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.
Leadership
President
Bonnie R. Strickland, PhD, University of Massachusetts, Belchestown, MA
View a list of past presidents
Secretary-Treasurer
Angela D. Ferguson, PhD, Gainesville, FL
Publications
Online Newsletter
Division 44 Newsletter (three issues per year)
Editor: Douglas C. Kimmel, PhD, Hancock, ME
Web sites
Division 44 - Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues
Public Interest Directorate LGBT Office
Read about Div. 44 in the Monitor
'A crucial time' for LGB research
APA's Div. 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.
Division Meeting
Contact Information
Division 44 Administrative Office
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Telephone: (202) 216-7602
Fax: (202) 218-3599
E-mail: Keith Cooke