Faculty Spotlights

University Distinguished Professor; University Distinguished Mentor
Tim Smith was recently appointed as the 2014 University Distinguished Professor of Psychology for his accomplishments in research. Smith was also chosen as the graduate school's Distinguished Mentor Award recipient, highlighting his exceptional work with students and his ability to help them work toward successful careers.

In December 2013, Smith received the American Psychosomatic Society's Patricia R. Barchas Award In Sociophysiology based on his "interesting and exciting work that helps to expand our knowledge of the interface of the social and physiological worlds."

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Calvin S. and JeNeal N. Hatch Prize
In recognition of her outstanding work in teaching, sociology professor Theresa Martinez was awarded the 2014 Calvin S. and JeNeal N. Hatch Prize. The prize is given to a professor who "contributes to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge, and improves our ability to communicate with each other." Martinez will receive $5,000 to use toward introducing new teaching methods and updating her courses.

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National Academy of Sciences

On April 29th, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) announced the election of 84 new members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Professor Polly Wiessner from our own Department of Anthropology was among this newest group of members.

The election of Professor Wiessner brings the total number of NAS members currently in the Department of Anthropology to four. Professor Henry Harpending was elected in 1996, Professor Kristen Hawkes and Professor James O'Connell were elected in 2002 and 2006, respectively. Former NAS members from the Department of Anthropology at the University of Utah include the late Jesse Jennings, the late Julian Steward and Jeremy Sabloff (Santa Fe Institute). Established in 1863, National Academy of Sciences is a private organization of scientists and engineers dedicated to furthering science and using science for the general welfare of society.

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Fulbright Award
The Fulbright Program is one of the most prestigious awards programs worldwide that provides highly competitive, merit-based grants. Political science professor Howard Lehman received his third Fulbright Scholar grant to teach and conduct research at the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna, Austria. During the 2015 spring semester, Lehman will teach courses on international politics and conduct his study on "Soft Power, Leadership, and Foreign Aid: The Case of Austria."

Lehman's previous Fulbright Scholar grants include one during 1994-1995 in Slovakia, and the other for 2002-2003 in Japan.

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