Chloe André Graduate Student, Behavioral and Brain Sciences Program Proven researcher with experience in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed, methods focusing on historically marginalized communities. Currently a third year PhD student at the University of Georgia under Dr. Skinner Dorkenoo. Concurrently pursuing certificates in: interdisciplinary qualitative research methods, quantitative research methods, African American studies, and Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion frameworks. Particular attention paid to conducting ethical research and the responsibilities that researchers have. Research Research Interests: Intergroup interactions, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination with a strong focus on how these factors reinforce racial disparities with the United States. Degree Completion Date: Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:00pm
Clinical Psychology program alumna, Dr. Laura Simons, Elected President of the Society of Pediatric Psychology! Congratulations to Clinical Psychology program alumna Dr. Laura Simons, PhD on her recent election as President of the Society of Pediatric Psychology! Dr. Simons received her PhD from UGA in 2006 and is currently Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine in Pediatrics at the Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Read more about Clinical Psychology program alumna, Dr. Laura Simons, Elected President of the Society of Pediatric Psychology!
Dr. Michelle vanDellen's PsyCorona Study Featured in Ozy Article! Check out this feature on Dr. Michelle vanDellen's PsyCorona Study, the biggest pandemic behavior study in the world. Dr. vanDellen and collaborators are surveying over 60,000 participants from more than 100 countries to determine how the coronavirus is affecting their lives. This is incredibly timely, and important work! https://www.ozy.com/…/the-biggest-pandemic-study-in…/349695/ Read more about Dr. Michelle vanDellen's PsyCorona Study Featured in Ozy Article!
Dr. Allison Howard and Collaborators Receive UGA CTL Learning Technologies Grant! Congratulations to Dr. Allison Howard who was recently awarded a Learning Technologies Grant from the UGA Center for Teaching and Learning in collaboration with Dr. Sergio Bernardes and Dr. Marguerite Madden from the UGA Center for Geospatial Research. Read more about Dr. Allison Howard and Collaborators Receive UGA CTL Learning Technologies Grant!
Dr. Billy R Hammond Featured on Podcast Discussing the Eye and Brain Connection UGA Psychology professor, Dr. Billy R. Hammond, was recently featured on the podcast "Open Your Eyes" where he discussed the eye and brain connection (podcast released July 20, 2020) Read more about Dr. Billy R Hammond Featured on Podcast Discussing the Eye and Brain Connection
Dr. Isha Metzger and The EMPOWER Lab receive $1 Million SAMHSA Grant! Congratulations to Dr. Isha Metzger and her team who just received a coveted multiyear, $1M SAMHSA grant to research community applications in HIV and substance misuse populations with a focus on trauma exposed ethnic minority groups. Way to go Dr. Metzger! Here’s a brief on the grant: Read more about Dr. Isha Metzger and The EMPOWER Lab receive $1 Million SAMHSA Grant!
Graduate Student Kelly Rea Receives HRSA Graduate Psychology Education Fellowship! 4th year clinical graduate student, Kelly Rea, has been awarded a fellowship through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Graduate Psychology Education Grant, “Expanding Georgia’s Behavioral Health Workforce for Integrated OUD/SUD Prevention and Treatment with Underserved Populations.” This grant, led by Dr. Read more about Graduate Student Kelly Rea Receives HRSA Graduate Psychology Education Fellowship!
Graduate Student Dominique La Barrie selected as a Goizueta Foundation Scholar! Congratulations to doctoral student Dominique La Barrie, selected as a Goizueta Foundation Scholar! This program is administered by the UGA Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education, and she will work with CLASE to support their research and outreach efforts. Congratulations, Dominique! Read more about Graduate Student Dominique La Barrie selected as a Goizueta Foundation Scholar!
Dr. Kecia Thomas takes new position as Dean of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham! After 27 years on the faculty in the Psychology Department, we congratulate Dr. Kecia Thomas on her new position as Dean of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Thomas has most recently served as Senior Associate Dean in Franklin College, and her contributions to our department, the college, and the field of Industrial-Organization Psychology are immense. We are grateful for her scholarship, mentorship, and leadership at UGA, and will miss her very much! Read more about Dr. Kecia Thomas takes new position as Dean of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham!
