Dr. Barbara Fredrickson’s new book is out now
Positive Emotions: Key Scientific Contributions and the Stories Behind Them outlines Fredrickson’s groundbreaking research, tracing the arc of her career across five successive scientific breakthroughs. Each of the book’s five sections opens with Fredrickson’s stories, both personal and scientific, that … Read more
Dr. Fredrickson honored with University Teaching Award
These awards were created in 1998 by the family of the late J. Carlyle Sitterson to recognize excellence in teaching first-year students by a tenured or tenure-track faculty member in the College of Arts & Sciences. Lyle Sitterson was a … Read more
New Study: Shared positive emotions linked to healthy longevity
Hold back on the bickering. Couples who share sweet moments filled with humor and affection, and sync up biologically — two hearts beating as one — enjoy better health prospects and live longer than their more quarrelsome counterparts, suggests new … Read more