5th CRC-Clinical Cyberpsychology New Investigator Award for a presentation of outstanding research quality
The aim of the New Investigator Award is to reward the presentation of strong methodological studies at the Cybertherapy conference. The recipient must be a researcher who is new to the field of cyberpsychology. The award is open to both oral or poster presentations and to researchers from all countries and disciplines, and is delivered by Stéphane Bouchard, Chairholder of the Canada Research Chair in Clinical Cyberpsychology. It includes a certificate and a check of $1,000.
Award Documentation
The 2008 CRC Award winner is:
– Jinsun Hahm
Past honorees include:
2007: Jinsun Hahm, PhD Cand., Chung-Ang University (Republic of Korea)
2006: Daniela Villani, PhD Cand, Istituto Auxologico Italiano (Italy)
2005: Sophie Côté, PhD Cand., University of Ottawa & Cyberpsychology Lab of the UQO (Canada)
2004: Patrick Bordnick, PhD Cand., University of Georgia (USA)
2nd Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./CyberPsychology and Behavior Outstanding Student Poster Award
The Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. (MAL), the publishers of the leading journal CyberPsychology and Behavior, awarded $750 to honor the accomplishments of one student poster presenter. Eligible posters are judged on rigor of the research, quality of presentation, and progress in the field of cyberpsychology. Posters are judged for scientific merit and ease of presentation by the conference chairs, scientific chairs, and workshop chair. Eligibility: This award is restricted to a recipient who has not yet completed a PhD program.
The 2008 Mary Ann Liebert Award winner is:
– Daniel Kerrigan
Past honorees include:
2007: Kwanguk Kim, PhD Cand, Hanyang University (Korea)
Student Poster Awards
The 2008’s conference will award three Student Poster Awards, each worth 250 $ US. Eligibility: Only individuals who have not yet completed a PhD program are eligible for one of the three $250 Student Poster Awards.
The 2008 Student Poster Award winners are (in alphabetical order):
– Amy Traylor
– Shanaz Shahrbanian
– Sung Lee Jang
Past winners include:
2007 (in alphabetical order):
– Solveyg Anders, University Hospital RWTH Aachen (Germany)
– Elena Gatti, PhD Cand., Catholic University of Sacred Heart (Italy)
– Alexandra Grassi, PhD Cand., Catholic University of Sacred Heart (Italy)
2006 (in alphabetical order):
– Andrea Gaggioli, PhD Cand, Istituto Auxologico Italiano (Italy)
– Kwanguk Kim, PhD Cand, Hanyang University (Korea)
– Francesca Morganti, PhD Cand, Istituto Auxologico Italiano (Italy)
2005 (in alphabetical order):
– Belinda Lange, PhD Cand, University of South Australia (Australia)
– Alessandra Preziosa, PhD Cand, Istituto Auxologico Italiano (Italy)
– Julie St-Jacques, PhD Cand, Université du Québec à Montréal (Canada)
4th Annual CyberTherapy Excellence in Research Award
To celebrate more than a decade of exciting advances in cybertherapy as well as the growth of the CyberTherapy conference itself, we are proud to announce the 4th Annual CyberTherapy Excellence in Research Award. This Award has a tradition of honoring a person who has demonstrated outstanding achievements in the fields of virtual reality and behavioral healthcare. All members of the program committee are invited to nominate one of their colleagues as the recipient of an award that promises to honor a long line of esteemed researchers.
The 2008 CyberTherapy Excellence Award winner is:
– Cristina Botella
Past winners include:
2007: Giuseppe Riva, PhD, Istituto Auxologico Italiano (Italy)
2006: Brenda K. Wiederhold, PhD, MBA, Interactive Media Institute, San Diego (USA)
2005: Stéphane Bouchard, PhD, Université du Québec en Outaouais (Canada)
California School of Professional Psychology Outstanding Cyberpsychology Student Poster Award
The California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University will award $750 to honor the accomplishments of one student poster presenter. Eligible posters are judged on rigor of the research, quality of presentation, and progress in the field of cyberpsychology. Posters are evaluated for scientific merit and ease of presentation by a panel of judges including CSPP faculty, conference chairs, scientific chairs and workshop chair. Eligibility: This award is restricted to a recipient who is currently a student in a doctoral degree program.
The 2008 Outstanding Cyberpsychology Student Poster Award winner is:
– Jennifer Murphy