Awards

IU Indianapolis Spirit of Philanthropy Award - 2025

About Karen Stout

Drs. Chris and Karen Stout are long-time friends and dedicated supporters of the School of Science at IU Indianapolis. Chris, also a proud alumnus of the School of Science, is a licensed clinical psychologist with a diverse professional background focused on serving others and providing access to healthcare and tools for those in need. Chris has made a global impact through his many leadership roles, which range from being a Clinical Full Professor in the Department of Psychiatry in the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois, Chicago, the first Chief of Psychology for the State of Illinois’ Department of Human Services, he served as an Associate Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, and he is a bestselling author. He holds numerous advisory board positions, served as a Special Representative to the United Nations, and was an invited Faculty at the World Economic Forum. Chris is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, a member of the National Academy of Practice, and his body of work has been deeded to the Smithsonian’s Archive on the History of Psychology. The Stout’s continue their global impact through their ongoing humanitarian efforts via an award-winning global health nonprofit they founded.

Together through their outstanding work to support others and champion mental health training and resources, the Stout’s have graciously established three endowments in the School of Science. These funds will pave the way for increased student scholarship support at both the undergraduate and graduate level and support hands-on training and increased resources for the Mental Health Center at IU Indianapolis. The School of Science and the Department of Psychology are the proud home of the Drs. Chris E. and Karen B. Stout Clinical Psychology Student Support Fund, the IU Indianapolis School of Science Mental Health Center Fund and the Dr. Chris E. Stout RISE Scholarship fund.

The Stout’s unwavering love for and belief in our campus and school shines through their generosity and commitment to give back their time and resources. They embody a spirit of service and their passion for helping others is a legacy they pass on to our science community.