Way, Michael
editHello I am Michael Way and I have created this for a college course. It is currently incomplete but will be updated before being posted live on its own page. Until then it will just be a part of mine.
Comment: See additional comments on 'talk' page. ShaneTMueller (talk) 15:07, 11 February 2013 (UTC) National Academy of Neuropsychology
National Academy of Neuropsychology
editThe Nation Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) is a non-profit professional member association for experts in the assessment and treatmean of brain injuries and disorders. NAN members work in the most prestigious universities, hospitals and private practices throughout the world and are the forefront of cutting-edge research and rehabilitation in the field of brain behavior relationships.[1]
Prominent Member
edit- Cecil R. Reynolds- Professor and past president of NAN (1986-1987)[2]
- Raymond Dean- Professor and past president of NAN (1984-1985)[2]
- Muriel Lezak- Distinguished Lifetime Contribution to Neuropsychology Award recipient(1996)[3]
- Igor Grant- Distinguished Lifetime Contribution to Neuropsychology Award recipient (2007)[3]
- Arthur Lester Benton- Distinguished Lifetime Contribution to Neuropsychology Award recipient (1989)[3]
History
editThe National Academy of Neuropsychology was founded in 1975 and has witnessed steady growth in its membership since its inception. It has developed into a vibrant organization of scientist-practitioners, clinicians, and researchers in the field of neuropsychology. Current membership totals over 3300 active members, with representation by 24 countries. The involvement and contributions of the diverse membership will ensure NAN's continued success as a professional organization well into the future.[4]
Awards
edit- Nelson Butters Award
- Best research paper published in the Archives of Clinical Psychology over the preceding year.[3]
- Distinguished Lifetime Contribution to Neuropsychology Award
- Senior member of NAN who has made significant scientific, intellectual, and training-related contributions to the field of neuropsychology.[3]
- Distinguished Service Award
- Someone with a career of exemplary and distinguished service to NAN and neuropsychology in general.[3]
- Early Career Award
- Someone who has made substantial early career contributions within 10 years of the doctoral degree.[3]
- Early Career Service Award
- Someone who is within 10 years of receiving the Ph.D. and who has made substantial early career service contributions to NAN and neuropsychology in general.[3]
- Outstanding Dissertation Award
- Best neuropsychology-related dissertation or dissertation project for the previous calendar year.[3]
- Student Poster Award
- Best student poster.[3]
- Student Poster Award - Diversity
- Best student poster that reflects diversity-related topics or issues.[3]
References
edit- ^ www.nanonline.org
- ^ a b https://www.nanonline.org/nan/About_NAN/Past_Presidents/NAN/_AboutNAN/Past_Presidents.aspx?hkey=e6c5c2bf-9c50-42d3-9265-467b6d5b4735
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k https://www.nanonline.org/nan/About_NAN/Awards/NAN/_AboutNAN/Awards.aspx?hkey=959780d8-c45d-4876-8cce-4949a6f2d0ba
- ^ https://www.nanonline.org/nan/About_NAN/History_of_NAN/NAN/_AboutNAN/History_of_NAN.aspx?hkey=c063f175-8833-49b7-9e68-ca21392fee4c