Dr. Gary Wells, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, gave the keynote address at the Drake University Conference on Undergraduate Research in the Sciences on April 11, 2019.
Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston, ISU psychology alumna, has been named President of Norfolk State University. Dr. Adams-Gaston received her PhD in Counseling Psychology in 1983. She worked with Emeritus Professor Fred Borgen.
Dr. Craig Anderson and his graduate student Andreas Miles-Novelo published an article in Current Climate Change Report in which they showed that climate change increases the likelihood of violence. More information about their research can be found here.
Post-Doctoral Fellows in Psychology receive the Early Career Research Grant from the American Psychology-Law Society. Congratulations to Dr. Laure Brimbal, post-doctoral fellow with Chris Meissner and Dawn Sweet, for receiving an Early Career Research Grant from AP-LS ($4,975) for her proposal titled “Validating a Conceptual Framework for Resistance in Investigative Interviewing“. Congratulations to Dr. … Continue reading Congratulations! Early Career Research Grants Awarded to Drs. Laure Brimbal and Kayla Burd
Congratulations to Distinguished Professor Craig Anderson for receiving the 2018 SPSP Distinguished Scholar Award. Dr. Anderson was recognized for receipt of this award at an awards ceremony at the SPSP conference in Portland, February 7-9, 2019.
Dr. Brooke Arterberry published an article in Drug and Alcohol Dependence showing that higher than average potency cannabis at first use increases the risk for the first symptom of cannabis use disorder within a year of use. More information about her research can be found here.
Dr. Zlatan Krizan published an article in Journal of Experimental Psychology: General in which he showed that sleep-restricted individuals show a trend toward increased anger and distress, essentially reversing their ability to adapt to frustrating conditions over time here.
Dr. Doug Gentile published an article in Psychology of Popular Media Culture in which he discusses how playing video games to cope with anxiety may increase people’s risk for video gaming addiction. More information about Dr. Gentile’s research can be found here.
Lucia Cherep and Garret Hisler are the 2018 recipients of the Campbell/Borgen Graduate Foreign Travel Award. The Campbell/Borgen Award is designed to facilitate the early professional international experiences of Iowa State University psychology graduate students by providing them with financial assistance up to $2,500. Lucia Cherep used the award to travel to a navigation conference … Continue reading Congratulations! Lucia Cherep and Garrett Hisler receive the Campbell Borgen Award
Peter Prunkl, who received an MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology in 1968, returned to campus for his 50th reunion. He is shown receiving the 50 year medallion with the president of the Alumni Association, Jeff Johnson, and his wife, Peggy Johnson. Pete currently lives in Salisbury, NC, and is a free-lance writer. Thanks for your continued … Continue reading Psychology Alumnus, Peter Prunkl, returns for Alumni Association Gold Medal Ceremony