Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues

Division 44: Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues focuses on the diversity of human sexual orientations by supporting research, promoting relevant education, and affecting professional and public policy. Division 44 has task forces on accreditation, bisexuality, professional standards, public policy, youth, families, ethnic/racial issues and science. The Division supports the Maylon-Smith Award for student research and presents annual Distinguished Contribution Awards. The Division publishes its Division 44 Newsletter three times a year and a program of Division 44's activities at the annual APA convention.

President

Arlene Noriega, PhD, Rock Bridge Psychological Association, Lilburn, Ga. 
View a list of past presidents

Secretary-Treasurer

Chris A. Downs, PhD, Seattle, Wash. 

Online Newsletter

Division 44 Newsletter (three issues per year)
Editor: Douglas C. Kimmel, PhD, Hancock, Maine

Affiliated Websites

Public Interest Directorate LGBT Office

Read about Division 44 in the Monitor

A 'crucial time' for LGB research
APA's Division 44 has its sights set on boosting science on lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) couples and families, and delivering key research findings to the public and policy-makers.

• 2013 National Multicultural Summit, Jan. 17-18, 2013, Houston, Texas

• APA Annual Convention