Kristen’s reviews said, “The intellectual merit and broader impacts of the applicant are tremendous. The applicant has all the tools needed to make an important scientific impact, and the likelihood that they will do so is incredibly high. There is also a clear commitment to creating a positive imprint on the world through their research and service.”

Jordan’s reviews said, “This applicant has an excellent undergraduate record and an astonishing level of research productivity, including leadership on publications. The proposed
research is both important, examining outcomes of weight stigma, and theoretically rich, examining belongingness as an important resource for resilience.”

Go Jordan and Kristen!

Graduate student Daniel Rosenfeld was featured in an article posted by PsyPost titled “COVID-19 pandemic may have increased preferences for traditional gender roles.” The article suggests that the pandemic is linked to a shift toward social conservatism and increases in support for traditional gender roles. As Daniel’s research explains, the tensions of the pandemic have led adults to strongly conform to the roles and stereotypes that are expected of their gender, as compared to pre-pandemic life. Check out the article here.

Dr. T was invited to be part of the UCLA Centennial Campaign Celebration to talk about health psychology and the work that the DiSH Lab does with the Bedari Kindness Institute. Check out her talk here!

Throughout September 28 – October 2, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) advocates for a better understanding of eating disorders, weight discrimination, and why “weight stigma should matter to everyone”. NEDA’s End Weight Hate campaign also calls for an end to discrimination based on body size and encourages a community-wide effort to eliminate the stigma. For more information, go to https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-involved/weight-stigma-awareness-week.

Kiran shares, “I’m excited to begin my Master of Education degree program in Mental Health Counseling at Teachers College, Columbia University this fall! I chose this program because it includes both practitioner preparation and research opportunities. I’ve gained great research experience during my time in the DiSH Lab, and I will surely be able to apply what I’ve learned to my future research work. I also feel prepared for graduate school due to all the guidance and help from Dr. T and my graduate student mentor, Lauren Hofschneider. I’m looking forward to this next chapter of my journey, and I’m so thankful to the DiSH Lab for helping me get there!”

Congrats again, Kiran!