Category: Awards

Gary Wells receives prestigious APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy

For over 40 years, Gary Wells has led the scientific study of eyewitness identifications, system problems, and solutions. In 1998, at the request of the U.S. attorney gen- eral, Wells joined a Department of Justice working group of police, prosecutors, and researchers, which produced a transformative Guide for Law Enforcement. Wells is also lead author … Continue reading Gary Wells receives prestigious APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy

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Lisa Larson receives LAS Institutional Service Award

On September 9, 2019 the Liberal Arts and Science college celebrated faculty and staff at its annual LAS Convocation. Lisa Larson, professor in the psychology department, received the Institutional Service Award. Lisa has worked for more than a decade to improve recruitment, promotion, and retention of excellent and diverse faculty. Congratulations and thank you for … Continue reading Lisa Larson receives LAS Institutional Service Award

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Kristin Towers receives LAS award for excellence in advising

On September 9, 2019 the Liberal Arts and Science College celebrated outstanding faculty and staff at its annual LAS Convocation. Kristin Towers, academic advisor for the psychology department, was honored with the LAS Award for Early Achievement in Academic Advising. Congratulations, Kristin, and thank you for all your hard work.

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Congratulations! Dr. Craig Anderson receives Distinguished Scholar Award from the Society of Personality and Social Psychology

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.

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Carolyn Cutrona receives University Award for Departmental Leadership

On September 14, 2018, Carolyn Cutrona received a University award for Departmental Leadership. Congratulations, Carolyn!

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Doug Gentile receives Outstanding Career Achievement in Research Award

Dr. Doug Gentile received the Outstanding Career Achievement in Research Award from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on September 12, 2018. Congratulations, Dr. Gentile!

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Chris Meissner receives Mid-Career Achievement in Research Award

Chris Meissner received the Mid-Career Achievement in Research Award from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on September 12, 2018. Congratulations, Chris!

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Craig Anderson Given Kurt Lewin Award

Craig Anderson, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, and Brad Bushman, a former ISU professor, were the recipients of the Kurt Lewin Award (Kurt Lewin was a pioneer in the science of group dynamics) given by The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues. Anderson and Bushman received the award at the society’s conference in June for … Continue reading Craig Anderson Given Kurt Lewin Award

CATEGORIES: Alumni Spotlight, Awards

ISU Psychology Department Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

Dr. Jeffrey Kahn, 1997 graduate of ISU’s Psychology Department with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, was honored as the department’s Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient at a dinner on October 27, 2016.

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Dr. Jason Chan receives 2015 SARMAC Early Career Award

Dr. Jason Chan, recipient of the 2015 SARMAC Early Career Award! The Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition is an international society that hosts a high-quality biennial conference, and oversees the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition. Jason was selected from a very strong pool of nominees, and was recognized by the … Continue reading Dr. Jason Chan receives 2015 SARMAC Early Career Award