-
Dunnette Prize Open for Submissions
The Dunnette Prize, named after the late Marvin D. Dunnette, is given to honor living individuals whose work has significantly expanded knowledge of the casual significance of individual differences through advanced research, development, and/or application. The prize was established to recognize individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to understanding (assessing, predicting, and explaining) human behavior and performance by explicating the role played by individual difference. Such contributions can be in the form of basic research, applied research, or applications in practice.
-
NIH Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunity
The University of Vermont’s Center on Behavior and Health (VCBH) announces NIH postdoctoral research fellowship opportunities in our internationally recognized center of excellence for the study of substance abuse. Applicants must have completed their training
-
Wonder Woman’s Secret Roots in Psychological Science
Wonder Woman was first showcased in a 1941 issue of All-Star Comics, but her origins can be traced back to a psychophysiology lab started by William James.
-
Caring for Others Can Bring Benefits
Accumulating evidence suggests that providing social support for others can benefit caregivers, boosting feelings of social connection.
-
Bill Gates’ Tweets Fuels Sales of Steven Pinker Book
APS William James Fellow Steven A. Pinker has garnered a major boost in sales for one of his many books this week thanks to an admiring tweet from Microsoft founder Bill Gates.
-
Flourishing Professors and Staff Retention
The academic environment in South Africa has recently undergone significant restructuring, leading to problems with staff morale and difficulties retaining talented academic staff. Staff retention is necessary in order for academic institutions to meet their
