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In recognition of Dr. Ruth Zemke's mentorship, questing intellect, and ongoing efforts to foster an occupational science community of researchers, this lectureship was named in her honor. The lectureship is designed as a forum to present visionary, theoretical, and critical analyses of occupational science.

The recipients of the Ruth Zemke Honorary Lecture in Occupational Science are given an engraved kaleidoscope in recognition for their contribution to the study of occupation. Occupation is made up of simple, everyday actions that can be combined in an infinite variety of ways. This variation creates a complexity that requires examination from many perspectives in order to understand its many facets and meanings in people's lives. According to Dr. Zemke, the kaleidoscope serves as a metaphor for occupation. It is a collection of simple, everyday items that can create beautiful and often complex images. People change their perspectives by rotating the kaleidoscope to see the endless variety of images created. Indeed, the kaleidoscope is a well-chosen keepsake for the recipients of the Ruth Zemke Honorary Lecture in Occupational Science.



NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Nominations are now open for the Dr. Ruth Zemke Lectureship in Occupational Science (RZLOS), to be delivered at the 2027 SSO:USA Annual Research Conference. This honorary lectureship recognizes occupational science scholars at any career stage whose work reflects meaningful contributions, intellectual curiosity, and efforts to build the occupational science community.

Nominees will be evaluated based on the depth, breadth, and impact of their contributions to occupational science scholarship; evidence of curiosity, vision, and innovation; and their efforts to build the occupational science community.

Nominations must be submitted electronically by May 16, 2025. Submission materials should include a letter from the nominator describing how the nominee meets the award criteria, as well as the nominee’s current curriculum vitae.

You can review the full criteria and access the reviewer rubric HERE, and submit a nomination HERE.

Questions about the award may be directed to Aaron Eakman, Chair of the Research Committee, at aaron.eakman@colostate.edu

Nominations will be opening soon for the Dr. Ruth Zemke Lectureship in Occupational Science (RZLOS), to be delivered at the 2027 SSO:USA Annual Research Conference. This honorary lectureship recognizes occupational science scholars at any career stage whose work reflects meaningful contributions, intellectual curiosity, and efforts to build the occupational science community.
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