Division 44 - Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues

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Division 44 - Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual 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/racidoal 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.

Membership Application: www.apa.org/about/division/memapp.html

President: Ruth E. Fassinger, PhD, Davidsonville, MD

Secretary-Treasurer: Dr. A. Chris Downs, Seattle, WA

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

Division Meetings:

• APA Annual Convention, Boston, MA, August 14-17, 2008

Related Sites:

• APAGS Committee for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns

• Public Interest Directorate LGBT

Awards: www.apadivision44.org/honors

List of Presidents: www.apa.org/about/division/div44pres.html

For Additional Information Contact: Division 44 Administrative Office, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242; Telephone: (202) 216-7602; Fax: (202) 218-3599; Email: Keith Cooke

Homepage: www.apadivision44.org/