Organizations and Awards

Psi Chi

Psi Chi is the international honor society in psychology, founded in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. Eligibility requirements for our local Skidmore chapter include declaration of a major in psychology, completion of at least four psychology courses (or three psychology courses and NS 101 Introduction to Neuroscience), a GPA of 3.500 or higher in psychology, and a cumulative GPA of 3.300 or higher in all college courses.

Department Honors

To be eligible for departmental honors in psychology, a student must (1) meet the requisite grade-point average, overall GPA of 3.0 and major GPA of 3.65, (2) complete a research project in Senior Research Project I and II or a major paper in Senior Seminar or have substantial experience with psychological science beyond the classroom, and (3) be recommended for departmental honors by the department.

If you wish to be considered for departmental honors, please click here and complete the application form prior to the due date printed on the form.

In addition to Psi Chi and departmental honors, the department annually confers awards on a small number of students. The prizes and recent recipients are seen below:

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The Amy Eisenberg '72 Memorial Award

Established by Mr. and Mrs. Stanford E. Eisenberg in memory of daughter, Amy Eisenberg '72, and awarded to a junior or senior who submits a proposal for research in educational psychology.

• Phoebe Degn (2024)
• Abby Spear (2023)
• Meg Pierce (2022)
• Sophie Cramer-Benjamin (2021)
• Ajna Kertesz (2020)
• Blair Goldstein (2019)
• Ella J. Amaral Lavoie (2018)
• Katherine Williams (2017)
• Elizabeth Aaron (2016)
• Elizabeth Johnson (2015)
• Hannah Miller (2014)
• Jennifer Lynn Brown (2013)
• Becky Bui (2012)
• Amanda Fleri (2011)
• Emily Schlemmer (2010)
• Lucy Senesac (2009)
• Genna Durante (2008)
• Jennifer French (2007)
• Katie Clark (2006)
• Jennifer Gross (2004)
• Mirka Vomela (2003)
• Abigail Bond (2002)
• Holly Yacko (2001)
• Katherine Michos (2000)
• Leah Bokenkamp (1999)
• Stephanie Ehrman (1998)
• Megan McGilloway (1997)
• Jennifer Toran (1997)
• Emily Leckman (1996)
• Kim Wornian (1995)
• Danielle Weiss (1994)
• Andrea Bastiani Archibald (1993)
• Robin Martin (1992)
• Wendy Rice (1991)
• Elizabeth Haber (1990)

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The Michele Kelly '72 Memorial Award

Established by Amy Eisenberg '72 in honor of Michelle Kelly '72, and awarded annually to a student in the Department of Psychology on the basis of excellence in independent research within the department.

• Julia Cannistraro (2024)
• Danny Overton (2023)
• Kale Howard (2022)
• Riley Filister (2021)
• Merrick Fahrenwald (2020)
• Rebecca Clapham (2019)
• Christina M. Sanzari (2018)
• Rachel Goodkind (2017)
• Annelise Cohen (2016)
• Rene Schapiro (2015)
• Anna Hall (2014)
• Jaruda Ithisuphalap (2013)
• Adina Fried (2012)
• Elizabeth Karp (2011)
• Lucy King (2010)
• Laura Flynn (2009)
• Sarah Pociask (2008)
• Carly Hughes (2007)
• Brian Gaudino (2006)
• Alison Infield (2005)
• Colleen Barber (2004)
• Karl Schweitzer (2003)
• Mary Bates (2002)
• Marissa Krukowski (2001)
• Niki Michaelson (2000)
• Mara Shulman (1999)
• Wanda Vargas (1998)
• Shana Pallotta (1997)
• Patrick Rath (1996)
• Katy Kimer (1995)
• Cindy Belch (1994)
• Jennifer Pryzyblinski Peluso (1993)
• Allison Armstrong (1992)
• Braden Josephson (1991)
• G. Warner Williams (1990)

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Krawiec Psychology Prize

Established in honor of Theophile S. Krawiec, Professor of Psychology, 1945–1978, and awarded to a psychology major at the end of the junior year who has achieved excellence in work in the field.

• Sarah Desousa (2024)
• Hayley Yun (2023)
• Amelia Murphy (2022)
• Libby Hicks (2021)
• Isabelle Siegel (2020)
• Maya Del Rosario (2019)
• Jessica Cheng (2018)
• Gabriella Ponzini (2017)
• Paul Deutchman (2016)
• Emma Starr (2015)
• Lea Taylor (2014)
• Rose Anne Hopkins (2013)
• Jacob Mazur-Warren (2012)
• Liza Rimsky (2011)
• Emily Schlemmer (2009)
• Chelsie Cushman (2008)
• Garth Coombs (2007)
• Carrie Adair (2006)
• Sara Shiffman (2005)
• Emily Gentes (2004)
• Colleen Barber (2003)
• Erica Silberstein (2002)
• Mary Bates (2001)
• Marissa Krukowski (2000)
• Niki Michaelson (1999)
• Leah Bokenkamp (1998)
• Micah Alpern (1997)
• Susan Rivers (1996)
• Kerri Johnson (1995)
• Kim Wornian (1994)
• Danielle Weiss (1993)
• Janine Przybylinski Buckner (1992)
• Jennifer Przybylinski Peluso (1992)
• Naomi Vladeck (1991)
• Shaker Khayatt (1990)

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Krawiec Scholar

Established in honor of Theophile S. Krawiec, Professor of Psychology, 1945–1978, and awarded annually to a graduating psychology major to support advanced study in the field.

• Michaela Glinsky (2024)
• Lindsey Raimondi (2023)
• Felicia Rosen (2022)
• Rayyan Alfatafta (2021)
• Megan Wootten (2020)
• Sam Abrams (2019)
• Gabriella T. Ponzini (2018)
• Paul Deutchman (2017)
• Emma Starr (2016)
• Lea Taylor (2015)
• Mike Coffel (2014)
• Sara M. Watchko (2013)
• Leo Cancelmo (2012)
• Christina DuBois (2011)
• Carly Goldstein (2010)
• Chelsie Cushman (2009)
• Garth Coombs (2008)
• Danie King (2007)
• Sara Shiffman (2006)
• Kristin Weibust (2005)
• Sarah Thompson (2004)
• Katherine Page (2003)
• Susan Smith (2002)
• Joshua Hart (2001)
• Brooke Miller (1999)
• Kamila O'Neill (1998)
• Amy Natale (1997)
• Amy Manning (1996)
• Amanda Schweder (1995)
• Marcie Wartel Handler (1994)
• Janine Przybylinski (1993)
• Jennifer Desiderio (1992)
• Chris O'Connell (1991)
• Rebecca Friedman (1990)

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Caren Lane Sass '35 Psychology Prize

Established by Doris Hochstadter Haas '35 in memory of her classmate, Caren Lane Sass '35, and awarded to the senior major in the Department of Psychology who shows greatest promise for future achievement.

• Max Gould (2024)
• Cam Angwin (2023)
• Iris Mann (2022)
• Isabelle Siegel (2021)
• Sam Rapp (2020)
• Aimee Hall (2019)
• Mariam Vahradyan (2018)
• Kengthsagn Louis (2017)
• Nava Calouri (2016)
• Tess Lauricella (2015)
• Brianna Weller (2014)
• Julia E. Mazzarella (2013)
• Liza Rimsky (2012)
• Dana Brill (2011)
• Zoe Soens (2010)
• Maggie Bauer (2009)
• Carrie Wolfson (2008)
• Carrie Adair (2007)
• Amanda Russo (2006)
• Emily Gentes (2005)
• Jessica Simon (2004)
• Catherine Bookhout (2003)
• Eileen Klein (2002)
• Sara Hougen (2001)
• Antonia Batalias (2000)
• Micah Alpern (1998)
• Susan Rivers (1997)
• Kerri Johnson (1996)
• Michele Kasoff (1995)
• Christopher Gregory (1994)
• Jennifer Pittman (1993)
• Tracey Mayers (1992)
• Janna Swanson (1991)
• Jeff Meyers (1990)

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The Foley Psychology Department Research Fund Prize

Established by Professors Hugh and Mary Ann Foley to honor Hugh's parents, Griffin and Wanda Foley, for their belief in the value of higher education. The fund will provide support for one or more junior psychology majors who will be conducting thesis research in the senior year.

• Karina Hall (2024)
• Rachel Alliker (2023)
• Julia Forster (2023)
• Gillian Zitrin (2023)
• Abby Spear (2022)
• Elayna Bennett (2022)
• Kaleigh Howard (2021)
• Iris Mann (2021)
• Rayyan Alfatafta (2020)
• Bryanna Mackey (2020)
• Sophie Brown (2019)
• Sam Hutchinson (2019)
• Samantha R. Abrams (2018)
• Rebekah B. Clapham (2018)
• Christina Sanzari (2017)
• Alexandra Tremblay-McGaw (2017)
• Mariam Vahradyan (2017)
• Reina Kiefer (2016)
• Julia Iannucci (2016)
• Katherine Williams (2016)
• Lin Hoang (2015)
• Elizabeth Aaron (2015)  
• Elizabeth Johnson (2014)
• Rene Schapiro (2014)
• Samantha Fassak (2013)
• Brianna Wellen (2013)
• Alexa T. Banculli (2012)
• Jaruda Ithisuphalap (2012)