American Psychological Association Psychological Science Agenda A monthly publication of the APA Science Directorate | www.apa.org/science Science Brief Nonlinear methods for understanding complex dynamical phenomena in psychological science Researchers are increasingly using these sophisticated modeling and analytic techniques to understand cognition and behavior. By Michael J. Richardson, Alexandra Paxton, PhD, and Nikita Kuznetsov, PhD Follow the APA Science Directorate on Twitter for the latest psychological science news.
News March for Science in Washington and around the world Supporters of science and science-based policies to speak out on April 22. Arthur C. Evans Jr. named CEO of American Psychological Association Former Philadelphia commissioner brings vision to move APA forward. 2017 APA distinguished lecturers at regional psychology conferences Stevan Hobfoll, Silvia Canetto and Michael Lewis are featured. APA Responds Trump administration orders pose harm to refugees, immigrants, academic research and international exchange, according to psychologists APA asks president to consider impact on families, students and researchers. APA warns against reinstituting 'enhanced' interrogation Urges President Trump not to sign executive order. APA thanks VA for exempting health care provider positions from freeze Notes that psychology doctoral interns provide critical care to veterans. APA urges Trump administration to safeguard Standing Rock Sioux in response to memorandum on Dakota Access pipeline Awards Call for nominations: 2018 APA Distinguished Scientific Awards Deadline to nominate is June 1, 2017. APA Distinguished Service Award: Nominate your colleague A major honor for psychologists who are committed to promoting the discipline — nominations due April 3, 2017. Meritorious Research Service Commendation: Call for nominations Recognition for those in the federal government and private sector who help to advance psychological science — deadline for submitting nominations is March 6, 2017. 2018 Gold Medal Awards for Life Achievement: Call for nominations Deadline to nominate is June 1, 2017. Graduate students: Apply now for an APA Convention Student Travel Award Applications are due April 7, 2017. Research Snapshot In Brief Snapshots of recently published findings. From the Science Student Council Academic social networking websites A guide to managing your online presence. By Joshua C. Palmer and Justin Strickland Research Funding Videos offer guidance to National Institutes of Health applicants Federal research funding opportunities for psychology Announcements APA's Minority Fellowship Program sponsors Psychology Summer Institute APA offers four Advanced Training Institutes for summer 2017 Intensive, five-day training programs immerse psychological scientists in state-of-the-art research methods. Science Highlights from the February Monitor Priorities for the new Congress and Trump administration APA and its companion organization voice their recommendations on health care and research. Eminent psychologists honored with fellow status APA adds 71 members to its roll of top achievers. The men America left behind They suffer from the the largest shortfall of jobs. Their mortality rate has been rising. What are psychologists doing to help? Lessons for caregiving Psychologists' research points to ways to improve the experience of caregiving, as well as to the unexpected benefits of providing such care. How psychology can do more to prevent abuse of people with disabilities Maltreatment of people with disabilities is a preventable tragedy. 4 questions for Cathy Spatz Widom The psychologist and criminology professor has been conducting longitudinal research on abused and neglected children for 30 years — work that has helped to shape policy. Weaving an international view into psychology education A look at how faculty and students are gaining a more global perspective. 10 tips for speaking like a Ted Talk pro Advice from the experts on how to make any presentation sing. Finding your dream psychology career Don't want to go into practice, research or teaching? Here's how to find a nontraditional career that uses your expertise and sparks your interest. Full February issue of the Monitor: Web edition | Digital edition | Mobile app (iOS, Android) Additional News Resources @APAScience - Follow us on Twitter APA Federal Action Network - Advocate for psychological science COSSA Washington Update - Consortium of Social Science Associations News from FABBS - Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences
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