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The Psychology of Making Friends, With Professor Keelah Williams

What can psychology teach us about forming new and lasting friendships? Join us for a presentation by Associate Professor of Psychology Keelah Williams, who will share the science behind making social connections. What are the "ingredients" of friendship? How long does it take to make a friend? How can different forms of friendship aid our health and well-being? Whether you're reflecting on established friendships or navigating new ones, Professor Williams will offer insights into the complex psychology underlying some of our most important relationships.

Keelah Williams is an evolutionary psychologist whose current research focuses on two areas: friendship and legal decision-making. She has a doctorate in psychology as well as a law degree, and her work has been published in journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Williams received her doctorate from Arizona State University and her juris doctor from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan at Dearborn. A dual citizen of the United States and Australia, Professor Williams has had a lifelong passion for travel.

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