Judy K. Black Early Career Research Award

About

This award commemorates the life and honors the memory of Judy K. Black. Judy was the wife of Purdue Professor Emeritus, Dr. David R. “Randy” Black, who served as one of four executive committee members to establish the Academy and was a past president (2005-2006). Judy died tragically in a traffic accident on January 31, 2003. Judy’s legacy was to foster the development and enhance the skills of others and to encourage them to maximize their full potential while making the world a better place to live. Maximizing potential meant to her to “mine” opportunities, to report new discoveries, to make major contributes to society, and to make the future brighter and more hopeful. Past awardees exemplify Judy’s legacy.

Judy also was an exemplar in how she led her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, and life partner. She was a mentor and confidant to graduate students who Randy supervised throughout his tenure at Purdue. She would talk with students on the phone, share her home, offer meals, and host social events so students could get to know her and each other. She provided insights about how to succeed in graduate school and life, and modeled the importance of maintaining balance while accomplishing a variety of personal and professional responsibilities. 

The Judy K. Black Award recognizes early-career health behavior research that is innovative and rigorous and that makes an important contribution to science or practice.

To be eligible for the AAHB Early Career Award, applicants must:

• Be an Affiliate or Full AAHB member who has maintained good standing for a minimum of two years.
• Be in the early stage of their career, defined as within five years from the date their terminal degree (doctoral or equivalent professional degree) was awarded, as of December 31st in the year the submission is made.
• This five-year period includes any postdoctoral or other post-degree training.

An award applicant can self-nominate. If the applicant meets the eligibility criteria, the applicant will be asked to submit an official application packet consisting of:

• A complete manuscript representing their research work
• A research statement highlighting their research interests, career ambitions, and accomplishments
• A full curriculum vitae (with a CV consolidation form)
• Two letters of support

After a thorough and rigorous review of application packets by the AAHB Awards Council, an awardee is selected.

• The awardee is recognized at the annual conference and receives a waived registration fee and personalized plaque.
• The Judy K. Black Award Winner will provide a 15 minute presentation during the meeting.

Questions? Contact Dr. Ruopeng An.