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Janet T. Spence, PhD
2000 Distinguished Leader for Women in Psychology
In recognition of her unparalleled contributions to psychological science, teaching, and advocacy. Dr. Spence is among a very few largely responsible for launching an entire field within psychology. From the 1970’s forward, her insightful and innovative theoretical work advanced the new field of sex roles and gender. Her impeccable research and methodology firmly established the integrity and credibility of this new field. Her work has also powerfully influenced scholarship in such areas as development, achievement motivation, and measurement. Her unflagging commitment to mentoring has been instrumental in developing later generations of productive researchers. An exceptional leader, Dr. Spence has served as President of both APA and the American Psychological Society as well as in leadership positions in countless other groups, and her efforts to increase the representation of women as leaders, are a source of inspiration to all and a reminder that “impossible things can be possible.”
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