ACE project PI Dr. Elisa Trucco has recently been awarded tenure at Florida International University where she has been promoted from “Assistant Professor” to “Associate Professor.” Tenure is awarded to scholars who exceed the expectations of the department and continue to excel in their respective areas of research, teaching, and service in the university’s community. A committee will holistically assess an individual seeking tenure; after observation and review, they [committee] will ultimately make the decision to grant the individual the promotion. This honor demonstrates the level of expertise and the amount of hard work Dr. Elisa Trucco has put forth into the study of psychology at FIU. With this amazing position comes honor and freedom in the institution’s community. This means the university is confident in Dr. Trucco’s academic abilities, ultimately allowing her “intellectual liberty” to make new discoveries in the field of psychology. Congratulations to Dr. Elisa Trucco for this promotion, and for your continued efforts in enriching the university community with your research in adolescent substance use!

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