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Kara Federmeier Named Catherine C. & Bruce A. Bastian Professor
Established through a foundation built by Catherine C. & Bruce A. Bastian, this endowed position is designed to recognize excellence and prominence in research, teaching and service within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.Kara Federmeier is a Professor in the Department of Psychology...
Eva Pomerantz Named Marjorie Roberts Professor in Liberal Arts & Sciences
The Marjorie Roberts professorship is made possible by a gift from Marjorie Roberts, from the U of I Class of 1924. Roberts dedicated part of her estate to the College of LAS to support faculty members who demonstrate work that fosters inclusivity, excellence, and community.Dr. Pomerantz's research...
Training Can Lead to Less Stress in Students
Building on a 2021 study of emotional resilience in veterans, Sanda and Florin Dolcos created a five-week training intervention which taught students to better regulate their emotions in response to negative events.For the cognitive reappraisal training, researchers asked participants to practice...
Welcome Soonjin Lee to Floor Three
It is a bittersweet feeling when a long time employee retires. You miss interacting with a familiar and welcoming colleague, but you are happy for them to start the next chapter of their lives. Then comes the wave of anticipation as someone new comes into the fold. Soonjin Lee has recently...
Three undergrads begin their summer at the Mayo Clinic
Three of our undergraduate students have been selected to begin summer programs at the Mayo Clinic this summer via the Mayo Clinic & Illinois Alliance for Technology-Based Healthcare.Read their full bios and learn about the other students selected in this...
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Captain Katharine K. Shobe

One day you have your career path in front of you, and then you notice a small ad in a magazine. Captain Katharine Shobe has amassed an amazing career. We discuss how she got to where she is, her experiences in the psychology department, and her fond memories at UIUC. You can read more about Captain Shobe's career and accomplishments HERE        

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Recent award winner

Simona Buetti

Research Associate Professor, Simona Buetti has swept the undergraduate teaching awards at the University of Illinois! She picked up the "Mabel Kirkpatrik Hohenboken Award" at the departmental level, revamping PSYC 230 & 355 to make them more accessible and adaptable for her students. Next, she was honored with the "Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for Instructional Staff Award" from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. “(Research associate professor) Buetti is not only responsible and caring, but also deeply committed to helping her students succeed. She always...