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Graduate Student Featured on Graduate School Spotlight

Psychology Doctoral Student Featured on Graduate School Spotlight

July, 2010

Neuroscience and Behavior Program graduate student Elizabeth Simpson's research and teaching endeavors are the focus of the this month's Graduate Student Spotlight from the UGA Graduate School. Visit the Graduate School website to learn more about Liz's successes as a graduate student in the Department of Psychology.

Graduate Student Uses Nintendo Wii to Study ow Physical Activity in Children Affects Cognition

Psychology Doctoral Student Using Nintendo Wii to Study How Physical Activity in Children Affects Cognition

July, 2010

Lifespan-Developmental Program graduate student John Best's innovative research using Nintendo Wii to study the connection between physical activity and cognitive performance in children was recently profiled in the Athens Banner-Herald. Click here to read the article.

Graduate Student Named 2010 ARCS Foundation Scholar

Clinical Psychology Graduate Student Named 2010 ARCS Foundation Scholar

August, 2010

Clinical Program graduate student Bonney Reed-Knight was recently named as a 2010 ARCS Foundation Scholar. The ARCS Foundation, Inc. is a national volunteer women's organization dedicated to supporting U.S. graduate and undergraduate students by providing scholarships in medicine, engineering and the natural sciences.

Professor Emeritus Abraham Tesser Receives SESP Distinguished Scientist Award

Psychology Professor Presented with SESP Distinguished Scientist Award

September, 2010

Psychology Professor Emeritus Abraham Tesser will be presented with the SESP Distinguished Scientist Award at this year's Society for Social Psychology Conference. This is the highest award given to a social psychologist and reflects a lifetime of groundbreaking research.

Kecia Thomas Awarded UGA's 2010 Embracing Diversity Award

Faculty Member Honored with 2010 Embracing Diversity Award

September, 2010

Psychology Professor Kecia Thomas is a recipient of UGA's 2010 Embracing Diversity Award! The award recognizes outstanding accomplishments of individuals, groups, or teams who have contributed to diversity and inclusion efforts at UGA. We are so proud of her many contributions to our Department, as well as the positive impact she has made on the lives of so many at UGA.

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