Prof. Feng Receives AERA Outstanding Dissertation Award
Congratulations to Assistant Professor Yi Feng for receiving the Outstanding Dissertation Award from Division D of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). This annual award recognizes a dissertation that makes an outstanding contribution to methodology in educational research.
Prof. Clewett Named a 2026 Sloan Research Fellow
Congratulations to Assistant Professor Dave Clewett for being named a 2026 Sloan Research Fellow in Neuroscience by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Awarded annually since 1955, the prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships honor exceptional researchers at US and Canadian educational institutions, whose creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments make them stand out as the next generation of leaders. More information is available at the UC Newsroom.
Several Psychology Faculty Featured in UCLA Magazine Article
Several faculty (including Naomi Eisenberger, Tom Bradbury, Shelley Taylor, Anne Peplau, Matt Lieberman, Jaimie Krems, Yuen Huo, Ted Robles, Adriana Galván, Andrew Fuligni, and Ben Karney) were quoted or mentioned in a UCLA Magazine article titled “The Science of Connection.”
Prof. Reise Receives 2025 Walter G. Klopfer Award
Congratulations to Research Professor Steve Reise for receiving the 2025 Walter G. Klopfer Award from the Society for Personality Assessment for his paper titled “Understanding Alpha and Beta and Sources of Common Variance: Theoretical Underpinnings and a Practical Example.” This award is given for the best empirical paper published in the Journal of Personality Assessment within a given year.
Prof. Adelman Receives Research-to-Policy Collaboration Scholar Award
Congratulations to Professor Howard Adelman for receiving the Research-to-Policy Collaboration Scholar Award from the Research-to-Policy Collaboration (RPC) in recognition of his public impact and contribution to researcher and policymaker engagement. This award is given to scholars who have demonstrated commitment to achieving the public benefit of research at scale through public policy relationships by engaging in the RPC model activities.
Prof. Christensen Receives 2025 Alfred M. Wellner Lifetime Achievement Award for Research
Congratulations to Distinguished Research Professor Andrew Christensen for receiving the 2025 Alfred M. Wellner Lifetime Achievement Award for Research from the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. He was selected for the award based on his numerous and outstanding contributions to the profession through scholarship, supervision, development of innovative interventions, and professional involvement at the state, national, and international level. More information is available at the National Register’s website.
Prof. Craske Included on 2025 Highly Cited Researchers List
Congratulations to Distinguished Professor Michelle Craske for being named among the world’s most influential scholars, according to the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list by Clarivate Analytics. The annual list identifies scholars whose work has been cited most often in papers published by other researchers in their fields over the past 11 years. Researchers selected for the 2025 list have authored multiple studies that rank in the top 1% of scholarly citations worldwide. More information is available at the UCLA Newsroom.
Prof. Montoya Appointed Chair of Open Science and Methodology Expert Panel
Congratulations to Associate Professor Amanda Montoya for being appointed as the next Chair of the American Psychological Association (APA) Open Science and Methodology (OSM) Expert Panel. Her two-year term will be from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027.
Four Professors Appointed to Endowed Chairs
Congratulations to the following faculty for being appointed to term chairs endowed by Bernice Wenzel and Wendell Jeffrey. Avi Adhikari has been appointed to the Bernice Wenzel and Wendell Jeffrey Term Endowed Chair in Behavioral Neuroscience. Bridget Callaghan has been appointed to the Bernice Wenzel and Wendell Jeffrey Term Endowed Chair in Developmental Neuroscience. Dave Clewett has been appointed to the Bernice Wenzel and Wendell Jeffrey Term Endowed Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience. Tiffany Ho has been appointed to the Wendell Jeffrey and Bernice Wenzel Term Endowed Chair in Behavioral Neuroscience.
Prof. Parkinson Receives 2025 S4SN Early Career Award
Congratulations to Associate Professor Carolyn Parkinson for receiving a 2025 Early Career Award from the Society for Social Neuroscience (S4SN). This award recognizes the formation of new approaches or paradigms within the field of social neuroscience, and/or the development or advancement of research that cuts across multiple fields of neuroscience to understand social cognition and behaviour.
Prof. Monti Selected as Fulbright U.S. Scholar
Congratulations to Professor Martin Monti for being selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2025-2026 for Japan. Fulbright Scholar Awards are prestigious fellowships that offer scholars unique opportunities teach and conduct research abroad, playing a critical role in U.S. public diplomacy.
Two Department Members Receive Distinguished Teaching Awards
Congratulations to Assistant Professor Idan Blank for being selected as one of only six UCLA faculty to receive the Distinguished Teaching Award for Senate Faculty in the Practice of Teaching category. One of the winners also receives the Eby Award for Excellence in Teaching, and Idan was selected for this honor. Congratulations also to Bonnie Goff for being selected as one of only six recipients of the Distinguished Teaching Award for Non-Senate Faculty in the Practice of Teaching category. All award recipients will be recognized at the Andrea L. Rich Night to Honor Teaching during fall quarter.
Prof. Mays Appointed to Presidential Chair in Health Equity and Mental Health
Congratulations to Distinguished Professor Vickie Mays for being appointed by UCLA to the Presidential Chair in Health Equity and Mental Health. Dr. Mays’ illustrious career and her innumerable contributions make her the ideal recipient for this chair.
Prof. Stanton to Receive Nathan W. Perry, Jr. Award for Career Service to Health Psychology
Congratulations to Distinguished Professor Annette Stanton for being selected to receive the Nathan W. Perry, Jr. Award for Career Service to Health Psychology from the Society for Health Psychology (APA Division 38). The award honors individuals who have made significant lifetime contributions to the Society for Health Psychology and/or the field of health psychology, nationally or internationally.
Four Professors Receive 2025 Undergraduate Research Week Faculty Mentor Awards
Congratulations to Profs. Idan Blank, Alicia Izquierdo, Jesse Rissman, and Andrew Wikenheiser for receiving 2025 Undergraduate Research Week Faculty Mentor Awards. These awards honor the considerable dedication of UCLA faculty who consistently and enthusiastically serve as effective mentors to undergraduate students involved in research or creative inquiry.
Prof. Tomiyama Receives Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring
Congratulations to Professor Janet Tomiyama for being one of three faculty to receive an inaugural Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring from the Division of Graduate Education. The award recognizes faculty who have shown an outstanding commitment to mentoring and supporting graduate students.
Prof. Montoya Appointed to Center for Open Science Board of Directors
Congratulations to Associate Professor Amanda Montoya for being appointed to the Center for Open Science (COS) Board of Directors. She will serve a three-year term from 2025 to 2027. More information is available at the COS website.
Prof. Galván Delivers New TED Talk
Professor and Dean of Undergraduate Education Adriana Galván recently delivered a new TED talk about what we can learn from teenagers. The talk titled “3 reasons to take risks like a teenager” is available at https://www.ted.com/speakers/adriana_galvan
Prof. Izquierdo Receives National Award of Excellence in Mentorship
Congratulations to Professor Alicia Izquierdo for receiving the 2024 National Award of Excellence in Mentorship from the National Hispanic Science Network. The award is presented to a senior investigator who has provided outstanding mentorship in the area of Hispanic drug abuse to graduate students and/or new investigators, resulting in peer-reviewed publications or successful grant applications.
Prof. Brannon Receives Wegner Theoretical Innovation Prize
Congratulations to Associate Professor Tiffany Brannon for receiving the Daniel M. Wegner Theoretical Innovation Prize from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology for her article titled “Pride-and-Prejudice Perspectives of Marginalization Can Advance Science and Society.” The award recognizes the author of an article or book chapter judged to provide the most innovative theoretical contribution to personality and social psychology within a given year.