The German Psychological Society has awarded its highest honor, the Wilhelm Wundt Medal, to Norbert Schwarz, professor of psychology in LSA, research professor at the Institute for Social Research, and professor of marketing in the Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Schwarz received the Wundt Medal jointly with his long-term collaborator, Fritz Strack, professor of psychology at the University of Wuerzburg, Germany, in recognition of their contributions to the understanding of human judgment.

Eric Stein, Hessel E. Yntema Professor of Law Emeritus at the Law School, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Comparative Law at the society's annual meeting at the Law School Oct. 21.

In addition, Stein will be recognized by the European Union Studies Association at its biannual conference in 2005 for his contribution to European Union studies.

The International Biographical Centre of Cambridge, England, has announced Stein's inclusion in the "International Biographical Centre Living Legends" book, as well as his nomination as an International Educator of the Year for 2004.

The National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) has awarded independent investigator grants totaling $200,000 to Margit Burmeister, associate professor of human genetics and senior associate research scientist, Mental Health Research Institute (MHRI), and Dr. Jon-Kar Zubieta, associate professor of psychiatry and radiology, and research associate professor, MHRI. Burmeister's project is "SNPs Associated with Neuroticism in 18q21-23 as Candidate Genes for Bipolar Disorder." Zubieta's project is "Dysregulation of Stress Response Circuitry in Major Depression." NARSAD's awards are two-year research grants of up to $50,000 per year, provided to scientists at the associate professor level or equivalent.

The American Public Health Association has named Deborah Schild, assistant professor of social work, the 2004 Insley-Evans Public Health Social Worker of the Year for her service contributions. The award, named for Virginia Insley and Juanita Evans, two leaders of public health social work, is awarded annually to a social worker who has made a significant impact on public health social work.

Kathleen Woehrle recently received a Peacemaker Award for her involvement in a program placing social workers in Washington Elementary School. Mary Lavengood, assistant superintendent for education and learning at the Genesee Intermediate School District, presented the plaque. The presentation was part of the annual Peace Day event that was tied to the 135th birthday of Indian independence advocate Mahatma Gandhi and commemorates the nonviolent activist's efforts toward peace and harmony.

Dr. Stephen Feinberg, professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery, was awarded the 2004 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation Research Recognition Award at the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery's annual meeting Sept. 29 in San Francisco.

Dr. Robert Kelch, executive vice president for medical affairs, is the recipient of the Midwest Society for Pediatric Research's Founder Award. The award is given annually to a senior member of the society for fostering advances in pediatric research and contributing to the development of the careers of academic pediatricians. The society provides a forum for pediatric scientists, developmental biologists, and junior faculty and trainees at various levels to present their work in a supportive, constructive setting.

Ann Marie Sastry, associate professor of mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, and materials science and engineering, is among seven University of Delaware (UD) alumni who received the Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement. Sastry, a 1989 graduate of UD, was honored Oct. 1 as part of a group of graduates of the last 20 years who "exhibit great promise in their professional and public service activities."

Barbara Butterfield, retired associate vice president and chief human resource officer, has received honorary life membership in the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). To be considered for membership, an individual must be retired from a higher education human resources position; have demonstrated in an exemplary manner professional qualities of leadership and/or service in CUPA-HR and in the individual's institution; and have shown a commitment to the values and goals of CUPA-HR as demonstrated by a consistent record of active leadership and participation at the national, regional and chapter levels of the association.

Michael Duff, the Oskar Klein Professor of Physics and director of the Michigan Center for Theoretical Physics, was awarded the Meeting Gold Medal at the Second Meeting on Mathematical and Experimental Physics at the El Colegio Nacional (Mexican Academy of Arts and Sciences) in Mexico City. The medal is awarded every three years for contributions to physics.

Alicia Davis, orthotist and prosthetist in the Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, has been appointed as a commissioner to the National Commission on Orthotics and Prosthetic Education. Davis' primary obligation will be to ensure that educational and residency programs meet the minimum standards of quality to prepare individuals to enter a profession in orthotics and prosthetics. Davis also is the residency program associate director at the U-M Health System's Orthotics and Prosthetics Center.