“I enjoy working with wonderful people in the psychology department. My colleagues are very knowledgeable and supportive of my work, both teaching and research. The staff is friendly and eager to help. My lab members and students are intelligent and interesting to be around. The overall collegial atmosphere of the department makes it a really nice place to work.”
Ming Li
Associate Professor of Psychology
Neuroscience and Behavior Program
“I think my favorite part about the department is the ease of accessibility. Whenever I have a question or a concern, there is always someone I can reach out to who will help me. Whether it is faculty, staff or other graduate students, everyone is always willing to help and extremely friendly.”
Chelsie Temmen
Graduate Student, Developmental Program
Hometown: Westphalia, Missouri
“When I interviewed for my current position in 2009, my initial impression of the psychology department was that, as a whole, it was like a friendly Midwesterner. Everyone seemed so open, straight forward and nice. My opinion hasn’t changed, and it is my favorite thing about being a part of the psychology department. It is great to be part of a group where everyone gets along and seems genuinely happy to be here.”
Scott Stoltenberg
Associate Professor of Psychology
Neuroscience and Behavior Program
“I came to UNL to get my doctorate in social psych and have received so much more than just an education from the department. Although there were other places I could have gone, I don’t regret for one second choosing our program since we are fortunate that it is so supportive and collaborative. Overall, I would have to say that my favorite thing about our program is actually what I first hated about it — the freedom to make what you want out of your program of research, classes and future. We can take the classes we need so that we can get where we want for the type of research we want to do.”
Hazel Delgado
Graduate Student, Social Program
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
“After celebrating my 6th month here, my favorite part of this department is the feeling of family. The caring and cooperation among the staff, grads and faculty is wonderful. I enjoy being challenged to learn my new position and feeling part of a team.”
Pamela Waldvogel
Office Associate
“The best part of being a part of the Psychology program at UNL is the collaborative atmosphere. I love how both graduate students and professors alike are so willing to mentor undergraduates and to help guide us through the whole graduate school process. I am very thankful to be a part of three awesome labs that have given me the opportunity to be connected to research and to apply hands-on research experience in my own projects.”
Zach Huis
Undergraduate Student, Hometown: Council Bluffs, Iowa
“It is great to be part of a community with an "open-door" policy. Professors and graduate students are encouraged to collaborate with different research labs and there are ample opportunities to learn from experts in areas outside of my subspecialty. I really value the knowledge I've gained through exposure to diverse perspectives.”
Molly Franz
Graduate Student, Clinical Program, Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
“The best thing about being part of the Psychology Department is the people. From the faculty who leave their doors open for a spontaneous chat to the staff who do their best to help you do your job. From the graduate students who challenge you and keep you on your toes to the undergraduates who are so excited and appreciative to get the chance to do research. The collegiality, helpfulness, excellence, and enthusiasm of the people in the department make it an outstanding place to work.”
Jeffrey Stevens
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior Program
“My favorite things about the Psychology Department are the innovative research being done here and the supportive, collegial atmosphere. When I first came to UNL almost 20 years ago I was struck by the friendliness and goodwill among members of the department. Plus, we have some great students!”
Lisa Crockett
Professor of Psychology, Developmental Program
“The psychology department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is full of extraordinary minds and opportunities. I am so grateful for wonderful faculty and students that I get to collaborate with daily, as they help push me to become a better scientist and scholar.”
Andreas Miles-Novelo
Undergraduate Student, Hometown: Des Moines, IA
“My favorite thing about being in the UNL psychology department is working with others who seem to love what they do. People in this department look out for one another, building collaborative relationships, as well as noticing when their colleagues could use a cup of coffee or some words of encouragement. The supportive atmosphere and mutual love of science in this department make me happy every time I come to campus.”
Grace Sullivan
Graduate Student, Neuroscience and Behavior Program, Hometown: Yankton, SD
“The best thing about the psychology department is the people! I particularly enjoy watching the graduate students grow into prepared and confident professionals. I have made lifelong friends here.”
Jamie Longwell
Administrative Technician
“There is no one individual thing about the psychology department that I would deem “best” because it is the unique interaction between a lot of different variables that cumulatively make the department a special place to be. Gracious, hardworking, and collaborative colleagues; smart, driven, and curious students (at both the undergraduate and graduate level); a terrifically helpful administrative and support staff, and solid institutional support for all different types of endeavors related to both research and teaching make for a department that is welcoming, supportive, and rooting for you to succeed at whatever it is you are doing.”
Michael Dodd
Associate Professor of Psychology, Social and Cognitive Program
“The best part of being in the Department of Psychology is the people. Everyone is working very hard but everyone is also happy to pause for a minute to chat. The collegial atmosphere makes it a great place to work.”
Debra Hope
Professor of Psychology, Clinical Program