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“Hot Paper” Spotlight: Profiling Misinformation Susceptibility

Misinformation is everywhere — but who actually falls for it? In this landmark, cross-national study, Dr. Friedrich M. Götz (PI, PANGEA Lab), Dr. Hyunjin J. Koo (Postdoctoral Researcher, PANGEA Lab), and collaborators from Oxford, Cambridge, and King’s College London administered the Misinformation Susceptibility Test (MIST) to over 66,000 participants across 24 countries. Using multilevel modelling, […]

End-of-Term Outing to Lynn Canyon Park

On a beautiful (yet slightly chilly) day, our lab met for an end-of-term outing to Lynn Canyon Park. We crossed the suspension bridge, explored the forest trails, cooled off by the river, and rewarded ourselves with a shared meal. It was a refreshing way to welcome the summer and bid farewell to those moving on […]

Dr. Hyunjin Koo’s New Assistant Professor Appointment at CSUSM

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Hyunjin Koo, the postdoctoral researcher in our lab, will be joining California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) as an Assistant Professor of Psychology starting in Fall 2025. Their research—which focuses on social mobility—aligns perfectly with CSUSM’s commitment to serving as an engine of upward mobility for its students […]

Dr. Friedrich Götz Named APS Rising Star

Congratulations to Dr. Friedrich Götz on being named a 2025 Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science (APS)! This honor recognizes promising early-career scholars for their dedication and innovative contributions to psychological science and signals great potential for their continued contributions. We look forward to the exciting research and insights Dr. Götz will continue to […]

PANGEA Lab Achieves New Milestones at SPSP 2025 in Denver

Our lab was thrilled to participate in the Society for Personality and Social Psychology’s Annual Convention from February 19–22, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. The event proved exceptionally fruitful for our members, showcasing a diverse range of research, talks, and collaborations. Lab director Dr. Götz received the SAGE Emerging Scholar Award in recognition of his outstanding […]

Celebrating Sakshi’s Pioneering Review on the Multidimensional Nature of Culture

We are thrilled to announce that our graduate student Sakshi Sahakari’s review paper, “Measuring the Multidimensional Nature of Culture,” has been published in Nature Reviews Psychology! In her insightful article, Sakshi reviews Michael Muthukrishna’s pioneering work on quantifying cultural distance between groups. Her review not only highlights innovative methods for measuring cultural differences but also […]