Psychological Science Agenda
A publication of the Science Directorate
April 2009 | Vol. 23, No. 4
SCIENCE BRIEFS
Considering Interactions between Genes, Environments, Biology, and Social Context
By Kristen Jacobson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COLUMN
- Between Timidity and Temerity
Somewhere between timidity and temerity is the right place for social and behavioral science. If we must lean one way or the other, it should be toward temerity.
By Steven Breckler
INTERESTING CAREERS
FROM THE APA SCIENCE STUDENT COUNCIL
- Joining an APA Division: What’s in it for me?
With 54 APA divisions, finding the perfect division(s) for you should be no problem.
By Gloria Luong
FUNDING RESEARCH
- Research Funding Opportunities from Federal Agencies
Federal funding announcements that are appropriate for psychological scientist for interdisciplinary research and training.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
- Recipients of 2009 APA Distinguished Scientific Contribution Awards
The American Psychological Association recipients of the 2009 APA Distinguished Scientific Awards.
By Suzanne Wandersman - New Indication of Support for Basic Behavioral and Social Sciences Research at NIH
The question of how to advance basic research in the behavioral and social sciences in the absence of a “home” for such research has been debated at NIH for much of the last decade.
By Patricia Kobor
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- April 2009 Announcements
2010 APA Distinguished Scientific Awards Program: Call for Nominations; APA Grants for Scientific Conferences: Call for Proposals; Apply Now for an APA Advanced Training Institute; F.J. McGuigan Dissertation Award: Call for Submissions
