Author: martinga
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Psychology Faculty Member Published in Social and Personality Psychology Compass
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Dr. Alison Jane Martingano, Assistant Professor of Psychology, has published a new article in Social and Personality Psychology Compass. The piece, titled Seven Empathy Myths: Correcting Misconceptions About a Complex Construct (published October 7, 2025), examines seven widespread misconceptions about empathy: #1 People mean the same thing when they say “empathy,” #2 Empathy increases burnout,…
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UW-Green Bay Faculty Member Elected to National Psychology Board
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Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Alison Jane Martingano has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP). SPSP is the leading international association for researchers and practitioners who study how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. Board members help set strategic priorities for the…
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Alison Jane Martingano Receives 2025 SAGE Early Career Trajectory Award
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Dr. Alison Jane Martingano has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 SAGE Early Career Trajectory Award, presented by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP). This highly competitive award recognizes early career scholars who have made outstanding contributions to personality and social psychology and who show exceptional promise for future impact in the…
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Dr. Alison Jane Martingano Featured in Businessolver’s 2025 State of Workplace Empathy Report
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Dr. Alison Jane Martingano, Assistant Professor of Psychology, has been prominently quoted in Businessolver’s Tenth Annual State of Workplace Empathy Report, released today. The report, widely regarded as a benchmark for understanding trends in empathy across corporate America, explores how empathy impacts organizational culture, leadership, and employee well-being.
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New Psych and Stuff Podcast Episode: Singers, Dancers, & Other Performers (w/Dr. Chelsea Wooding & Dr. Elisa Monti)
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In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano discovers the critical role psychologists play in enhancing the mental performance of artists such as singers and dancers. The discussion features insights from UWGB’s Dr. Chelsea Wooding, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and former competitive dancer with extensive experience in both athletics and the…
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New Psych and Stuff Episode: Do I have the January Blues (w/ Dr. Ryan Martin)
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In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano interviews Dr. Ryan Martin, Dean for the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, about sadness, mood, depression and the New Year. Psychology and Stuff · Episode 160: Do I have the January Blues? (w/ Dr.…
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Assistant Professor Alison Jane Martingano’s TEDx Talk is Available as an “Editor’s Pick”
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Dr. Martingano talks about her empathy research, which challenges the misconception that empathy is a fixed trait and offers hope and practical strategies for individuals seeking to broaden their empathic capacity. This talk was given at the UWGB TEDx event in April 2024 at The Weidner Center.
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Gaming in the Classroom Series – Virtual Reality as a Pedagogical Tool for Perspective-Taking
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Virtual Reality as a Pedagogical Tool for Perspective-Taking Date & Time: Thursday, September 19, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Location: 4th Floor, Cofrin Library Facilitator: Dr. Alison Jane Martingano This 90-minute session will demonstrate how Virtual Reality (VR) can be utilized to explore educational content from multiple theoretical perspectives and approaches. The workshop will…
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Assistant Professor Alison Jane Martingano Wins 2024 Best Article Award from Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
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Assistant Professor Alison Jane Martingano has been honored with the 2024 Best Article Award by the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), the official peer-reviewed journal of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior. Her award-winning research explores how education on the genetic influences of eating behaviors can positively shift attitudes toward individuals with…
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Assistant Prof. Alison Jane Martingano Discusses Empathy on “Top of the Mind” Podcast
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Dr. Alison Jane Martingano, a member of the psychology department at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, was recently featured on the podcast “Top of the Mind.” In an episode titled “Is Perspective-Taking the Key to Overcoming Polarization?”, Dr. Martingano shared insights from her research on empathy and its role in understanding different viewpoints. During the…