Roger Strong '12
Roger Strong, a Washington and Lee University senior from Rochester, N.Y., has been named the 2011 recipient of the David G. Elmes Pathfinder Prize in Psychology.
The prize recognizes a W&L senior who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science or in the application of psychological science in the professions through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.
Strong, a neuroscience major, worked as a research assistant with Wythe Whiting, associate professor of psychology at W&L, with support from W&L's Robert E. Lee Summer Research Fellowship program. He also served as a teacher’s assistant to Dan Johnson, assistant professor of psychology, for psychology statistics courses for the past two years.
In addition to his involvement in psychological research, Strong serves as a captain and a starting pitcher on the Washington and Lee baseball team. Strong was a member of the 2009 ODAC championship team and in 2010 was named to the ODAC All-Conference second team.
A member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, Strong plans to work in a research facility after graduation before applying to a graduate program in sensory neuroscience or a related field
The David G. Elmes Pathfinder Prize is supported by the The Elmes Fund, a permanently endowed fund established by alumni in 2007 in honor of David G. Elmes, emeritus professor of psychology.
Impressive
We are both so proud. Grandpa said to tell you that he will not be able to get his hat on this winter. Keep up the excellent work. Love, Grandma and Grandpa Strong.
WOW! Congratulations, Roger! We are so proud of all your accomplishments! You're an amazing young man with a wonderful future ahead of you. Love, Aunt Linda and Uncle John
nice job Congratulations uncle Karl aunt Diana and Pablo
You continue to make us so proud. It's wonderful to have a grandson like you. Congratulations. Grandma Carole and Grandpa Jim.
Congratulations for your achievements! It couldn't happen to a nicer guy. The Davis family is not at all surprised by your accomplishments. We expect to hear a lot more in the future.
All the best, Joe, Rita Jody & Julie
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