First Year Conference Travel Award: This award from IO alumnus Dr. Lance Ferris provides grants to first-year graduate students in the program to attend a research/academic conference. Recent recipients:
2025: Aleena Kahn, Mohammed Othman, Esosa Omorgebee
2024: Charlotte Young, Dani Ghorayeb, Iris Xing
Pat Rowe Award: This award from Professor Emeritus (and founder of the IO Program) Pat Rowe is awarded to an outstanding incoming PhD student. Recent recipients:
2025: Tony Li
2024: Allister Grapes
2022: Taylor Carroll
IO Psychology Award: This award from an IO alumnus recognizes a PhD student for their exceptional performance and service. Recent recipients:
2025: Amy Barron
2024: Amy Minnikin
2023: Anna GodolleiÂ
2022: Midori Nishioka