People
Timothy Piehler
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Pronouns: he/him/his
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Associate Professor, Distinguished University Teaching Professor
My program of research is focused on developing and evaluating preventive interventions in the areas of youth mental health and substance use.

What Students Can Expect From Me
Students can expect a dedicated and supportive mentor and teacher. As an instructor, I aim to create an engaging and interactive classroom. I strive to connect classroom content to “real world” applications and encourage critical thinking about each topic. As a graduate student mentor, I utilize a developmental model to help students develop competence in the research process and other areas of their professional development. Students have opportunities to be involved in all aspects of my research, from developing project ideas, engaging with community partners, collecting data from youth and families, to analyzing data and preparing manuscripts for publication.
Teaching and Learning
FSoS 2105: Methods in Family Research
FSoS 4104: Family Psychology
FSoS 5014: Quantitative Family Research Methods I
FSoS 5702/PREV 8002: Prevention Science Research Methodology
FSoS 8014: Quantitative Family Research Methods II
In the News
"FSoS associate professor awarded National Institutes of Health grant", FSoS News
"FSoS assistant professor awarded $2.7+ million National Institutes of Health grant", FSoS News
"FSoS staff and faculty honored with CEHD awards at Spring Assembly", FSoS News
"Piehler honored by Council of Graduate Students", FSoS News
"FSOS research project will explore impact of global pandemic on families", FSoS News
"FSoS Assistant Professor to lead initiative to support gender-nonconforming youth", FSoS News
"FSOS professor receives Jump Start project award", FSoS News
Circle of Power, CEHD Connect
"In his own words – professor expresses gratitude and shares impact", FSoS News
An ounce of prevention, with a focus on families, CEHD Connect
"Family Social Science assistant professor’s project awarded seed grant", FSoS News
"Piehler awarded Grant-in-Aid", FSoS News
Honors and Awards
University of Minnesota Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education, 2025
College of Education and Human Development Distinguished Teaching Award, 2024
University of Minnesota Council of Graduate Students (COGS) Outstanding Advisor Award, 2020
Women's Philanthropic Leadership Circle Rising Star Faculty Award, 2019
New Career Excellence Award, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, 2018
Top 50 Reviewer, Family Relations, 2015, 2016
Child Intervention, Prevention, and Services (CHIPS) Fellowship, NIMH, 2011 – 2012
Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral National Research Service Award, NIDA, 2007 – 2008
Graduate School Research Award, University of Oregon, 2007