UCLA's David Sears recently received a Career Contribution Award from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.
This award honors a scholar who has made major theoretical and/or empirical contributions to social psychology and/or personality psychology or to bridging these areas. Recipients are recognized for distinguished scholarly contributions across long and productive careers.
He received his Ph.D. from Yale University and is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Political Science. He has served as the dean of social sciences and director of the Institute for Social Science Research. His general research interests are in social psychology, political psychology, public opinion, intergroup conflict, attitudes and the life cycle.
