Psychological Science Agenda

A publication of the Science Directorate

March 2007 | Vol. 21, No. 3

SCIENCE BRIEFS

When You're 64...

This book is a wonderful resource for people wanting to understand the current field of aging research with regards to Social Psychology, or vice-versa. These topics certainly represent the future needs of aging research.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COLUMN

IRBs, Again
APA is committed to understanding what is happening with IRBs, and to do whatever we can to support researchers and IRBs in developing better relationships.
By Steven Breckler

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

Breckler Testifies Before Congress in Support of VA Funding
APA joined veterans groups in requesting an increase in the research account from its current level of $412 million (at which it has remained for several years) to $480 million in FY08.
By Heather O'Beirne Kelly
Friends of NIDA Hold Congressional Briefing on Drug Abuse Treatment
The event focused on the issue of bridging the divide between scientific findings and their implementation and how to quicken the pace of real-world application of science-based research results.
By Anne Bettesworth
The NIH Director's New Innovator Award
This new awards program is a NIH Roadmap Initiative designed to stimulate highly innovative research projects in the behavioral and biomedical sciences.
By Nicolle Singer
Psychological Science in Aviation and Space
Earlier this month, as Congress began consideration of the President's FY08 budget for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Science Government Relations staff attended a two-day aviation human factors conference in San Antonio, Texas.
By Elizabeth Hoffman

ANNOUNCEMENTS

March 2007 Announcements
Deadline Nears for Student Travel Award Competition; Apply for A Neuropsychology Scholarship; Family Research Consortium IV Invites Applications for its 4th Annual Summer Institute: "Riding the Currents: Families, Mental Health, and Economic Change"; Upcoming Deadlines for Advanced Training Institutes (ATIs); Call for Comments on the 2007 CEMRRAT2 Task Force Progress Report; SMEP Minority Student Conference; 2007 APA Convention -- Register Now!

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