Professor Clayton pens essay for Time about owning climate anxiety
Susan Clayton, Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology at The College of Wooster, wrote an essay for Time calling attention to the ever-more-present reality of climate […]
Posted inProfessor Clayton discusses climate change’s effects on mental health on NPR podcast
Susan Clayton, Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology at The College of Wooster, was recently featured on the podcast The Sound of Ideas, produced by Ideastream […]
Posted inProfessor Clayton spoke with National Geographic about climate anxiety and supporting healing
Known for her expertise in climate change and anxiety, Susan Clayton, Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology at The College of Wooster, recently commented on how […]
Posted inSusan Clayton to speak on virtual panel focusing on emotions related to climate change
Susan Clayton, the Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology, will be speaking on the virtual panel “Leveraging Emotions: Climate Change and the Power in Feeling” co-hosted […]
Posted inSusan Clayton serves as lead author in major scientific report by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Susan Clayton, Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology at The College of Wooster, was a lead author in a major scientific report by the Intergovernmental Panel […]
Posted inProfessor Susan Clayton shares expertise on ‘Eco-Anxiety’ in New York Times article
Susan Clayton, Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology at The College of Wooster, commented on the idea of “eco-anxiety” in a New York Times article published […]
Posted inProfessor Clayton co-authors major study on climate anxiety among young people
Susan Clayton, Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology at The College of Wooster, is a contributor on a major paper that studies climate anxiety among young […]
Posted inSusan Clayton named fellow for research residency in Paris
Psychology professor to spend 10 months studying connections between environment and social issues
Posted inSusan Clayton speaks about the psychological effects of natural disaster with Los Angeles news podcast
Susan Clayton, Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology at The College of Wooster, spoke with “Press Play with Madeleine Brand,” a news podcast on NPR in […]
Posted inSusan Clayton the First Guest on Environmental Identities Program
Wooster professor discussed number of issues related to environmental identity on new webcast
Posted inClayton Offers Reflections on Coronavirus, Climate Change During Interview with Climate One
Wooster faculty member part of panel discussion on “Invisible Threats: COVID-19 and Climate Change”
Posted inSusan Clayton to Speak at World Wildlife Fund’s Fuller Symposium on Tuesday
Psychology professor will be in Washington, D.C., presenting on “Environmental Health and Wellbeing”
Posted inCampus Memorial Service for Clayton Geib ‘18 to Be Held Sunday
Chemistry major and offensive lineman on football team passed away recently
Posted inWooster Student Clayton Geib Dies
Senior chemistry major and football player was 21
Posted inChrista Zianni | 2024 I.S. Symposium
Name: Christa Zianni Title: Short-Term vs Long-Term Effects of DREADDs in the Mouse Motor Cortex Major: Neuroscience Minors: Spanish; Mathematics Advisors: Alfredo Zúñiga, Susan […]
Posted inZimu Jia | 2024 I.S. Symposium
Name: Zimu Jia Title: Looking for Barriers for Asian College Students in Seeking Help from Psychological Counseling Major: Psychology Advisor: Claudia Thompson; Susan Clayton This […]
Posted inEarth Day panel
This Earth Day panel features some of your favorite faculty members (Dr. Matt Mariola, Dr. Susan Clayton, and Dr. Greg Wiles) sharing their favorite […]
Wooster Chorus to begin annual tour with performance on March 9
The highly acclaimed Wooster Chorus, an ensemble of 50 student musicians from The College of Wooster, will perform at the First Presbyterian Church of […]
Posted inAcademic accomplishments awarded at Dewald Student Recognition Celebration
The College of Wooster hosted the 54th annual Dewald Student Recognition Celebration on Tuesday, March 5, in Kittredge Dining Hall. Students received honors, awards, […]
Posted inI.S. builds case for accessible sustainable housing
Jen Mynard ’23 believes making sustainability more accessible to everyone will be “the issue of the coming century as climate change threatens all.” The […]
Posted inWooster’s 2023 Senior Research Symposium encompasses individual achievement and shared celebration
The College of Wooster celebrated its 16th annual Senior Research Symposium showcasing the work of seniors on Independent Study (I.S.), their intensive, mentored-research projects […]
Posted inSources of Stress in NCAA Division III Athletes: Racism and Mental Health Threats in Competition
Name: Min kyung Kim Major: Psychology Advisor: Susan Clayton; Amy Jo Stavnezer (second reader) The demands that athletes experience during competition can indicate the rising […]
Posted inA Home for People and Planet: Assessing the Feasibility of Sustainable Affordable Housing by Designing a Proof-of-Concept
Name: Jennifer Mynard Majors: Art History, Environmental Studies Advisors: Susan Clayton, John Siewert Human existence is increasingly characterized by the built environments we inhabit. The […]
Posted inThink Globally, Act Locally, Panic Internally: Climate Anxiety’s Impact on Political Participation
Name: Emily Hasecke Majors: Psychology, Political Science Advisors: Susan Clayton, Matthew Krain This study explored how climate anxiety is related to political participation. Prior research suggested that […]
Posted inThe Effects of Parenting Styles and Parental Conflict on Child Development
Name: Cloud Chang Major: Psychology Advisors: Susan Clayton, Amber Garcia The current study examines the effects of parenting style and parental conflict on child development with regard […]
Posted inWooster Science Café begins spring season with “The Science of Climate Change and its Impact on Mental Health”
The spring season of the Wooster Science Café, sponsored by The College of Wooster and The Ohio State University. begins Feb. 1 at 7 […]
Posted inGermany TREK Information Session
Drs. Herrmann and Clayton will provide an overview of their TREK "Sustainability and Green Living in Germany." They are happy to answer all your […]
Germany TREK Information Session
Drs. Herrmann and Clayton will provide an overview of their TREK program "Sustainability and Green Living in Germany" to take place summer 2023. They […]
“Pretty Privilege” and Survival: Recognizing the Difference in Social Treatment, Most Notably in Healthcare, Towards Those Who Are Highly Attractive
Name: Julia Weisberg Major: Philosophy Advisors: Dr. Karen Haely, Dr. Elizabeth Schiltz (second reader) This Independent Study is divided into four chapters. The first […]
Posted inProfessor discusses climate change and mental health on ABC News
On July 11, Susan Clayton, Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology at The College of Wooster, appeared in an ABC News segment to discuss the negative impacts of […]
Posted inParents, Is It Your Fault? Effects of Familial Variables and Emotional Intelligence on Disordered Eating Habits and Attitudes
Student Name: Joelle Lau Major: Psychology Minor: Earth Sciences Advisor: Susan Clayton Literature on eating disorders acknowledges the importance family influences have on its […]
Posted inPersonal Attitudes Towards Clothing and Clothing Choices
Name: Aaron Risch Major: Psychology Minor: Theatre and Dance Advisors: Dr. Susan Clayton, Dr. Amber Garcia Clothing is one way that individuals form and […]
Posted inYou Have 10 Minutes Remaining: An Examination Into Common Test-Taking Anxieties’ Effect on Academic Performance in Relation to Academic Intrinsic Motivation and Achievement Goal Orientation
Student Name: Megan Gronau Major: Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience Advisors: Dr. Ashley Abraham, Dr. Susan Clayton Between 25% -40% of students experience test-taking anxiety to […]
Posted inDigital vs. Detrimental: Understanding the Connection Between Internet Addiction and Mental Health
Name: Sailesh Ram Yellayi Major: Psychology Minor: Classical Studies Advisor: Dr. Susan Clayton, Mike Casey (second reader) Addiction is generally viewed as a grave […]
Posted inJane Goodall Institute’s associate VP of communications developed commitment to conservation at Wooster
Shawn Sweeney ’06 impacted by strong female mentors
Posted inEffects of Culture on Mental Health Stigma
Student: Dena Nashawati Major: Psychology Minors: Anthropology, East Asian Studies Advisors: Nathaniel Foster, Susan Clayton This paper discusses the differences in culture and how […]
Posted inThe Effect of an Antioxidant Supplement on a Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Student: Jennifer Grossmann Major: Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience Advisors: Dr. Amy Jo Stavnezer, Dr. Susan Clayton Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes […]
Posted inWooster Professor’s New Take on Climate Change – The Mental Health Effect – Garnering Headlines
Susan Clayton served as lead author of APA and ecoAmerica study that is gaining notice in the media
Posted inWooster Honors Distinguished Alumni for Lifetime of Achievement
Lucius Ellsworth ’63, George Davis ’64, and Elizabeth Eaton ’77 to be recognized Saturday
Posted inWooster Students and Faculty Close Gender Gap on Wikipedia
Successful edit-a-thon results in updates on 50 pages and the establishment of 25 new pages
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