Psychological Science Agenda
A publication of the Science Directorate
October 2004
| Vol.18, No.10
SCIENCE BRIEFS
Auditory Processing and Hemispheric Specialization
By Amy PorembaSimilarities abound in the natural world and even more so between the highly related human and non-human primate brains. So, we can begin to study what types of processing in the brain of both humans and monkeys may be similar for communication sounds.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COLUMN
- I Call That Science
Science is the accumulation of knowledge. It is both a process for obtaining that knowledge, and a system for organizing it.
By Steven Breckler
INTERESTING CAREERS
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
- International Science Policy - What are the Issues?
There are ever-increasing opportunities for interaction with psychologists from around the world. And, with international events more and more at the forefront of our daily news, there is also an increased awareness of the important role that psychology and other behavioral and social sciences can play in the international arena.
By Merry Bullock - Grants Available for Scientific Conferences, Proposals Invited
Grant money ranging from $500 to $20,000 is available for the scientific conference. Proposals will be considered using such formats as "add-a-day" conferences, "stand alone" conferences, and festschrifts ($5,000-$20,000 available). - NIMH Reorganization Creates Uncertain Future for Basic Behavioral Science
NIMH's organizational structure is being re-focused to facilitate and accelerate translational and interdisciplinary science, to more clearly identify brain-behavior pathophysiology - and to translate this knowledge into developing more effective interventions that target symptoms and functioning.
By Karen Studwell - Is Psychology a Player in Big Science?
The traditional boundaries between disciplines are breaking down, and the multidisciplinary research team has become the new standard.
By Robert T. Croyle
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- October 2004 Announcements
APF Offers Three $20,000 Graduate Scholarships in Child Psychology; Predoctoral Interdisciplinary Research Training Program RFA; Funding Available to Study LGB Family Psychology; Nominate a Colleague for a 2005 Gold Medal Award; Submit Nominations for Brewer Teaching Award; Graduate Research Fellowship Program at NSF Accepting Applications; New Positive Psychology Fellows Program: Call For Applications
