Psychology in the News

Fillauer Takes Leadership Role in APA

Parks Fillauer, a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program who works with Professor Jenn Bolden, was elected to the board for APA Division 12 Section IX (Assessment Psychology). The section aims to promote quality assessment in the practice and science of psychology.

Fillauer also received second place in the student poster competition for the Society for Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Science (Division 3 of APA). In his research, Fillaure examined central executive functioning and frustration. He received the award at the annual meeting in San Francisco in August.