Dr. Goff wins prestigious research award

The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI), Division 9 of the American Psychological Association (APA), awarded the 2009 Lousie Kidder Early Career Award to Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff.  Dr. Goff, co-founder and executive director of research for the CPLE, received this award for his influential research which investigates the dynamics of stereotype threat, stigma, interracial conflict, and mental representations related to discrimination.  SPSSI values the integration of social science theory and real-world policy and Dr. Goff’s research efforts to understand and improve issues of equity in policing exemplifies those values. Congratulations to Dr. Goff for receiving this prestigious award.  A copy of the award announcement is availablehere.