Psychology Department

DAN DEROSA MEMORIAL AWARD

This award was created to remember and honor Daniel DeRosa, a WCSU psychology alumnus who died unexpectedly in 2011. The award is given to a senior psychology major who exhibits the best mix of qualities characteristic of Dan, including dedication to psychological science, a significant contribution to the department, good citizenship within the larger community and plans to pursue graduate studies in scientific psychology. 

2021-2022: Keira Mohan

2019-2020: Christopher Gordon

 

WILLERMAN MEMORIAL AWARD

The Willerman Memorial Award is given to an advanced psychology major who shows promise of making significant contributions to the field of psychology. 

2021-2022: Gabrielle Johnson & Gina Scandurra

2020-2021: Ashley Green

2019-2020: Mikhaela L. McFarlin

 

OUTSTANDING JUNIOR IN PSYCHOLOGY

The Outstanding Junior in Psychology Award is given to a student who has demonstrated exceptional scholarship and service in psychology.  

2021-2022: Allison Cerasale

2020-2021: Gabrielle Johnson

2019-2020: Gina Scandurra & Ashley Green

 

OUTSTANDING NEW STUDENT IN PSYCHOLOGY

The Outstanding New Student in Psychology Award is given to a freshman or sophomore student who has demonstrated exceptional scholarship and service in psychology. 

2021-2022: James Richards

2020-2021: Allison Cerasale

2019-2020: Hannah Kenny