OST RESEARCH AWARD:  Each year the department hosts an Undergraduate Research Competition that honors the memory of Professor John W. P. Ost.  Professor Ost served as chair of the Department of Psychology from 1973 until 1977, and continued to serve as an active faculty member until his untimely death in 1988. The John Ost Undergraduate Research Competition in particular commemorates John's dedication to undergraduate research training.

PASSEY PRIZE/OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT IN PSYCHOLOGY:

Each year, the Department of Psychology presents these awards to 1-2 students who have excelled in their pursuit of their Psychology major.  The Passey Prize (which includes a cash award of $200) is awarded to the student who is judged to have shown the best overall level of accomplishment in Psychology--not just in terms of grades, but also in terms of participation in other opportunities offered by the department, especially research. 

The award to the Outstanding Student in Psychology also emphasizes academic performance, but, in addition, considers the student's level of participation and service to the community and any obstacles that they have overcome in achieving their high level of academic success.  The winner of this award is automatically nominated for the Dean's Award for the Outstanding Student in Social and Behavioral Sciences.

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