Brenda Volling has been appointed as director of the Center for Human Growth and Development (CHGD), effective July 1.
Volling is professor of psychology in LSA, and current area chair for Developmental Psychology. She received her doctorate in human development and family studies from Pennsylvania State University’s interdisciplinary program in Human Development. She has been on the U-M faculty since 1992.
Her research focuses on the social and emotional development of infants and young children, and the role of family relationships in facilitating the development of children. She is a fellow of the American Psychological Society, and received a Faculty Recognition Award from U-M in 2008, as well as a Career Development Award from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development from 2004 to 2009.
CGHD, an interdisciplinary research unit of the Office of the Vice President for Research, is internationally recognized for bringing biological, behavioral and cultural perspectives to bear on the understanding of the health and development of children, families, and societies.
“I believe that Brenda Volling will provide able leadership for the center as it seeks to continue its distinguished record of contributions to this important area of study,” says Stephen Forrest, vice president for research.
