Explore science journalism with NPR's Joe Palca
Div. 3 (Experimental) is sponsoring a talk by National Public Radio science correspondent Joe Palca on "Science and News: A Marriage of Convenience" on Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. during APA's 2014 Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. Palca is an award-winning science journalist with a PhD in experimental psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. For more information on Palca, see the story on page 10. Immediately after his address, the division will host a session on pursuing similar nontraditional careers in psychological science called "Beyond Academe." For more information, contact Nancy Dess, PhD.
Div. 15 announces next editor of its journal Educational Psychologist
Div. 15 (Educational) named Kathryn Wentzel, PhD, as incoming editor of its journal Educational Psychologist. Her five-year term begins in January. Wentzel is a professor of human development at the University of Maryland, College Park.She is editor of the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology and a fellow of both Div. 15 and the American Educational Research Association. For more information on Wentzel and her research interests, visit Educational Psychologistopens in new window.
Div. 17 spotlights social justice
Div. 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) is hosting programming on social justice topics during APA's 2014 Annual Convention in Washington, D.C., Aug. 7–10. Counseling psychologists will present symposia on privilege, advocacy, integrated primary care for underserved populations, support for transgender college students and resilience in African-American families. To join in the conversation, attend a roundtable session on "Challenges for Social Justice in Counseling Psychology" on Aug. 8 at 11 a.m.
Div. 18 to host webinar on postdocs
Div. 18 (Psychologists in Public Service) is hosting a one-hour webinar for students on postdoc opportunities in public service psychology on Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. EST. Speakers will describe different types of postdocs in public mental health settings, how to apply for them and the experience and qualities trainings sites are looking for in applicants. The webinar is free for Div. 18 members. Register to become a member of Div. 18opens in new window. The division will distribute links to the webinar this fall.
Follow the latest research on children's mental health
Div. 37 (Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice) has published the proceedings of the national summit, "Healthy Development Summit II: Changing Frames and Expanding Partnerships to Promote Children's Mental Health and Social/Emotional Wellbeingopens in new window." Division members presented the report's findings at a May 21 congressional briefing as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. Speakers included APA President-elect Barry Anton, PhD; Rick Barth, PhD, president of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare; Div. 37 President-elect Mary Ann McCabe, PhD; and Don Wertlieb, PhD, past-president of the American Orthopsychiatric Association. For more information, contact McCabe.