Amy Dawel | Associate Professor in Psychology
ANU

Amy Dawel, Associate Professor in Psychology, ANU

Associate Professor Amy Dawel is a cognitive and clinical psychologist in the School of Psychology and Medicine at The Australian National University. As Director of the ANU Emotions and Faces Lab, her research explores the intersections between face processing, emotion perception and regulation, and the impact of artificial intelligence on human interaction. Her work, including a national study on COVID-19’s mental health effects, has gained international recognition, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications and policy contributions. A/Prof Dawel has received the ACT Tall Poppy Award and the McMichael Award for her public outreach and research contributions to community resilience. Her recent work on AI-generated faces, published in Psychological Science and featured by The New York Times, underscores how AI-driven misinformation erodes trust, highlighting the critical role of education in building resilience and protecting societal wellbeing.

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Day 2 @ 09:55

Evidence for educators: Equipping teachers for a changing world. How can educators prepare students to think critically about the most pressing security challenges of our time?

In today’s rapidly evolving world, misinformation, online extremism, and emerging technologies are influencing young Australians in new and complex ways. This session will provide a sneak peek into how E4E supports educators in navigating these topics with confidence.

What to expect:

  • AI & Misinformation: Understand how artificial intelligence can manipulate trust through bias and disinformation.
  • Australia & Space: Uncover the latest developments in space exploration and how they impact Australia’s role in the global landscape.
  • Online Extremism: Examine the growing threat of radicalisation among teenagers and how educators can play a role in prevention.
  • Radicalisation: Exploring practice-based responses implemented by the Youth Justice NSW CVE Unit in responding to at-risk and radicalised youth. This includes identifying early warning signs, multi-disciplinary and multi-systemic interventions needs, and opportunities in practice.

Whether you're a humanities teacher addressing global issues, a STEM educator discussing emerging technologies, or a school leader shaping digital literacy programs, this session will offer practical insights and resources to enhance classroom discussions on national security.

Join this engaging panel discussion to explore Evidence for Educators (E4E), a free professional learning initiative from the National Security College (ANU), designed to equip teachers with accurate, up-to-date insights on strategic issues shaping Australia’s future.

Be part of the conversation and discover how E4E can support you in fostering informed, critical-thinking students.

 

last published: 19/Mar/25 09:05 GMT

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