Occupation: Distinguished Professor
Born: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 28, 1931
Education:
DHL, Alleghany College (1998)
Doctor of Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University (1995)
LHD, Cedar Crest College (1988)
LHD, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (Now William James College) (1985)
PhD, University of Pennsylvania (1958)
AM, University of Pennsylvania (1954)
AB, University of Pennsylvania (1952)
Career:
Adjunct Professor, The City University of New York (1990-Present)
Robert Scott Pace Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Pace University (1988-Present)
Chairman, Psychology Department, Pace University (1988-Present)
Professor of Psychology, The City University of New York (1984-1990)
Professor, The City University of New York (1964-1990)
Instructor, The City University of New York (1964-1990)
Affiliate, Doctoral Faculty of Psychology, The City University of New York (1967-1987)
Lecturer in Psychology, The City University of New York (1959-1966)
Career Related:
Lecturer, Speaker, International Council of Psychologists (2017)
Creative Works:
Co-Editor, “Women in Leadership” (2018); Co-Editor, “Psychology of Women,” 3rd Edition (2017); Co-Editor, “Engendering Psychology” (2000); Co-Editor, “Females and Autonomy: A Life-Span Perspective” (1999); Co-Editor, “Violence and the Prevention of Violence” (1995); Editor, “Psychology: The Leading Edge Into the Unknown” (1980); Co-Editor, “Women: Dependent or Independent Variable?” (1975); Editor, “Who Discriminates Against Women?” (1974); Co-Editor, “Hand Book of Psychology of Women;” Contributor, Book Chapters; Contributor, Articles, Professional Journals
Awards:
Recipient, Distinguished Contributions to International Psychology Award, American Psychological Association (1999); Recipient, Interamerican Award, Interamerican Society of Psychology, Inc. (1997); Recipient, Distinguished Contributions to International Psychology Award, American Psychological Association (1996); Recipient, Distinguished Career Award, The Association for Women in Psychology (1996); Recipient, Margaret Floy Washburn Award, New York State Psychological Association (1996); Recipient, Allen V. Williams, Jr. Memorial Award, New York State Psychological Association (1994); Honoree, Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in Public Interest, American Psychological Association (1993); Recipient, Centennial Award, American Psychological Association (1992); Recipient, Carolyn Wood Sherif Award, New York State Psychological Association (1992); Recipient, Wilhelm Wundt Award, New York State Psychological Association (1988); Recipient, Outstanding Women in Science Award, The Association for Women in Psychology (1980); Recipient, Kurt Lewin Award, New York State Psychological Association (1978); Mellon Scholar, St. Olaf College (1977); Grantee, Center for Human Relations University of Pennsylvania; Grantee, U.S. Office of Education (Now U.S. Department of Education); Grantee, Research Foundation for the State University of New York; Grantee, New York Community Trust; Grantee, National Science Foundation; Grantee, Ford Foundation; Grantee, National Endowment for the Humanities; Grantee, National Institute of Mental Health; Grantee, Muskowini Fund; Grantee, Pace University
Memberships:
Member, Psychology Advisory Committee, The New York Academy of Sciences (1971-Present); President, Division 52, American Psychological Association (1999); Member, Committee on Accreditation, American Psychological Association (1998); President, Academy Division, New York State Psychological Association (1990-1991); Member, Board of Directors, Eastern Psychological Association (1988-1991); President, Division of Social Psychology, New York State Psychological Association (1989-1990); President, International Council of Psychologists (1989-1990); Vice President, The New York Academy of Sciences (1984-1987); President, Eastern Psychological Association (1986); Executive Board Member, The President’s Council (1983-1984); President, American Psychological Association (1980); National President, Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology (1978-1980); Fellow, The New York Academy of Sciences (1966); Fellow, American Psychological Association; Member, American Psychological Society; Member, Interamerican Society of Psychology, Inc.; Vice President, International Organization for the Study of Group Tensions; Secretary, The President’s Council; Member, International Council of Psychologists; Member, The Association for Women in Psychology; Member, Society for the Advancement of Social Psychology; Member, Council of Graduate Departments of Psychology; Member, Otto Klineberg Intercultural and International Relations Awards Committee, Society for Psychological the Study of Social Issues; Member, The Century Association; Member, The Chemists’ Club
Hobbies and Special Interests:
Opera; Ballet; Theater; Travel; Sports
Family:
Daughter of Morris Levin and Minnerva (Sharkis) Levin
Married: Robert W. Wesner
Children: Valerie; Pamela (Deceased); Richard
Stepchildren: Kathleen; Michael; Wendy
E-mail:
[email protected]
Biography Source(s):
Who’s Who in America – 2019, 72nd Edition (pub. 2019)
Who’s Who in America – 2018, 71st Edition (pub. 2018)
Who’s Who in America – 2016, 70th Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in America – 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in America – 2013, 67th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in America – 2008, 62nd Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in America – 2007, 61st Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in the World – 2016, 33rd Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in the World – 2015, 32nd Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in the World – 2011, 28th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in the World – 2010, 27th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in the World – 2008, 25th Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in the World – 2007, 24th Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in the World – 2006, 23rd Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in the World – 2005, 22nd Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in the World – 2004, 21st Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in the World – 2003, 20th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in the World – 2001, 18th Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2010-2011, 28th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2008-2009, 27th Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2007, 26th Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2006-2007, 25th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2004-2005, 24th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2002-2003, 23rd Edition (pub. 2002)
