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Gary Wells Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award

The APS James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award recognizes APS Members for a lifetime of outstanding contributions to the area of applied psychological research. Recipients research addresses a critical problem in society at large. Honorees are recognized annually at the APS Convention. Cattell, an experimental psychologist, developed research techniques that allow for the study of groups of people … Continue reading Gary Wells Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award

CATEGORIES: Research News

Drs. Stephanie Madon, Max Guyll, and Kristi Costabile receive a National Science Foundation grant

Congratulations to Drs. Stephanie Madon (PI), Max Guyll (Co-PI), and Kristi Costabile (Co-PI) for receiving a National Science Foundation grant ($704,337) for their research titled “The Validity of Cartridge Case Comparison Conclusions Under Field-Based Conditions”. Project Summary: In 2009, the National Academy of Sciences released a report that was highly critical of forensic science. One … Continue reading Drs. Stephanie Madon, Max Guyll, and Kristi Costabile receive a National Science Foundation grant

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Recent Psychology Graduate Honored with Award

Lindsey Hildebrand, recently graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors in Psychology, and was also commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.  In recognition of her excellence, she was awarded one of only two Pallas Athene awards in the U.S. by the Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association.  This award recognizes the top two outstanding military science female … Continue reading Recent Psychology Graduate Honored with Award

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Gary Wells Honored With James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award

Gary Wells, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, was selected for the Association for Psychological Science’s James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award.  This award is the highest honor conferred by APS.  It honors distinguished APS members for a lifetime of outstanding contributions to applied psychological research.  Dr. Wells will be presented with this award at the 2017 APS meeting … Continue reading Gary Wells Honored With James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award

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Alison Phillips named rising star by APS

Alison Phillips was selected as a Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science (APS). The honor is awarded to “the best and the brightest of psychological science,” according to Sarah Brookhart, executive director for APS. Dr. Phillips’ research focuses on the co-dependence of behavioral theory and methodology for optimal promotion of long-term behavior change.

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Dr. Susan Cross receives a National Science Foundation grant

Congratulations to Dr. Susan Cross (PI) for receiving a National Science Foundation grant ($589,947) for her research titled “Honor as a Goal Pursuit: A Cross-Cultural Investigation”. Project Summary: The objective of this research is to understand and attempt to reduce the dangers that arise when those from honor cultures feel their honor has been threatened … Continue reading Dr. Susan Cross receives a National Science Foundation grant

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Campbell/Borgen Psychology Graduate Student International Travel Fund

The Campbell/Borgen Psychology Graduate Student International Travel Fund has been established in recognition of Dr. Campbell’s gratitude for the excellent graduate education that he received from the faculty of the Iowa State University psychology department. Through this fund Dr. Campbell would also like to recognize the contributions of Dr. Fred Borgen, a faculty member for … Continue reading Campbell/Borgen Psychology Graduate Student International Travel Fund