His primary area of interest is social psychology. Over the past 25 years he has taught a wide variety of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has twice been the recipient of the Mortar Board Excellence in Teaching Award. In addition, he has received the Psi Chi Outstanding Faculty Member in Psychology Award. In 1985, he was named Outstanding Teacher in Humanities and Social Sciences by students in the South Carolina Honors College. Last year he was the Ada B. Thomas Outstanding Advisor Award winner. Congratulations, Tom.