Dr. McGarrell Receives Jerry Lee Lifetime Achievement Award
October 25, 2024
Dr. Ed McGarrell, Professor Emeritus in the School of Criminal Justice, has received the Jerry Lee Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is jointly presented by the American Society of Criminology Division of Experimental Criminology and the Academy of Experimental Criminology.
The Jerry Lee Lifetime Achievement Award is reserved for scholars who have made continuous contributions in the field of experimental methods throughout their career. Throughout his career, Dr. McGarrell has published over 90 peer reviewed journal articles, co-authored 5 books, and contributed to over 20 books.
“One of the great needs in the field of criminal justice, from both a policy and research perspective, is better evidence on what works to prevent crime, reduce victimization, and enhance the quality of life in our communities. The opportunity to collaborate with my MSU colleagues and students to generate evidence through experimental and quasi-experimental research methods has been one of the most satisfying aspects of my career. To receive this recognition from the Academy of Experimental Criminology is extremely appreciated” said Dr. McGarrell.
In addition to his publication record, Dr. McGarrell has continuously given back to the field of Experimental Criminology and communities across the country through his extensive work with Project Safe Neighborhoods, mentoring doctoral students and junior faculty members, and serving as Director of the School of Criminal Justice from 2001 to 2014.
Congratulations Dr. McGarrell, this is well earned!
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Dr. Ed McGarrell’s primary research interest is in communities and crime and the development of evidence-based strategies for violence reduction. Much of this work involves research to understand local violent crime patterns, the translation of research to practice, and the evaluation of the impact of violence prevention and control strategies. McGarrell has had the good fortune to work collaboratively with a number of policing agencies including the Spokane Police Department, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, and with the Detroit, Flint, and Lansing Police Departments, as well as with the Michigan State Police.
McGarrell leads the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Project Safe Neighborhoods and Smart Suite training and technical assistance programs that involve the translation of research to practice through researcher-practitioner partnerships.
McGarrell is the 2024 recipient of the College of Social Science Lifetime Achievement Award for Teaching, Research, and Service as well as a 2017 recipient of the William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award, Michigan State University. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Experimental Criminology, the recipient of the Distinguished Scholar Award, Division of Policing, American Society of Criminology, and the O.W. Wilson award for contributions to policing research, Police Section, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. He also received the Distinguished Achievement Award in Evidence-Based Crime Policy from the Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy, George Mason University, and the Mentor Award of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.