Biography
Dr. Smith loves working at BYU!
He particularly enjoys teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ in classes on the Book of Mormon.
Dr. Smith is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. His recent book is "Foundations of Multicultural Psychology."
http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4318135.aspx
Research Interests
Family relationships as the basis of social and individual well-being; multicultural society; parenting children with disabilities; moral issues; prevention of human trafficking and exploitation; spirituality and religionTeaching Interests
Spirituality and religion; multicultural psychology; social issues and social psychology; health and family psychology; research methods; ethicsHonors and Awards
- Fellow, American Psychological Association, Divisions 17 and 45 (2011 - Present)
- Outstanding Service to Diverse/Underserved Communities Award, American Psychological Association, Div. 17 SERD (2022 - 2022)
- Benjamin Cluff Jr. Award for Excellence in Research, David O. McKay School of Education (2018 - 2018)
- George A. Miller Award, American Psychological Association, Division 1 (General Psychology) (2013 - 2013)
- Karl G. Maeser Excellence in Research Award, Brigham Young University (2013 - 2013)
- Fulbright Grant, US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (2010 - 2011)
- Eliza R. Snow Fellowship, Brigham Young University (2008 - 2011)
- Emerging Professional Award, APA Division 45, (2007 - 2007)
- Outstanding Contribution to Scholarship on Race and Ethnicity Award, APA Division 17 Section on Ethnic and Racial Diversity (2007 - 2007)
- Young Scholar Award, Brigham Young University (2003 - 2003)