Ruth Strang Research Award

The Ruth Strange Research Award recognizes a NASPA member for their outstanding contributions to the body of knowledge about womxn and gender in higher education. Submissions could be based upon published or unpublished articles, academic papers, books/monographs, or other scholarly contributions that demonstrate excellence and address topics that advance the understanding of womxn and gender in higher education. The Center for Women welcomes non-traditional scholarship submissions that contribute to the body of knowledge about women and gender in the academy.

Application materials:

• A nomination that includes, not to exceed two (2) pages: 

• Title of the submission

• Nature of the scholarship

• Significance of the scholarship to advancing the understanding of womxn and gender in higher education

• What is novel/new/innovative about the research

• Implications for future practice, policy, and/or research

• Summary of scholarly contribution which includes:

• Purpose of the scholarship - one paragraph

• Brief review of the theory/literature informing the scholarship - no more than 1 page

• Description of method(s) used - one paragraph 

• Overview and discussion of findings/outcomes -one page

• Conclusion -  one paragraph

• List of references (following the APA Publication Manual, 7th edition)

• Please include a link to the full text of the submission

Nominations have closed for the 2023 Ruth Strang Research Award. The application for 2024 will open on August 23, 2023 with a deadline of October 23, 2023.

Entrants must be:

• Current members of NASPA;
• Currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral students, college faculty, or professionals working in student affairs or related fields.

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