Honoring Our Scientists
The FABBS Foundation’s “In Honor Of...” program recognizes eminent, senior scientists who have made important and lasting contributions to the sciences of mind, brain, and behavior.
Current Honoree
Lauren Resnick, EdD
Distinguished University Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science
University of Pittsburgh
Lauren B. Resnick is an internationally known scholar who has made exceptional contributions to the cognitive science of learning and instruction. She has served as director of the prestigious Learning Research and Development Center and is founder and director of the Institute for Learning, both at the University of Pittsburgh, where she is a Distinguished University Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science and of Learning Sciences and Education Policy. Educated at Radcliffe and Harvard, Dr. Resnick has been an Overseer of Harvard University and a member of the Smithsonian Council. In 1986-1987, she was the president of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Dr. Resnick has received multiple awards for her research, including the 2007 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applications of Psychology to Education and Training, and the 1998 E.L. Thorndike Award (both from the American Psychological Association), as well as the 1999 Oeuvre Award from the European Association on Research for Learning and Instruction. Read more »
Make a Donation to the “In Honor Of…” Program
Thank you for your interest in making a donation through the FABBS Foundation "In Honor Of..." program. You may make a donation in honor of the current honoree or one of our past honorees.
Selection Process
Is there an eminent, senior scientist to whom you would like to pay tribute, while simultaneously demonstrating your support for the sciences of mind, brain, and behavior? Through the FABBS Foundation "In Honor Of..." program, individuals can make donations that recognize senior scientists for his or her achievements and contributions.
The FABBS Foundation Board will periodically select honorees who have been nominated by their peers. These individuals will receive recognition on our website, including a biographical sketch, photograph, and listing of those who contributed to the honoree's campaign. This is a wonderful way to pay tribute to someone who has had a lasting impact on our sciences.
We encourage you to submit nominations for the "In Honor Of..." program to the Executive Director.