Psychological Science Agenda
A publication of the Science Directorate
March 2008 | Vol. 22, No. 3
SCIENCE BRIEFS
Where Does Our Past Begin? A Sociocultural Perspective on the Phenomenon of Childhood Amnesia
By Qi WangThe phenomenon of childhood amnesia poses an intriguing dilemma.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COLUMN
- Small Science is Big
As a scientific discipline, psychology is embedded within a rich nexus of other scientific traditions.
By Steven Breckler
FROM THE APA SCIENCE STUDENT COUNCIL
- How Science Informs Clinical Practice and Vice Versa
In psychology there tends to be a rift between the “scientists” and the “practitioners."
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
- Attacks on Nonhuman Animal Researchers Increase in Frequency and Severity
Recent months have seen an increase in the activities of anti-nonhuman animal research groups against laboratory animal researchers.
By Sangeeta Panicker - Advocates, Start Your Engines: Lobbying for Research Funding Increases Will Be a Long Haul
This is a critical year for science funding. Scientists are often the most effective spokespeople about the trickle-down effects of budget cuts--so don’t miss a chance to speak out.
By Patricia Kobor - APA Cohosts Workshop on Enhancing Diversity in Science
On February 28, APA collaborated with several other organizations and held a full day workshop for professional association and scientific society leadership to brainstorm opportunities to enhance diversity in science.
By Elizabeth Hoffman - Science Award Recipients Announced
APA recently announced the names of the recipients of the 2008 APA Distinguished Scientific Contribution Awards.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- March 2008 Announcements
Looking for Training in New Research or Statistical Methods? Let APA Help!;Culture of Service Nominations Due; Call for Nominations for APA Distinguished Science Awards; Call for Nominations: Meritorious Research Service Commendation; CARE Seeks Comments on Guidelines For Ethical Conduct in the Care and Use of Animals; Deadline Nears for Student Travel Award Competition; Community Science Fellowships and Community Teachers Fellowships; Dalmas A. Taylor Memorial Summer Minority Policy Fellowship
