Student Achievements
Study Abroad
Recent or Currently Studying Abroad
The following students are studying, or have recently studied, abroad:
- Jason Smith (International Studies) - Summer 2017 - Austria
- Allison Hedge (International Studies) - Summer 2017 - France
- Tabitha Rottman (Psychology) - Summer 2017 - France
- Grant Durham (International Studies) - Summer 2017 - Spain
- Mark Jallayu (Political Science) - Summer 2017 – Ecuador
- Laura Shook (Criminal Justice) - Winter 2016/17 - United Kingdom
- Emily Grubbs (Psychology) - Winter 2016/17 - United Kingdom
- Trevor Allen (History & Political Science) - Summer 2016 - Costa Rica
Alumni
Recent Alumni
- Ryan Cannon, International Studies (Grad '16), 2016-17 Fulbright Teaching Grant to Senegal
- Alexina Wilson, International Studies (Grad ‘14) - 2016-17 Fulbright Teaching to Ecuador
- Maite Somers, International Studies (Grad '17) Teaching English in South Korea
Check back often for more information on our outstanding students and their endeavors.
Scholarship Winners
Recent Awards & Scholarship Recipients
Recent award and scholarship recipients in the School of Social Sciences are:
- Glenn Giles (Criminology and Criminal Justice) – Indiana University Presidential Summer Research Fellowship
- Jenna Bieker (Criminal and Criminal Justice) – Indiana University Regional Law Scholar Award
- Deanna Kaparo (Neuroscience) – Phi Beta Kappa Scholastic Award
Congratulations to our winners. Check back often for more information on our outstanding students and their endeavors.
Outstanding Students
2017 Outstanding Students
- Journalism - Kailin Casper (B.A.)
- History - Van Knopf (B.A.)
- Sociology - Katie Fischer (B.S.)
- Political Science - Coffey Martinique Mandela (B.A.)
- Criminology & Criminal Justice - Kathryn Goldstein (B.S.) and Laura Shook (B.S.)
- International Studies - Caitlyn Conn (B.A.)
- Psychology - Anne Barrett (B.S.) and Alexandra Tinsley (B.S.)
- Neuroscience - Paula Eddleman (B.S.) and Deanna Kaparo (B.S.)
Student Awards
2017 Mid-East Honors Association (MEHA) Conference - Ypsilanti, MI
| Title | Name(s) | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| The Academic Effects of Math Anxiety on Elementary School Students | Abigail Dester | Terry Burger |
IU Southeast Student Conference
School of Social Sciences Award Recipients
2017 Award Recipients - Graduate
| Title | Name(s) | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Is This the Real Life or is This Just Fantasy; Perception of Mental Health Based on Crime Television Viewing Habits | Kari Faustyn, Anita Kraft, Jordan Ricks |
Deborah Finkel |
2017 Award Recipients - Undergraduate
| Title | Name(s) | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| A Force for Unity: The Austro-Hungarian Army from 1867 to 1914 | Van Knopf | Angelika Hoelger |
| Title | Name(s) | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Demon of Their Own Design: Jack the Ripper and Victorian Society in London | Jayce Beavin | Angelika Hoelger |
| Title | Name(s) | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| La Mode: Fashion and Politics from the French Revolution to Napoleon | Kristie White | Angelika Hoelger |
| Title | Name(s) | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| The Effects of Stereotype Threat on Mathematical Performance | Ashley Moore | Robert Lipinski |
| Title | Name(s) | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Public Opinion of Plea Bargaining: Political Implications for Prosecutors | Jenna Bieker | Sara Walsh |
| Title | Name(s) | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| First We Dream: Dreams Function to Influence Waking Perceptions | Jordan Eastridge | Lucinda Woodward |
| Title | Name(s) | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Behaviors and Alcohol and Drug Use in College Students | Emma Bays, Sarah Knoy |
Diane Wille |
Co-Curricular
Co-Curricular Student Achievements
During the Fall semester (2016), the following students participated in the Indiana Consortium for International Program's Model United Nations Security Council Conference for College and University Students held at the University of Louisville:
- Trevor Allen (Political Science)
- Ashley Smith (Journalism)
- Lauren Downs (English)
- Mark Jallayu (Political Science)
- Heath Ezell (Political Science)
- Kyle Ezell (International Studies)
- Shahram Ghahramani (Political Science)
- Victor Martinez (Biology)
- Roger Howard (Political Science)
- Kat Faulkner (International Studies)
- Brianna Misamore (Business)
- Amanda Miles, Chair (Political Science)
