Izzy Adun Will Present BAM Research at MPA
It All Begins Here
We’re excited to share that Izzy Adun has had her work accepted for presentation at the 2026 Midwestern Psychological Association conference.
Prof. Engeln interviewed on WGN News
Prof. Engeln discusses Australia’s new social media ban and its implications for adolescent mental health.
BAM publishes new paper on bias in body positivity.
The new paper, “Women’s reactions to body positivity posts vary by posters’ race and body size” includes studies from BAMgrad Harlym Pike’s honors thesis.
Prof. Engeln featured in Time Magazine article
Prof. Engeln discusses how and why “toned arms” become a status symbol for women.
Prof. Engeln named Associate Director of Institute for Adolescent Mental Health and Well-Being
The new donor-funded institute will bring together researchers from across Northwestern to tackle issues surrounding adolescent and young adult mental health.
BAM Students Win Research Grants
BAM students Divya Bhardwaj, Molly McCarthy, Diego Portillo, and Neha Navrange were awarded Academic Year Undergraduate Research Grants in the amount of $1,000 each to support their independent research projects in 2025.
Prof. Engeln interviewed for Rolling Stone article.
Prof. Engeln discussed the links between social media and eating disorders in this Rolling Stone piece.
Congratulations to BAMgrad Courtney Goldenberg!
Courtney who will be heading to Texas Tech to join their doctoral program in clinical psychology in the fall.
Congratulations to BAMgrad Anne Zola!
Anne will be joining Kellogg's doctoral program in Management and Organizations in the fall.
Two BAM students win summer research grants.
BAM students Molly McCarthy and Neha Navrange were awarded grants in the amount of $4,000 each to pursue their summer research projects.
Congratulations to BAMgrad Olivia Foster-Gimbel!
Olivia will be joining Rutgers Business School as an Assistant Professor in their Department of Management and Global Business.
Prof. Engeln featured in “The Cut”
In a piece for The Cut, Prof. Engeln discussed the increase in teenagers worried about aging.