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Dr. Jessica Alquist to Present Psychology of Uncertainty at TEDx

Dr. Jessica Alquist is giving a TEDx talk about the psychology of uncertainty. Read more about the conference here.

03-05-25

Dr. Jessica Alquist to Give Upcoming Keynote Address

Dr. Jessica Alquist is giving a keynote address at The Possibility Studies Network Online Conference. Read more about the conference here.

12-07-23

Dr. Jonathan Singer Received 2023 President’s Engaged Scholarship Award

Congratulations to Dr. Jonathan Singer for being the recipient of Texas Tech University’s 2023 President’s Engaged Scholarship Award, which recognizes exemplary and sustained commitment to community engagement and the positive effect that has on our community and university.

3-23-23

Dr. Brandy Piña-Watson Received Distinguished Phenomenal Woman of Texas Tech Award

Congratulations to Dr. Brandy Piña-Watson for being awarded a Distinguished Phenomenal Woman of Texas Tech Award, which recognizes women at Texas Tech University who make a positive impact.

3-14-23

Dr. Paul Ingram Received the 2023 Nancy J. Bell Graduate Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Award

Congratulations to Dr. Paul Ingram, the recipient of the Nancy J. Bell Graduate Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Award for 2023. This award recognizes dedicated and passionate graduate student mentors and is a well-deserved honor. Dr. Ingram is deeply committed to his mentees’ success in graduate school, in their professional careers, and in their personal lives and he routinely goes above and beyond to ensure his mentees succeed.

3-10-23

Lizzie Hoelscher received the Graduate Student Research Support Award from Texas Tech

Lizzie Hoelscher, a clinical psychology student in the Tracking Risk over Time Lab, received Texas Tech’s Graduate Research Support Award. For her project, Lizzie is investigating Inpatient mental health care experiences among transgender and nonbinary individuals and the potential iatrogenic effects of hospitalization on future disclosure of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

2-20-23

Dean Dupras appointed Dr. Keith Jones as Permanent Chair of the Department of Psychological Sciences

Dean Tosha Dupras announced the appointment of Dr. Keith Jones as chair of the Department of Psychological Sciences. In the announcement, Dean Dupras said, “The role a chair plays in a department’s success is critical, and I am confident that Dr. Jones will serve his colleagues well.” Dr. Jones’ appointment will begin immediately and is for a three-year term.

1-17-23

Bravo! to Kay Hill, Recognized as One of Staff Senate’s July Difference Makers

Congratulations to Kay Hill for being named to TTU’s Bravo Board for the month of July. Staff listed on the Bravo Board are nominated for making a difference. Kay works extremely hard to ensure that our department runs smoothly, which creates the foundation upon which the department’s successes are built. As such, Kay makes a huge difference in all of our lives.

8-01-22

Dr. Jonathan Singer Received a Grant from the Washington State Department of Health

Dr. Singer (MPI) and Dr. Loggers (MPI) received a $100,000 grant from the Department of Health in Washington State to investigate barriers to engagement in death with dignity (DWD). Further, we will aim to understand the end of life experience (EOL) of terminally ill Washington residents, from the perspective of multiple stakeholders, determine barriers to DWD access for Washington State residents with terminal illness, and identify methods to improve the quality of the EOL experience for both terminally ill patients and their loved ones, including DWD. Lastly, we aim to develop and file a report to the Washington State Legislature.

6-29-22

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