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New Assistant Psychology Professor Michaela Quintero's love for AU like a Hallmark movie
If you like Hallmark movies, then you will really enjoy this article. It’s a love story between a college, Ashland University, and its new full-time psychology instructor, Michaela Quintero, who, by the way, loves watching Hallmark movies. “That is my Christmas tradition,” Quintero said with a big smile. Instead of watching this Hallmark-like story, Quintero is the star, starting with her first visit to Ashland last spring to interview for her assistant…
Sophomore Sarah Watson steering mental health initiatives on AU campus
From great tragedy has come a powerful mission for Sarah Watson. The Ashland University sophomore has made it her personal goal to make mental health awareness a priority for all students on the AU campus, another important step in what has become a life calling. Watson began her current worthy pursuit during the 2022-23 academic year, bravely sharing the personal story of her father’s mental struggles and suicide with teammates on the Eagles’ women’s soccer…
Students, alumni showcase their varied interests and scholarly work during URCA Symposium
Tiffany Sims enjoyed combining three of her interests into one presentation. Jacob Owens liked sharing about a business he hopes to start. And Phillip Wages loved giving back to his alma mater. Those were just a few of the many reasons about 40 students and a couple of alumni from Ashland University’s College of Arts and Sciences presented their scholarly work at the 14th annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URCA) Symposium on Tuesday, April…
AU student earns prominent award from National Association for Campus Activities
ASHLAND, Ohio – Maeve Kelly, a psychology major at Ashland University, was named the winner of the Outstanding Undergraduate Student Leader award within the six-state Mid America region of the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) recently. Kelly has served as the co-leader of AU’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) for two years and is responsible for organizing social events that will engage the resident student population. She oversees the day-to-…
Psychological Science Accelerator, founded by AU professor, wins Einstein Foundation Award
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Psychological Science Accelerator (PSA), which was founded by Chris Chartier, associate professor of psychology at Ashland University, was selected for a 2022 Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research, as announced Dec. 1. The international honor is presented in three categories—PSA won the institution award—and awardees are selected by a jury of renowned researchers representing the natural sciences, the humanities and…
Metzger’s research on memory performance published, thanks to AU students’ work
Mitchell Metzger admits that his students “bailed him out” on his study leave work during the spring semester. “The students collected every piece of data,” said the Ashland University psychology professor. “It was so much work to get that data. The students were putting in a lot of hours every week.” The data was used to investigate visuospatial bootstrapping, which is using spatial information to try to bolster memory performance. Five seniors and one…
Ashland professor Chris Chartier receives major grant from John Templeton Foundation
ASHLAND, Ohio – The John Templeton Foundation (JTF) has awarded Chris Chartier, associate professor of psychology at Ashland University, a grant of nearly $1 million for his project “Examining the Big Questions in Big Samples: Using the Psychological Science Accelerator to Investigate JTF Priorities.” The three-year grant, scheduled to begin July 2022, will fund four international studies and provide direct funds for three new personnel positions. The total…
Chartier is winner of AU Excellence in Scholarship Award
04/06/2021 ASHLAND, Ohio -- The winner of this year's Ashland University Excellence in Scholarship Award is Dr. Chris Chartier, associate professor of Psychology. The two semi-finalists were Dr. Jennifer Rathbun, professor of Foreign Languages, and Dr. Greg McBrayer, assistant professor of Political Science. The award, which consists of a medal to be worn with regalia and a $3,000 honorarium, recognizes AU faculty who have demonstrated outstanding…
