November 2006 | gradPSYCH
Vol. 4 No. 4
On the Cover: Tastes of New Orleans
- Amer honored for work with Arab, Muslim communities
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Anything but conventional
Students at APA’s 2006 Annual Convention did more than just attend presentations and network. They contributed to the rebirth of New Orleans.
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Questions of balance
An APA survey finds a lack of attention to self-care among training programs.
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Finding the right internship fit
Training directors offered advice on how to choose and apply to ideal internships.
- Psychology pioneer shares words of wisdom
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Make practicum count
Practicum is about growing as a therapist and prepping for internship. Here’s how to maximize the experience.
- Early-career researchers accept ethnic-minority dissertation prize
- Discussing race in class is essential, say faculty
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Rethinking rejection
Students collected tips on revising journal manuscripts.
- Session gives suggestions for smooth supervisory sailing
- Gifts and reminder e-mails boost online survey response rates, students find
- Ethics prize winner urges programs to remedy impairment
CAREER CENTER
How your academic training primes you for myriad career options.
Building professional relationships gives you an edge in graduate school and beyond.
Teaching assistants and professors can use the Internet and new “clicker” technology to keep students engaged.
CLASS ACT
Gaining real-world exposure early on gave graduate student Jennifer Reesman clear career goals and an air of competence.
DEGREE IN SIGHT
International students offer tips to help their peers build relationships in America.
What to do when you and your adviser disagree over the path of your research.