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Dr. Igor Grossmann and Dr. Dan Smilek have been recognized with 2026 Arts Awards of Excellence in Research and Teaching, respectively. We look forward to celebrating with both Igor and Dan at the 2026 Celebration of Arts event in the Fall. Congratulations, and thanks to the students and faculty who initiated these nominations!

The Humboldt prize is awarded to scientists for fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights with lasting impact.

Awarded annually to the best thesis or major paper in Cognitive Science at the University of Waterloo. The Prize recognizes an original contribution to any field of Cognitive Science; work that transcends disciplines is encouraged but not required. Selection will be based on the originality and excellence of the contribution to our understanding of the mind and on demonstrated independence in making that contribution. 

Research led by Carla Rumeo, fourth year PhD student at the University of Waterloo (under the supervision of Jonathan Oakman on the Psychological Intervention Research Team), has been featured in an APA Article Spotlight — "Psychotherapy lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada."

Congratulations to Dr. Geoffrey T. Fong on being named one of the 2025 inductees to the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.

Dr. James Danckert and Dr. Marjory Phillips have been recognized with 2025 Arts Awards of Excellence in Research and Service, respectively. We look forward to celebrating with both James and Marjory at the 2025 Celebration of Arts event in the Fall. Congratulations, and thanks to the students and faculty who initiated these nominations!

Psychology's Serena McDiarmid (Ph.D. Candidate, Developmental Psychology) has been awarded a 2025 Amit & Meena Chakma Award for Excellent Teaching by a Student (AETS) in the Faculty of Arts.

Dr. Jonathan Fugelsang has just been named the 2025 CSBBCS Mid-Career Award winner.

The 2025 Psychology Discovery Conference (PDC), held on April 8, was a resounding success, bringing together over 150 attendees for a vibrant celebration of psychology research and innovation.

Dr. Evan Risko has been awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision, recognizing his exceptional commitment to the success of his graduate students.