2023 Award Recipient
Jacqueline M. Chen, PhD
University of Utah
Dr. Jacqueline Chen is an Associate Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Utah and the principal investigator of the Social Cognition and Intergroup Perception (SCIP) Laboratory, which uses social psychological methods to investigate topics related to intergroup relations and diversity. Dr. Chen and her collaborators established the American Multiracial Faces Database (AMFD), a database of multiracial face photos that provides behavioral science researchers with more diverse stimuli and increases the representation of multiracial individuals in research.
FABBS has elected to name the Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Award in memory of Kellina Craig-Henderson, who led the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) Directorate from January to June of 2022, following over 16 years of service to the National Science Foundation (NSF).
A dedicated leader, Dr. Craig-Henderson worked tirelessly to engage underrepresented groups in science. Thanks to her leadership, NSF launched Build and Broaden and the Science of Broadening Participation, two programs aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion in science. Dr. Craig-Henderson was a social psychologist and a prolific writer, covering topics such as discrimination, racial identity, and interracial relations in her published articles and book chapters. The FABBS Kellina Craig-Henderson IDEA award recognizes early to mid-career behavioral scientists who exemplify mentorship, service, and scholarship to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. Naming this award in honor of Dr. Craig-Henderson recognizes her significant contributions to the advancement of these goals. and celebrates the legacy of her life’s contributions.
