Dawn W Foster, PhD, MPH
Lecturer in Psychiatry; Assistant Professor, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Yale School of Public Health
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A central theme of my research is the focus on social psychological principles related to etiology, prevention, and treatment of substance use among adolescents and young adults. My research objective is to better understand individual and contextual factors associated with risks for substance use so as to inform intervention and prevention efforts.
Education & Training
- Postdoctoral FellowHarvard University (2014)
- PhDUniversity of Houston (2013)
- MAUniversity of Texas (2012)
- MPHUniversity of Texas, Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences (2008)
Honors & Recognition
Award | Date |
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NIDA Women & Sex/Gender Differences Junior Investigator Travel Award; The College on Problems of Drug Dependence | 2015 |
Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology; Minority Travel Award | 2013 |
Psychology Institute Fellowship; American Psychological Association (APA) Minority Fellowship Program | 2013 |
Presidential Graduate Fellowship | 2012 |
Presidential Graduate Fellowship | 2011 |
International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship | 2006 |
Academic Excellence Scholarship | 2004 |
Professional Service
Organization | Role | Date |
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American Psychological Association (APA) | Early Career Psychologist (ECP) Co-Chair for the Task Force for Translating Psychological Science for the Public | 2013 - 2014 |