‘Time travel’ psychologist wins Rutherford medal
For the first time a psychologist has won New Zealand’s top award for excellence in science, social science and technology.
University of Auckland Emeritus Professor Michael Corballis was presented the Rutherford medal last night at the Royal Society of New Zealand’s annual research honours dinner in Christchurch.
Prof Corballis, 80, was the brain behind mental time travel – recalling memories and travelling to the future, much like imagining yourself on holiday somewhere – and has 50 years of other psychology studies under his belt.