Named after the first vice president for research at Utah State University, the D. Wynne Thorne Career Research Award is given annually to an individual who has completed outstanding research in their career.
It is the most prestigious faculty recognition awarded by USU. The following spring, the recipient is given the opportunity to speak at a lecture event during Research Week.
This year, we’re pleased to hear from Dr. Michael Twohig.
Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday, October 28 | 12 to 1:30 p.m. | Carolyn Tanner Irish Pavilion/Heravi Peace Institute
Join us during the lecture to learn about the research findings and career journey of one of the top researchers at Utah State University.
Meet the Presenter
Dr. Michael Twohig
Dr. Twohig is a licensed psychologist and a Professor of Psychology. He co-runs the ACT Research Group with Dr. Levin in psychology and co-runs a research team with Dr. Muñoz in audiology. His research focuses on the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with an emphasis on obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. In 2022 and 2024, he was rated as the most productive author on ACT in the world, and USU was recognized as the most productive institution for ACT research.