“She brings to the position a wealth of experience in quantitative data analysis and a keen commitment to data management and security.”

Dr. Jeff Ramsdell, interim vice provost for research

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Office of Research has appointed Dr. Twila Wingrove, associate professor in the university’s Department of Psychology and director of Appalachian’s Master of Arts in experimental psychology program, as its director of research data analysis. She began as director March 19.

Wingrove, a developmental and legal psychologist, came to Appalachian in 2009. She holds a Ph.D. in psychology and a Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska College of Law, respectively. Her research interests include legal/forensic psychology and developmental psychology.

“We in the Office of Research are excited to have Dr. Wingrove as part of our team,” said Dr. Jeff Ramsdell, interim vice provost for research in Appalachian’s Office of Research and professor in the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment.

“Twila’s experience and work ethic will lead to continued growth in the Research and Data Analysis unit, thereby further enabling faculty and student scholarship across the Appalachian campus. She brings to the position a wealth of experience in quantitative data analysis and a keen commitment to data management and security.”

About the Office of Research and Innovation

Appalachian State University’s Office of Research and Innovation supports the scholarly and creative activities of App State faculty, staff and students by expanding access to and facilitating the management of research opportunities. The office consists of four units: Grants Resources and Services, Sponsored Programs, Research Design and Analysis, and Research Protections. The office also collaborates with the university’s Special Funds Accounting on the fiscal management of awarded projects. Learn more at https://research.appstate.edu.

About the Dr. Wiley F. Smith Department of Psychology

Appalachian State University’s Dr. Wiley F. Smith Department of Psychology serves more than 1,400 undergraduate majors seeking the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, as well as 90 graduate students across four graduate programs: experimental psychology (MA), industrial-organizational psychology and human resource management (MA), school psychology (MA/SSP) and clinical psychology (PsyD). Learn more at https://psych.appstate.edu.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.

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