With sadness, the Department of Psychology at UCLA reports the passing of one of its pioneering members, Professor Emeritus Bertram H. Raven, on February 26, 2020. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, including his beloved wife Celia and his children, Michelle and Jonathan, and grandchildren. Bert was born in Ohio on September…
Congratulations to Professors Michelle Craske and Steve Reise for making the list of the world’s most influential scientific researchers of 2019! The article is available at the UCLA Newsroom.
Congratulations to Profs. Elizabeth and Bob Bjork, recipients of the 2020 Association for Psychological Science (APS) Mentor Award! The award honors the importance of mentoring in the field as well as the dedication and impact of individuals with a distinguished record of teaching, advising, and encouraging students and colleagues who go on to have productive…
Congratulations to Professor Bridget Callaghan for receiving the David Kucharski Young Investigator Award from the International Society for Developmental Psychobiology (ISDP)! The award honors the memory of David Kucharski and is given to a promising young investigator in the field.
Congratulations to Professor and Chair Annette L. Stanton, who will receive the Harold H. Benjamin Innovation Award from the Cancer Support Community Los Angeles (CSCLA) at the 5th annual Gilda Gala in October!
Congratulations to Professor Keith Holyoak, who was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in recognition of his outstanding achievements! See the UCLA Newsroom for more information.
Congratulations to Prof. Bernie Weiner for receiving the prestigious Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Mentoring Award! The award recognizes professors who have inspired their students to achieve greatness and make a difference in their communities.
Congratulations to Prof. Adriana Galván for receiving the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers! Established in 1996, the award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to early-career scientists and engineers who demonstrate exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology.
Professor Jen Silvers co-wrote an op-ed for the Washington Post titled “The looming health crisis for migrant children. The traumas experienced at Border Patrol centers could have life-long psychological effects.” The article is available on the Washington Post’s website.
Congratulations to Professors Jen Silvers and Avi Adhikari for receiving Hellman Fellowships for 2019-2020! The UCLA Hellman Fellows Program was established by the Hellman Family Foundation to support and encourage the research of promising Assistant Professors who show capacity for great distinction in their research.