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TheÌýRobert L. Linn Memorial Lecture Award was established to honor and extend the legacy of Robert L. Linn.ÌýIn addition to his deep and extensive contributions to testing and assessment, Bob Linn was also known for his ability to conduct research that crossed disciplinary boundaries between psychometrics, cognitive psychology, education policy, curriculum and instruction, and program evaluation.

Similarly, the Robert L. Linn Memorial Lecture Award recognizes a mid-career scholar who has made important and integrative contributions to the field of educational measurement.ÌýThese contributions may include theoretical or technical developments, conceptualizations of educational measurement issues that have enhanced public understanding of these issues, or innovative ideas that improve the validity and effectiveness of educational assessments.ÌýThe awardee’s context of application may address the design and analysis of large-scale assessments, selection and certification examinations, or development of assessments to support teaching and learning processes.ÌýThe letter of nomination should make clear how the scholar’s work has made contributions across disciplinary boundaries.ÌýThe nomination case should also demonstrate that the scholar is able to communicate technical issues well to a b