Psychological Science Agenda
A publication of the Science Directorate
June 2006 | Vol. 20, No. 6
SCIENCE BRIEFS
Commentary from the Field: An I-O Psychologist's Perspective on Licensure
By Nancy T. TippinsMany science-based psychologists believe that the licensure of psychologists is a practice issue only and wonder if any science-based psychologist cares about licensure.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COLUMN
- APA Governance 101: The Association
Whenever you hear that APA has taken a certain policy position, or appointed a new task force, or approved a major new initiative, it is almost always the case that APA's Council of Representatives has debated it and approved it.
By Steven Breckler
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
- Advanced Training Institutes Are A Hit - More to Come
At the week-long event, dubbed "Camp fMRI" by participants, Robert Savoy and colleagues at Mass General Hospital Nuclear Magnetic Research Center provided an overview of the science behind fMRI and its application to psychological science.
By Nicolle Singer - 2006 APA Meritorious Research Service Commendations Awarded
Psychologists in funding agencies can play a crucial role in the development of psychological science.
By Suzanne Wandersman - Popular Capitol Hill Science Exhibit Highlights Math and Science Education
APA co-sponsored an exhibit with the American Educational Research Association (AERA) for the annual Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) Capitol Hill Exhibit and Reception on June 7th.
By Heather O'Beirne Kelly - New Leadership at the NICHD Child Development and Behavior Branch
One of the newest programs within the CDBB is run by Associate Chief and psychologist Dan Berch and is focused on math and science cognition and learning.
By Karen Studwell
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- June 2006 Announcements
Happy Anniversary to OBSSR!; Your comments invited on the new Strategic Prospectus; Coming Soon: A Scientist’s Guide to the APA Convention; Foundation for the Advancement of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (FABBS) Announces First Science Café, Co-sponsored by APA Science Directorate


