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Annual NIH Ceremony Highlights the Importance of Behavioral Research
On June 8, the National Institutes of Health Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) held its 2020 Matilda White Riley Behavioral and Social Sciences Honors, which recognizes a researcher who has conducted transformative behavioral science work supported by NIH and has shown leadership in the field.
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New Small Grant Category Supports Antiracist Curricula
Grants will be available twice per year as Small Grants up to $5,000 and also as part of a temporary initiative to distribute microgrants to support online learning projects.
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Collective Action and Black Lives Matter
A 2017 review of recent social science research on Black Lives Matter outlined the movement’s motivations and growth but also cautioned that failure to achieve its goals could undermine support for it.
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Policing and Law Enforcement: Further Considerations from Psychological Science
A review of some research on police and stereotyping, police officers’ aggressiveness, and the impact of psychological science on policing in the United States.
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Racism: Further Considerations from Psychological Science
A look at several researchers who have studied racism in recent years. Collectively, they address the nature of racism and the social processes that maintain it; examine the issues of structural and institutional racism; explore the consequences of various forms of racism; and suggest possible paths of action to combat racism.
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Award-Winning Ideas from the APS Virtual Poster Showcase
Learn about the motivations and personal stories behind many of the best posters, including research from Amber S. Rouse on how black female entrepreneurs manage career, family, and life satisfaction.
