Category: Department News

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Andrew Smith named “Rising Star” by the Association for Psychological Sciences

Dr. Andrew Smith, Assistant Professor of Psychology, has been named a Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science.  This is one of the top awards given to early career scholars. The Association for Psychological Science Rising Star designation is presented to outstanding APS members in the earliest stages of their research career post-PhD. This … Continue reading Andrew Smith named “Rising Star” by the Association for Psychological Sciences

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Kathryn Bunda receives Brown Fellowship

Psychology graduate student Kathryn Bunda has been awarded a 2021-2022 Brown Graduate Fellowship. She is one of 14 outstanding students from across the university receiving this award. The award recipients receive $10,000.  Congratulations Kathryn!

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Alison Phillips published in “The Conversation”

Dr. L. Alison Phillips has published an article about the benefits of group exercise. Here is a link to the article: https://theconversation.com/group-exercise-may-be-even-better-for-you-than-solo-workouts-heres-why-149348?utm_source=aroundlas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=01-20-2021-AroundLAS Congratulations Alison!

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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

ISU Psychology Graduate Dr. Janet Helms receives SPSP Distinguished Scholar Award

Janet E. Helms is the Augustus Long Professor in the Department of Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology and Director of the Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture at Boston College. She has written over seventy empirical and theoretical articles and books on the topics of racial identity and cultural influences on … Continue reading ISU Psychology Graduate Dr. Janet Helms receives SPSP Distinguished Scholar Award