Ronald P. Rohner: Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

Provides the biography of Ronald P. Rohner and announces that he has received the APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology (2004) for his profound theoretical and practical contributions to the advancement of knowledge and skills relating to cross-cultural parenting and healthy human development world-worldwide. A selected bibliography is also provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

The Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology is given to individuals who have made sustained and enduring contributions to international cooperation and the advancement of knowledge in psychology. The 2009 recipient is Judith V. Torney-Purta. A citation, biography, and selected bibliography of Torney-Purta's work are provided. Also provided is her paper, entitled "International psychological research that matters for policy and practice," a version of which was presented at the American Psychological Association's annual convention. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

Presents a citation, biography, and selected paper of the 2002 recipient of APA's Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology (Stanley C. Krippner). This award is given to an individual who has made sustained and enduring contributions to international cooperation and the advancement of knowledge in psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Thomas D. Oakland: Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

Provide the biography of Thomas D. Oakland and announces that he has won the Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology for creating or assisting in the creation of most of the current literature on international school psychology, as well as that relating to test use with children and youth internationally. A selected bibliography is also provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

Presents a citation for Juris G. Draguns, who received the 2001 Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology, which is given to an individual who has made sustained and enduring contributions to international cooperation and the advancement of knowledge in psychology. Draguns is recognized for "his tireless pioneering of academic and professional contacts and research in psychology across multiple national boundaries and difficult language barriers." Accompanying the citation are a biography and selected bibliography, as well as Draguns' award address, entitled "Toward a Truly International Psychology: Beyond English Only." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved)     

2002 Award Winners: Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

Presents a citation, biography and selected bibliography for Stanley C. Krippner, the 2002 winner of the APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology. This award is given to an individual who has made sustained and enduring contributions to international cooperation and the advancement of knowledge in psychology. An award address presented by Dr. Krippner, entitled "Conflicting Perspectives on Shamans and Shamanism: Points and Counterpoints," is appended. A citation and selected bibliography is also presented for Elizabeth Lira, 2002 winner of the APA International Humanitarian Award. This award recognizes extraordinary humanitarian services and activism by psychologists, including professional and volunteer work conducted primarily in the field with underserved populations. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

The Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology is given to an individual who has made sustained and enduring contributions to international cooperation and the advancement of knowledge in psychology. The recipient of the 2000 Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology is Florence W. Kaslow. The recipient's biography, selected bibliography and award address are presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2006 Award Winners: Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

The Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology is given to individuals who have made sustained and enduring contributions to international cooperation and the advancement of knowledge in psychology. This document lists the winners of this award from 1991 to 2006, and provides the citation, brief profile, and selected bibliography for the 2006 recipient, Michael Cole. Cole's award address, entitled Internationalism in Psychology: We Need It Now More Than Ever (see record 2006-21079-044), is also included. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research.

Presents the 2004 APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research. A list of the members of the APA Board who selected the recipient for this year and a list of the previous recipients of this award from 1979 through 2004 are provided. The award recipient for 2004 is Robert J. Gatchel. His award citation, biography, selected bibliography, and award address are provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Rubén Ardila: Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Rubén Ardila, one of the 2007 recipients of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology. Also presented is an article based on the author's award address delivered at the APA's 115th annual meeting, held August 17-20, 2007, in San Francisco, California. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training.

Presents the 2004 APA Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training. This award acknowledges psychologists who contribute to new teaching methods or solutions to learning problems through the use of research findings or evidence-based practices. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of psychological knowledge to improve learning in educational settings, including prekindergarten to Grade 12, or in communities. A list of the members of the APA committee who selected the recipient for this year and a list of the previous recipients of this award from 1998 through 2004 are provided. The award recipient for 2004 is Emil R. Rodolfa. Rodolfa's award citation, biography, and selected bibliography are included. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

1998-1999 award winners: Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

The Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology is given to an individual who has made sustained and enduring contributions to international cooperation and the advancement of knowledge in psychology. The 1998/1999 winner is Edwin A. Fleishman. A citation is provided for Fleishman, along with a biography and selected bibliography of his works. Also provided is the award address that he delivered during APA's annual meeting in 1999, entitled "Applied Psychology: An International Journey." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Frederick T. L. Leong: Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Frederick T. L. Leong, one of the 2007 recipients of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology. Also presented is an article based on the author's award address delivered at the APA's 115th annual meeting, held August 17-20, 2007, in San Francisco, California. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Practice in the Public Sector.

Presents the 2004 APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Practice in the Public Sector. A list of the members of the APA Board who selected the recipient for this year and a list of the previous recipients of this award from 1979 through 2004 are provided. The award recipient for 2004 is Rodney R. Baker. His award citation, biography, and selected bibliography are provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

Presents the citations, biographies, and selected bibliographies for the 2007 recipients of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology. Also presented are articles based on the authors' award addresses delivered at the APA's 115th annual meeting, held August 17-20, 2007, in San Francisco, California. This award is given to individuals who have made sustained and enduring contributions to international cooperation and the advancement of knowledge in psychology. The 2007 recipients of this award are Rubén Ardila and Frederick T. L. Leong. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Michael Cole: Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

Presents the citation for Michael Cole, who received the Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology "for his significant and influential contributions to understanding the cultural and historical construction of human life and the implications of collective social practices for human development." Accompanying the citation are a brief profile and a selected bibliography, as well as Cole's award address, entitled Internationalism in Psychology: We Need It Now More Than Ever (see record 2006-21079-044). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology: Judith V. Torney-Purta.

Judith V. Torney-Purta, recipient of the Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology, is cited for leadership of rigorous research on the development of democratic attitudes and civic knowledge among adolescents from more than 30 countries that has served as a catalyst for education and youth policy reform. Torney-Purta led research projects that are prime examples of international collaboration. She drew on these experiences in contributing to an initiative on international collaboration among behavioral and social scientists sponsored by the U.S. National Committee for the International Union of Psychological Science. Along with the citation, a biography and selected bibliography of Torney-Purta's works are presented. Also included is her paper, entitled "International psychological research that matters for policy and practice," a version of which she presented at the American Psychological Association's annual convention. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology: Henry P. David.

The Committee on International Relations in Psychology confers the Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology to an individual who has made sustained and enduring contributions to international cooperation and advancement of knowledge in psychology. This year's recipient is Henry P. David. His work is represented in 14 books and over 300 scientific papers that he has edited or co-authored. He has mentored dozens of educators and psychologists around the world who have been inspired by his wisdom and commitment to the improvement of family life. His persistent yet compassionate leadership skills have steered him to the helm of many organizations, including the International Council of Psychologists, the Division on Population and Environmental Psychology, and the APA Committee on International Relations in Psychology. Henry P. David's continuing dedication to the interactions of psychology with mental health and population concerns around the globe represents the finest ideals of our Association. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Gary B. Melton: Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

This document presents the citation awarded to Gary B. Melton, recipient of the 2005 APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology. A brief biography and a selected bibliography of Melton accompany the citation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Charles D. Spielberger: Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

This document presents the citation awarded to Charles D. Spielberger, recipient of the 2005 APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology. A brief biography and a selected bibliography of Spielberger accompany the citation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)