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25th Annual RAND Summer Institute, July 9–12, 2018
The RAND Corporation will hold two conferences addressing critical issues facing our aging population: The Mini-Medical School for Social Scientists on July 9-10, 2018, and the Demography, Economics, Psychology, and Epidemiology of Aging conference on July 11-12, 2018. Interested researchers can apply for financial support covering travel and accommodations. More information and the application form are available here.
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SRCD seeking applicants for 2018–2019 Federal Policy Fellowship
The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) is seeking applicants for SRCD Federal Policy Fellowships for 2018–2019. There are two types of federal fellowships: Congressional and Executive Branch. Both types of fellowships provide researchers with exciting opportunities to come to Washington, DC, and use their research skills in child development to inform public policy. Fellows work as resident scholars within congressional or federal agency offices. Fellowships are full-time immersion experiences and run from September 1, 2018, through August 31, 2019.
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‘A Genius in the Art of Living’: Industrial Psychology Pioneer Lillian Gilbreth
Inventor, psychology researcher, and inspiration for Cheaper by the Dozen, Lillian Moller Gilbreth lived a remarkable life.
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A Stable Home May Delay Diagnosis of Childhood Disorders
Adults may “explain away” symptoms of childhood disorders that present in an otherwise positive environment.
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Online Resources to Support Research on Behavior and Health
Psychological scientists study the critical links between behavior and health. Some of the leading causes of premature death—including smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, and inactivity and poor diet—are tied closely to behavioral and social factors.
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Science Reveals a Silver Lining to Dark Behaviors
For psychological scientists, exploring the less pleasant aspects of individual and social nature is an occasional necessity.
