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May/June, 2013
Champions of Psychology
Champions of Psychology: Dan McAdams
An ongoing series in which highly regarded professors share advice on the successes and challenges facing graduate students. Dan McAdams’ research addresses how adults make sense of their lives through ... More>
Academic Observer
The h Index in Science: A New Measure of Scholarly Contribution
Debates have long swirled about how to measure the contributions of scientists and other scholars. Such assessments are necessary for hiring, for promotion and tenure, for raises, for election to ... More>
Student Notebook
The Truth About ‘Open’ Labs
When underclassmen decide to join a research lab, many ask the wrong questions: “Which lab is the easiest?” instead of “which lab is the best fit for me?” It is ... More>
Observer Article
Women and Substance Abuse
In the fight against substance abuse, women are battling tougher odds with fewer weapons. That was the message from a panel of behavioral scientists and community health advocates at a ... More>
Member Article
Surviving the Tenure Review Process: ‘Still Not King’
Among the worst parts of the tenure review process is the number of times one doesn’t hear the decision. In the hilarious “Very Secret Diary of Aragorn, Son of Arathorn” ... More>
