What question did this study set out to answer?

To honor the life and contributions of Ellen Berscheid in the fields of psychology and relationship science.

April 1, 2026

Ellen Berscheid (1936–2025).

JSJeffry A. SimpsonUniversity of Minnesota System EBEugene BorgidaUniversity of Minnesota System MSMark SnyderUniversity of Minnesota System

Key Points

To honor the life and contributions of Ellen Berscheid in the fields of psychology and relationship science.
Descriptive account of Ellen Berscheid's career milestones and achievements.
Highlighting significant publications and contributions to relationship science.
Listing awards and recognitions received throughout her career.
Berscheid became the first woman hired in the business school at the University of Minnesota in 1965.
She rose to full professor in four years, showcasing her significant academic impact.
Berscheid published numerous influential articles and books, foundational to relationship science.
Her contributions were recognized with prestigious awards, including the American Psychological Association's Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award.

Abstract

Memorializes Ellen Berscheid (1936-2025), one of the cofounders of relationship science and a trailblazing pioneer for women in psychology. In 1965, she became the first woman hired in the business school at the University of Minnesota. In 1967, Jack Darley, chair of psychology at Minnesota, realized that Ellen had star potential and hired her. She rose to the rank of full professor in just 4 years. Over the next 4 decades, Ellen published many seminal articles and game-changing books that laid the foundation for relationship science. She received many of the most important awards in psychology, including the American Psychological Association's Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award and the Association for Psychological Science's William James Award. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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