Psychology major awarded external research grant

The grant supports a project she and her mentor are conducting to examine factors influencing older adults’ ability to memorize face-name pairs.

Elon University senior Ursula Saelzler

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Ursula Saelzler, a psychology major with minors in neuroscience, statistic and biology, has been awarded a Psi Chi Undergraduate Research Grant of more than $1,300.

Psi Chi is the international honor society in psychology. The grant supports the cognitive neuroscience research project she and her mentor, Associate Professor of Psychology Amy Overman, are conducting to examine factors that influence older adults’ ability to memorize face-name pairs.

The research grant is awarded to approximately 30 people each year from the United States and Canada and adds to previous accomplishments for Saelzler, a senior from Charlotte, N.C. Saelzler was also awarded a SURE Fellowship and a Rawls Undergraduate Research Scholarship. She plans to pursue a graduate degree in cognitive neuroscience.

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by Amy Overman, Faculty Last Updated - 12/28/2012

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Psychology major awarded external research grant

The grant supports a project she and her mentor are conducting to examine factors influencing older adults’ ability to memorize face-name pairs.

Elon University senior Ursula Saelzler

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Ursula Saelzler, a psychology major with minors in neuroscience, statistic and biology, has been awarded a Psi Chi Undergraduate Research Grant of more than $1,300.

Psi Chi is the international honor society in psychology. The grant supports the cognitive neuroscience research project she and her mentor, Associate Professor of Psychology Amy Overman, are conducting to examine factors that influence older adults’ ability to memorize face-name pairs.

The research grant is awarded to approximately 30 people each year from the United States and Canada and adds to previous accomplishments for Saelzler, a senior from Charlotte, N.C. Saelzler was also awarded a SURE Fellowship and a Rawls Undergraduate Research Scholarship. She plans to pursue a graduate degree in cognitive neuroscience.

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by Amy Overman, Faculty Last Updated - 12/28/2012

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Two Belhaven Alumni Awarded Teacher of the Year

Two Belhaven College alumni were honored with the 2008-09 Teacher of the Year Award from the Mississippi Private School Education Association (MPSEA). Mr. Cliff Powers (`87) and Ms. Elizabeth “Betty” Sugg (`69) received the Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year award, respectively. Both are Belhaven graduates.

Mr. Cliff Powers, Kindergarten teacher, has taught at University Christian School in Flowood, Mississippi for three years. Ms. Elizabeth “Betty” Sugg, English instructor, has taught at Presbyterian Christian School in Hattiesburg, Mississippi for 22 years.

The recipients were selected from nominees throughout the 122 member schools in the association. Selections are made based upon recommendations, classroom success, community and professional involvement, as well as their answers to five professional and educational related questions.

Congratulations to these dedicated alumni who are living out the vision of Belhaven College: to prepare students academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.

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