IUPUI Psychology Professor Earns “100 Points of Light” Award
It has been said that jealousy is a green-eyed monster.
An IUPUI psychology professor's research work into the workings of the monster has earned him a place among his alma mater's "100 Points of Light."
Robert Bringle, the Chancellor's Professor of Psychology and Philanthropic Studies at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, is profiled in the book, "100 Points of Light: A History of Science at Hanover College."
The book identifies the top 111 scientists among Hanover College alumnus, including Bringle who majored in psychology and mathematics at Hanover College. Author Stanley M. Totten used two criteria for selecting the entries: the alumnus must be a graduate of the college, and must have made significant contributions to science or science-related technology such as engineering.
Professor Bringle, who teaches in the Purdue School of Science at IUPUI, is recognized for his contributions to research on close relationships and jealousy, and in particular, his work on developing conceptual models, measuring individual differences in jealousy, studying jealousy within romantic relationships, and understanding how jealousy is related to characteristics of the person and the relationship.
Bringle's profile in "100 Points of Light" also identifies his significant research contributions on service learning and civic engagement in higher education; evaluations of educational, health, and social programs; and the social psychology of the life span.
The profiles of Bringle and others featured in the book document the "demonstrable impact this group has had, literally, upon the world," says IUPUI
Professor Emeritus of History Ralph Gray, who reviewed the book.
Gray, a 1955 Hanover College graduate, said "100 Points of Light" "features witty, succinct, and informative essays about the truly extraordinary achievements of Hanoverians as they entered, and even sometimes transformed, their respective professions."
Professor Bringle was one of nine psychologists chosen to be included in the group that is described as "extremely productive and successful." He credits Hanover College's liberal arts education with, "providing a broad, integrative perspective that helped me combine the science of psychology with the role of an educator and to focus on educating students, improving pedagogy, and exploring the civic role of colleges and universities."
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