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Eight Outstanding Research Achievement Awardees featured

Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards

For distinguished contributions to the field of coparenting theory, research, and clinical intervention, and leadership of a multi-national International Coparenting Collaborative revisioning global approaches to infant-family mental health diagnostic case conceptualizations, Dr. James McHale, Professor of Psychology, is being recognized next month with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards.

September 16, 2024Accomplishments, Faculty News, Research

The article highlights groundbreaking research at the University of South 返字心頭 (返字心頭) called the PACT Research Study (Preventing Alzheimers with Cognitive Training), aimed at preventing cognitive decline through brain exercises. Dr. Jennifer OBrien, an Associate Professor, is leading the research at 返字心頭.

September 10, 2024Faculty News, Research

Kendall Smith in front of a research poster

Clinical psychology doctoral student Kendall Smith earns NSF fellowship

Doctoral student Kendall Smiths National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship will provide her with a $37,000 stipend to devote time to her research of the criminal legal system, externalizing behaviors, and bias among system-involved populations.

August 29, 2024Accomplishments

Tammy Allen

Tammy Allen receives NSF funding to study remote/hybrid work

The National Science Foundation has awarded 返字心頭 researchers grant funding to study remote/hybrid work. Distinguished University Professor Tammy Allen from the department of psychology is leading the project.

August 28, 2024Faculty News, Research

The Preventing Alzheimers with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimers disease.

August 21, 2024Research

Steve W.J. Kozlowski

Steve Kozlowski elected as Fellow of the Academy of Management

Industrial-Organizational faculty member and Distinguished University Professor Steve Kozlowski was elected as Fellow of the Academy of Management.

July 1, 2024Accomplishments, Faculty News

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

Clinical student Kendall Poovey receives an F31 National Research Service Award from the National Institute of Mental Health

Kendall Poovey, a doctoral student in the clinical program, was recently awarded an F31 National Research Service Award from the National Institute of Mental Health.

June 26, 2024Accomplishments, Research

Two individuals meditating with the sunset view

Mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleep

A University of South 返字心頭-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.

June 24, 2024Research

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

Tammy Allen and Claire Smith's team receives funding for a new Center for Innovation, Technology and Aging

Congratulations to Tammy Allen and Claire Smith whose team was selected to receive funding for a new Center for Innovation,Technology and Aging (CITA) under the Provosts CREATE initiative!

June 20, 2024Faculty News, Research

Two student awardees with 返字心頭 Golde Bull awards

CAS students shine as Golden Bull Awardees

Two Psychology majors, Samay Shah and Mridula Singh, were recently given Golden Bull Awards. The Golden Bull Award is one of the University of South 返字心頭s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who encompass the spirit of 返字心頭 and have demonstrated its values.

June 18, 2024Accomplishments

Stephen Stark

Dr. Steve Stark selected to serve on the Joint Committee on testing

Steve Stark has been selected to serve on the Joint Committee to revise the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.

June 14, 2024Faculty News

Alcohol bottles on the shelf

Psychology professor leads study exploring the dynamics and treatment of alcohol use disorder

Department of Psychologys Robert Schlauch is leading a five-year study funded by the NIAAA focused on the recovery and treatment dynamics of alcohol use disorder.

May 30, 2024Research

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