March 2005
COVER STORY: BALANCING GRAD SCHOOL AND LIFE
How can students tell if a program, internship, or postdoc is family friendly? What are the right questions to ask, and to whom should students talk? Also discussed will be maternity leave policies for grad students and new professionals and what maternity leave does for a research, teaching career, or new practice. Relevant psychological research on work-family balance will be incorporated into the article.
Companion Articles to Cover Story:
Articles on how to avoid becoming overextended, parenting as a grad student, and dual academic careers (when both partners are in the same career track) will be included as part of this cover story. Geropsychology: Psychology growth areas—This is part two of an occasional series on career growth areas in psychology. This article on geropsychology will discuss why it's hot, the jobs available, typical salaries, required training, how to respecialize, and the pros and cons of this career track.
Common Misinterpretations of Statistics:
This article will feature some small problems and how they can often become the biggest challenges in statistical interpretation.
