Bennett Lecture in Prevention Science

One of the Center's most visible outreach efforts is the Bennett Lecture in Prevention Science. This annual lecture recognizes a leading scientist in this field. The Inaugural lecture was held in 2002. A list of the honored lecturers may be found below.

2007 Bennett Lecturer in Prevention Science

Thomas Dishion, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology and Director of Research, Child and Family Center, University of Oregon

2006 Bennett Lecturer in Prevention Science

Dr. Mary Ann Pentz

Director, Center for Prevention Policy Research and Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California

2005 Bennett Lecturer in Prevention Science

Dr. David L. Olds

Professor of Pediatrics and Director, Prevention Research Center for Family and Child Health, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

2004 Bennett Lecturer in Prevention Science

Dr. Irwin Sandler

Regents Professor of Psychology and Director, Program Research Center,

Arizona State University

2003 Bennett Lecturer in Prevention Science

Dr. J. David Hawkins

School of Social Work Kozmetsky Professor of Prevention and Director of the Social Development Research Group,

University of Washington, Seattle

2002 Bennett Lecturer in Prevention Science

Sir Michael Rutter

Research Professor of Developmental Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychiatry, University of London