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Thalia R. Goldstein

@thaliargoldstein.bsky.social
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Associate Prof and Director, Applied Dev Psych, George Mason Univ. Studying imagination, play, Santa Claus, theatre, and the arts. Lab: playlab.gmu.edu Author: Why Theatre Education Matters (TheatreEdMatters.com)

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 13/08/2026
People come to New York City from all over the world to experience Broadway. The kids who grow up here should be able to do the same. We’re partnering with TDF to give away over 2,000 free Broadway tickets to NYC High School students at on.nyc.gov/broadway. Break a leg, high schoolers!
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Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
NIH has lost more than 20% of its staff. NIH has lost 1 in every 5 workers. This undermines the NIH mission. @27unihted.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/27unihte...
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Lost critical expertise is hindering the NIH mission
Concern 5 of the Bethesda Declaration: One Year Later
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Sometimes it takes 16 days to answer a 3 line email and sometimes I turn a student's full study proposal around in 11 minutes. You just never know.
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Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
My department is hiring 2 (TWO!) Tenure Track faculty in Developmental Psych and Biological Psych, to start Fall 2027. Deadlines 9/1 (Developmental) and 10/1 (Biological). More info here: www.carleton.edu/psychology/i.... Reach out with questions! carleton.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Carlet...
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Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychology
The Carleton Psychology Department is seeking candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Developmental Psychology (preferably with a focus on social, personality, and/or identity de...
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Christmas in July! @candicemmills.bsky.social and my long-awaited article on lying about Santa Claus is NOW OUT in the Jour of Moral Education! We find parents who lie more about Santa also tell more instrumental lies, and encourage more lying in their children. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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When honesty is discouraged: Understanding parental lies around Santa Claus
In general, parents consider honesty central to moral development, yet they lie to children about extraordinary and everyday phenomena. One clear example is how parents lie to their children about ...
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
I receive a lot of inquiries from high schoolers who want to do volunteer work in my lab group. I don't have resources or time to support them, or the legalities associated with having minors in my lab. Other than pointing them to www.psychresearchlist.com, do others have ideas for how to help?
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PsychResearchList
Since launching in 2020, PsychResearchList.com has supported  over 120,000 students and faculty from 174 countries  in discovering research opportunities, building academic careers, and connecting...
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National Endowment for the Humanities @nehgov.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
NEH grant recipients who received notification that a terminated award is eligible for reinstatement can find more information about initiating the restatement process here: shorturl.at/0GwBc
Information for NEH grantees on reinstatement of awards
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
paper.title.REVISION.Blind.FINAL --> paper.title.R2.6.9.26 sigh.
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
As with every semester, the final projects for my Psych of Creativity course are the best. I have a graphic for how to create creative costumes for theatre, a self experiment for clay, a self experiment for 1 hour of little c creativity activities everyday for a month. All science backed.
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Charisse Pickron @charissepickron.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The Institute of Child Development is still recruiting 2 NIMH-funded T32 Postdoctoral Training Program in Developmental Psychopathology! icd.umn.edu/employment
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International Association for Empirical Aesthetics @iaea-aesthetics.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We are excited to announce the winners of the 2026 IAEA Awards 🏆 Anjan Chatterjee - Fechner Award Edward A. Vessel - Washburn Award Aenne Brielmann - Baumgarten Award Katherine Cotter - Baumgarten Award Congratulations! 🎉 Award winners will be honored at IAEA2026 in Jena and deliver an address
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
At this point the rampant and blatant use of AI for a 1 sentence assignment that I explicitly said was not allowed to be put into AI just kind of makes me sad. I'm not interested in chasing down these students for 1 point.
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Jon Freeman @freemanjb.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
🚨 NSF is already quietly eliminating the SBE Directorate, despite Congress’ mandate that NSF support the behavioral & social sciences. Steps to counter this are in motion. If you - have an SBE proposal under review - serve on an SBE grant panel You can help! Fill out this form: shorturl.at/xuKw2
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Share Your Story: Impacts of the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) at the National Science Foundation (NSF)
Following the release of the President's Budget Request (PBR) on April 3rd, NSF quickly and quietly took steps to begin to dismantle the SBE Directorate. The Federation of Associations in the Behavioral and Brain Sciences (FABBS) wants to hear about how the SBE Directorate at NSF has supported your research and career. Your stories help FABBS communicate to policymakers and the public what’s at stake when the federal government fails to fund critical sciences. We may follow up for clarification, but we will not share your name or institution publicly without your permission.
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Wish I could be there, but looking forward to hearing everyone's experiences and thoughts! Go @candicemmills.bsky.social and Think Lab go!
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Dr. Candice Mills @candicemmills.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
The Think Lab will be at #CDS2026 in Montreal! Join us!
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Welcome to April 1, otherwise known as "can this wait until after the semester?" email response day.
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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
In this week's guest blog post, we hear from the team at the The Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity (SfNC), a pioneering organization advancing a broad and scientifically grounded vision of creativity. Read here: tinyurl.com/7j7yb5de
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moin syed @syeducation.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
T32 Postdoc position in developmental psychopathology at UMN Institute of Child Development! There are many excellent primary mentors available, as well as an even better set of secondary mentors to choose from (including me). See link for details, due April 1. drive.google.com/file/d/18SoO...
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Some of the best writing I've read on AI and its uses and fundamental issues. www.patreon.com/posts/dont-l... Thank you, @annehelen.bsky.social "Don't Let the Machines do the Living"
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Don’t Let The Machines Do The Living | Culture Study
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Exciting news: Abstract submissions for SfNC2026 are now open! This year, we are accepting both scientific abstracts and artist presentations. We encourage our greater community to submit and join us this June. Learn more about guidelines and requirements here: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-sub...
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Abstract Submission Guidelines — The Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity
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Vera Vine @veravine.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Canadian job 👀 🇨🇦 ‼️ Second search this year! Our Dept of Psychology is hiring again, this time at the assoc/full level, for a prestigious, endowed position. Focus is social/affective neuroscience in any area (clinical, social, cog, or dev). Apply by Jan 30! Reposts, pls www.queensu.ca/psychology/n...
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Employment Opportunities | Department of Psychology
Available Positions Position Title Position Details Posting Date Closing Date Queen's University National Scholar (QNS) Senior Faculty Position in Social and/or Affective Neuroscience, Department of P...
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
I can't grade if the learning management system is down.
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a man in a leather jacket is making a funny face while looking at the camera .
Alt: a man in a leather jacket is making a funny face while looking at the camera and pointing to his head
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Michele Morningstar @profmorningstar.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Excited to share this: @eriknook.bsky.social and I are hosting a pre-conference on Developmental Affective Science before this year's @affectscience.bsky.social (March 12, 2026). If you're thinking of attending #SAS2026, consider joining us for the pre-con too! ✨
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
This is my favorite work of art, described with a lovely analysis and examples. What is your favorite work of art? (Gifted article) www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/a...
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Fall for Modern Dance With This Masterpiece
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International Arts + Mind Lab @artsandmindlab.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Exciting News: IAM Lab is Hiring the Inaugural Neuroarts Research Lead We are thrilled to announce that the IAM Lab is accepting applications for the Inaugural Neuroarts Research Lead, marking a transformative step forward for the evolving interdisciplinary field of neuroarts. tinyurl.com/4wjdnavh
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
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a woman in a red dress is standing on one leg in front of a crowd of dancers
Alt: a ballerina in a red dress doing Foutté turns from the movie Center Stage
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Earlier this week, I posted a video with Dr. Anjan Chatterjee for my ongoing Philly Arts Report series with @thephilacitizen.bsky.social. Dr. Anjan has been studying the effects of murals in Philly. Today, we focus in on his answer to one question: Why is access to art so important right now?
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Martha W. Alibali @marthaalibali.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
New job opening in social psychology at UW-Madison! at the associate prof level. jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/associa...
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Associate Professor - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:FacultyEmployment Type:Regula...
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Arne Ekstrom @adekstreme.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
We are hiring an assistant professor in cognitive neural systems in the department of psychology at the university of arizona. please use this link to check out the requirements and apply! arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
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Assistant Professor, Psychology (T/TE)
Duties & Responsibilities:Publishing peer-reviewed scholarly works.Maintaining an active research program.Obtaining extramural funding.Teaching un...
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
🎭 Love theatre? Win a FREE copy of Why Theatre Education Matters! We’re giving away 2 copies—perfect for educators, actors & advocates! Like, repost, or reply with your favorite thing about theatre! Free resources: TheatreEdMatters.com Ends Dec 10! #TheatreEducation #ArtsMatter
The eight Acting Habits of Mind
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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Apply now! The 2026 Renée Fleming Neuroarts Investigator Awards offer funding for teams of early career investigators and arts practitioners to lead innovative neuroarts research. Proposals due February 3, 2026. Click here to learn more: neuroartsblueprint.org/neuroarts-in...
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Chris Krupenye @chriskrupenye.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
🚨Job Alert plz RT! Johns Hopkins Psych & Brain Sciences is looking for a new colleague using behavioral or computational approaches to study cognition! We are excited about many areas of (esp higher) cognition in human adults, children, or nonhuman animals Open-rank apply.interfolio.com/178146
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Since my federal funding was terminated in May, I respond to inquiries from prospective RAs and students with the truth- decreased capacities and mentoring time are a direct result. Am I giving too much information? It's important for young scientists to understand the depth of ongoing issues.
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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
In this installment of Voices from the Field, we speak with Dr. @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social—Associate Professor and Director of the Applied Developmental Psychology Program at George Mason University—about the power of theater and aesthetic engagement. Link here: tinyurl.com/mrxbz2sx
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Thank you to @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social for this "Voices from the Field" article: "Introducing artistic experiences and opportunities early allow for children to find what they’re interested in and reap the benefits from those experiences." www.neuroartsresourcecenter.com/post/voices-...
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Voices from the Field: Thalia Goldstein :: Neuroarts Resource Center
Learn, share, and connect to build the interdisciplinary field of neuroarts
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Santa season is almost upon us! If you're looking for recommendations, I recommend checking out @candicemmills.bsky.social and my op-ed from 2023 on talking to your kids about Santa. Link to the science it's based on below. www.nytimes.com/2023/11/24/o...
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Opinion | There Are Better Ways to Talk With Your Kids About Santa (Published 2023)
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Koraly @drkoraly.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Reminder! We have an upcoming Special Issue at Developmental Psychology. LOIs are due to the guest editors by November 30. @apajournals.bsky.social
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Thalia R. Goldstein @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
This was a really fun study to do, and congratulations to ‪‪@ascaruso.bsky.social‬ on her paper!
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Matti Vuorre @matti.vuorre.com · 23/10/2025
I am hiring PhD candidates to study the psychology of attention & technology use at @tilburg-university.bsky.social. We're looking for motivated & curious scholars with expertise in cognitive psychology and statistics, and offer a friendly work environment with great terms & benefits. tiu.nu/22989
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Dr. Candice Mills @candicemmills.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
New paper! One of the things I love about our findings in this paper is that even children who thought they knew a lot about a topic in absolute terms sometimes recognized that an expert would know a little or a lot more than them. That's a start!
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Meltem Yucel @drmeltemyucel.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Parents of 0- to 12-year-olds, come do science with us! We run short, game-like studies with kids. We offer in-person and online options, flexible scheduling (weekdays & weekends), and sessions that are fun for children and easy for caregivers.
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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Open-rank faculty positions in Artificial Intelligence in Education and Organizations at Vanderbilt University. The faculty will work within our new college of connected computing and one of the five departments in Peabody College (including psychology!) jobs.chronicle.com/job/37894746...
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Open-Rank Tenure Line Position in Artificial Intelligence in Education and Organizations - Nashville, Tennessee job with Peabody College of Education and Human Development | 37894746
Vanderbilt University invites applications for two open rank tenure-track faculty positions in the area of AI and Education in Organizations.
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Adele Goldberg @adelegoldberg.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Gift article for any uniformed friends or family: experts overwhelmingly agree that the apparent increase in autism in USA is due to broader inclusion criteria and diagnoses. It is NOT caused by tylenol or vaccines www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/o...
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Opinion | ‘This May Be the Most Difficult Day in My Career’: Experts React to Trump’s Autism Remarks
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Jena Doom @truedrdoom.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Come be my colleague! We’re hiring a tenure-track assistant professor of developmental psychology at the University of Denver. Please share with anyone on the job market this year! jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/49...
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Details - Assistant Professor, Developmental Psychology CAHSS | University of Denver
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Hilary Barth @hilarybarth.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
We’re searching for TWO tenure-track cognitive neuroscientists here in the Wesleyan University Psychology Department! Apply here wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers
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Careers at Wesleyan
We welcome your interest in Wesleyan’s diverse, energetic community of employees who, by their creativity, innovative thinking, and generosity of spirit, help make Wesleyan a great place to work. In t...
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Megan G. Stutesman @meganstutesman.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
My new manuscript just came out! Very excited about this one - methods methods methods! Co-authored with @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social and Divya Varier. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Methodology for research on psychology of the Arts: A systematic review, critique, and argument for mixed methods
We present a systematic review covering the prevalence of research methodology published on psychology of the arts topics in the field's leading journ…
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Chuck Geier @geierbrainlab.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Faculty position announcement! Assistant/Associate Professor in Human Development and Family Science and Center for Developmental Science at the University of Georgia @universityofga Find me @FluxSociety #Flux2025 meeting to talk and learn more!! www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/448...
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Biobehavioral Health
The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) at the University of Georgia is seeking applicants for the position of assistant or associate professor, with an anticipated start date of...
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Angela Woods @literarti.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Rice University is seeking to appoint a ✅Tenure-track ✅Assistant or Associate Prof of #MedicalHumanities 💻Specializing in narrative and/or digital humanities approaches to medicine & health in the 20th-21st centuries Apply by 31 Oct to work with this amazing group! apply.interfolio.com/172836
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Jin X. Goh | 吴晋勋 @jinxungoh.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
#Psychjobs My former institution Colby College is hiring a tenure track in intergroup relations, broadly defined & open to many psych areas (not just social). This is my replacement line. I truly enjoyed my time at Colby and it's a great dept! Happy to answer Qs if I can. apply.interfolio.com/172552
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