The 2021 AERA Outstanding Public Communication of Education Research Award Committee voted unanimously to award Dr. Daniel Willingham, Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, the 2021 Outstanding Public Communication of Education Research Award based on his significant and extensive contributions to our understanding of cognition as it applies to K-12 education through a variety of media and public venues.
The Outstanding Public Communication of Education Research Award is presented to honor scholars exemplary in their capacity to communicate the importance of education research to the public. Each year, the award recognizes a scholar who has excelled in conveying important findings and research to wide audiences and who has demonstrated the capacity to deepen understanding and appreciation of the value of education research in the public sphere. Awardees are notable for their commitment to effective communication, whether sustained over a long period of time or substantial in its significance.
Deadline: December 1, 2021. Outstanding Book Award nominations due November 17, 2021.