May/June 2002
Volume 15, Number 5
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St. Olaf's Fire Ignites the Mind
By Richard Hébert A model program will introduce inner-city students to the exciting world of digital neuroscience. (News) |
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Igniting the Mind: Program Goals
By Richard Hébert (News) |
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Advancing Psychological Science Through Partnering
By Virginia A. Andreoli Mathie (Commentary) |
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'Enthusiasm Became Wonder'
By Sarah Strand (Commentary) |
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Praise for Involving Students Sooner
By Jocelyn Thomas (Commentary) |
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Wanted: Ideas, Partners
By Howard Thorsheim (Commentary) |
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Getting Ahead of the Curve: Anticaipating Future Policy Needs in Today's Research
By John Darley John Darley discusses ways in which our discipline can and should bring scientific knowledge to bear on issues of national concern. (Presidential Column) |
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A Haven for Primates in Panama: Animal Psychologist Rasmussen Rehabilitates Refugees
By Naina N. Chernoff Animal psychologist Dennis Rasmussen works to provide sanctuary to threatened monkeys in Panama. (News) |
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Thinking About Drinking: NIAAA Tackles Alcohol Abuse on Campus
By Andrew Kessler In an attempt to get a handle on what is increasingly regarded as a serious public health problem, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has launched a college drinking initiative. (News) |
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Dateline NBC: Giving Away Psychology
By Elizabeth Ruksznis Dateline's Psychology Unit is looking for your help to bring the best in psychological science to viewers. (News) |
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Fashion vs. Passion: The Perils of Fad Hiring
By Robert Sternberg Robert Sternberg explores the risks to individuals, departments, and the field when hot areas cool off. (Commentary) |
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Memory vs. Experience: Happiness is Relative
By Naina N. Chernoff Research challenges existing measures of well-being and he discusses alternative approaches to assessing quality of life. (News) |
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James Madison University
The School of Psychology at James Madison University promotes broad undergraduate education and specialized graduate training in the fields of psychology and counseling. (Department Profile) |