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SROP scholar receives recognition
July 27, 2022 - In recognition of his outstanding work this summer, SROP Scholar Elijah Velasquez received the Natural Born Leader and Third Place in SROP Program Presentation awards from Purdue's Graduate School. Congrats, Elijah!
Former research assistant accepts competitive research associate position
July 24, 2022 - Former research assistant Sanjana Murthy has accepted a competitive research associate position in the Early Neuroimaging, Neuroimmune, and Neuropsychology Lab at Columbia University where she'll be working under Dr. Marisa Spann. We are so proud!
Graduate student successfully defends master’s thesis
July 22, 2022 - Graduate student Adilene Osnaya passed her master's defense! The title of her thesis is "Anticipated Discrimination and Psychological Distress Among Latinx Students: Examining Moderators." CONGRATULATIONS!
Conference Announcements
July 1, 2022 - SROP Scholars Marcela Muñoz and Elijah Velasquez and LSAMP Scholars Britney Ramos and Ramya Anbarasu will be presenting their summer work at the Summer 2022 Purdue SROP & LSAMP Research Conference on July 27, 2022.
Conference Announcements
May 1, 2022 - Graduate students Shabeba Islam and Lisa Brown will be presenting posters at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Association for Psychological Science (APS) in Chicago, IL.
Grant award
July 31, 2021 - Graduate student Adilene Osnaya was awarded a SPSSI Clara Mayo Grant from the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues to fund her master's research. Congrats!
Conference Announcement
July 15, 2021 - BRIDGE Scholar Shabeba Islam to present her summer work at the BRIDGE Research Conference on August 5, 2021.
Graduate student accepted to the Purdue Graduate Bridge Program
June 25, 2021 - Graduate student Shabeba Islam was accepted to participate in the Purdue Graduate Bridge Program.
Graduate student receives diversity fellowship
June 4, 2021 - Graduate student Shabeba Islam was awarded an HHS Graduate Student Diversity Fellowship from Purdue's College of Health and Human Sciences. Congrats Shabeba!
Research assistant receives conference award
May 7, 2021 - Research assistant Sanjana Murthy received 3rd place in the College of Health and Human Sciences Research Talks category at the Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference for her project entitled Role Implications for Social Support Network Structure in Depression among Adjudicated Adolescents. We are so proud!
Conference Announcements
May 1, 2021 - Graduate student Adilene Osnaya and research assistant Hetvi Desai will be presenting at the 2021 APA Division 45 Research Conference.
ACT Lab welcomes new graduate student
April 5, 2021 - Coming from New York University, Shabeba Islam will be joining the ACT Lab this upcoming fall as a graduate student. We are thrilled to have her join our team!!
Graduate student receives national honor
March 23, 2021 - Congratulations to graduate student Adilene Osnaya for receiving an Honorable Mention for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). This is a highly competitive program that recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based careers.
Former RA on his way to Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine!
December 20, 2020 - Former undergraduate research assistant Meesam Zaheer has been accepted to Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Congratulations, we are so proud!
Grant award
December 19, 2020 - Former graduate students Ankita Krishnan and Hector De Los Santos were awarded a Research Grant for Psychology Students and Recently Graduated Psychologists of Color from the American Psychological Association's Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention, and Training in Psychology II (CEMRRAT2) Task Force. We are so proud!
Grant award
September 9, 2020 - Graduate student Adilene Osnaya, in collaboration with graduate student Samantha Dashineau, was awarded a Graduate Research Innovation Award from the Department of Psychological Sciences. Congrats!
Congratulations to our most recent graduate
August 6, 2020 - Alison Haney successfully completed her doctorate degree. Congratulations Dr. Haney, we are so proud!!
Grant award
July 28, 2020 - Graduate student Adilene Osnaya, in collaboration with graduate student Kimberly Galvez-Ortega, was awarded a competitive grant from the College of Health and Human Sciences to conduct research to advance diversity and inclusion within the college. Congrats!
Conference Announcements & Updates
March 23, 2020 - Research Assistant Meesam Zaheer and Sanjana Murthy will be giving a talk at the Spring 2020 Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference.
February 25, 2020 - Research assistants Meesam Zaheer and Sanjana Murthy and graduate student Adilene Osnaya will be presenting posters at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the Association for Psychological Science (APS) in Chicago, IL.
Conference Announcements
September 10, 2019 - Graduate student Adilene Osnaya will be presenting a poster at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. Rollock recognized by the Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race
August 9, 2019 - Dr. David Rollock received the Charles and Shirley Thomas Award from APA Division 45. This award is given to "a psychologist that has made significant contributions in the area of student mentoring and development, as well as contributions toward making psychology responsive and relevant to the needs of the African American community". We are so proud!
Former graduate student recognized by the Society of Clinical Psychology
August 9, 2019 - Dr. Priscilla Lui received the Samuel M. Turner Early Career Award for Distinguished Contributions to Diversity in Clinical Psychology. This award is given to one early career clinical psychologist who receives a Ph.D. degree within the last 7 years and who has made exemplary contributions to diversity within the field. Congratulations Dr. Lui!
Congratulations to our most recent graduates
August 5, 2019 - Hector De Los Santos and Ankita Krishnan successfully completed their doctorate degree. Congratulations Dr. De Los Santos and Dr. Krishnan!!
ACT Lab welcomes new graduate student
April 17, 2019 - We are excited to announce that Adilene Osnaya will be joining the ACT Lab this upcoming fall as a graduate student! Coming from Dominican University, Adilene is currently a lab manager in Dr. Sylvia Perry’s Social Cognition & Intergroup Processes Lab at Northwestern University. We are thrilled for Adilene to join the ACT Lab!
Dr. David Rollock named 150th Anniversary Professor
January 18, 2018 - Dr. Rollock named a 150th Anniversary Professor by the Office of the Provost, honoring his achievements in teaching at Purdue. We are so proud!!
Dr. Rollock wins the 2013 Purdue Dreamer Award
January 28, 2014 - Dr. Rollock was awarded the 2013 Purdue Dreamer Award. This award is given annually to an individual or organization within Purdue's community whose contributions embody those of Dr. King's vision of service to others and furthers the university's commitment to diversity. Congratulations Dr. Rollock!
Graduate student receives prestigious award
2013 - Graduate student Priscilla Lui has been awarded the prestigious and competitive 2013 American Psychological Association Dissertation Research Award. We are proud!
Dr. Rollock receives prestigious award
2012 - Dr. Rollock has been selected as the 2012 winner of the Eugene E. Levitt Section of Psychology Service Award. "The Levitt Award is the highest award given by the IU School of Medicine Section of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry. It is given to one individual annually in recognition of exemplary contributions to the advancement of research, education, and service on behalf of the Section of Psychology".
Dr. Rollock receives Teaching Award
2012 - Dr. Rollock was honored with the 2012 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award. We are very proud!
