Dr. Monica Tsethlikai, Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology, was selected as a William T Grant Foundation Scholar based on her proposal, “An examination of cultural and cognitive mechanisms facilitating positive youth development in American Indian communities.” The Foundation supports high-quality empirical studies designed to improve the lives of youth. Tsethlikai's research has clear implications for understanding health disparities for Native American populations.
Spring 2012 Newsletter // From the Department of Psychology Spring 2012 Newsletter // From the Department of PsychologyThe Spring 2012 issue of the University of Utah Department of Psychology Newsletter is now published and available. Our newsletter contains many happenings within the department to help you stay current and informed, including recently received awards, research news, upcoming events, and where students have been placed after graduation. Click 'Learn more' to view the newsletter.Learn More Psychology Professor Cindy Berg receives the Irv Altman Award Psychology Professor and Former Chair Cindy Berg receives the Irwin Altman Outstanding Psychology Faculty Award. The Altman award is given annually to a faculty member who has demonstrated significant contributions in the combination of research/scholarship, teaching/mentoring, and service to the university/community during a 2-4 year immediately preceding period. Cindy has a profile of academic excellence, demonstrating a sustained, programmatic research agenda that has resulted in an impressive number and quality of publications and extramural funding. Just as importantly for the Altman award, Cindy has been exceptional in her service and teaching and mentoring. She is an ideal candidate for the Irwin Altman award as she channels many of the qualities of Altman's distinguished career. Psychology Graduate Student Matt Cribbet recieves the Kevin Hawley Memorial Award Psychology Graduate Student Matt Cribbet receives the Kevin Hawley Memorial Award. Kevin Hawley was a graduate student in our department from 1985-1992 who sadly passed away in 1994 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Those students fortunate enough to know Kevin, remember him as an exceptional scholar, a warm friend, and an inspiration to all. Kevin was a productive and innovative student with broad academic interests. He was also the type of student who willingly shared his expertise and experience with others. Not only was he regarded as an essential academic resource, but students suffering from school and/or existential angst often solicited Kevin's wise advice, support and humor. As a result of his scholastic excellence, generous service to others, congenial temperament, inspirational fortitude in the face of adversity, and general zest for life, Kevin acquired the utmost respect and gratitude of the entire student population.With this in mind, the annual Kevin Hawley Memorial Award for the most esteemed graduate student as voted on by the graduate student body has been established. Psychology Graduate Students Matt Cribbet and Jen Larson recieve the B. Jack White Memorial Award Psychology Graduate Students Matt Cribbett and Jen Larson recieve the B. Jack White Memorial Award. Jack White was on the faculty of the Psychology Department from 1957 to 1987. Jack was so much of the Department's soul that when he died in November of 1988, the Department launched a campaign to raise funds for a memorial award in his name. The award is given annually to an advanced psychology graduate student who has shown overall excellence in performance, taking into account coursework, research productivity, teaching, and departmental service. For this year, one award will be made. | Aug 20 Aug 20 Fall Semester BeginsFall 2012 Semester beginsClick, "learn more" to navigate to the Fall 2012 Academic Calendar Learn More |