Psychological Science Agenda
A publication of the Science Directorate
April 2007 | Vol. 21, No. 4
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COLUMN
Science, Practice, and Federal Funding
By Steven BrecklerMuch of what we do as a science depends on grants from NIH, NSF, DoD, NASA, Education, DHS, and other federal agencies. We work closely with the funding agencies, and we make sure that their congressional authorizations and budgets are inclusive of psychological research.
SPECIAL SECTION
- Science Governance News
The Board of Scientific Affairs was asked to comment on the proposed revisions of the Recommended Guidelines in Postdoctoral Training in Psychopharmacology for Prescription Privileges and Model Legislation.
FROM THE APA SCIENCE STUDENT COUNCIL
- Going to the APA Convention?
This month, and every month for the next year or so, the Science Student Council will present useful information that other graduate students need to know
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
- APA Adopts Resolution Rejecting the Teaching of Intelligent Design as Science
At its February 2007 meeting, the APA Council of Representatives adopted a resolution rejecting the teaching of Intelligent Design (ID) as scientific and reaffirming its support of evolutionary theory. - 2007 Distinguished Scientific Contribution Awardees Named
The Board of Scientific Affairs (BSA) and the Committee on Scientific Awards selected recipients of the 2007 APA scientific awards in recognition of their outstanding theoretical or empirical contributions to basic or applied research in psychology.
By Suzanne Wandersman - Start Packing... San Francisco Calls!
Description of 2007 convention events in San Francisco. - Office of Applied Psychological Science
We are asking you to send us your thoughts on what are the "hot topics” in applied psychological science.
By Stephanie R. Johnson - APA Sponsors FABBS Science Café
This Café featured two speakers who focused their talks on understanding the mysteries of the brain and mind in the aftermath of Terri Schiavo and related cases.
By Nicolle Singer - Call for Nominations for APA Distinguished Science Awards
Awards are given in three categories: Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award; Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology; Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology.
By Suzanne Wandersman - Culture of Service Awards: Nominate Now!
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 - Outlook for Fiscal Year 2008 Appropriations
The Science Government Relations staff works independently and in broader coalitions to educate Congress and key congressional staff about important science funding issues.
By Karen Studwell - APA Member Provides First Rate Testimony on Second Chance Act
Roger Peters testified before the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security of the House Committee on the Judiciary. The hearing was held in support of the Second Chance Act (H.R. 1593), a bill to provide substance abuse treatment resources for those transitioning from the prison system.
By Geoff Mumford - Bringing Psychological Science to National Security
In the counterintelligence community, there is a renewed and growing interest not just in the science of psychology, but also in related disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, communications, and cultural studies.
By Pierce Kathleen
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- April 2007 Announcements
Research funding available for stigma and mental illness; Grants Available for Scientific Conferences, Proposals Invited; Announcing the 2007 APF/COGDOP Graduate Research Scholarships; Funding Available for Violence Prevention; 2007 Academic Career Workshops; APA Science Directorate Publishes Pamphlets on fMRI and Psychological Science; APA Training Institutes on GIS & Web-Based Research; Early Researcher Awards Deadline Set
