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RESEARCH NEWS
NRI scientist, Dr. Carol Cheatham, featured in international public education campaign
Carol Cheatham, Ph.D., developmental cognitive neuroscientist with the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), was recently invited to appear as featured speaker with an international public education campaign. The campaign, sponsored by Abbott Nutrition, makers of Similac infant formula, was designed to establish greater awareness of proper nutrition for pregnant women in Vietnam and Singapore. In her role at the NRI, Cheatham studies the effects of nutrition on memory and attention from prenatal months to preschool years, making her the ideal resource to share the science behind prenatal diet recommendations in this campaign.
Cheatham was warmly received as featured presenter in a lecture tour, which was a primary part of the broader, multi-national education campaign, with the ultimate goal of enhancing infant and child health levels in these countries.
On the tour, Dr. Cheatham addressed health professionals, including OB/GYN Physicians in Singapore and midwives in Vietnam, the primary healthcare support during pregnancy and delivery in that nation. To help cascade the message even further to the public, Dr. Cheatham and the other lecturers spoke directly to the media in Vietnam, encouraging increased communication throughout the nation about nutrition.
To view the full press release, click here.
Eric Youngstrom, Professor, has been appointed as the Chair of the Child Bipolar Disorders Task Force of the International Society for Bipolar Disorders. Eric has also been designated as one of the three authors on the update of the Practice Parameters for Bipolar Disorder for the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Abramowitz and Prinstein named Editors in Chief
Jon Abramowitz has been named as the inaugural Editor of the Journal of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, and Mitch Prinstein has been named as the Editor of the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
NEWS & EVENTS
Jenna Clark (Social Program, advisor Melanie Green), Chris Foster (Cognitive Program, advisor Kelly Giovanello), and Nicholas Wagner (Developmental, advisor Martha Cox) are the 2011-2012 recipients of the Chase-Dashiell-Crane Award. This award is intended to be used for research expenses. Congratulations!
Ryan Jacoby (Clinical Program, advisor Jon Abramowitz) and Elise Rice (Social Program, advisor Barbara Fredrickson) are the 2011-2012 recipients of the Knowles-Dashiell Award. This award is intended to be used for research expenses. Congratulations to you both!
Phi Beta Kappa to induct 18 Psychology students as new members
Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest and most honored of all college honorary societies. New members receive certificates and Phi Beta Kappa keys, the organization’s symbol. Listed below are 18 Psychology majors who will be inducted into Phi Beta Kappa on November 21st.
Breanne E. Allen
Grace H. Beard
Shannon M. Blakey
Jessica E. Bodford
Benjamin Brumley
Emily E. Crowder
Kelci D. Harris
Sadie L. Hasbrouck
Christine Jackson
Caroline R. Jones
Olivia L. Lamontagne
Kelsey A. Ludwig
Lindsey K. Miller
Sonia L. Oakley
Michael V. Patrone
Matthew B. Spangler
Emma R. Swift
Kelly E. Wolfe
Phi Beta Kappa membership is open to undergraduates in the College of Arts and Sciences and professional degree programs who meet stringent eligibility requirements. A student who has completed 75 hours of course work with a grade-point average of 3.85 or better (on a 4-point scale) is eligible for membership. Also eligible is any student who has competed 105 hours of course work in the liberal arts and sciences with a 3.75 grade-point average. Grades earned at other universities are not considered. Less than one percent of all college students qualify. Each year, Phi Beta Kappa chapters and alumni associations across the country raise and distribute more than $1 million in awards, scholarships and prizes benefiting high school and college students. Invitation to membership in Phi Beta Kappa is a reflection of outstanding achievement. The Department congratulates the 18 students listed above on this excellent honor.
Hung-Yu Chen received the David Bray Peele Award to support his Honors project, “Interaction of stress and prenatal cocaine exposure on dopamine release and social behavior in adolescent rats.” Kent M. Lee also received this award to support his Honors project, “A psychophysiological investigation into the emotional effects of pain offset.” This research grant honors the memory of David Bray Peele, an Honors student in our Department many years ago. Congratulations to you both!
Barbara Fredrickson, Kenan Distinguished Professor and Director of Social Psychology, has been selected to speak at UNC’s December Commencement ceremony.
To view the full address, click here.
Gretchen Sprow (Behavioral Neuroscience, Dr. Todd Thiele, advisor) is the recipient of the 2011-2012 King Research Excellence Award. This award honors Emeritus Professor Richard A. King for his many contributions to our Department over the years, including his lifelong commitment to research excellence.