NSU Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award Winners
2024 Award Winner Jonathan Banks
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College / Institute
College of Psychology
Professor Bio
Arts, Business, Humanities, Law, and Social Sciences
Professor Award
Jonathan Banks, College of Psychology, was recognized for his impactful research on attention control, exploring how factors like stress, mindfulness, and exercise influence cognitive functions. His work has significantly advanced the understanding of mind wandering as both a consequence of poor attention control and a contributor to cognitive impairments related to stress. He has published 34 peer-reviewed articles, with notable contributions to high-impact journals such as Emotion and Journal of Experimental Psychology. Jonathan has also presented his findings at 42 national and international conferences, often including student co-authors. His research has received external funding, including a recent NSF award with Dr. Jamie Tartar, aimed at examining the interplay between stress, mind wandering, and cognitive function. Through his innovative work, Jonathan is making vital contributions to cognitive psychology and enhancing our understanding of how mindfulness can mitigate stress-related cognitive challenges.
Award Year
2024
Recommended Citation
Nova Southeastern University, "2024 Award Winner Jonathan Banks" (2024). NSU Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award Winners. 23.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/provost_research_award/23
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2024 Award Winners
It has been 14 years since we first launched the Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award. This program expanded last year and now offers awards across two career stages and two disciplinary categories. This year, we are grateful for an added recognition provided by Nova Southeastern University Business Services, where each winner will receive a year’s membership to the NSU Faculty Club, valued at $300.