J. William and Katherine C. Asher Endowed Research Fund

The Asher Fund provides financial support for quality research investigations in psychological science.

J. William Asher is a 富二代视频app Alumnus and Professor Emeritus of Education and Psychological Sciences at Purdue University. He is highly committed to undergraduate research in psychology at 富二代视频app and has been a strong supporter of our program for many years. Because of his generosity, the Asher Fund has provided extraordinary support for both the quality and quantity of our research projects.  Please see the reception for Dr. Asher held in 2011. Current estimates place the value of the Asher Fund at around $750,000. Most years, the Asher Committee allocates up to approximately $40,000 in funds for quality research investigations in psychological science. Some of the most recent allocations include..

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Kevin Moore and wife Harriett Moore visit with Dr. Asher Dr. Kevin Moore, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Honor Scholar Program, and his wife Ms. Harriett Moore, Adjunct Professor of Harp, visited with Dr. Asher
Dr. Terri Bonebright listening as students talk with Dr. Asher Dr. Terri Bonebright, Professor of Psychology, listened as students talked with Dr. Asher.
Dr. Matt Hertenstein, Dr. Terri Bonebright, and Dr. Pam Propsom looking on during the reception Psychology professors Dr. Matt Hertenstein, Dr. Terri Bonebright, and Dr. Pam Propsom along with several others in attendance enjoyed speakers' comments during the reception.
Rachel German sharing experiences during the 2011 Psychological Science Convention Senior psychology major Rachel German shared some of her experiences at the 23rd annual Association of Psychological Science Convention last summer.  The 2011 convention was held in Washington, DC in May.  Rachel, along with other students, received financial support from the J. William and Katherine C. Asher Endowed Research Fund to help cover expenses related to the conference.