Divs. 2 (Society for the Teaching of Psychology) and 35 (Society for the Psychology of Women)
A new joint task force called Enhancing the College Experience: Helping Students Thrive has been formed by Divs. 2 and 35 to assemble resources for introductory psychology teachers who want to address the transitions new college students must make when they leave home.
At first, the task force will focus on social issues such as alcohol use and binge drinking; drug and tobacco use; eating disorders; sexual behavior and sexual orientation; depression and suicide; social pressure and social support; interpersonal violence and aggression; and exercise and other health-related behaviors.
The task force will gather literature reviews, case studies, critical thinking exercises, demonstrations, questionnaires and reviews of videos and other media that professors can use as supplements to their courses. The materials will be submitted to Div. 2's Office of Teaching Resources in Psychology.
To contribute information or resources related to these topics, or for more information, contact one of these task force members: Barbara Sommer, PhD, e-mail: basommer@ucdavis.edu; Margaret Matlin, PhD, e-mail: matlin@geneseo.edu; Regan Gurung, PhD, e-mail: gurungr@uwgb.edu.
Div. 16 (School)
Div. 16 is seeking nominations for several awards:
• The Senior Scientists Award is presented to school psychologists who demonstrate exceptional programs of scholarship throughout their career and are Fellows, Members or Associate Members of Div. 16.
• The Jack Bardon Distinguished Service Award recognizes mature professional and academic school psychologists whose careers are marked by exceptional service.
• For early career school psychologists, the division seeks nominees for the Lightner Witmer Award, which is presented to Div. 16 Fellows, Members, Associate Members or Student Affiliates who have demonstrated exceptional, continuing scholarship.
For all three awards, any person can submit a nomination, and self-nominations are accepted. The deadline for all nominations is April 1. For more information, visit www.indiana.edu/~div16/award.htm.
Divs. 19 (Military) and 21 (Applied Experimental and Engineering)
Divs. 19 and 21 will hold a joint mid-year meeting on training and simulation in Arlington, Va., March 1 and 2. This year's keynote speaker is Henry L. Taylor, PhD, of the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. Taylor is the director of the university's Institute of Aviation, known for flight and maintenance training programs and research activities in aviation-related human factors.
Conference activities will include technical speakers, student poster sessions, a panel discussion titled "Challenges and opportunities for training and simulation," and a dinner hosted by the Potomac Chapter of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. The Friday morning symposium will feature speakers from the Air Force, Navy, Army and the Institute for Defense Analysis. Later in the day, attendees will also have the opportunity to tour the Uniformed Services University National Capital Area Medical Simulation Center, which features the latest in medical training and simulation technology.
The meeting is funded by an interdivisional grant from the Committee on Division/APA Relations. The advance registration deadline is Feb. 15. Students receive a 50 percent discount. For more information, contact Doug Griffith, PhD, meeting program co-chair, (703) 803-0100, ext. 4120; fax: (703) 803-8161; e-mail: dkgriffith@erols.com or dougg@erim-nt.com.
Div. 27 (Community)
The Society for Community Research and Action and the American Psychological Foundation seek nominations for the Harry V. McNeill Award, which supports and encourages innovation in the community mental health field and promotes active participation by local communities in creating such innovation.
Practitioners, neighborhood organizations and community mental health centers are eligible for this $500 award. The following criteria will be used in judging applicants:
• Development of innovative practice in community mental health services.
• Evidence of stimulating participation in local community activities.
• Transfer of expertise to the community.
Past winners have been well-known community mental health practitioners and organizations.
For more information about the nomination process, contact: Paul Speer, Rutgers University, Center for Social and Community Development, 100 Joyce Kilmer Ave., Piscataway, NJ 08854; (732) 445-0512; e-mail: pspeer@rci.rutgers.edu.
Div. 35 (Society for the Psychology of Women)
Div. 35 is accepting nominations and submissions for the following programs:
• The section of the Psychology of Black Women is soliciting submissions for its annual outstanding graduate research papers competition. Basic or applied original work in social, clinical, developmental, experimental and other areas should address gender role influences on the behavior of black women. Application packages should be mailed in triplicate to Martha E. Banks, PhD, ABackans Diversified Computer Processing, 566 White Pond Drive, Suite C #178, Akron, OH 44320-1116. Deadline: May 1.
• The Society for the Psychology of Women's Heritage Award is given to a senior individual or individuals who have made distinguished, long-standing and substantial contributions that pertain to women and gender. To nominate an individual, submit the nominee's name, address
and e-mail, as well as evidence of contributions to teaching excellence to Arnold Kahn, PhD, Heritage Award committee chair, School of Psychology, MSC 7401, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807; e-mail: kahnas@jmu.edu. Deadline: March 1.
Div. 43 (Family)
A Div. 43 committee is forming a network for psychologists who are family members of gay, lesbian and bisexual people. In addition to providing open support for their own family members, the network will support clinical and research work on gay, lesbian and bisexual issues within psychology. The network will also serve as a source of information for gay, lesbian and bisexual advocacy groups that need experts, for example, to testify in court or before legislative bodies.
For more information on the network, contact Marvin R. Goldfried, PhD, Psychology Dept., State University of New YorkStony Brook, Stony Brook, NY 11794-2500; (631) 632-7823; fax: (212) 988-4495; e-mail: marvin.goldfried@sunysb.edu.
--D. SMITH
