Focus on Faculty Success

Faculty Publications, Presentations and Accolades

Dr. Doug McDonald, Psychology, Director of the INPSYDE program, received the APA Division 45 (Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race) Lifetime Achievement Award. His career was celebrated in an interview article in the journal Psychological Services, which concludes “Dr. McDonald models the leadership of a community that asks, with intention and curiosity, how each of us can use our own skills and identities in genuine allyship that lifts everyone higher—not in spite of our differences, but because of them.”

Dr. Wayne Barkhouse and Robert Moore, Physics & Astrophysics, are busy producing the third season of their podcast Cosmic Pi on YouTube and now on Spotify! Live Tuesdays from 5-6 PM central time, the goal of the podcast is to explore the Universe one slice at a time. Often featuring special guests, the hosts converse on the latest topics in astronomy, space, and physics at a level that non-experts can understand.

Dr. Sharon Carson, English, wrote the introduction to a work translated by UND alumna Çiğdem Pala Mull and published by The Digital Press at UND. The novel, “The Muslims of Darürrahat,” describes a ‘journey to a hidden world.’

Dr. Ric Ferraro, Psychology, was named a Top Scholar by ScholarGPS, which places him in the top 0.5% of scholars worldwide based on ScholarGPS’ system of ranking by publication record, impact and quality of scholarly contributions.

Dr. Marc Gandarillas, Languages & Global Studies, published a new book, Majorcan Catalan in San Pedro, Argentina: The Case for an Endangered Heritage Language Variety in October 2024.

Dr. Lavinia’s Iancu, Criminal Justice Studies, Director of the Forensic Science Program, co-authored a story at The Conversation about her research in the extreme cold of Grand Forks. Her work can help improve the precision of forensic investigations in estimating time of death.

Dr. Jeremy Kingsbury, History & American Indian Studies, hosts language nights to help students practice their conversational skills in Ojibwe.

Dr. Joonghwa Lee was elected the 2025-2026 Vice President of the American Academy of Advertising (AAA). Established in 1958, AAA is a leading organization in strategic communication with a rich history. With over 600 members, AAA publishes renowned scholarly journals and hosts global conferences annually.

Dr. Bob Newman, Biology, will co-author a chapter of the first ever comprehensive evaluation of the United States’ biodiversity and natural ecosystems, the National Nature Assessment. Read more about Dr. Newman’s participation.

Dr. Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, Philosophy & Ethics, and author of Simone Weil: A Very Short Introduction, was featured on the Philosophy Talk podcast discussing the life and thought of French philosopher and mystic, Simone Weil.

Dr. Helene Weldt-Basson, Languages & Global Studies, published The Chilean Dictatorship Novel: Memory, Postmemory, Affect, and Emotions (Path to Open) in June 2024.

A&S Faculty & Staff Honored at Founders Day