College of Education and Human Development

Family Social Science

People

Timothy Piehler

  • Pronouns: he/him/his

  • 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.

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Timothy Piehler

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

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