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• Visit between the APA Board of Directors and the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). • Visits from distinguished colleagues.
Delegations from
national psychology associations in Australia and Norway
were welcomed by President
James Bray at the opening session.
• Friendship and collaboration – APA and the Australian Psychological Society signed a memorandum of understanding between the two associations at a reception held in President James Bray's suite. • Cross-border collaborations – in addition to high attendance from Canadian colleagues, President James Bray invited the Canadian consul general to dinner with US representative Brian Baird and other guests. • Celebrating high school–the international BRAIN BEE was held during convention – high school delegates from 10 countries competed for the top position in the annual "Brain Bee" that tests knowledge of the brain and behavior.
• Vibrant programming on APA's activities at the UN and how psychologists can impact UN activities (see cover story, this issue). • An international high tea – the annual reception for APA members and international convention guests took place on the top floor of a convention hotel as a tea for around 250 guests to meet and discuss. Convention facts: Number of international attendees: 2047, including 564 students (507 attendees outside the US and Canada, including 110 students); Number of international colleagues (outside US and Canada) as presentation authors: 616; Number of convention registration grants to international affiliates from developing countries (12). Countries with highest attendance: Canada (1540); Japan (68), Korea (56), Australia (45), UK (43), Taiwan (32) , Mexico (27), Germany (25), Netherlands (21), Israel (19), Italy (11), Norway (12). Ψ Back to Top^ © 2009 AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 750 FIRST STREET NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 PHONE: 202-336-6025 TDD/TTY: 202-336-6123 FAX: 202-312-6499 EMAIL PSYCHNET® | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY STATEMENT | SECURITY | ADVERTISE WITH US |
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