Barb was internationally known, travelling the world and earning Fellow nominations in divisions 5 (Measurements, Statistics, Evaluation) and 52 (International Psychology) of the American Psychological Association as well as Honorary Fellow of the International Test Commission. She was promoted to full professor in 1994 and retired in 1997. In 1999, the University of Ottawa awarded her the title of Professor Emeritus even though the steadfast rule required 10 years as full professor. For a time thereafter, unable to part with her, we flew her in from Florida to continue teaching for us