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Expanding her comfort zone
Through the Psychology Learning Community, Sydney found a sense of belonging at Iowa State. It’s one of many experiences preparing her to lead and advise her own students as a school counselor.
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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
Summer 2022
Please be aware that: *course content will vary by semester, year, AND instructor *the current syllabus describes the current class. Class texts and assignments do not necessarily reflect past or future semesters. Course Syllabi Instructor Psych 101: Intro to Psych SS22 Dazzell Psych 211: Career Opportunities in Psych SS22 Knaplund Psych 230: Developmental Psych SS22 … Continue reading Summer 2022
Alumni Success
Alumni success Our alumni are impacting communities throughout the world, leveraging their education in innovative ways. Whether it’s pushing the boundaries of research, helping organizations create meaningful careers, or providing mental health services that change lives – our alumni truly make a difference. Here are a few of our amazing Psyclones! Tyler Cahill (’16 psychology) … Continue reading Alumni Success
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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
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Morrill Professor Loreto Prieto receives the 2022 Robert S. Daniel Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Loreto Prieto, Morrill Professor, has been awarded the 2022 Robert S. Daniel Teaching Excellence Award. This national level award is given by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (Division 2 of the American Psychological Association). The award is given to one individual to recognize teaching excellence at 4-year degree colleges and universities, including … Continue reading Morrill Professor Loreto Prieto receives the 2022 Robert S. Daniel Teaching Excellence Award
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Maya Irvin-Vitela receives Brown Graduate Fellowship
Psychology graduate student Maya Irvin-Vitela is one of this year’s recipients of the Brown Graduate Fellowship. She was nominated by Psychology Director of Graduate Education Jonathan Kelly. Dr. Kelly stated, “Maya’s interest in aggression, dark personality traits, and conduct disorder led her to develop a set of research questions for her master’s thesis, for which … Continue reading Maya Irvin-Vitela receives Brown Graduate Fellowship
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Alison Phillips elected Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
Congratulations to Alison Phillips, Associate Professor of Psychology, for her recent election to fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, the nation’s leading group of multi-specialty professionals, dedicated to improving health and quality of the life through proven behavioral science. Well done, Alison!
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Jassma’ray Johnson wins places first in pitch-off competition and wins $5000
Senior psychology major Jassma’ray Johnson placed first in the university wide pitch-off competition in the existing business category. Please see more information at the link below: https://www.iowastatedaily.com/news/iowa-state-university-pappajohn-center-for-entrepreneurship-ivy-college-of-business-pitch-competition-college-by-college-pitch-off-awards-money-finance-start-up-united-states-of-america/article_183f4916-9449-11ec-b16f-3720e6e60be8.html
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Study by Marsee, Russell, and Hayes reveals bullying extends from adolescence into young adulthood
Monica Marsee, associate professor of psychology; Nicole Hayes, psychology graduate student; and Daniel Russell, professor of human development and family studies, published the study, “Latent Profile Analysis of Traditional and Cyber-Aggression and Victimization: Associations with Dark Triad Traits and Psychopathology Symptoms,” in the Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment in September 2020. Click the link … Continue reading Study by Marsee, Russell, and Hayes reveals bullying extends from adolescence into young adulthood