Pyung-Gang Jung, Ph.D. student in the Department of Educational Psychology’s special education program, was recently awarded the Majorie Montague Dissertation Award by the International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities (IRLD).

Jung received the award for her dissertation, Effects of Early Writing Intervention Delivered within a Data-Based Instruction Framework. According to the IRLD, Jung’s study was honored for its well-conducted, rigorous method of research, well-argued and articulated results, and many clinical and educational applications.

The Majorie Montague Dissertation Award recognizes research that contributes in a significant way to our understanding of learning disabilities.

International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities (IARLD) is an international professional organization dedicated to conducting and sharing research about individuals who have learning disabilities.