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Kari Eddington joins clinical area faculty
January 2008.  Dr. Kari Eddington has joined UNCG's psychology department as an Assistant Professor in clinical psychology. Prior to her appointment, she was a postdoctoral researcher at Duke University . Her research takes a multimethod approach to the study of depression, including neuroimaging techniques. Dr. Eddington's work has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience and the Journal of Clinical and Consulting Psychology. Her hire is part of UNCG's efforts to expand one of its departmental core research themes, risk and resilience, and to expand our focus on biological psychology. [More about Dr. Eddington]

Lilly Shanahan joins developmental area faculty
January 2008.  Dr. Lilly Shanahan has joined UNCG's psychology department as an Assistant Professor in developmental psychology.  She was previously a postdoctoral fellow at the University of North Carolina.  Her research has explored family systems and the development of psychopathology in middle childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood.  Dr. Shanahan's work has appeared in journals such as Developmental Psychology, Child Development, and Social Development. Her hire is part of UNCG's efforts to expand one of its departmental core research themes, risk and resilience, particularly from a developmental perspective. [More about Dr. Shanahan]

Clinical psychology graduate program awarded Graduate Psychology Education Program training grant
September 2007.  The doctoral program in Clinical Psychology has been awarded a three-year, $439,000 Graduate Psychology Education Program (GPEP) training grant authorized through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Funding will allow the Clinical Program to address the growing need for culturally competent mental health care professionals who are trained to work with underserved populations. This training grant will give students the opportunity to participate in practicum placements throughout the community that focus on teaching a model of collaborative and culturally sensitive care. Students will also receive training on issues related to working effectively with specific high-need target populations through five seminar series focusing on: 1) early intervention; 2) working with economically disadvantaged children; 3) the interface of health and mental health; 4) the interface of speech and hearing and mental health; and 5) the interface of therapy and psychotropic medication. These seminars will be supplemented with workshops and presentations designed to scaffold training in such a way as to provide advanced students with necessary tools to engage in practica experiences, while also exposing first and second year students to a Systems of Care approach to service provision. Dr. Susan Phillips Keane, Director of Clinical Training, is the Principal Investigator. Dr. Arthur Anastopoulos, Director, AD/HD Clinic is project co-director. Clinical Faculty Supervisors for 2007-2008 are Drs. Rosemery Nelson-Gray, Scott Lawrence and Wesley Allan. Collaborators include: Terri Shelton, Ph.D. Director, Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnerships; Irving Lugo, M.D., Director, Cone Behavioral Health; Mike Campbell, Program Director, Center for Healthy Aging and Living; Guilford County Child Health; Cone Family Practice; and the Psychosocial Oncology and Cancer Patient Support Programs at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Dayna Touron joins cognitive area faculty
September 2007.  Dr. Dayna Touron has joined UNCG's psychology department as an Assistant Professor in cognitive psychology.  Until recently, she was on the faculty at Appalachian State University.  Her research concerns cognitive functioning and performance in older and younger adults, including metacognition, skill, and strategy usage.  Dr. Touron's work has appeared in journals such as Psychology and Aging, Memory & Cognition, and the Journals of Gerontology and she has received grant funding from NIA/NIH.  Her hire is part of UNCG's efforts to expand one of its departmental core research themes: executive control and executive functioning, particularly with regard to aging. [More about Dr. Touron]

Janet Boseovski joins developmental area faculty
September 2007.  Dr. Janet Boseovski has joined UNCG's psychology department as an Assistant Professor in developmental psychology.  Until recently, she was employed at Wake Forest University.  Her research is broadly focused on social and cognitive development in early childhood, including personality understanding, prejudice and stereotyping, theory of mind and executive functions.  Dr. Boseovski's work has appeared in journals such as Developmental Psychology, Developmental Science, and Social Development.  Her hire is part of UNCG's efforts to expand its research in both of its core themes, risk and resilience in developmental context, and executive control and executive funcitoning. [More about Dr. Boseovski]

Dr. Michel receives grant to model development of infant handedness

Aug 2007.  Department Head Dr. George Michel has received a five year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to model trajectories of infant handedness and their relationship to genes, motor abilities, cognitive abilities, and neuro-developmental status.

Clinical child or adolescent psychology tenure-track job available at the assistant or associate level

July 2007.  Child or Adolescent Clinical Psychology (Assistant or Associate level) position (# 13902). The Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a tenure-track position in Child or Adolescent Clinical Psychology (Assistant or Associate level), to begin August 1, 2008. The Department of Psychology consists of 24 full-time faculty and offers a B.A. in psychology and the Ph.D. in clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology (see http://www.uncg.edu/psy for more information). All applicants should have a clear commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching and show evidence of a strong independent research program focusing on the mechanisms responsible for the development and/or maintenance of childhood or adolescent psychopathology with an ability to collaborate across specialty areas. We are especially interested in individuals who will complement the Department’s two interdisciplinary themes - “Risk and Resilience in Social Contexts” and “Self-Regulation, Consciousness, and Control”. Applicants must have a Ph.D. from an APA-accredited clinical program, have completed their supervised internship by July 31, 2008, and be licensed or license-eligible in North Carolina. Applicants at the Associate level should also have a demonstrated record of research excellence, including success in securing external funding. Applicants with strong quantitative skills and/or expertise in the biological bases of behavior are especially encouraged to apply. We especially encourage applications from individuals who study disorders in children and adolescents from a developmental perspective. The doctoral program in Clinical Psychology is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. More information may be obtained from Dr. Susan P. Keane, Chair of the Clinical Search Committee (email: spkeane@uncg.edu). Applicants should send a cover letter, a vita, a detailed description of their research program, three representative reprints or preprints, and a statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy to: Chair of the Clinical Search committee, Department of Psychology, UNCG, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170. Applicants should have three reference letters sent separately. Review of the applications will begin on October 17, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. UNC Greensboro is especially proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position, including women and members of minority groups. We are an EEO/AA employer with a strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity and will respond creatively to the needs of dual-career couples. To apply, see the university's position announcement at http://provost.uncg.edu/Academic/EPA_Personnel/JobLists/DetailPage.asp?s=13902.

Dr. White Receives 2007 Carolyn Wood Sherif Award from APA's Psychology of Women Division

July 2007.  Dr. Jacqueline White was the recipient of this year's Carolyn Wood Sherif Award. The award is given by the American Psychological Association's Division 35 to those who have made exceptional contributions to the psychology of women as scholars, teachers, mentors, and leaders. The announcement of the award notes that White's "contributions to the psychology of women are extraordinary. She has excelled in all four of the ways that qualify an individual for this award". She will be giving an award address at the 2008 APA Convention.

Cognitive Graduate Student Jennifer McVay Receives NIMH Predoctoral Fellowship to Study "Mind Wandering"

June 2007.  Jennifer McVay has received a highly competitive F31 National Research Service Fellowship from the National Institutes of Mental Health for her dissertation research on mind wandering. McVay, a graduate student in cognitive psychology, has been working with Dr. Mike Kane to investigate what makes people's minds wander and to understand individual differences in mind wandering.

Sherry Cornett Awarded UNCG College of Arts and Sciences Staff Excellence Award

April 2007.  In the past few years, several departmental staff members have been honored with awards recognizing the high quality of work they have provided to our department, the college, and the broader university community. This year, Ms. Sherry Cornett, who serves as the administrative director of our department's graduate program, was the winner of a staff excellence award at the college level. She was one of only five winners throughout the entire college for the 2007 year.

Visiting scholar Dr. Wu Jing arrives from China's Soochow University

April 2007.  Dr. Wu Jing, an associate professor of contrastive and cognitive linguistics from Soochow University in China, is visiting UNCG as an international scholar. During her stay, she will be working together with cognitive faculty member Dr. Ed Wisniewski on cross-cultural aspects of language comprehension.

Free Public Lectures: Annual Kendon-Smith Lecture Series Schedule Announced for November 9-10, 2007 - Eminent scientists to discuss the comparative developmental psychology of human and non-human primate learning

September 2007.  The 2007 Kendon Smith Lecture Series is scheduled for November 9-10, 2007. These free endowed lectures are open to the university community and general public and bring internationally known psychologists to UNCG. This year's topic is Monkey-See Monkey-Do; Humans-See Humans-Learn? Social Influences on the Development of Thought and the invitees are being brought together by developmental psychologist Dr. Stuart Marcovitch. [More information]

Clinical graduate students placed in internships

March 2007.  Two clinical psychology graduate students, Laura Knouse and Jennifer Smith Adams, both received their first choice internship placements. Their placements are at Harvard's Massachusetts General Medical Center and a Federal Correctional Facility in Butner, respectively. (This year's graduating clinical class was unusually small, but no less excellent than in past years.)

Free public lecture series Feb 1 & 2: Why do people believe in "weird" things (like aliens)?

January 2007.  UNCG's annual Harriett Elliott Lecture Series will be sponsored by the Psychology Department this year on Thurs, Feb 1 and Fri, Feb 2. As always, this event is free and open to the public. This year's topic is, " Why we believe what isn't so: The psychology of 'weird' beliefs ," and our keynote speaker for Thursday evening, Feb 1 at 7:00 PM in the Elliot University Center Auditorium, is Dr. Michael Shermer, founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, director of the Skeptics Society, and columnist for Scientific American. On Friday, Feb 2, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Dr. Scott Lilienfeld will speak on"Why some clinical psychologists believe weird things". From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Dr. Thomas Gilovich will speak on "The role of motivated reasoning in erroneous beliefs". From 11:20 to 12:20, Dr. Susan Clancy will speak on "Spirited away: Why do so many people believe they were abducted by aliens?". A roundtable discussion follows. Link for more information.

Dr. Paul Silvia named associated editor at the journal Motivation & Emotion

December 2006.  Dr. Paul Silvia will serve a four-year term as an associate editor at Motivation & Emotion.

Free Public Lectures: Annual Kendon-Smith Lecture Series Begins December 8, 2006 - Eminent scientists discuss gene and environment interactions in development

December 2006.  The 2006 Kendon Smith Lecture Series took place at UNCG's Elliott University Center on Friday, December 8. These free endowed lectures were open to the university community and general public and bring internationally known psychologists to UNCG. This year's topic was Parental Influences and Gene by Environment Interactions in Psychological Development and the invitees were brought together by the head of UNCG's psychology department, Dr. George Michel. [More information]

Dr. Heidi Gazelle receives NIMH K01 (Research Scientist Career Development Award) to study anxious solitary children

October 2006. Dr. Heidi Gazelle, of the developmental psychology group in the UNCG psychology department, has won a 5-year research scientist career development grant from the National Institute of Mental Health. The grant is entitled, "Multiple trajectories in anxious solitary youth" and supports her research on children with social anxiety. Her work has demonstrated that some anxious solitary children demonstrate trajectories characterized by persistent peer difficulties (peer rejection, exclusion, victimization) and internalizing problems (e.g., depressive symptoms), whereas others become better-adjusted over time. She is investigating individual and environmental characteristics that differentiate between children who develop these divergent developmental trajectories. Interactions between children’s individual strengths and vulnerabilities and environmental risks and supports is a central theme in this work.

Graduate student Laura Knouse wins $3,000 APF/COGDOP scholarship

September 2006.  Laura Knouse, a graduate student working with Dr. Arthur Anastopholos, has received a scholarship from the American Psychological Foundation and the Congress of Graduate Departments of Psychology. The Ruth G. and Joseph D. Matarazzo scholarship supports a graduate student's research. Only one student wins it every year and applications come from universities throughout the United States.

Four Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Psychology Positions (Cognitive, Social, Clinical, and Developmental Psychopathology)

August 2006.  [These positions have all been filled or closed.] The Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for four tenure-track positions beginning August 1, 2007. One position is in Cognitive Psychology (rank open), one is in Clinical Psychology (Assistant or Associate level), one is in Developmental Psychopathology (rank open) and one is in Social Psychology (rank open). The Department of Psychology consists of 24 full-time faculty and offers a B.A. in psychology and the Ph.D. in clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology (See http://www.uncg.edu/psy for more information). All applicants should have a clear commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching and show evidence of a strong independent research program with an ability to collaborate across specialty areas. We are especially interested in individuals who will complement the Department’s two interdisciplinary themes - “Risk and Resilience in Social Contexts” and “Self-Regulation, Consciousness, and Control”. Applicants must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. by August 1, 2007. Applicants at the Associate or Full level should also have a demonstrated record of research excellence, including success in securing external funding. Applicants with strong quantitative skills and/or expertise in the biological bases of behavior are especially encouraged to apply. For the position in Cognitive Psychology we are especially interested in research expertise in judgment and decision-making, conscious/executive control of cognition and behavior, or cognition and emotion (especially as these relate to aging populations). More information may be obtained from Dr. Michael Kane, Chair of the Cognitive Search Committee (email: mjkane@uncg.edu). All applicants for the Clinical Psychology position must have a Ph.D. from an APA-accredited clinical program, have completed their supervised internship by July 31, 2007, and be licensed or license-eligible in North Carolina. Applicants should show evidence of a strong independent research program, focusing on the processes underlying the development and expression of psychopathology, especially among adults, and those protective factors that reduce risk or facilitate resilience. The doctoral program in Clinical Psychology is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association . More information may be obtained from Dr. Tom Kwapil, Chair of the Clinical Search Committee (email: t_kwapil@uncg.edu ). Applicants for the Developmental Psychopathology position should show evidence of a strong independent research program focusing on the mechanisms responsible for the development and/or maintenance of childhood or adolescent psychopathology with an ability to collaborate across specialty areas. We especially encourage applications from individuals who study Aggression, Conduct Disorder, Anxiety, Depression or AD/HD, although consideration will be given to individuals who study other disorders in children and adolescents from a developmental psychopathology perspective. Preference will be given to individuals with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology who have completed an APA-approved internship by July 31, 2007 and who are license-eligible in North Carolina. Additional information may be obtained from Dr. Susan Calkins, Chair of the Developmental Psychopathology Search Committee (email: sdcalkin@uncg.edu). Applicants for the Social Psychology position should show evidence of a strong independent research program focusing on any of the following: biosocial processes, social judgment and decision-making, attitudes and emotions, social cognition, factors affecting risk for, and resolution of, conflict and aggression, factors promoting and reducing risky behavior, cultural models of social identity. Additional information may be obtained from Dr. John Seta, Chair of the Social Psychology Search Committee (email: jjseta@uncg.edu). Applicants for each position should send a cover letter, a vita, a detailed description of their research program , three representative reprints or preprints, and a statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy to the chair of the appropriate search committee: Department of Psychology, UNCG, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170. Applicants should have three reference letters sent separately. Review of the applications will begin on October 17, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. EEO/AA.

UNCG Psychology Graduate Students Win NCPA Research Award
August 2006.  Amanda Cobb won the North Carolina Psychological Association's annual research award for 2006 (worth $200). Last year it was also won by a UNCG graduate student - Nate Kimbrel. Both students work with Dr. Nelson-Gray.

Dr. Jacquelyne White elected APA Division 35 president
July 2006.  Congratulations to Dr. Jacquelyn White, who has been named the president of her APA division, the Society for the Psychological Study of Women. This is a prestigious elected position that can be attained only by a top scientist in the field.

New Books published by Dr. Jacquelyne White and Dr. Paul Silvia
July 2006.  The third edition of Dr. White's book on gender issues Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Gender has been published by Dushkin Press. More information about the book can be found on the Dushkin Press' website. ISBN: 0-07-304401-6. Dr. Silvia's new book on the psychology of interest entitled Exploring the Psychology of Interest has been published by Oxford Press. More information about the book is available from the Oxford Press' website. ISBN: 0-19-515855-5.

UNCG Psychology Graduate Students Receive APA Graduate Research Awards
March 2006.  Megan Key received 3rd place from the Student Research Awards Committee of the Clinical Psychology of Women section of Division 12, APA and Darcy McMullin received the APA Division 35, Society for the Psychology of Women, graduate student research award. Kelly Kadlec also received an APA dissertation award. Congratulations to all of the winners.

Five clinical graduate students placed in internship positions for Spring 2006
March 2006.  Five more clinical graduate students placed into internships this semester from our department.  This is the final step in any APA-accredited clinical psychology graduate training program and involves practical training at an outside site.  The five sites were:  Harvard/McClean Hospital, Belmont, MA; Emory University/Grady Health System, Atlanta, GA; the South Florida State Hospital; the VA medical center at Hines, Hines, IL; and the Behavioral Health Center in Charlotte, NC .

Paul Silvia Wins APA's Daniel Berlyne Award
February 2006.  Dr. Silvia has won this "early career award" from the American Psychological Association's Division 10, which deals with research in aesthetics, creativity, and the arts. He won based on his research on interest and appraisal processes behind aesthetic evaluation. It carries a cash prize and an invitation to speak on his work at APA's annual convention.

Happy New Year
January 2006. Happy New Year from the Psychology Department! We are beginning to look at graduate applicants and will make our admissions decisions soon.

North Carolina Cognition Conference held at UNCG in February
December 2005.  The 2006 North Carolina Cognition Conference was held at UNCG on February 11th. Michael Anderson of the University of Oregon was the keynote speaker and spoke about recent advances in memory and neuroscience. For more details, see http://www.uncg.edu/~p_delane/nccc.htm.

Professors Calkins, Kane, and Wisniewski appointed associate journal editors
September 2005.  In July 2005, Susan Calkins began a 5-year term as Associate Editor for the journal Developmental Psychology. In January 2005, Michael Kane began a 5-year term as Associate Editor for the journal Memory & Cognition. In January 2006, Ed Wisniewski will begin a multi-year term (minimum of 2 years) as Associate Editor for the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, & Cognition.

Nine clinical graduate students placed in internship positions for 2005-2006
September 2005.  Nine clinical graduate students began their internships this year from our department.  This is the final step in any APA-accredited clinical psychology graduate training program and involves practical training at an outside site.  The nine sites were:  Harvard/McClean Hospital, Belmont, MA; Yale University, New Haven, CT; Mailman Center Miami, FL; Virginia Beach Schools, Virginia Beach, VA; Guidance Center, Murfreesboro, TN; Children's National , Washington, DC; University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL; Emory University, Atlanta, GA; and Andrews Air Force Base, MD.

Position opening in clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
September 2005.  [This position was closed in 2006.] The Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor level position in Clinical Psychology beginning August 1, 2006. The Department of Psychology consists of 24 full-time faculty and offers a B.A. in psychology and the Ph.D. in clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology (See http://www.uncg.edu/psy for more information). All applicants should have a clear commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching and show evidence of a strong independent research program with an ability to collaborate across specialty areas. All applicants for the position must have a Ph.D. from an APA-accredited clinical program and internship prior to the date of appointment. Applicants should show evidence of a strong independent research program, focusing on risk factors that contribute to the development of psychopathology, especially among adults, and those protective factors that reduce risk or facilitate resilience. Applicants with strong quantitative skills and/or expertise in the biological bases of behavior are also especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should have completed by July 31, 2006 their supervised internship and be licensed or license-eligible in North Carolina. The doctoral program in Clinical Psychology is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. More information may be obtained from Dr. Arthur Anastopoulos, Chair of the Clinical Search Committee, (email: ada@uncg,edu). Applicants at the Associate level should also have a demonstrated record of research excellence, including success in securing external funding. Applicants for this position should send a cover letter, a vita, a detailed description of their research program, three representative reprints or preprints, and a statement of teaching interests and philosophy to Dr. Arthur Anastopoulos, chair of the clinical search committee: Department of Psychology, UNCG, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170. Applicants should have three reference letters sent separately. Review of the applications will begin on October 17, 2005 and continue until the position is filled.

Postdoctoral opening for Clinical & Developmental Psychogenomics Training Program
August 2005.  A postdoctoral position (up to two years) for a recent PhD in clinical psychology, developmental psychobiology, or molecular biology is open in the new Clinical and Developmental Psychogenomics Training Program. Training includes intensive, individualized tutorials with molecular biologists, developmental psychobiologists, clinical psychologists, and specialized, practical training in molecular biology laboratories, especially in molecular genetics of complex disorders, depending on trainee's background. Training is aimed at producing scientists with unique qualifications for conducting research on associations between gene sequence variations, anomalous developmental trajectories, and psychopathologies. Training occurs in the context of ongoing research programs including molecular aspects of psychopathology (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and schizophrenia) that are extramurally funded, collaborative, interdepartmental, and inter-institutional. Interested applicants should send (1) CV, (2) statement of research interests, and (3) names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references to: Walter Salinger, Ph.D. via email salinger@uncg.edu before December 15, 2005.

Kendon Smith lecture series topic for Fall 2005 announced
August 2005.  Dr. Matthew Paradise has organized the 2005 Kendon Smith Memorial Lectures, which are scheduled to take place on November 4 in the Elliott University Center Auditorium.  The theme this year is Innovative Approaches to the Study of Change.  The speaker list and the titles of their talks will be available soon.  These free endowed lectures are open to the university community and general public and bring internationally known psychologists to UNCG.  [More information]

Lili Sahakyan joins cognitive area faculty
July 2005.  Dr. Lili Sahakyan has joined UNCG's psychology department as an Assistant Professor in cognitive psychology.  Until recently, she was on the faculty at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.  Her research is on memory, specifically retrieval processes and the role of context in memory.  Dr. Sahakyan's research program is partially funded by the National Institute on Aging through a grant investigating the role of context in memory performance in older adults.  Her work has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, Psychonomic Bulletin and Review, and the Journal of Memory and Language.  Her hire is part of UNCG's efforts to expand its research on basic cognitive processes and executive functioning. [Dr. Sahakyan's Website]

Doug Levine joins faculty as quantitative psychologist
July 2005.  Dr. Douglas W. Levine has joined UNCG's psychology department as an Associate Professor and specialist in quantitative methods in research.  Until recently, he was on the faculty at the University of South Carolina.  His work is on statistics and research design as applied to psychological issues.  His recent paper in Psychological Science, "Do Dogs Resemble Their Owners?: A Reanalysis of Roy and Christenfeld (2004)" illustrates how statistics can be entertaining as well as informative.  His hire is part of UNCG's efforts to bridge research areas and enhance expertise in quantitative methods.

Peter Delaney joins cognitive area faculty
July 2005.  Dr. Peter F. Delaney has joined UNCG's psychology department as an Assistant Professor in cognitive psychology.  Until recently, he was on the faculty at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.  His research concerns strategy learning and strategy change in problem solving, skill learning, and memory.  Dr. Delaney's work has appeared in journals such as Psychological Science, the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, and the Journal of Memory and Language.  His hire is part of UNCG's efforts to expand its research on basic cognitive processes and executive functioning. [Dr. Delaney's Website]