Steven Zhou

Steven Zhou, Assistant Professor of Psychological Science, has received multiple awards for his dissertation on shared leadership using computational modeling. For his outstanding contribution to the field of leadership, Zhou was honored with the 2025 Alvah H. Chapman Jr. Dissertation Award by the Center for Leadership at Florida International University in collaboration with the Network of Leadership Scholars and the Academy of Management.

Colin Rathbun

Colin Rathbun, Assistant Professor of Integrated Sciences: Chemistry, received a research grant from the National Science Foundation for a collaborative project with the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Rathbun and his Missouri S&T associate are developing methods, using engineered enzymes, to eliminate environmentally harmful chemicals, specifically PFAS, from soil and groundwater. Human-made PFAS, used in common products such nonstick cookware, food packaging, and electronics, can accumulate in the human body and pose problems to human health.

Rachel Fenning

Under the leadership of Rachel Fenning, Professor of Psychological Science and Director of the Claremont Autism Center, the Center has been granted official status as a regional center vendor for social-skills services for clients ages 6-21. “This is a huge milestone for us and will enhance our ability to support children and families in our local community,” Fenning said.