Category: Department News

Jassma’ray Johnson (’23 psychology) elevated her business with the help of CYstarters

Dr. Shana Carpenter is the lead author of a paper in Nature Reviews Psychology that examined more than 100 years of research on learning. Two strategies – spacing and retrieval practice – is key to success.

Researchers, including Dr. Jon Kelly and grad student Taylor Doty, explore how people adapt to cybersickness from virtual reality

Dr. Meifen Wei receives APA Division 17 International Section’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Psychology Professor Meifen Wei was awarded the APA Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) International Section’s Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s American Psychological Association’s conference. Meifen Wei is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Iowa State University (ISU). She received her doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She worked as … Continue reading Dr. Meifen Wei receives APA Division 17 International Section’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Chris Meissner receives postdoctoral mentoring award

Psychology professor Christian Meissner takes a collaborative approach to mentoring, focusing on core skills and competencies that postdoctoral scholars would like to further develop. He offers opportunities for leadership of projects and for the development of novel lines of research that leverage their collective strengths. He also spends time discussing other areas of professional development, … Continue reading Dr. Chris Meissner receives postdoctoral mentoring award

Cara Galloway helps lead Ottumwa Pride

The town of Ottumwa, Iowa is embracing its growing LGBTQIA+ community, led by Cyclone Cara Galloway (‘08 interdisciplinary studies & psychology) and her fellow Ottumwa Pride members. Read more at this link: ISU Alumni Association – Small town, big progress  

Alumnus Dr. Kenneth Sufka named Distinguished Professor at the University of Mississippi

Congratulations to Dr. Kenneth Sufka on his appointment as Distinguished Professor at the University of Mississippi. Dr. Sufka is an alumnus of this department, obtaining his bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degrees in psychology from ISU. Dr. Sufka is a leading international scholar in behavioral neuroscience and psychopharmacology. His research has led to the discovery of … Continue reading Alumnus Dr. Kenneth Sufka named Distinguished Professor at the University of Mississippi