Distinguished Researcher Award

2011 AWARDS ANNOUNCED (PDF)

This award requires a minimum of ten years involvement and is intended to provide recognition of exemplary research productivity and visibility in the fields of Experiential Education.

Rationale: Research continues to assume a growing level of importance in both the academic and applied contexts. This award provides a declaration of the value of that enterprise and recognizes the role that long-term and productive research efforts provide our fields. (“Nothing is more useful than a good theory,” Kurt Lewin)

Selection Criteria:

• Must be a current member of AEE
• Importance of research contributions
• Continuity of research involvement
• Diversity of publication and presentation outlets particularly those that are refereed
• Creative and innovative impacts to research within the experiential education community
• Presence of awards, keynotes, grants, etc. that speak to a research presence

Past Recipients:

2011 - Mike Gass
2010 - Keith Russel