consume my grandmother's fierce intellect. I felt I had failed her. Today we know nearly half of dementia cases can be prevented. The tools exist—we must use them. Read an excerpt of my new book in @WSJ. Gift link:
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My grandmother was terrified of losing her memory, but in the end she did. Here’s what could have helped her—and can help you.
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Es importante que las familias de niños con discapacidades no solo se concentren en las necesidades de su hijo, sino que también cuiden de sà mismas y de los demás miembros del hogar. Mantener rituales familiares y espacios de respiro es esencial para preservar la salud
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Dr. Bethany Teachman and I are seeking a research coordinator to assist with a study focused on designing and testing a new intervention to help youth engage with social media in healthier ways. Please share & apply! https://t.co/xlGo43GF8l
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Apply for Research Coordinator in Psychology job with University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America. Other at University of Virginia
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Thrilled to share that I am planning to admit a grad student and will be reviewing applications to the clinical psychology PhD program at @MiamiOHPSYC! Excited to mentor and learn from future mentees! For info about my lab and application FAQ, see:
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Dr. Seah will be reviewing applications from prospective graduate students for the Clinical Psychology PhD Program (Fall 2026 admission)!
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I continue to believe sharing example materials is useful in academia, so in that spirit, my tenure statements and CV are now available on our Resources for Researchers website (bottom of the New PI page: https://t.co/2mrIbfYx9w )
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Please consider applying to the PhD program in the Psychology Department at University of Kentucky to join my lab as a trainee for Fall 2026 admission. Come study attention, mind wandering, mindfulness. Find more information about the PhD program here:
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ACOG & SMFM continue to recommend acetaminophen as one of the safest options for treating pain & reducing fever during pregnancy. ⚠️ It is well documented that untreated high fever in a pregnant woman increases risk of birth defects & premature birth. https://t.co/Tq2B4PscoO
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Neurociencia en Arroz y Habichuelas was created in celebration of Brain Awareness Week, a global campaign that foster enthusiasm and support for brain science.
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Brain Science Served Up Puerto Rican Style: The Story of Neurociencia en Arroz y Habichuelas In Puerto Rico, the phrase “en arroz y habichuelas” means explaining something in plain, simple…
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I’ll be looking for 1-2 PhD students for Fall 2026 to join me at @JHUCompSci @HopkinsDSAI. If you are interested in HCI, Human-centered privacy and security, and AI, please apply! I’ll also attend #uist2026, #ccs26, and #cscw2026 in the next few weeks. Grab me if you see me!
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📢 I'll be recruiting a PhD student in Developmental Psychology for 2026 at UNC Chapel Hill! Student will be co-mentored with Dr. Eva Telzer at the Winston Center. Interests in naturalistic fMRI/fNIRS, developmental affective neuro, and behavioral addictions would be great fits.
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Excited to be reviewing applications for a PhD student in Counseling Psychology in the Dept of Applied Psychology @ Northeastern University! We study serious mental illness, child/adolescent psychopathology, & social processes! Reach out w/ questions! #AcademicTwitter
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Its counseling and clinical psych Ph.D. program application season! If you are looking for potential mentors to apply to, check out the following resource:
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@CMNavarroFlores and I will be reviewing applications for the counseling psychology PhD program @ UTKPsychNeuro (2026-2027 academic year). Lab webpage: https://t.co/Zq82VwI4xP Apply: https://t.co/oBsHY7cnIu Apps are due by Dec 1st. Please help spread the word! 🙏🏼
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I'm recruiting a graduate student this year! If you’re interested in using MRI to study brain systems involved in emotion and how they link to mental and physical health, please apply! Check out our current projects here. Please share and retweet! https://t.co/3H5XRSvpIp
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