Description: The Donald R. Ottinger Award is given to a junior Psychological Sciences major who has demonstrated excellence in research activities. Each winner will have her/his name inscribed on a plaque displayed in the department, a certificate, and a check for $300.

Deadline: January 21 of each year

Selection and criterion: Selected by the Undergraduate Committee of the Department of Psychological Sciences on the basis of excellence in research.

Application materials:

• Vita/Resume
• Letter of recommendation from a faculty member (sent directly to DUS)
• Cover letter that summarizes information relevant to the award criteria

Contact: Prof. George Hollich, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Purdue University, Dept. of Psychological Sciences, 703 Third St., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2081.  Email: dus@psych.purdue.edu.

Past Award Winners:

2005    Aimee Smith
2006    Jillian Hmurovic
2007    Maureen Craig
2008    Pirita See
2009    Amica Jutla
2010    Tori Rice
2011    Tyler Hunt
2012    Laurel Poston