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The Department of Psychology would like to recognize Samantha Kaps for being selected as the recipient of the 2023 Phi Kappa Phi Medallion award. Way to go Samantha!

VT Psychology would like to recognize faculty member Jungmeen Kim-Spoon for being awarded as an APA fellow on behalf of the Fellows Committee of the American Psychological Association. The Fellow status is based on her outstanding contributions in the field of psychology. Congratulations Jungmeen on your achievement! 

The Department of Psychology would like to recognize Professor Pearl Chiu for being awarded the Patricia Caldwell Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. Chiu has been a member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 2010 and is also a faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, where she focuses on how brain function and decision

The Virginia Tech Autism Clinic is recognizing the New River Anglers and Camper Retreats for hosting a successful Autism Awareness fishing tournament fundraiser in Galax, Virginia on Saturday, September 23rd. VTAC would also like to thank New River Outdoor Adventures for hosting the camping and tournament activities, as well as Grumpaw’s Tackle for their support and assistance in making it all happen. 

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Congratulations to Clinical Science graduate student Allison Tobar Santamaria for being selected as the 2023-2024 recipient of the Circulo De Puerto Rico, Inc Norma M. Holmes Education Award. Way to go Allison!

Virginia Tech Psychology is celebrating Clinical Science graduate student Brianna George for being selected as a 2023-2024 Southern Regional Education Board Doctoral Scholar for her dissertation. Congratulations Brianna on your achievement!

“Flip the Fair” is a science fair event in which graduate students are able to share presentations about their research methods and findings with the 5th graders of Roanoke City Public Schools. The intention is to provide a professional development opportunity for graduate-level researchers to gain confidence in their presentation skills while simultaneously empowering and sparking interest in nearly 200 elementary school

Each year, Student Affairs selects and celebrates five individuals who they believe embody each of the five Aspirations for Student learning. The Virginia Tech Department of Psychology would like to recognize Sofia Martinez on being selected to receive a Student Affairs Aspire! Award for her commitment to unwavering curiosity. Sofia is a Psychology & Economics major and is a member of the Virginia Tech Honors College

VT Psychology's Meagan Brem (Clinical Science) was selected for the 2023 Deborah L. Rhatigan Early Career Award from ABCT’s Child Maltreatment and Interpersonal Violence SIG. The award is in memory of Rhatigan, a 2002 VT Clinical Science graduate. https://news.utk.edu/2009/12/14/memoriam-deborah-rhatigan/….

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October 12-13, 2023

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