APA Media Advisory

August 8, 2008
Contact: Chris Hobson
APA Public Affairs Office
(202)-336-5700
(617) 954-3992 (between 8/14-8/17)

FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS GATHER AT APA CONVENTION

WHO: Fulbright scholars from the United States and abroad

WHAT: More than 70 Fulbright scholars will discuss social issues in Asia, child abuse in South America and environmental leadership development in Africa, among other topics.

WHERE: American Psychological Association’s 116th Annual Convention
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
415 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
Poster sessions: Exhibit Level, Hall A and B1
Symposium: Meeting Level 2, Meeting Room 256

WHEN: Friday, Aug. 15, Poster Session 2205, 1:00 – 1:50 PM
Friday, Aug. 15, Poster Session 2248, 2:00-2:50 PM
Saturday, Aug. 16, Symposium Session 3361, 3:00 – 4:50 PM

BACKGROUND: Seventy former U.S. and eight international Fulbright scholars will discuss their experiences and research in more than 35 countries. They will also provide information and tips on applying and getting a Fulbright fellowship.

The American Psychological Association (APA), in Washington, DC, is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and is the world's largest association of psychologists. APA's membership includes more than 148,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. Through its divisions in 54 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 60 state, territorial and Canadian provincial associations, APA works to advance psychology as a science, as a profession and as a means of promoting health, education and human welfare.