Psychological Science Agenda

A publication of the Science Directorate

March 2006 | Vol. 20, No. 3

Science Brief

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Psychological Science and National Defense
Connected with the "war on terror" and the military involvement in Iraq is a wide range of psychological science.
By Steven Breckler

Culture of Service Awards: Nominate Someone and/or Your Department!
The Science Directorate is looking for nominations for its two culture of service awards. One award honors individuals and the other new award honors academic departments.
By Suzanne Wandersman
Committee on Scientific Awards Names Recipients
The Committee on Scientific Awards selected individuals to receive the 2006 APA scientific awards in recognition of their outstanding theoretical or empirical contributions to basic or applied research in psychology.
By Jennifer Webb
Funding Outlook for NIDA, NIA: News from the Experts
In response to budget cuts, APA's Science Policy Office put questions to several institute officials and program officers.
Friends of NIDA Coalition Holds Briefing on Prescription Drug Abuse
The nonmedical use of prescription pain-killers is on the rise, including a significant increase in the report of the nonmedical use of OxyContin and Vicodin among 12th grade high school students over the period of 2002-2005.
By Clare Porac
APA Kicks off the Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations Season by Advocating for a Strong Psychological Research Program within the VA
Executive Director for Science Steve Breckler presented APA's testimony on funding for psychological research and services within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Quality of Life and the VA.
By Heather O'Beirne Kelly

March 2006 Announcements
OBSSR Announces Anniversary Conference; ATI Deadline Extention!; Grants Available for Scientific Conferences, Proposals Invited; Upcoming Deadline - Travel Awards for the 2006 APA Convention