The latest at APA?s Web Site

Psychologist?s Guide to Congress
(congress.nw.dc.us/apa/)

APA?s Public Policy Office now offers an online congressional information resource, as well as updates on the latest congressional action. A congressional directory includes biographies and photos of lawmakers, along with their committee assignments and names of their staff members. A ZIP-code matching service allows psychologists to simply type in their ZIP code to get the name of their senator or congressional representative. The guide also includes the e-mail addresses for congressional offices, tips on communicating with lawmakers and general information about the legislative process.

Financial Aid Resources
(www.apa. org/ppo/fineduc.html)

APA?s Public Policy Office also offers a list of resources for people wanting information on financial aid for college and graduate school. Included on the list are links to the American Council on Education, the National Association for Graduate and Professional Students and the Alliance to Save Student Aid.

Other helpful web sites

Community Psychology Network
(www.cmmtypsych.net)

This comprehensive site provides resources for educators, professionals, researchers and students interested in the field of community psychology. Included on the site are links to online discussion groups, professional organizations, psychology course materials, funding sources for research and intervention programs, professional journals, social policy information and announcements on job openings.

Emotional Intelligence Consortium
(www.eiconsortium.org)

The Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations, made up of psychologists from five research institutions, has launched this site to help promote greater social and emotional competencies in the workplace. The site includes the latest findings from emotional intelligence research, information on various tools for measuring emotional intelligence, a list of the consortium members and information on how companies can join the organization.

The Whole Brain Atlas
(www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html)

Maintained by Harvard University, this site provides views of various parts of the human brain. Using CT-scan views, visitors can see the brain from various angles and in various states of health and disease.