Missouri Prevention Science Institute

Last week, MPSI in conjunction with FACE of Boone County staff and the family of former FACE director, Erin Reynolds, presented our 2026 awards to two amazing researchers. Social Work Master student Carly Mitchell was awarded the Erin Reynolds Community Impact scholar. And Postdoctoral researcher Anna Kim was named the Tom Dishion Prevention Scientist. MPSI is so proud of the work of both of these researchers and congratulate them on the awards.

Congrats to MPSI's own Rachel Santiago and David Del Llano Mich on this outstanding achievement!

Congratulations to Rachel Santiago and David Aguayo on receiving the 2025 Journal of School Psychology Article of the Year Award for their article, “Anti-Colonial Methodology in School Psychology Research with Latine Communities.”

As the leading journal in the field, this recognition highlights the impact and significance of their work in advancing school psychology research.

Check out our FY 2025 Annual Report. We are proud of the work we do each and every day. Together with the communities, schools, students, and teachers we collaborate with we continue to make a difference.
https://bit.ly/40uleL0

Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 12:00–1:00 pm to learn how the RISE-MO initiative is strengthening and sustaining Missouri’s early childhood workforce. Explore how the program supports educators through recruitment efforts, professional development and leadership preparation. Learn about credentialing opportunities like the CDA Prep Program, early career exploration efforts and new resources designed for business and community partners. Cost: Free. Register at https://brnw.ch/21x0c9A

University of Missouri - Human Development and Family Science
MU Child Development Laboratory

🎓 Join us for an MSW Program Info Session! Have questions or need help with your application? We’re here to help ✨

Friday, February 20 (12pm CST):
🔗Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7p3ux9

The College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Missouri (MU) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor in the School of Social Work’s (SSW) newly established Criminal and Justice Studies (CJS) Program. Find out more and apply using Job Code 58309.

Apply here: http://bit.ly/3Z0NEM9

Researchers @ Work – Featured Publication

Maeng, J. L., Winter, S. D., Cornell, D. G., Kerere, J., Huang, F., Konold, T., … Cowley, D. (2026). How prevalent are adverse academic outcomes following a school threat assessment? Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 70(1), 44–55. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wZvjq

Happy Holidays from FACE. We will be closed December 22nd thru January 2nd for the holiday season. We look forward to jumping into the new year on January 5th. Look Around Boone

https://showme.missouri.edu/2025/new-free-screening-tool-helps-kindergarten-teachers-spot-student-needs-early/
Check out this interview by MPSI's own Dr. Melissa Stormont as she discusses her research that helps Kindergarten teachers and students!

New free screening tool helps kindergarten teachers spot student needs early University of Missouri researchers designed the tool to be simple, effective and suitable for all classrooms nationwide.

Wishing you a fun and safe Holiday!! Feel free to visit our website www.faceofboonecounty.org or leave us a voicemail at 573-771-FACE(3223) 🎆

Our IMPACT in schools and communities is monumental. We are happy to share our FY 2024 Annual Report! Mizzou: College of Education & Human Development MizzouResearch

Link: https://adobe.ly/3ENZxON