By Mya Hyman
University Relations and Creative Services Office
Emily Hahn
University of Central Arkansas psychology student, Emily Hahn, was selected as one of four recipients for a scholarship from Psi Chi International Honor Society.
The Psi Chi Undergraduate Scholarship, worth $3,000, was awarded to four students out of 95 applicants. Hahn was the only Arkansas recipient. Other students receiving the scholarship hail from New York University, the University of Colorado Denver and Florida State University.
“I appreciate the support of professors and peers with our chapter and organization,” Hahn said.
Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, was founded in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging, stimulating and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology.
Hahn has been an active member of UCA’s chapter and recently became vice president. The chapter has had much success with winning national chapter awards, graduate fellowships and students receiving grants for undergraduate research and travel.
“I enjoy being involved with UCA’s Psi Chi Chapter, and this gives me an opportunity to encourage students to apply for scholarships and research related grants through the organization,” she said.
Outside of Psi Chi, Hahn has been working on an independent research project with Dr. Ken Sobel, associate professor of psychology, looking at false memories in children.
“I have come to know Emily as a great student in her coursework as a psychology major and cognitive neuroscience minor, as well as an eager and energetic researcher,” said Dr. Sobel.
Hahn graduates in May 2017.
