Congratulations to Associate Professor Kari Adamsons, newly elected Board Member-at-Large for the National Council on Family Relations.
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Kim Gans’ research highlighted in UConn Today
Professor Kim Gans’ new research with Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island was highlighted in UConn today. Read the article here.
Kim Gans receives 2023 InCHIP Exellence Award
Professor Kim Gans received the 2023 InCHIP Community-Engaged Health Research Excellence Award. This award recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in health-related research conducted in collaboration with one or more community organizations and consistent with the mission of InCHIP. Congratulations Kim!
Nathaniel Stekler elected Communications Specialist for NCFR
Congratulations to HDFS graduate student Nate Stekler, newly elected Communications Specialist for the National Council on Family Relations Research (NCFR) and Theory Section.
Ronald Rohner, 2023 recipient of Jean Lau Chin Award from APA
Emeritus Professor Ronald Rohner is the 2023 recipient of the Jean Lau Chin Award for Outstanding Psychologist in International Leadership Contributions from the American Psychological Association Division 52. Congratulations Ron!
CDL recognized as CT Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Program
The Child Development Labs (CDL) has been recognized as one of CT’s Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Programs. Master Teacher in the Infant Program, Kelly Clark, applied for this recognition on behalf of the Child Development Labs. Kelly Clark described how Child Development Labs policies aligned with known practices that support breast feeding. The recognition came with a $500 honorarium for the Child Development Labs to support best practice in providing a supportive environment for breast feeding families, staff and students. One of the many ways the Child Development Labs supports breastfeeding members of our community is by providing a peaceful, private room for feeding or pumping.
Rachel Tambling receives OVPR Research Excellence Program Award
Associate Professor Rachel Tambling received an REP Award: Understanding the effects of long-COVID on work, families, and mental health: Informing pathways for psychosocial intervention with Kelsi Carolan in SWK and UCHC clinical faculty.
HDFS faculty and students present at APA 2023 Conference
5 HDFS grad students and 4 HDFS faculty will be presenting at this year’s American Psychological Association (APA) meeting in Washington, DC. Check out all the presentations here.
HDFS Welcomes Mary Kate Kerrigan, Educational Program Assistant
Mary Kate Kerrigan earned her BA from UConn in Psych Sciences in 2023, with an HDFS minor. For the past year, she worked as a student administrative assistant in the UConn Psych Sciences department. Her responsibilities will include graduate program administration, some support for the CDL, and other departmental support tasks. She is going to be a great addition to the HDFS team and we’re excited for her to join us.
Preston Britner receives Provost’s Outstanding Service Award
Congratulations to Professor Preston Britner, recipient of the Provost’s Outstanding Service Award. This award is designed to honor faculty whose service to UConn is exemplary and has made an indelible impact in one or more areas to enhance the University’s mission in teaching, research, service, or engagement. So well earned!