| Diane Wieland, Associate Professor of Nursing, received the Sigma Theta Tau International Media Award for her work on internet addiction at the 39th Biennial Convention, Tribute Awards, on November 5, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland. Her article, “Computer Addiction: Implications for Nursing Psychotherapy Practice,” originally appeared in Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, October-December, 2005. Blackwell Publishing then distributed the article to the general media; and consequently, Dr. Wieland was interviewed by editors of newspapers, radio, and television stations nationwide and in several foreign countries. This award was one of 21 awards at Sigma Theta Tau's Convention. |
