Psychological Science Agenda
A publication of the Science Directorate
January 2005 | Vol. 19, No. 1
SCIENCE BRIEFS
Aging Under Control?
By Margie E. LachmanAdults with a lower sense of control may be more vulnerable to memory and health problems in later life, in part, because they are less likely to use compensatory strategies or adopt preventative behaviors.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COLUMN
- The Importance of Leadership
APA's new science-based initiative - Psychological Science for the 21st Century - will serve as the vehicle for hosting an annual Science Leadership Conference.
By Steven Breckler
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
- Psychologist David Abrams to Head Key NIH Office
Brown University psychologist David Abrams has been tapped as the third director of the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) at NIH.
By Patricia Kobor - Conference on “Minimal Risk” in Behavioral Science Research: A Decisional Framework for Investigators and IRBs
The broad goal of this conference is to bring together stakeholders in behavioral science minimal risk research to create a consensus document that can guide IRBs and researchers in the responsible evaluation of risk in behavioral science research.
By Sangeeta Panicker - Awards in the Behavioral Sciences: Think About Nominating Someone
There are several scientific organizations and federal government agencies that bestow awards for contributions to the behavioral sciences in addition to APA's Distinguished Scientific Contribution Awards.
By Suzanne Wandersman - Decade of Behavior Recognizes Recent Award Recipients
The Decade of Behavior Research Award recognizes high caliber research that has had a demonstrated impact on policy or society at large, has contributed to the use of social and behavioral science knowledge in policy settings, or has enhanced public understanding of behavioral or social science principles.
By Jessica Bryant - Obituary: Esther Stillman Thelen
Prominent psychologist, Esther Stillman Thelen, known for her work with babies and early motor development died on December 29th at the age of 63.
By Amena Hassan - An Update from the Board of Scientific Affairs
One very significant issue with likely impact on the entire scientific community was the proposed NIH open access policy. Open access refers to current initiatives to make scientific, technical, and medical literature freely available on the World Wide Web.
By Sandra A. Graham-Bermann
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- January 2005 Announcements
2004 Meritorious Research Service Commendation Recognized at Board of Directors Meeting; NIH Open Access Policy on Indefinite Hold; Applications Now Available for 2005 Advanced Training Institutes; APA Summer Research Programs Ready for Applicants!; Call for Nominations: Meritorious Research Service Commendation; 2005 Academic Career Workshops; Call for Nominations: Master Lecturers and Distinguished Scientist Lecturers; The Joint Committee on Testing Practices Releases Revised Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education; Department of Homeland Security Scholars and Fellows Program; APF Requests Proposals for the Raymond A. and Rosalee G. Weiss Innovative Research and Programs Grant; Nominations Requested for the Jeffrey S. Tanaka Memorial Dissertation Award; 2005 NIH Director's Pioneer Award; NIH Resources for New Investigators; NSF's 2005 Human and Social Dynamics (HSD) Competition; 2005 Members of APA Science Board and Committees
