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Allison Tobar Named 2025 Outstanding MA Student

Please join us in congratulating Allison Tobar for being named the 2025 Outstanding MA Student for all of COS!

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Tae-Ho Lee Awarded Research Leave Award From APS

The Virginia Tech Department of Psychology would like to recognize Dr. Tae-Ho Lee for receiving the 2025-2026 James McKeen Research Leave Award from the Association for Psychological Science. Congratulations, Dr. Lee on this great achievement!

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Meagan Brem Named APS Rising Star

The Virginia Tech Department of Psychology would like to recognize Dr. Meagan Brem for being named an APS Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science!

APS Rising Stars are in the earliest stages of their research careers post-PhD and have already advanced the field with their innovative work. Congratulations, Dr. Brem on this acheivement!

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Louis Hickman Named APS Rising Star

The Virginia Tech Department of Psychology would like to recognize Dr. Louis Hickman for being named an APS Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science!

APS Rising Stars are in the earliest stages of their research careers post-PhD and have already advanced the field with their innovative work. Congratulations, Dr. Hickman on this achievement!

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Charles Calderwood Named APS Fellow

The Virginia Tech Department of Psychology would like to recognize Dr. Charles Calderwood for being named an APS Fellow by the Association for Psychological Science!

APS Fellows have made sustained outstanding contributions to the science of psychology in the areas of research, teaching, service, and/or application. Congratulations, Dr. Calderwood on this achievement!

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Lavinia Uscatescu's WDBJ7 Interview Brings Awareness to Accommodating Neurodivergent Individuals During the Holidays

Congratulations to Lavinia Uscatescu for being featured in this TV interview with WDBJ7 about the importance of understanding and accommodating neurodivergent individuals this holiday season.

Check out the full video below!

https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/12/09/importance-stressed-understanding-accommodating-neurodivergent-individuals-this-holiday-season/

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Congratulations to Robin Panneton & Vanessa Diaz on the University Exemplary Program Award

Department of Psychology faculty Robin Panneton and Vanessa Diaz (shown here with Abby Walker, Joe Eska, Stefon Flego, Natasha Staley, Aarnes Gudmestad and Daniel Hoek) are part of the Language Sciences Program that was recently awarded a $20,000 University Exemplary Program Award. This program involves faculty across the departments of Psychology, English, Philosophy, Foreign Languages, Theater Arts, and Education

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Congratulations to Jasmine Lewis for Receiving a 2024 APF/COGDOP Graduate Research Scholarship

5th Year CNB Graduate Student Jasmine Lewis was selected to receive a 2024 American Psychological Foundation (APF)/COGDOP Graduate Research Scholarship. Congratulations, Jasmine on this great achievement!