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During summer 2020, CDR faculty were featured in the The Washington Post, CNN, and other fine publications. Catch up on recent thought leadership by CDR researchers.

The Center for Decision Research’s PIMCO Decision Research Lab continues to conduct world-class empirical research—but has transformed itself during the COVID-19 shutdown into a virtual lab in order to help advance the scientific understanding of human behavior.

On Wednesday, July 29, award-winning social psychologist Dolly Chugh joined Booth's Jane Risen for a conversation about how to recognize unconscious biases and how to stand up for a more diverse, equitable, inclusive society.

Associate Professor Thomas Talhelm recently published a new article in PNAS, "Historically Rice-Farming Societies Have Tighter Social Norms in China and Worldwide."

In June, CDR research on racial bias was featured in the New York Times and New York Daily News. Catch up on recent thought leadership by CDR faculty.

As part of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Center for Decision Research fully embraces the statement of President Robert J. Zimmer and Provost Ka Yee C. Lee, and that of Dean Madhav Rajan, affirming the university’s commitment to combating racism that has long permeated American culture.

At the 2020 Toast to the Graduates, held Saturday, June 6, several CDR faculty members were recognized for their distinguished service to the Chicago Booth community.

The Center for Decision Research is pleased to announce Professors Alex Imas and Alexander Todorov will be joining the center in the 2020-2021 academic year.

On Tuesday, June 2, Dean Madhav Rajan spoke with Professor Richard Thaler as part of Chicago Booth’s Distinguished Speaker Series. The two discussed behavioral economics in sports, COVID-19, and nearly sleeping through a call from the Nobel Committee.

The following collection of behavioral science research by CDR faculty examines issues related to racism, prejudice, stereotyping, and intergroup relations.

In May, CDR faculty and their research were featured in the New York Times, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, and other major publications. Catch up on recent CDR thought leadership.

The Center for Decision Research is pleased to announce the latest recipients of the Thaler-Tversky Independent Research Grant for emerging scholars. Learn about the winners and their proposed projects.

CDR faculty and their research were recently featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal and other major publications. Catch up on recent CDR thought leadership.

Watch the video recording of Professor Nicholas Epley's Think Better webinar, "The Surprising Power of Social Connection." Epley explores the hazards of isolation and how to have more meaningful interactions in the era of social distancing.

Submissions are now closed for the spring round of our independent research grant program for emerging scholars. This program supports new behavioral science research led by University of Chicago PhD students and post-doctoral researchers.

In accordance with University guidance and to prioritize safety, the CDR has suspended lab operations and postponed events originally scheduled for spring 2020.

This year’s Society for Consumer Psychology Conference took place March 5-7 in Huntington Beach, California and featured work from 16 members of the Center for Decision Research community. Learn about their posters and presentations in this recap from post-doctoral researcher Margaret Echelbarger.