Division 46 (Society for Media Psychology & Technology) is pleased to announce the 2024 awards recipients.
Distinguished Lifetime Contributions to Media Psychology and Technology
Ilene Serlin, PhD
Distinguished Early Career Professional Contributions to Media Psychology and Technology
Joy Buolamwini, PhD
Distinguished Professional Contributions to Media Psychology and Technology
Nina Jankowicz, MA
Student Dissertation Award in Media Psychology and Technology
Perry Reed, PhD
Division 46 Member Recognition Awards
Please contact the current past president for further information on nominations for the current year.
Distinguished Lifetime Contributions to Media Psychology and Technology
This award is given for a sustained body of work in developing, refining, and/or implementing applications, procedures, and methods that have had a major impact on the public and the profession of media psychology.
Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Media Psychology and Technology
This award recognizes outstanding scientific contributions to the field of media psychology and technology. This award usually alternates annually with the Professional Contributions Award, but may be given simultaneously in a year.
Student Dissertation in Media Psychology and Technology
This award is made for outstanding dissertation research related to any form of media including: internet, radio, TV, or print research/applications; multimedia telecommunications; virtual reality; distance learning; telehealth services; and product development. The award includes one year of free membership in Division 46 only, but not in APA. Applicants must have graduated from a doctoral program and have completed their dissertation between January and December of the two-year period prior to the award year.
The Media Watch Committee is charged with recommending to the Division 46 board an awardee for the Shirley Glass Golden Psi Award, for positive media portrayals of mental health professionals. Please contact the Media Watch Chair James Kaufman, PhD, for further information or with your nominations.
The News Media, Public Education, Public Policy Committee is charged with recommending to the Division 46 board an awardee for the News Media Recognition Award. Please contact the NMPEPP Chair Christopher Ferguson, PhD, for further information or with your nominations.
