Dr. Lisa Bowleg, PhD, an associate professor at the School of Public Health, received an honorable mention award from the American Psychological Association (APA) for her article "The Ball Was Always in His Court: An Exploratory Analysis of Relationship Scripts, Sexual Scripts and Condom Use Among African American Women." The recognition was awarded by the Psychology of Black Women Section of the APA as part of the organization’s 2007 Carolyn Payton Early Career Award paper competition.
Dr. Bowleg received the award during the APA’s 115th Annual Convention in San Francisco, which was held from August 17 – 20, 2007.
Dr. Bowleg is an associate professor within the Department of Community and Health Prevention at the School of Public Health. Her research areas and publications focus on multiple minority stress, resilience and coming out issues among Black/African-American, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people, as well as the influence of social factors (racism, poverty, etc.), gender role and sexuality factors on sexual risk in Black/African-American communities.
Dr. Bowleg has received numerous teaching and professional awards for her research and academic accomplishments in psychology and community service. She sits on numerous committees and leadership boards for organizations, associations and academic institutions nationwide, as well as several editorial review panels. Dr. Bowleg received her PhD in Applied Social Psychology and a Master of Public Policy from The George Washington University.