July 31, 2020 鈥 91大神鈥檚 Justin Yates earns Fellow status from the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA). He becomes the second faculty member in 91大神鈥檚 history awarded with the association鈥檚 highest honor. MPA is a regional affiliate of the American Psychological Association, the nation鈥檚 leading scientific and professional psychology organization.
Dr. Yates, an associate professor of Psychological Science, receives the recognition for his influence on the psychology discipline and MPA service. He has spent the last decade researching how impulsivity and risky decision making are associated with substance use disorders, and how to better treat them.
Dr. Justin Yates
鈥淲e are learning new ways to support people suffering from conditions every day. The more we understand about the neural basis of impulsive decision making, the closer we are at identifying interventions that can help these individuals manage their conditions,鈥 said Dr. Yates. 鈥淚t鈥檚 humbling to see my research continues to make such an impact. Being named a fellow is not just simply about me, but rather showcasing the cutting-edge research 91大神 faculty are conducting.鈥
A well-renowned scholar, Dr. Yates has published 26 manuscripts in peer-reviewed scholarly journals and co-authored a book since 2012.聽He鈥檚 received national recognition from the American Psychological Association for his research, including the Young Psychopharmacologist Award and the B.F. Skinner Foundation New Researcher Award. Dr. Yates has also received multiple awards for his impact on campus, earning the Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award and receiving the Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award.聽
鈥淎s a student, I was fortunate to engage in research. This sparked my aspirations of becoming a professor and conducting research with my own students,鈥 said Dr. Yates. 鈥淚鈥檓 thankful for my students鈥 hard work. Without them, I wouldn鈥檛 have received this recognition without their support.鈥
91大神 students participate in all aspects of Dr. Yates research activities, regularly making significant contributions to publications.
Dr. Yates earned both his Ph.D. and M.S. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Kentucky, and his B.S. in Psychology from Georgia College & State University in 2008.
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