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Submit Nominations for Dissertation Award
APA's Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA) seeks nominations for the 2008 Jeffrey S. Tanaka Memorial Dissertation Award in Psychology, which recognizes outstanding dissertations in psychology that increase understanding of the psychological issues and concerns facing persons or communities of color. CEMA welcomes applications from individuals who filed their dissertations in 2006 or 2007, on research involving one or more of the following areas: enhancing the psychological understanding of ethnic-minority populations or concerns; improving psychological service delivery systems to ethnic minorities; developing new concepts or theories relevant to ethnic-minority populations; and creating methodological paradigms that promote effective research and understanding of the values, beliefs, behaviors, and needs of ethnic-minority communities. The winner receives $500 and a $300 travel award sponsored by APA's Science Directorate, and will be invited to briefly present her or his dissertation at the APA's 2008 Annual Convention, Aug. 14-17, in Boston.
Deadline for submission of abstracts is April 1. Provide five copies of an abstract (no more than 1,000 words). The dissertation title should appear on all five copies of abstracts submitted; however, only one abstract should identify the author, and also provide the author's mailing address and telephone number. All submissions should be sent to the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at the APA address. For additional information, including selection criteria, visit http://www.apa.org/pi/oema/2cema_call_js_tanaka_mda_%202008.pdf or call (202) 336-6029.
APA CEMA SEEKS TWO NEW MEMBERS
The Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA) is seeking nominations for two new members to begin three-year terms on Jan. 1, 2009. The committee functions as a catalyst for action on ethnic-minority issues and concerns by interacting with and making recommendations to the various components of APA's governing structure, membership and other groups. Committee members plan, develop and coordinate activities related to advocacy and promoting an understanding of the cultures and psychological well-being of ethnic-minority populations, monitoring and assessing institutional barriers to equal access to psychological services and research, and ensuring equitable ethnic/racial representation in the psychology profession. To fulfill its mandate for ethnic representation and its commitment to gender equity, the two vacant slates are for an African-American male and a Latino male psychologist. CEMA also welcomes nominations from candidates who possess knowledge and expertise of other diverse populations (such as, disability, early career, national origin, sexual orientation, etc.).
CEMA members must participate in no less than two committee meetings a year. No more than two meetings will be convened at APA headquarters in Washington, D.C. Members also work on CEMA priorities when necessary between meetings. If possible, CEMA members attend the APA Annual Convention at their own expense to participate in CEMA convention programming. Nomination materials should include the nominee's qualifications (including a statement of relevant experience), a curriculum vita and a letter of interest. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominations and supporting materials should be sent no later than Sept. 5, to the APA Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at the APA address.
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