Congratulations to the impressive recipients and honorable mentions for the 2019 Psychology of Technology Institute’s (PTI) Dissertation Award!

2019 Psychology of Technology Institute Dissertation Award Winners (listed in alphabetical order):

Noah Castelo, Columbia University

“Blurring the line between human and machine: Marketing human-like machines and machine-like humans”

Diana M. Lisi, University of British Columbia

“Digital communication, social support networks, and interpersonal emotion regulation in emerging adults”

Hatim A. Rahman, Stanford University

“Understanding the impact of algorithmic reputations in online labor markets”

2019 Psychology of Technology Institute Dissertation Award Honorable Mentions (listed in alphabetical order):

John F. Hunter, University of California at Irvine

“Smartphone usage as a potential aid for stress recovery”

Alison, J. Martingano, The New School for Social Resarch

“Virtual reality: A computer-generated empathy pill?”

Kelsey Prena, Indiana University

“Video game setbacks and step-ups: The effects of the setback punishment on declarative memory”