Dr. Kushlev named APS Rising Star for 2021

March 2, 2021 – Congratulations to Professor Kosta Kushlev who has been named an Association for Psychological Science Rising Star! The APS Rising Star designation is presented to outstanding APS members in the earliest stages of their research career post-PhD. Drawing its name from an Observer editorial series that featured exemplars of the exciting work being done by the field’s newest researchers, this designation recognizes researchers whose innovative work has already advanced the field and signals great potential for their continued contributions.

Individuals being considered for Rising Star designation are evaluated for their promise of excellence in research based on the following criteria:

significant publications
significant recognitions
significant discoveries, methodological innovations, or theoretical or empirical contributions
work with potentially broad impact
demonstrated independence from mentors