Continuing through the September issue, the five candidates for APA's 2009 president are answering two questions in each issue (see questions below) of the Monitor. APA will mail the ballots to members on Oct. 15, and the election will close on Nov. 29. For biographical information on each candidate and the candidates' election statements, see the May Monitor.

• What role will science play in your agenda for the year that you are president of APA?

• What steps would you take to ensure the success of the annual convention during your presidential tenure?

Candidate responses:

James H. Bray, PhD

Carol D. Goodheart, EdD

Ronald H. Rozensky, PhD

Margaret B. Heldring, PhD

Frank Y. Wong, PhD