Psychological Science Agenda
A publication of the Science Directorate
January 2007 | Vol. 21, No. 1
SCIENCE BRIEFS
The Realities of Conducting Laboratory Animal Research
By Nancy K. DessFunding is a serious challenge for many psychologists, but those working with lab animals have been particularly hard hit by policy shifts in federal agencies.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COLUMN
- Healthy Science at NIH
Advancing our understanding and treatment of cancer, drug abuse, age-related disorders, or mental disorders requires a deep understanding of every facet, every cause, and every interaction.
By Steven Breckler
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
- Buckner, Sinha Named 2007 Winners of the NAS Troland Research Award
The 2007 Troland Research Award goes to Randy L. Buckner and Pawan Sinha.
By Nicolle Singer - APA Science Committees: Seeking to Meet Your Needs
The 2007 APA science board and committee members are on the lookout for new opportunities for psychological science.
By Suzanne Wandersman - 2007 Academic Career Workshops
The Science Directorate's Academic Career Workshops introduce graduate and postdoctoral students to the nuts and bolts of pursuing an academic career. - APA on the Inside and Outside of DHS Reorganization
Funding issues aside, the infrastructure to support behavioral and social science at DHS looks adequate in the near term, but what of our future?
By Geoff Mumford - Office of Applied Psychological Science (OAPS) Seeks Member Comments
A list of sub-disciplines within applied psychology has been identified on which we will initially concentrate our efforts.
By Stephanie R. Johnson - Small Program has a Big Year!
The Science Directorate's Scientific Conferences Grant Program, established in 1987, recently awarded grants totaling $67,850 to nine institutions!
By Stephanie Cox - 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 award honors academic departments.
By Suzanne Wandersman
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- January 2007 Announcements
Call for Applications for the 2007 Lizette Peterson Homer Memorial Injury Research Grant; Applications Available for Undergraduate Summer Science Programs; Call for Nominations: Master Lecturers and Distinguished Scientist Lecturers; Call for Nominations: Neal Miller Distinguished Lecture; Call for Nominations for the 2007 APA Science Student Council (APASSC); Upcoming Application Deadlines: Advanced Training Institutes (ATIs); 2007 Oswald-Külpe-Award for the Experimental Study of Higher Mental Processes; Apply for an APA Convention Student Travel Award!; Call for Applications: Mentoring Fellowship Award for Advanced Graduate and Postdoctoral Students
