DISTINGUISHED MEMBER
2024 Distinguished Member of Psi Chi
We are excited to congratulate Dr. John E. Edlund for his selection as the 2024 Distinguished Member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology! Dr. Edund was chosen by Psi Chi’s Board of Directors in recognition for his professional achievements in psychology and in the areas of research, service, teaching, and advancing the mission of Psi Chi. This is truly the highest award available in our organization. In Psi Chi’s 94-year history, it has only been bestowed upon 47 individuals. Other Psi Chi Distinguished Members include Drs. Albert Bandura, Alice Eagly, Elizabeth Loftus, B. F. Skinner, Philip G. Zimbardo, and more. View the complete list at www.psichi org/?Dist_Members
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John E. Edlund, PhD Dr. John E. Edlund, social psychologist, is a Professor of Psychology at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He served as Psi Chi’s first Director of Research. In this role, he was instrumental in the creation of numerous resources for Psi Chi members ranging from the comprehensive R support program, to a research measures database, to the research experts and mentoring system. Beyond this, Dr. Edlund helped lead the creation of the Network for International Collaborative Exchange program that has greatly expanded Psi Chi’s research portfolio giving hundreds of Psi Chi members unique opportunities to participate in cutting edge and international research. His interests in improving research are further exemplified by his meta-science research and his edited books looking at advanced research methods and statistics. He is actively involved in his local community, serving as a coach for multiple youth sports and serving on the board of directors of multiple community organizations. His biggest passion is his family. He has said that all of the great things he has accomplished in his life is due to the constant and unwavering support of his wife and children.
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