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President Donald Trump

Reading President Trump's Facial Expressions

Erika L. Rosenberg Ph.D. on October 11, 2020

What does a scientific analysis of Donald Trump's facial expressions tell us? Facial Action Coding of his frequent displays reveal fear, disdain, and a lack of joy.

What does a scientific analysis of Donald Trump's facial expressions tell us? Facial Action Coding of his frequent displays reveal fear, disdain, and a lack of joy.

Aging

My Aging Face Is Not FaceApp'd

Erika L. Rosenberg Ph.D. on July 26, 2019

What happens to the face as it ages, and how does it feel to wear an old female face in this culture?

What happens to the face as it ages, and how does it feel to wear an old female face in this culture?

Anger

Obama's Tears

Erika L. Rosenberg Ph.D. on January 18, 2016

Amidst controversy over the authenticity of President Obama's emotional behavior during a press conference on gun control, a facial expression expert offers a scientific analysis.

Amidst controversy over the authenticity of President Obama's emotional behavior during a press conference on gun control, a facial expression expert offers a scientific analysis.