Associate Professor, Health and Human Development
Research Scientist, Learning Research & Development Center
- PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Education & Training
- 01/09/23: LRDC Research Scientist Brian Galla's recent study about high-stakes testing was featured in the December 18, 2022, Pittsburgh Parent.
- 10/11/21: Brian Galla, A Pitt associate professor of applied developmental psychology, shares his thoughts on how to help teenagers cut back their use of social media.
- 10/11/21: Brian Galla wants to help your teen kick their Instagram habit | Read about his recent research in October 7 Pittwire article.
- 10/04/21: Brian Galla was featured in Character Lab's "Tip of the Week" for "Values-Alignment Messaging Boosts Adolescents' Motivation to Control Social Media Use," giving advice to teens struggling with excessive social media use.
- 08/01/21: Brian Galla, Timothy Nokes-Malach, and Melanie Good, received an NSF grant for "Investigating the Impact of Mindfulness Training to Mitigate Psychological Threat and Enhance Engagement and Learning in Undergraduate Introductory Physics."
Awards
Research Interests
Dr. Galla's research examines how mindfulness shapes positive development from adolescence through early adulthood.
