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New Roman Family Center Faculty, Principal Researchers, and PhD Students for 2023/2024

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 9/29/2023 11:23:00 AM
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The Roman Family Center is pleased to welcome several new affiliated faculty members, postdoctoral principal researchers, and PhD students. Get to know the new members of the Roman Family Center community.

Faculty in the News: May-June 2023

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 6/29/2023 10:30:00 AM
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Roman Family Center faculty and their research are regularly featured in popular press. Catch up on the latest articles, podcast appearances, editorials, and more.

Celebrating Our PhD Recipients and Principal Researchers

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 6/23/2023 10:39:00 AM
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Meet our graduating PhD students and the principal researchers moving on to new and exciting careers in behavioral science.

Video: Think Better with Steven Pinker

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 5/25/2023 1:32:00 PM
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On May 24, 2023, Steven Pinker (Harvard) sat down with Nobel laureate Richard Thaler (Chicago Booth) for a wide-ranging discussion on rationality, AI, overcoming collective action problems, and more. The video recording is now available.

Faculty in the News: March-April 2023

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 5/10/2023 3:42:00 PM
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Roman Family Center faculty and their research are regularly featured in popular press. Catch up on the latest articles, podcast appearances, editorials, and more.

Announcing the 2023 Thaler-Tversky Research Grant Winner

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 5/2/2023 3:46:00 PM
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Quinn Hirschi

We're pleased to announce that principal researcher Quinn Hirschi is the recipient of this year's Thaler-Tversky Independent Research Grant. Learn more about Quinn and her proposed project exploring the misconception that one should talk less in a conversation to appear likable.

Two Emerging Scholars Join the Roman Family Center for the Leadership Alliance Summer Program

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 4/26/2023 11:52:00 AM
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This summer, the Center for Decision Research will welcome two outstanding rising scholars as part of the Leadership Alliance’s Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP). Get to know this year's participants, their mentors, and what excites them about the program.

Faculty in the News: January-February 2023

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 3/3/2023 8:57:00 AM
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Roman Family Center faculty and their research are regularly featured in popular press. Catch up on the latest articles, podcast appearances, editorials, and more.

Apply Now: Thaler-Tversky Independent Research Grant

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 2/17/2023 9:53:00 AM
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Richard Thaler

Are you a UChicago PhD student or post-doctoral researcher conducting behavioral science research? Apply by April 1 for this $3,000 independent research grant.

Video: Think Better with Neela Saldanha

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 2/2/2023 1:30:00 PM
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Neela Saldanha

On February 1, Yale's Neela Saldanha presented her Think Better talk, "Applying Behavioral Science to Behavioral Science," exploring the barriers to implementing and scaling behavioral interventions. The recording and recap are now available.

Gift from Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Roman, ’87, to the Center for Decision Research

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 1/18/2023 11:02:24 AM
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Emmanuel Roman

Booth alumnus and university trustee Emmanuel "Manny" Roman, '87, CEO of PIMCO, has made a significant investment to support the Center for Decision Research. In recognition of Roman's generosity, the center will now be named the Roman Family Center for Decision Research.

Roman Family Center Faculty in the News: October-December 2022

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 1/3/2023 9:00:00 AM
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Roman Family Center faculty and their research are regularly featured in popular press. Catch up on the latest articles, podcast appearances, editorials, and more.

Video: Think Better with Laurie Santos

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 10/27/2022 1:26:56 PM
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Laurie Santos

On Wednesday, October 26, Professor Laurie Santos (Yale) sat down with Chicago Booth's Nick Epley for a conversation on how behavioral science can help us live a good life. These two experts on the science of happiness explored practical tips for daily life, learning from trauma, kindness in self-talk, and more.

Roman Family Center Faculty in the News: May-September 2022

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 9/30/2022 11:00:00 AM
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Roman Family Center faculty and their research are regularly featured in popular press. Catch up on the latest articles, podcast appearances, editorials, and more.

The Roman Family Center Welcomes New Faculty, Principal Researchers, and PhD Students

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 9/27/2022 4:19:56 PM
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The Roman Family Center is pleased to welcome three new faculty members this year, as well as several new postdoctoral principal researchers and PhD students. Get to know the new members of the Roman Family Center.

WGN's Around Town Visits Mindworks

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 9/27/2022 8:50:52 AM
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On Monday, September 26, WGN Morning News broadcast their Around Town segment live from Mindworks. Host Ana Belaval explored the discovery center's interactive exhibits and exciting research opportunities.

Mindworks Wins American Institute of Architects People's Choice Award

Posted by Roman Family Center for Decision Research on 9/22/2022 3:51:24 PM
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On September 12, Mindworks received the first-ever Lerch Bates People's Choice Award recognizing design excellence in the Chicago area. Learn more about these prestigious awards and the outstanding professionals who earned them.

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