AWARDS: GSA BSS Distinguished Career

The Behavioral and Social Sciences section of the Gerontological Society of America seeks nominations for the Distinguished Career Award.

The Distinguished Career Contribution Award is presented annually to an individual whose contributions over the course of her or his career have articulated a novel theoretical or methodological perspective or synthesis that addresses a significant problem in the literature.

I've attached a list of prior Distinguished Career Award recipients. Although this list represents many of our most distinguished colleagues, you will find that many important psychologists also are missing! A nomination remains in the pool for 3 years- so it is certainly worth the effort to nominate these colleagues who have contributed so much to gerontology.

To simplify the nominating process, we request only:

a) GSA nomination form (available at http://www.geron.org/awards/sectionawards.html)

b) one letter of nomination

c) nominee's c.v.

Nominations are due to the GSA office May 5, 2008.

Awards Coordinator The Gerontological Society of America 1220 L Street, NW, Suite 901 Washington, DC 20005

Please send in nominations!

PAST RECIPIENTS

YEAR

RECIPIENT

1987

Judith Rodin

1989

Virginia Olga B. Emery

1990

Matilda White Riley

1991

M. Powell Lawton

1992

Mildred M. Seltzer

1992

Bernice L. Neugarten

1993

Lillian Troll

1994

Joe Hendricks

1995

Gunhild O. Hagestad

1996

Gordon F. Streib

1997

Richard T. Campbell

1998

George L. Maddox

1999

Robert Atchley

2000

Jaber Gubrium

2001

Paul Baltes

2002

James Birren

2003

John Nesselroade

2004

Leonard Pearlin

2005

Linda Noelker

2006

Laura Carstensen

2007

Nancy Pedersen

************************************* Karen L. Fingerman Berner Hanley University Scholar and Associate Professor Child Development & Family Studies 1200 W. State Street Purdue University West Lafayette , IN 47907-2055 Email: karenf@purdue.edu Fax: 765-494-0503 Telephone: 765-496-6378 http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/cdfs/Adult_Development/index.html <http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/cdfs/Adult_Development/index.html> ************************************************** Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. -- Franz Kafka

JOBS: Life Span Institute, University of Kansas

DIRECTOR, LIFE SPAN INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

The University of Kansas (KU) is seeking a director for its Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies (LSI). The LSI is the largest research center at KU with a long history of research, training, and service on important societal problems related to human development and intellectual development and disabilities across the life span. LSI consists of 12 major centers acquiring an average of 110 externally funded projects shared by more than 120 investigators across the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses and two community sites. The Director oversees eight research cores, 350 personnel and a total budget of $30M. The primary responsibility of the Director is to sustain and enhance the environment for creative research and service; maintain an awareness of significant developments in research related to human development and intellectual and developmental disabilities across the life span; coordinate efforts to establish policies, interdisciplinary training, and service goals and objectives; foster positive working relationships with other divisions of the University, state/federal agencies, the private sector and the public; serve on committees and advisory boards as appropriate; ensure that the objectives and goals of the University's affirmative action program are carried out and that equal opportunity policies are met in the daily Institute operations; and fosters philanthropic development related to the Friends for the Life Span Institute. Required qualifications include the ability to facilitate creative funded research, interdisciplinary training, and service by other people, as well as conduct one's own research program; work and communicate effectively with a wide constituency; achievement of wide, national recognition in research related to human development and intellectual developmental disabilities; demonstrated ability to attract and obtain financial support from NIH or equivalent sources; demonstrated management, leadership and administrative skills; and a terminal degree and eligibility for tenure in a discipline related to human development. This is a 12-month appointment which reports and serves at the pleasure of the Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies. An appointment with tenure in an academic department will be made available to the successful candidate with the consent of the appropriate department and dean. Review of applications begin May 1, 2008, and will continue until filled. For information go to https://jobs.ku.edu <https://jobs.ku.edu/> and search position #00065779. To apply, send a letter, full curriculum vitae, and contact information of three references to:

Joshua Rosenbloom

Associate Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies

2385 Irving Hill Road

Lawrence KS, 66045

Email: jrosenbloom@ku.edu <mailto:jrosenbloom@ku.edu>

785-864-7248

The University of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University encourages applications from underrepresented group members. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status.

STUDENTS: Interns at the United Nations

EVER WANTED TO BE A STUDENT INTERN AT THE UN??

The American Psychological Association (APA) is seeking applications for two student interns to assist with APA’s work as an NGO at the United Nations. These are volunteer positions for psychology students who have an interest in international issues. The interns will work with the 6 members and 2 associate members of APA’s United Nations team to help plan and implement activities such as the annual Psychology Day, the annual International Day of Older Persons, and other psychology-related events. Interns will have UN – NGO badges for entry into UN buildings and events, and will have an opportunity for a close-up look at the workings of the UN.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Attending briefings organized by the UN Department of Public Information. These briefings typically occur on Thursday mornings.

• Meeting with the APA UN team at its 2-hour monthly meetings on the last Thursday of each month from September through June.

• Spending 5-10 hours a week working with APA UN NGO team members in information gathering and dissemination.

Advanced undergraduate psychology majors and psychology graduate students are welcome to apply. Ideal qualities are being culturally aware and sensitive; enjoying working collaboratively with others; and having effective communication skills. Interns must live in or very close to New York City.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be submitted electronically to the APA Main Representative, Florence Denmark (fdenmark@pace.edu) with a copy to the APA international office (mbullock@apa.org).

Applications consist of (1) Your statement; (2) Your CV; (3) Two letters of recommendation, each gathered into one WORD file, that is submitted as your application. Please label your application UN-“YOURLASTNAME”-INTERNAPP. Also please be sure each segment of the application begins on a separate page.

Please type your application in WORD and include the following information:

STATEMENT

• Name, Contact Address

• Current Educational Setting and Course of Studies

• A brief statement of your interest in the position. In particular, describe any relevant international and/or relevant culturally diverse experiences.

CURRICULUM VITAE: Your CV

RECOMMENDATIONS

Two letters of recommendations from faculty members. One letter should be from a faculty member who knows you well. If this position will be part of a course such as independent study, have the faculty member indicate how the experience will relate to the course, and who will supervise this course.

Applications are due on May 15 2008. If you have any questions, please contact the APA’s Main UN Representative Florence Denmark (fdenmark@pace.edu) or APAs office of international affairs (mbullock@apa.org).

CONFERENCES: CE at APA on Suicide Across the Lifespan

Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk Across the Lifespan CE Workshop at the APA Convention

Did you know that 1 in 4 psychologists eventually has a patient who commits suicide? And that suicidal behavior differs across age groups? Expand your expertise in this area by attending a CE workshop that will provide you with a developmental framework for assessing and managing suicide risk in adults of all ages. Topics include the prevalence and risk factors for suicidal behavior across age groups, differentiating acute from chronic risk for suicide, conducting risk assessment and managing acute and chronic suicide risk, and documenting with legal considerations in mind. Videotapes, examples, and structured role-plays will illustrate the process of gathering information, formulating risk, and taking steps to reduce risk.

Workshop leaders are Amy Fiske, PhD, West Virginia University, and David Rudd, PhD, ABPP, Texas Tech University. The workshop will be held at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel on Wednesday, August 13 from 8:00 - 4:00.

Further information and registration details are available at:

http://www.apa.org/convention08/

This workshop is jointly sponsored by Division 20 (Adult Development and Aging) and the APA Office of Continuing Education in Psychology. This workshop is also supported by APA Division 12.2 (Society for Clinical Geropsychology).

CONFERENCES: Division 20 program at APA 2008

Hi everyone:

We now have the Division 20 schedule for APA 2008 available online on the Division 20 convention portal:

http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/convention.htm

Specific files are as follows:

Brief program summary (Event titles, times and places) http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/div20Programbrief.pdf

Detailed program summary (includes talk titles and speakers) http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/div20ProgramSummary.pdf

Listing of all posters and their coauthors http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/div20ProgramPosters.pdf

We're looking forward to seeing you at the APA Convention in Boston in August!

Mara Mather Derek Isaacowitz

Division 20 program co-chairs

JOBS-University of Utah

Please post the following on the Division 20 listserve. Thank you. Cindy Berg

Post-Doctoral Fellow needed for projects examining health and developmental psychology across the life span. Projects include 1) a longitudinal project examining parental involvement in diabetes care across adolescence, 2) treatment decision making in couples dealing with prostate cancer, and 3) cardiovascular health among married couples. Ideal candidates would have background and interests in one or more of the following: pediatric psychology, diabetes self-management, parent-child transactions, adult development and aging, health and public policy, and longitudinal research and analysis. Strong quantitative skills are desirable in longitudinal data analysis and multi-level modeling. Position involves working closely with an interdisciplinary team of investigators in clinical, health, and developmental psychology, pediatrics, endocrinology, and cardiology. Responsibilities include working closely with Dr. Berg on data analysis and preparation of manuscripts and the initiation of new projects. Applications will be accepted until position is filled; position would start August 15, 2008. Applications include a vita, three letters of recommendation, and relevant (p)reprints and can be sent to Dr. Berg at Department of Psychology, 380 S. 1530 E. Room 502, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 (An Equal Opportunity Employer) or (cynthia.berg@psych.utah.edu). See www.psych.utah.edu/people/faculty/berg/index.php

--  Cynthia Berg Professor 390 S. 1530 E. University of Utah Department of Psychology Salt Lake City, UT 84112  Phone:  801-581-8239 FAX:    801-581-5841  email:  cynthia.berg@psych.utah.edu  www.psych.utah.edu/people/faculty/berg/index.php 

JOBS: Assistant Professor of Psycholog, St. Cloud State University

Position available: Assistant Professor of Psychology, Fixed-term

Salary: Dependent upon qualifications & experience

Date of appointment: August 19, 2008

Responsibilities: To teach 4 courses per semester: lifespan development, introduction to psychology, child psychology, personality, or psychology of adulthood and aging . There is the possibility to teach other classes related to the candidate's expertise.

Qualifications and experience: Required: Earned Ph.D., Psy.D. or ABD (developmental psychology preferred).

Desired: demonstrated effective teaching at the undergraduate level; experience using instructional technology; history of working with students on research; ability to teach and work with women and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Apply to: Leslie A. Valdes, Ph. D. Chair, Department of Psychology, WH102, St. Cloud State University, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St Cloud, MN 56301-4498

Or

lavaldes@stcloudstate.edu

Application information and deadline: Send a letter outlining teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a current vita, three letters of recommendation, and graduate transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial screening). Applications received by May 2 will be given priority consideration; position will remain open until filled. For inquiries about this position, contact Leslie Valdes at lavaldes@stcloudstate.edu.

SCSU is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply including minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans. SCSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. This material can be given to you in an alternative format such as large print, Braille, etc., by contacting the department listing this vacancy. TDD/TTY: The Minnesota Relay Service (612) 297-5353 or 1-800-627-3529.

Marlene R. DeVoe, Ph.D.,

St. Cloud State University

Psychology, Whitney House 204

720 Fourth Avenue South

St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498

320-308-5368

mrdevoe@stcloudstate.edu

Awards: APA Div 20 Awards, Due May 1 or May 14

Hi,

On behalf of the my APA Division 20 awards co-chair, Dr. Becca Levy, we are very happy to announce another full slate of awards this year. The award deadlines are coming up soon, so start thinking of deserving colleagues or students who may be worthy of these honors.

A listing of the awards on offer this year is shown below. For award applications and additional information, please consult the Division 20 website (http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/index.htm). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

All the best,

Brent

Faculty Awards * Baltes Distinguished Research Achievement (deadline: May 14) * M. Powell Lawton Distinguished Contribution Award for Applied Gerontology (deadline: May 14) * Springer Early Career Achievement Award in Research on Adult Development and Aging (deadline: May 1) * Retirement Research Foundation Master Mentor Award (deadline: May 1) * Retirement Research Foundation Mentor Award (deadline: May 1)

Student Awards - Proposed Research (deadlines: May 1) * Walter G. McMillen Memorial Award for Parkinson's Disease Research * Retirement Research Foundation - Postdoctoral-level research * Retirement Research Foundation - Doctoral-level research * Retirement Research Foundation - Master's-level research * Retirement Research Foundation - Undergraduate-level research

Student Awards - Completed Research (deadlines: May 1) * Retirement Research Foundation - Postdoctoral-level research * Retirement Research Foundation - Dissertation Award * Retirement Research Foundation - Master's-level research * Retirement Research Foundation - Undergraduate-level research

************************************************* Brent J. Small, Ph.D., Associate Professor Director of Undergraduate Studies School of Aging Studies University of South Florida 4202 East Fowler Ave., MHC1346 Tampa, FL 33620 Tel: 813-974-9746 Fax: 813-974-9754 Email: bsmall@cas.usf.edu Home Page:

http://www.cas.usf.edu/agingstudies/faculty/brentsmall.htm *************************************************

JOBS: University of Kansas, Director, Life Span Institute

DIRECTOR, LIFE SPAN INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

The University of Kansas (KU) is seeking a director for its Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies (LSI). The LSI is the largest research center at KU with a long history of research, training, and service on important societal problems related to human development and intellectual development and disabilities across the life span. LSI consists of 12 major centers acquiring an average of 110 externally funded projects shared by more than 120 investigators across the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses and two community sites. The Director oversees eight research cores, 350 personnel and a total budget of $30M. The primary responsibility of the Director is to sustain and enhance the environment for creative research and service; maintain an awareness of significant developments in research related to human development and intellectual and developmental disabilities across the life span; coordinate efforts to establish policies, interdisciplinary training, and service goals and objectives; foster positive working relationships with other divisions of the University, state/federal agencies, the private sector and the public; serve on committees and advisory boards as appropriate; ensure that the objectives and goals of the University’s affirmative action program are carried out and that equal opportunity policies are met in the daily Institute operations; and fosters philanthropic development related to the Friends for the Life Span Institute. Required qualifications include the ability to facilitate creative funded research, interdisciplinary training, and service by other people, as well as conduct one’s own research program; work and communicate effectively with a wide constituency; achievement of wide, national recognition in research related to human development and intellectual developmental disabilities; demonstrated ability to attract and obtain financial support from NIH or equivalent sources; demonstrated management, leadership and administrative skills; and a terminal degree and eligibility for tenure in a discipline related to human development. This is a 12-month appointment which reports and serves at the pleasure of the Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies. An appointment with tenure in an academic department will be made available to the successful candidate with the consent of the appropriate department and dean. Review of applications begin May 1, 2008, and will continue until filled. For information go to https://jobs.ku.edu and search position #00065779. To apply, send a letter, full curriculum vitae, and contact information of three references to:

Joshua Rosenbloom

Associate Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies

2385 Irving Hill Road

Lawrence KS, 66045

Email: jrosenbloom@ku.edu

785-864-7248

The University of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University encourages applications from underrepresented group members. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status.

JOBS: Geropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, Louis Stokes Cleveland DVA Medical Center

GEROPSYCHOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND DVA MEDICAL CENTER

We are re-opening the recruitment and selection process for our APA-Accredited Postdoctoral Residency in Clinical Psychology in the Special Fellowship Emphasis area of Geropsychology. We follow a Practitioner-Scholar model with the goal of preparing the Fellow for advanced practice and proficiency in assessment and intervention with elderly patients, informed by scholarly and research knowledge of that population. Geriatric health psychology is emphasized.

The core of the program consists of the following:

(1) A year-long, 60% time continuing rotation in geriatric health psychology, including our Geriatric Outpatient Clinic and inpatient Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Unit.

(2) An elective rotation pursued 20% time for the year, in Neuropsychology, Palliative Care, Psychiatric Extended Care (geropsychiatry), Bioethics, or a nursing-home based dementia rehabilitation project.

(3) A research or scholarly project, pursued 20% time for the year, culminating in a work product, the results of which are presented in our Grand Rounds series.

Fellows typically gain experience in multidisciplinary treatment team functioning, as well as participating in a psychology ‘vertical team’ which may consist of staff member, Fellow, intern, and practicum student. Our medical center offers a variety of didactic offerings, including a specific weekly Geriatric Medicine series and two weekly psychiatry Grand Rounds. The Fellow has the option of supervising interns and practicum students.

The stipend is $42, 250.

Inquiries should be made to Robert W. Goldberg, Ph.D., ABPP, Director of Psychology Training at Robert.Goldberg2@va.gov or by telephone at (216) 791-3800, x4992 or (440) 526-3030, x7035. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must have graduated from an APA-accredited clinical or counseling psychology graduate program and an APA accredited internship in sufficient time to be appointed prior to the start date of September 2. Applicants should submit (1) a curriculum vitae and (2) statement of interest by e-mail attachment or FAX the materials to Dr. Goldberg at (440) 546-2762. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Clare A. Gideon, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center

10701 East Boulevard

Cleveland, OH 44106

email clare.gideon@va.gov

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Please note that email is not a secure form of communication and, therefore, the confidentiality of any information sent via email cannot be ensured.

INFO: 2009 Presidential Task Force on the Future of Psychology Practice

I am pleased to announce the 2009 Presidential Task Force on the Future of Psychology Practice. The Task Force will address current issues in professional practice and develop plans and policies for the future of psychological practice. The scope will include both health services psychology and other forms of professional practice, such as consulting and community services. The Task Force will also organize a Future of Psychology Practice Summit to be held in May 2009. We will invite practice leaders from APA Divisions, state associations, the APA Practice Organization, other practice organizations, government agencies, consumers of psychological services, and the business and insurance industries to collaborate in developing a plan for the future of psychology practice.

It is time for psychology to re-focus on the practice of psychology, design our future and make this a top priority of the association. The timing could not be better, as we have a new Executive Director for Practice, Dr. Katherine Nordal and the APA is developing a strategic plan for the entire association.

I am honored to have two outstanding psychologists co-chair this initiative, Carol Goodheart and Paul Craig. Dr. Goodheart brings a wealth of ideas, energy and passion to this initiative. She served the association with distinction as APA Treasurer and many other roles. She previously developed ideas for a practice summit and graciously agreed to work together on this initiative to advance our profession.

Dr. Craig brings a vast range of experience and talents to this job. He is a neuropsychologist in independent practice in Alaska, the current APA Treasurer and involved in the oil business.

We are currently soliciting nominations for the Task Force. Please email us the names of people you would recommend and include a statement about what they would contribute to the Task Force. In addition, we welcome ideas and suggestions for topics and issues that you think we need to address for the future of psychology practice.

James H. Bray, Ph.D.

Department of Family & Community Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine

3701 Kirby Drive, 6th Floor

Houston, TX 77098

(713) 798-7752

jbray@bcm.tmc.edu

www.bcm.tmc.edu/familymed/jbray

2009 President of the American Psychological Association

CONFERENCES: Family Research Consortium IV-5th Annual Summer Institute

We are nearing the very *final* Summer Institute that the FRC IV will be organizing. We want this year to be our biggest success yet and in an effort to get the word out to as many people as possible, I'm encouraging you to tell everyone you know! We'd really appreciate posting the announcement below to any and all listservs that you or your colleagues are affiliated with. Thanks!

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Family Research Consortium IV - 5th Annual Summer Institute

Communities and Science: Improving Family Mental Health Through Partnerships

June 19-21, 2008

Ritz-Carlton

New Orleans, Louisiana

For complete details, our online application, and featured speakers:

http://www.semel.ucla.edu/frc4/

Application deadline: April 15, 2008

Attendance is limited, so make sure to get your application in by the deadline.

In partnership with Habitat for Humanity we are organizing a day of

community service on June 18th.

We hope you can join us!

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JOBS: Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools

Following please find Postdoctoral Fellowships position listing for distribution to your listserve.

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Consultation and Intervention Research

The Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools (http://www.cyfs.unl.edu) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking applications for qualified candidates for a two-year, IES-funded postdoctoral training program designed to promote the conduct of methodologically-rigorous research related to consultation and intervention addressing child, family and school issues. Training for fellows will begin in August, 2008 and take place via (a) mentored professional development, independent writing, and grant development; (b) immersion in large-scale, federally-funded applied education research drawing from multiple disciplines (e.g., educational psychology, early childhood education, psychology, special education); and (c) didactic research training. Qualified applicants will have obtained a degree in educational psychology, special education, or related fields by August of 2008. Applications will be reviewed starting April 1, 2008 and remain open until positions are filled. Those with a background in consultation-based interventions, school-based intervention delivery, family-school partnerships, or response-to-intervention (RtI) are strongly encouraged to apply. The following application materials should be submitted: a cover letter describing (a) professional research interests, (b) research experience, (c) methodological and statistical training, and (d) professional development and research goals to be pursued during the fellowship; a complete vita; and two letters of recommendation (at least one from a faculty advisor or mentor). Application materials should be submitted to Dr. Susan Sheridan, Director of CYFS, 216 Mabel Lee Hall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0235, or electronically to ssheridan2@unl.edu. Contact Dr. Sheridan electronically or at (402) 472-6941 for assistance with questions regarding this position. The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Holly L. Sexton For Dr. Susan Sheridan, Director Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools University of Nebraska-Lincoln 216 Mabel Lee Hall Lincoln, NE 68588-0235 402-472-2448 Hsexton1@unl.edu www.cyfs.unl.edu

FW: INFO: APA homepage and Monitor article on Dementia

Today the APA homepage (http://www.apa.org/) is featuring the March Monitor article, Warding off Dementia, which highlights the work of Sherry Willis, Warner Schaie, Margie Lachman, and the recipient of the 2007 CONA Award for the Advancement of Psychology and Aging, Martha Storandt: http://www.apa.org/monitor/2008/03/dementia.html

Deborah DiGilio, MPH Director, Office on Aging American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6135 (202) 336-6040 FAX DDiGilio@apa.org http://www.apa.org/pi/aging

INFO: Policy Action Alert for Minority Fellowship Program

See below.

Deborah DiGilio, MPH

Director, Office on Aging

American Psychological Association

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002-4242

(202) 336-6135

(202) 336-6040 FAX

DDiGilio@apa.org

http://www.apa.org/pi/aging

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Urge Your Representative to Support the Minority Fellowship Program

Take Action!

Take Action Today!

Dear Colleagues,

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

The President's FY 2009 budget proposes to eliminate the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), which has been in existence for 33 years. This very important program has been instrumental in addressing the shortage of mental health services for racial and ethnic minority communities. As a result of the President's FY 2009 budget, we are requesting that the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee save this vital program by appropriating $6 million for FY 2009 for the MFP within the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

The Congressional Mental Health Caucus, which is co-chaired by Representatives Grace Napolitano and Tim Murphy, has drafted a letter soliciting support for the MFP by requesting each member of Congress to sign on and demonstrate that this program is critical in helping to eliminate health disparities. Please contact your Representative TODAY and urge them to sign on to the letter so that we can increase funding for the MFP.

TAKE ACTION:

Please e-mail your member of Congress immediately and urge him/her to save the MFP and increase funding for it by signing on to the letter being circulated by Representatives Napolitano and Murphy, which will be sent to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. Thank you for taking time to respond and advocate for this great program.

BACKGROUND ON THE ISSUE:

The mental health needs of ethnic minorities in the United States have been, and continue to be, grossly underserved. Studies have shown that minorities receive less mental health treatment and treatment that is of a lower quality than other populations. While the mental health and substance use needs in racial and ethnic minority communities are substantial, there is a critical shortage of mental health professionals to serve these communities. The MFP has been instrumental in increasing the number of racial and ethnic minority psychologists delivering mental health services to minority communities and promoting culturally competent mental health services provided to minority populations.

Ethnic minorities everywhere, especially in underserved areas, face additional challenges in recruiting and retaining mental health professionals in the public sector. Studies indicate minority mental health professionals practice in underserved areas at a higher rate than non-minorities. The need to maintain the MFP program has never been stronger.

The MFP is a necessary and valuable part of addressing the shortage of quality and accessible mental health services. Terminating this program would greatly diminish opportunities for minority students to become mental health care providers and return to our communities to address critical disparities in service delivery.

Thank you for your support as we work together to save and increase funding for the Minority Fellowship Program. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Daniel E. Dawes, J.D., at ddawes@apa.org or (202) 682-5110.

Sincerely,

Public Interest Government Relations Office

INFO: Two stories featuring geropsychologists

In the spring edition of In the Public Interest (http://www.apa.org/pi/newsletter.html), the newsletter of the APA Public Interest Directorate, CONA Award winner, Martha Storandt, PhD is featured: http://www.apa.org/pi/martha_storandt.html

Also, today’s USA Today, has a brief article regarding financial capacity and early Alzheimer patients that discusses a study conducted by Dan Marson, JD, PhD, a member of the ABA-APA Assessment of Capacity in Older Adults Project Working Group

"Memory loss, money loss; Early-Alzheimer's patients flunk financial test," by Kathleen Fackelmann (_USA Today_, March 11,2008).

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-03-10-alzheimers-money_N.htm

Deborah DiGilio, MPH Director, Office on Aging American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6135 (202) 336-6040 FAX DDiGilio@apa.org http://www.apa.org/pi/aging

FW: CONFERENCE : NIMH-funded Summer Research Institute in Geriatric Psychiatry

The NIMH-funded Summer Research Institute in Geriatric Psychiatry (SRI) is intended for promising post-residency and post-doctoral fellows as well as junior faculty persons from across the country interested in research careers in geriatric mental health. The SRI focuses on the tools needed to begin, maintain and succeed on that career path, and is followed by continued communication between trainees and faculty. The SRI faculty consists of staff from NIMH and nationally renowned researchers in geriatric mental health. The SRI is highly successful, judging from the participants evaluations, as well as the trainees accomplishments in terms of publications and research funding (nearly 100% have published peer-reviewed papers, and more than 300 peer-reviewed grants have been awarded). The SRI provides a useful model for an approach to the transition period from fellowship/early academic appointment to first research funding, and of assuring a continued flow of new investigators in geriatric psychiatry. The 2008 SRI will be hosted by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. It will begin on Saturday, July 19, 2008 and run through Friday, July 25, 2008. The application deadline is March 14, 2008. Additional information is available at:

http://sri.ucsd.edu/index.html

Maureen Curran Halpain UCSD Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Stein Institute for Research on Aging (858)642-3602 mhalpain@ucsd.edu

CONFERENCES: Posters at CAC08

The poster sessions listed in the program for the Cognitive Aging Conference only include the first author for each poster. The other authors, and the poster numbers will be added soon. Andy Smith

Cognitive Aging Conference website:

http://cos.gatech.edu/cac

JOBS: Research Assistant, Emotion Lab, Brandeis University

Dear Division 20 colleagues:

I have an opening in my lab for a Research Assistant, to begin this May or June. If you know of graduating seniors who might be interested in such a position, please forward this ad to them. They can apply online at: https://careers.brandeis.edu/

(Job ID: 200568) and they can contact me directly if they have any questions.

Thanks! Derek

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, PSYCHOLOGY

The Emotion Lab in the Psychology Department/ Volen National Center for Complex Systems at Brandeis University is looking to hire a full-time research assistant to coordinate an NIA-funded study using eye tracking to investigate links between attention and emotion in adulthood and old age. The research assistant will be responsible for setting up research protocols, recruiting and running participants through the protocols, and managing and analyzing the data collected. While the research assistant will work closely with the Principal Investigator on all aspects of the studies, the lab is large and team-based, so the Research Assistant will be expected as to coordinate a team of undergraduate research volunteers who assist with the studies as well as to interact with other lab members (graduate students and post-docs), as well as to complete various lab-related organizational/administrative duties. Given the nature of the research we do in the lab, the Research Assistant must be comfortable with computers and computer technology, and must demonstrate a willingness to learn new software and methodologies independently.

Requirements: Two-year commitment required, starting in May or June of 2008 BA or BS in Psychology Experience in a lab environment, in Psychology or a closely-related discipline Prior experience with SPSS and some experimental software (e.g., Matlab) strongly preferred Prior experience with eye tracking advantageous but not required.

-- Derek M. Isaacowitz, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Psychology and Volen National Center for Complex Systems Brandeis University MS 062 Waltham, MA 02454-9110 Phone: (781) 736-3308 Fax: (781) 736-3291 http://www.brandeis.edu/projects/emotion/

JOBS: Post Doc Positions at Texas A&M

Five Postdoctoral Fellowships beginning SUMMER/FALL 2008 Texas A&M College of Medicine/Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health/Scott & White Scott & White and Texas A&M Health Science Center seek applications for its 2008/2009 class of postdoctoral fellows. Fellows will work within one of four research programs focused on the scientific study of factors that influence health and wellness throughout the life-span using multi-layered, system-wide interventions and multidimensional outcome measures. Fellows will be mentored by leading translational scientists in the fields of gerontology, behavioral and social sciences, pharmacoeconomics and women’s health. Research topics will include healthy aging, caregiving, long term care, chronic disease management, obesity prevention, community-based health & wellness, health economics and outcomes and translation of evidence-based programs and practices. The fellowship program provides multidisciplinary training and research opportunities in clinical and academic settings. Examples of available training experiences include: * Mentoring to develop independent research projects that contribute to the goals of the Institute, * Required participation in group sessions designed to lead to the submission of a research grant application * Manuscript development, * Access to a large clinic population for health services research and for clinical and translational research, * Quality improvement activities within a large regional health plan * Conduct of community-based participatory research, and * Opportunities to teach within the Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health and College of Medicine. Successful applicants will have completed a PhD or similar graduate degree by Fall 2008 in behavioral and social sciences, public health, nursing, social work, or a related field. A two-year commitment is required. Salary begins at $40,000 and is determined by experience. Health insurance and travel funds are provided. Deadline for applications will be March 31, 2008. Please include the following items with your application: Current CV 3-5 page personal statement, to include: personal background, research interests, special skills, and areas of desired development Writing sample List of up to 3 References For additional information regarding these positions, please contact: Alan B. Stevens, PhD, Director, S&W Program on Aging and Care, c/o Jason Culp, Recruiter, Scott & White Clinic, 2401 S. 31st, Temple, TX 76508. (800) 725-3627 jculp@swmail.sw.org Scott & White is an equal opportunity employer. A formal application must be completed to be considered for these positions. For more information on Scott & White, please visit our web site at: www.sw.org

INFO: Blueprint for Change Report

The Report of the Presidential Task Force on Integrated Health Care for an Aging Population convened by APA Past-President Sharon Brehm was adopted by the Council of Representatives this past weekend. The report, Blueprint for Change: Integrated Health Care for an Aging Population and additional materials can be found at: http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/blueprint.html. Task Force members were: Toni Antonucci, PhD (co-chair); Antonette Zeiss, PhD (co-chair); Gregory Hinrichsen PhD; Deborah King, PhD; Peter Lichtenberg, PhD, ABPP; Martita Lopez, PhD; and Jennifer Manly, PhD. The report will be widely disseminated to APA members, health and aging organizations nationwide, government organizations that have expressed an interest in this model of care (SAMHSA, CMS, HRSA), and to policy makers. Their will also be presentations at the APA and GSA Conventions on this topic.

The Committee on Aging and Office on Aging will continue the work of the Task Force and has secured funds from the Board of Directors to prepare three fact sheets this year targeting: 1) policymakers to make clear psychologists’ involvement in and contributions to this model of care, 2) graduate faculty and training directors to provide guidance to on how to shape and develop careers that would emphasize care for older adults in integrated settings, and 3) older adults and their families to provide information and skills to improve coordination of their care. If anyone is interested in helping to develop these fact sheets, or in spreading the word about this initiative, please let me know.

Deborah DiGilio, MPH

Director, Office on Aging

American Psychological Association

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002-4242

(202) 336-6135

(202) 336-6040 FAX

DDiGilio@apa.org

http://www.apa.org/pi/aging

INFO: Teaching Resources on Diversity

The APA Task Force on Diversity Education Resources was established by APA President Gerry Koocher. The group's mission was to provide support for instructors who want to address diversity issues in their classrooms. The Task Force compiled annotated bibliographies of teaching resources, including books, book chapters, journal articles, films, websites, and other media. Topics include cross-cutting issues, such as assessment, institutional support for diversity education, instructional resources, power and privilege, and ways to encourage students from diverse backgrounds to pursue psychology as a profession. Bibliographies also were developed for specific categories such as Race/Ethnicity, Culture, International, Language, Religion, Gender/Sex, Sexual Orientation, Rural-Urban-Suburban Location, and Age. The resources were developed for teachers of psychology at the high school, undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate level. Task Force members were: Mary Kite, Ball State University, Chair; Rosemary Blieszner, Virginia Polytechnic Institute; James E. Freeman, University of Virginia; Ladonna Lewis, Glendale Community College; Jeffery Scott Mio, California State Polytechnic University; Konjit V. Page, Boston College; Marissa M. Sarabando, Memorial High School, McAllen, Texas; Linda M. Woolf, Webster College.

Website: http://teachpsych.org/diversity/ptde/index.php

JOBS: Scott & White/Texas A&M

Assistant Professor/Research Scientist Scott & White And Texas A&M College of Medicine Program on Aging and Care Scott & White and Texas A&M Health Science Center are seeking outstanding Research Scientists to join our nationally recognized Program on Aging and Care at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates will join a team of researchers conducting trials on interventions for older adults with chronic illness and their caregivers. Candidates will be expected to contribute to the goals of the program while also developing an externally-funded, independent line of intervention and health outcomes research. Collaboration with clinicians, scientists, and community organizations is expected. Applicants must have a PhD or comparable graduate degree, plus a minimum of two years research experience. The position is open to candidates with training in behavioral and social sciences, public health, health services research, nursing and related areas. Scott & White is the largest multi-specialty practice in Texas, with more than 600 physicians and research scientists who care for patients at Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic in Temple and within the 19 regional clinic system networked throughout Central Texas, as well as a regional hospital in Austin, a LTACH in Temple, and others planned. Led by physicians with a commitment to patient care, education and research, Scott & White is listed among the “Top 100 Hospitals” in America in several categories, and has been listed as a Solucient Top 15 Teaching Hospital for the past three years. All staff have Texas A&M faculty appointments, commensurate with experience. The health system and medical school are investing heavily in basic, translational and clinical research, with appropriate support. Scott & White offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package, and a generous retirement plan. For additional information regarding these positions, please contact: Alan B. Stevens, PhD, Director, S&W Program on Aging and Care, c/o Jason Culp, Recruiter, Scott & White Clinic, 2401 S. 31st, Temple, TX 76508. (800) 725-3627 jculp@swmail.sw.org Scott & White is an equal opportunity employer. A formal application must be completed to be considered for these positions. For more information on Scott & White, please visit our web site at: www.sw.org Alan B. Stevens, PhD Professor, Department of Medicine Vernon D. Holleman-Lewis M. Rampy Centennial Chair in Gerontology Scott & White Memorial Hospital The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center 2401 South 31st. Street Temple, TX 76508 (254) 215-0452 astevens@swmail.sw.org

CONFERENCES: Pre-convention workshop at the 2008 Cognitive Aging Conference

The pre-convention workshop on methods for studying intraindividual variability by Marty Sliwinski for the 2008 Cognitive Aging Conference has reached full enrollment, and no additional registrants can be accepted. Those who have already been accepted by Marty should plan on attending the workshop on Thursday morning, April 10, 2008, at 8:45 am to pay registration fees, if applicable. Because the workshop is actually a little overbooked (in terms of size preference) we will accept no new on-site registrations for this workshop.

The planning committee for the CAC is pleased and gratified by the enthusiastic response to this new aspect of our program. Thanks to all who registered, and our apologies to anyone else who was interested who cannot be accommodated. There are plans for this workshop to be offered by Marty again at the Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America in November 2008. More information will be provided on that event at a later date.

Christopher Hertzog Professor of Psychology School of Psychology 654 Cherry Street, Room 235 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0170

phone: 404-894-6774 FAX: 404-894-8905 cell: 404-210-5092

Christopher Hertzog Professor of Psychology School of Psychology 654 Cherry Street, Room 235 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0170

phone: 404-894-6774 FAX: 404-894-8905 cell: 404-210-5092

STUDENTS: Advanced Statistical Training in Psychology for Undergrads

A unique summer program from The APA Science Directorate...

Advanced Statistical Training in Psychology (ASTP)

University of Maryland

July 12-20, 2008

This summer, the APA will hold an advanced seminar in statistics for undergraduates who plan to pursue advanced degrees in psychological research. The Advanced Statistical Training in Psychology (ASTP) program, will be an intensive, 9-day hands-on seminar in which students learn about psychological statistics and research methods in a dynamic setting that emphasizes the hands-on skills it takes to analyze and interpret real data. Much of the statistical instruction will be geared toward the use of computer-assisted statistical packages (SPSS). This intensive seminar will be co-taught by award winning instructors who have each taught graduate statistics and/or research methods at major research universities.

ASTP will target students from traditionally underrepresented groups in psychology. The definition of underrepresented groups for this program is broad. The seminar will undoubtedly include students who are members of ethnic minority groups, but it will also include first generation college students and students who have had to overcome other kinds of social, physical or economic barriers on the road to academic excellence.

ASTP will focus primarily on statistics and research methods. However, the program will also include a substantial professional socialization component, in which students will learn about important topics such as maximizing one’s chances of being admitted to graduate school and maximizing one’s chances of being happy and successful once admitted.

Participants will pay a $200 registration fee and provide for their own travel. APA will cover the cost of room, board, lectures, and labs. Financial need should not be a barrier to anyone’s participation. For those with financial need, scholarship support is available for travel as well as for the registration fee. We expect ASTP to be very competitive. Eligibility is limited to college students who will be seniors during the 2008-2009 academic year, who have firm plans to attend a graduate program in psychology after college, and who plan to pursue careers in research.

Applications are due by March 17, 2008. Visit www.apa.org/science/astp.html for more information and application instructions.

JOBS: Assistant Professor of Psychology, The City University of New York

Since area of specialization is open, this job announcement may be of interest to those specializing in the adulthood and aging.

THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK: New York City College of Technology

Psychology - Assistant Professor

Position Description and Duties The Department of Social Science at New York City College of Technology (CUNY) invites applications for three tenure-track, assistant professor positions in psychology to begin Fall 2008. CityTech, a comprehensive college offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, enrolls approximately 13,000 students and is located in downtown Brooklyn. The position requires teaching, student advisement, curriculum development, college service, and active research and scholarship. The successful applicant must demonstrate the ability to teach Introduction to Psychology as well as contribute to departmental coverage of Personnel and Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental courses, or Personality Psychology. The position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary work and collaboration with faculty in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Professional Studies, and Technology & Design.

Qualification Requirements Candidates must have Ph.D. in hand when the appointment begins. Area of specialization is open, but a Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Personality Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or Industrial/Organizational Psychology with a strong experimental background is preferred. Teaching experience at the college level is required, and the candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and learning. Experience with diverse student populations in urban settings is desired. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong potential for an active research program and scholarly activity. A cover letter indicating teaching philosophy and research interests and two letters of recommendation should be enclosed with the curriculum vitae. Review of applications will begin on February 19, 2008 and continue until the positions are filled. Send materials to:

Psychology Search Ms. Michelle Harris, N321 Director, ISR New York City College of Technology 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 11201

Jean E. Kubeck, Ph.D. Department of Social Sciences Vice Chair, Institutional Review Board New York City College of Technology 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 1-718-260-5081

FUNDING: Elderhostel Doctoral Research Grant

FYI:

$5,000 Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant

Elderhostel invites applications from doctoral candidates researching lifelong or later-life learning for the Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant. This $5,000 grant is awarded annually to a student in various disciplines including, but not limited to, psychology, education, gerontology, cognitive studies, neuroscience, leisure studies, aging and social work.

The application deadline is March 31, 2008. For further information, including requirements and the online application, please visit: www.elderhostel.org/grants.

Deborah DiGilio, MPH Director, Office on Aging American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6135 (202) 336-6040 FAX DDiGilio@apa.org http://www.apa.org/pi/aging

FUNDING: Wisconsin Longitudinal Study Pilot Grant Program

The Center for Demography of Health and Aging (CDHA) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will award two pilot grants to investigators using the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study (WLS) data for scholarly research. The WLS provides an opportunity to study the life course, careers, retirement, intergenerational transfers and relationships, family functioning, physical and mental health and well-being, and morbidity and mortality from late adolescence to the retirement years. Selected recipients will receive $10,000 to support their research, along with a travel stipend to attend a WLS training workshop. The workshop will take place in Madison on August 7^th and 8^th, 2008. The deadline for application is May 27, 2008. More information about the WLS and the pilot grant program including questionnaires, codebooks and public data may be found at the WLS pilot grant website: http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/wlsresearch/pilot/. Please contact Carol Roan by e-mail roan@ssc.wisc.edu or by telephone (608) 265-6196 if you have further questions. Eligibility: Applications are welcomed from investigators in such diverse fields as anthropology, demography, economics, epidemiology, family studies, genetics, gerontology, human development, medicine, nursing, psychology, public health, and sociology. Applicants must have a doctoral-level degree. This grant program is intended to support new users and new uses of WLS data. We encourage applications from junior researchers (i.e., with fewer than five years since completing their doctoral-level degree) as well as more experienced researchers who have not previously used WLS data. Applicants must be affiliated with either educational institutions or with 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations.

--  Carol L Roan Assistant Scientist Center for Demography of Health and Aging University of Wisconsin-Madison             1180 Observatory Drive                         Madison, Wisconsin  53706  Office Phone:  (608) 265-6196 Email:  Roan@ssc.wisc.edu 

JOBS: Florida State University, Project CREATE

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

The Psychology Department is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position, available immediately, to support the Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) project (http://www.create-center.org/). Candidates should have a background in cognitive aging research with an emphasis on applied psychology or human factors. Salary will be consistent with NIH NRSA guidelines. Candidates will have the opportunity to work on an e-health intervention study that uses videoconferencing to link home health care nurses, older patients, and caregivers. Other studies focus on reducing short-term stress associated with technology use, and improving workstation ergonomics for younger and older workers. Please send curriculum vitae, reprints, a research statement, and three letters of reference in Word or PDF format to Neil Charness: charness@psy.fsu.edu.

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Neil Charness, Ph.D., William G. Chase Professor of Psychology

Room A205, Department of Psychology, Florida State University, 1107 W Call St.,

Tallahassee, FL 32306-4301

Phone (offices): 850-644-6686; 850-644-8571; Fax: 850-644-7739

E-mail: charness@psy.fsu.edu ; WWW: http://www.psy.fsu.edu/~charness/

INFO: Additional location for Teaching Tips columns

Dear APA Division 20 members,

As the current chair of the Education Committee for APA Division 20, I was looking around the "For Educators" section of the division's web site and realized that the Teaching Tips columns from the newsletter were not referenced there. Thus to add this resource to a place that people may look for it and to simplify the perusal of the columns since 2000, we have now posted a list the column topics by issue, and you can view a PDF of the column by clicking on the topic (Thanks to Michael Marsiske for his help!).

You can access this by looking under the "For Educators" link on the Division 20 home page, or you can access the direct link which is http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/teachtips.htm

Best wishes,

KM

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Kristi S. Multhaup, Associate Professor of Psychology

Davidson College / Box 7000 / Davidson, NC 28035-7000

Ph:704-894-2008 F:704-894-2512 E:krmulthaup@davidson.edu

Couriers use: 209 Ridge Road / Box 7000 / Davidson, NC 28036

STUDENTS: Join International PhD Program

The Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) invites applications to its PhD program. The program is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. BIGSSS is an interuniversity institute of the University of Bremen and Jacobs University Bremen. The program provides close supervision of dissertation work within a demand-tailored education and an international research framework. The language of instruction is English. The graduate school encompasses five thematic fields: global integration, integration and diversity in Europe, social integration and the welfare state, attitude formation, value change and intercultural communication, and life-course and lifespan dynamics.

The Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development of the Jacobs University (www.jacobs-university.de/jacobs) is one of the academic units participating in BIGSSS. We seek in particular applicants in one area:

Applicants should have strong academic abilities, a background in psychology (Master degree) and be interested in conducting their PhD work in the area of lifespan development, in particular they should be interested in questions of adult personality development (in the work context).

We offer PhD stipends of Euro 1250/month for 3 years, contingent upon successful completion of each year. The program starts September 1, 2008. More information as well as required application materials can be found at www.bigsss-bremen.de or sekstaudinger@jacobs-university.de (tel. +49 421 2004700). Applications may be sent until March 1, 2008 to the following address: Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Steffen Mau, Founding Dean, Universität Bremen, P.O. Box 330440, 28334 Bremen, Germany.

PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL AND WEB ADDRESS SEE BELOW

Dr. Ursula M. Staudinger Professor of Psychology Vice President and Dean Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development Jacobs University Bremen (formerly International University Bremen)

for mail: P.O. Box 750561 28725 Bremen

for visitors: Reimar Lüst Hall, Room 157 Campus Ring 1 28759 Bremen

phone +49 421 2004700/01 fax +49 421 2004703 email sekstaudinger@jacobs-university.de http://www.jacobs-university.de/jacobs

JOBS: Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP available in the Institute for Social Research (ISR), University of Michigan (http://www.isr.umich.edu/home/).

This postdoctoral position will provide the opportunity to analyze longitudinal and dyadic data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) on psychosocial and cognitive functioning, well-being, and health in the 50+ population and to develop research proposals for associated supplementary survey and experimental projects. Specifically, the research fellow will work full-time in the “Psychosocial and Cognitive Aging Project” led by Professor Jacqui Smith. The candidate is expected to contribute actively to ongoing analyses, manuscripts, and grant proposals; to initiate their own manuscripts using available data; and to participate generally in the multidisciplinary activities of the research group, the Survey Research Center, and the Research Center for Group Dynamics in the Institute.

The position is initially for one year with the possibility of extension. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology at the starting date. There is a preference for candidates with advanced skills in multilevel longitudinal analysis. A strong background in research on aging, lifespan development, personality-social, cognition, or health psychology is desirable. The stipend will be commensurate with experience and based on levels established by the University of Michigan. Further information about the position is available at http://www.src.isr.umich.edu/.

Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 1-2 page statement of research interests and experience, and examples of written work. Submission should be in PDF format and sent by email to Aneesa Buageila (aneesabu@isr.umich.edu). In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of recommendation in PDF form to be sent directly from the author to Aneesa Buageila via email. The address for the position is: Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, 426 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor MI 48104.

The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOBS: Aging Research Center, Karolinska Institute

A 4-year tenure track position as research scientist in neuroimaging is available at the Aging Research Center (ARC), NVS department, Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden (www.ki-su-arc.se).

ARC is a multidisciplinary academic environment, representing psychology, sociology, and various branches of medicine (e.g., neurology, epidemiology, psychiatry, geriatrics). A large part of our empirical activities is based on population-based longitudinal studies. In an ongoing study (Swedish National Study on Aging and Care-Kungsholmen or SNACK), a large population of 60+ old individualsis is followed att regular time intervals. The protocol includes extensive assessment of social, medical, biological, and genetic factors as well as a comprehensive cognitive battery. A subsample (n = 552) undergoes structural magnetic resonance imaging at each measurement occasion, including diffusion tensor imaging. A key project examines how vascular risk factors (e.g., atherosclerosis, hypoperfusion) are related to white-matter alterations and subsequent deleterious outcomes (e.g., cognitive decline, dementia). For further information, see www.aldrecentrum.se/snack/

Major tasks for the research scientist will be to manage, analyze, and publish data from the brain-imaging part of SNACK. The person will be working in the interface between epidemiological and clinical research, with the major aim to detect early brain alterations and to relate these to previous vascular conditions and cognitive performance. The incumbent is expected to be an independent researcher, to have extensive hands-on experience in using and interpreting neuroimaging data as well as relevant software (i.e., SPM, FSL) and a strong conceptual background. The person will be part of the multidisciplinary team directing the SNACK project, and act as a connecting player between the neuroimaging lab and the epidemiological center.

Contacts: Professor Lars Bäckman, tel:+468690 5826; lars.backman.1@ki.se, or Professor Laura Fratiglioni; tel: +4686905818; laura.fratiglioni@ki.se

Send your application, marked with reference number 5048/2007 no later than March 1, 2008. Three sets of the following documents must be submitted with your application, and written in English:

Curriculum Vitae; your qualifications and a description of your research plans, listed in accordance with the Karolinska Institutet qualification portfolio; and a selection of five scientific papers

The regulations of the Swedish National Archives require us to keep records of one round of applications for two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force. This does not apply, however, to appended documents that have been printed or otherwise published.

Address for application: Karolinska Institutet, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, ATT: Anna Önnestig, Novum, plan 4, SE-141 86 Stockholm, email: anna.onnestig@ki.se

STUDENTS: New Undergrad Summer Science Fellowships!

Please help spread the word! The following announcement is for a new summer program offered by the APA Science Directorate for undergraduate students interested in psychological research. Please forward this to students who you think may be interested! Note the March 3, 2008 application deadline. Thanks!

Announcing the Summer Science Fellowship Program

The APA Science Directorate is pleased to announce a new program for 2008 -- the Summer Science Fellowships (SSF). An offshoot of the successful Summer Science Institute, SSF aims to immerse advanced undergraduate students in the science of psychology by exposing them to the excitement and promise of the best of psychological science. Our principal objective is to inform these students about the science of psychology and its promise for the future, and help prepare them for the rigors of graduate study in psychological science.

An expenses-paid, intensive summer training program, the purpose of SSF is to allow 12 talented students to be placed in the psychology laboratories of some of the most outstanding researchers in the Washington, DC area for up to 6 weeks. The SSF program gives students an opportunity to explore the intellectual, personal, and social processes of scientific inquiry and to experience cutting-edge psychological research through hands-on laboratory activities. SSF offers promising students the opportunity to equip themselves with skills essential to succeed in graduate school, and gives students who plan to pursue advanced degrees in psychological science the opportunity to be mentored by nationally-known faculty.

The program is expected to run from late June to early August. APA will pay students a summer salary, as well as cover all travel and living expenses. This should make the program financially feasible for most college students.

Eligibility is strictly limited to rising college seniors. Applicants should be psychology majors, although students with related preparation may apply if they expect to enter a psychological science graduate program.

Students from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The application deadline for this program is Monday, March 3rd, 2008. Visit www.apa.org/science/ssf.html for complete details about the program and online application.

INFO: D20 Newsletter Deadline

Colleagues:

The next submission deadline for the Division 20 newsletter is February 15th. Please send submissions in a formatted Word document to Jennifer Margrett (margrett@iastate.edu).

We welcome your ideas and input.

Grace Caskie and Jennifer Margrett

Co-editors

INFO: Advanced Training Institute on Health Behavior Theory

4th Advanced Training Institute on Health Behavior Theory

Applications due by February 22, 2008

The National Cancer Institute and the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research will sponsor an intensive, 7-day workshop for early career investigators July 6-13, 2008 at the Fluno Executive Conference Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The objectives of the institute are to allow 25 attendees to extend their understanding of the assumptions underlying major types of health behavior theories, to explore how theories are tested and improved, and to examine how to use theories appropriately in designing interventions for behavioral risk factor modification. Lead instructors include researchers Neil Weinstein, University of Arizona, Alex Rothman, University of Minnesota, Susan Curry, University of Illinois at Chicago, and Barbara Curbow, University of Florida.

Applicants from all disciplines are welcome to apply. Multiple disciplines have been represented at each of the previous workshops. An interest in cancer-related behaviors is desired, but not required. You must have received a doctoral degree by the beginning of the course and have completed at least one graduate level course in the behavioral sciences and one graduate level course in statistics. Participants must be U.S. citizens. There will be a $500 meeting cost to participate in the institute. Travel, meals, and lodging will be provided. More information, an application, and comments from previous participants are available at http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/workshop/.

Please forward this message on to anybody you think may be interested in this opportunity.

Barbara Curbow, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair

Department of Behavioral Science and Community Health

College of Public Health and Health Professions

University of Florida

PO Box 100175

Gainesville, FL 32610-0175

Phone: 352-273-6745

Email: bcurbow@phhp.ufl.edu

CONFERENCES: Gerontechnology Call for Papers extended to Jan. 31

International Society for Gerontechnology

TU/e, Matrix 1.06,

PO box 513

5600 MB Eindhoven

The Netherlands

Fax: +31 40 2475923

www.gerontechnology.info

info@gerontechnology.info

Dear ISG-Member,

From 4 till 7 of June, 2008 the International Society for Gerontechnology will hold its 6th conference in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy! If you register before the 31ste of January you are eligible to a early bird discount. See http://www.isg08.org/registration.html for more details.

Furthermore, if you want to, you can still submit a paper:

Authors are invited to submit individual contributions in format for publication to any of the Conference topics listed in the Call for Papers.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

ACTIVE AGEING AND LEISURE

AGEING-IN-PLACE: THE SMART LIVING ENVIRONMENT

BIOMECHANICS OF AGEING

BIOROBOTICS FOR ACTIVE LONGEVITY

CARE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY

COGNITIVE AGEING

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

INCLUSIVE DESIGN AND ERGONOMICS

MOBILITY: DRIVING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

SOCIAL POLICY

STAY CONNECTED: ICT FOR AN AGEING SOCIETY

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The topics listed above shall be used to classify your paper when submitting.

Deadlines

January 31, 2008 (23:59 GMT) - Submission of extended abstracts.

March 7, 2008 (23:59 GMT) - Notification of paper/poster acceptance.

April 1, 2008 (23:59 GMT) - Author registration and submission of final papers.

Below you can find a message from the program director.

With kind regards,

Mr. J. Knies

Assistant Secretary Gerontechnology Quarterly Journal, Official Journal of the

International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG)

URL: www.gerontechjournal.net

Visit http://www.jdc.org.il/mailman/listinfo/isg_discussion and become a member of the gerontechnology discussion list

Dear Friend,

As you know, one major aspect of today's society is the significant increase in longevity and the progressive ageing of the population in all countries. By 2025, the over-60's population will have increased by 66% in Europe, and will constitute about 30% of the population. There will be a particular increase in the over-75's and over-85's, amounting to around 15% and 2.5%, respectively, of the total.

At the same time, the demand for self-sufficiency is increasing among senior citizens who, although their functions are in a way disabled "by exhaustion", choose to continue living in their own homes or in any case want to have a greater degree of independence. As a result, there will be an increase in the demand for social involvement, mobility, productivity, use of free time, personal care and attention, which the social and territorial infrastructures will have to make the necessary adjustments for. Society has a stake in finding ways to improve quality of life, to reduce healthcare costs, and to extend the independence of older people.

Technology can provide important solutions to these issues and many groups are now working in this direction. Multiple nations are launching or are already executing initiatives to better understand how technology may be used to support an aging society as well as form the basis of new markets for export. Countless universities around the world are developing robust research agendas to develop technology to respond to the needs of older adults as well as their caregivers. Likewise, many small businesses – as well as global giants – such as Intel, Microsoft, Matsushita, and General Electric are investing in new products and services to meet the demands of a grayer marketplace.

Gerontechnology - term born in Europe just prior to the 1990's as a composite of a two words: "gerontology", the scientific study of aging, and "technology" - is concerned with research on the biological, psychological, social, and medical aspects of ageing exploiting the potentials offered by the progress of technology. The number of research centres and private companies working in this field strongly increasing worldwide.

The 6th Conference of the International Society for Gerontechnology - ISG08 - will be gathering gerontechnology specialists from around the world in Italy in 2008. The conference is staged about once every three years, and it is now back in Europe after nine years. More details about ISG08 can be found at the conference site: http://www.isg08.org .

This time, the conference will be host in Pisa placed in Tuscany, an Italian region sensitive to issues related to increasing aging of population. Tuscany is a very attractive region for many European senior citizens to retire, due to a unique mix of cultural heritage and quality of life with an extraordinary wealth of artistic and cultural heritage, deep attention to preserving the environment and social relations, excellent climate, good food and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

ISG08 is intended to be a forum where all the people involved in activities on gerontechnology (robotics researchers, architects, biomedical engineers, neuroscientists, biologists, experts in political science and economics, and scientists from many other communities) will meet and interact, present results and discuss about current and future research lines and about the tools usable to move innovative technologies and services into seniors lives to expand market opportunities.

The conference theme is SMART TECHNOLOGY FOR ACTIVE LONGEVITY. The programme of ISG08 will include not only the papers, but many other events of high impact: five plenary lectures delivered by worldwide renowned leaders, many workshops and tutorials on a range of emerging and important technical and non technical topics, students events, exhibitions, practical demos, and many others.

Undoubtedly, this is the right target, the right place and the right moment for you to promote your research activities and products from highly qualified scientific theatre towards the global market, to present their scientific products to this community, to learn about most recent advancements in gerontechnologies.

I look forward to seeing you at ISG08!

Professor Paolo Dario

ISG 2008 General and Program Chair

INFO: Caregiving Across the States Interactive Database

New and Updated Data in FCA's

Caregiving Across the States Interactive Database

The National Center on Caregiving at Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) is pleased to announce the addition of new and updated data in its online resource, Caregiving Across the States. The database includes a separate profile for each state and the District of Columbia. Profiles contain the state's background characteristics related to caregiving and aging, as well as information on publicly-funded caregiver support programs. You'll find the updated data in the Selected State Background Characteristics sections of the State Profiles. NEW state-by-state data include:

· Average Daily Cost for Adult Day Services

· Average Hourly Costs for Home Health Care

· Average Hourly Costs for Personal/ Home Care

· Number of Family Caregivers and Total Caregiving Hours

· Economic Value of Caregiving

· Average Daily Cost in a Nursing Home

· Average Monthly Cost for Assisted Living

· Number of Home Health Aides in the Workforce

· Median Hourly Wages for Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aides and Personal/ Home Care Aides

This interactive database, accessible in map format on the FCA website, is a valuable resource to inform state administrators and policymakers about support programs for family caregivers of adults with chronic illnesses or disabilities. It also allows caregivers and service providers to access information they need to seek assistance and benefits for themselves or their clients.

To learn more about the family caregiving landscape in your state, visit FCA's Caregiving Across the States webpage or copy and paste the following url into your browser: http://caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=12720 . For more information, contact Amy Friedrich-Karnik at (800) 445-8106 or email afriedrich@caregiver.org .

Deborah DiGilio, MPH

Director, Office on Aging

American Psychological Association

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002-4242

(202) 336-6135

(202) 336-6040 FAX

DDiGilio@apa.org

http://www.apa.org/pi/aging

CONFERENCES: 8th Annual Summer Institute on RCTs involving Behavioral Interventions

Reminder

Application Due Date: January 31, 2008

Eighth Annual Summer Institute on Randomized Clinical Trials Involving Behavioral Interventions

July 13 - 25, 2008

Airlie Conference Center, Virginia

Organized by

NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (http://obssr.od.nih.gov)

General Information and Applications Available at

http://obssr.od.nih.gov/Content/Training_and_Career_Development/Annual_RCT_Course/RCT_2008/2008_RCT.htm

OBJECTIVE: to provide a thorough grounding in the conduct of randomized clinical trials to researchers and health professionals interested in developing competence in the planning, design, and execution of clinical trials involving behavioral or social interventions.

The CURRICULUM will:

· Describe the principles underlying the conduct of unbiased clinical trials.

· Contrast biomedical vs. behavioral interventions in the context of RCTs.

· Evaluate and interpret critically the literature on RCTs for behavioral interventions.

· Contrast and evaluate alternative research designs in terms of their appropriateness.

· Contrast and evaluate methods for monitoring, coordinating, and conducting RCTs.

· Select appropriate outcome measures, enrollment strategies, and randomization techniques

· Design a specific research proposal in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. .

FACULTY: Faculty will consist of leading authorities in their fields, with extensive prior experience in the conduct of major clinical trials, with specializations in psychology, behavioral medicine, psychosomatic medicine, gerontology, oncology, cardiovascular diseases, statistics, clinical trials, and other areas. Over twenty Faculty members will be onsite over the course of the Institute.

STUDENTS: Priority will be given to individuals who already have their PhD or MD (equivalent degrees accepted) and two years of subsequent research experience. Applicants should not yet have achieved a tenured position at their institution. Beyond these eligibility criteria we are seeking researchers who have demonstrated research experience and who will benefit from this summer institute on randomized controlled clinical trials.

Further, the applications of those who have extensive research experience will only be considered after more junior investigators have been evaluated. Preference will be given to individuals who are not employees of NIH. While we will consider and may even accept applicants who do not meet these criteria, those who do will have higher priority.

Due to the limited number of spaces in the course, applicants must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or must have been lawfully admitted to the United states for permanent residence (i.e., possess a currently valid Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551, or other legal verification of such status). Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in this activity, please include this information with your application at least 60 business days before the course begins. A request for disability-related reasonable accommodation will not influence the selection process!

COSTS: The Office of Behavioral Sciences Research, NIH, will pay for travel to and from the Summer Institute site, room and board, and course materials. There are no additional fees. Family members may accompany participants at their own expense. However, please note that the Airlie Conference Center is not set up as a vacation property. If accepted as a Fellow, please contact Ms. Monica Duda at 301-57700244 ext. 56 or mduda@blseamon.com to discuss this option before committing to the Institute.

LOCATION: The course will be held at the beautiful Airlie Conference Center in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Northern Virginia, "...providing a serene atmosphere for work and thought in a community of scholars..." Airlie is approximately 60 minutes driving time from Washington, DC and surrounding airports: http://www.airlie.com

APPLICATIONS Due January 31, 2008: Applications must be submitted electronically. The application instructions and forms are posted at http://www.blsweb.net/app2attend/

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: http://obssr.od.nih.gov/Content/Training_and_Career_Development/Annual_RCT_Course/RCT03_QA.htm

LISTSERV for Course Information: For periodic updates, join the electronic mailing list for forthcoming announcements and instructions by sending an e-mail message to listserv@list.nih.gov.

The body of the message should read SUBscribe RCT-L [your full name]. The message is case sensitive; so capitalize as indicated! Don't include the brackets.

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CONTACTS

Do you have questions about the course? Please address them to:

Ronald P. Abeles, Ph.D.

Special Assistant to the Director

Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research

National Institutes of Health

Bldg. 31C, Rm. B1C19, MSC 2027

Bethesda, MD 20892-2027

Telephone: 301.496.7859

Email: abeles@nih.gov

INFO: Newest CONA members

I am pleased to let you know that our new APA Committee on Aging members are Dolores Gallagher Thompson and Chandra Mehrotra. They will serve three-year terms and join current CONA members, Merla Arnold, Peter Lichtenberg (2008 Chair), Victor Molinari, and Michael Smyer. Rosemary Blieszner and Florence Denmark have rotated off CONA this past year.

Happy New Years! Debbie

Deborah DiGilio, MPH

Director, Office on Aging

American Psychological Association

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002-4242

(202) 336-6135

(202) 336-6040 FAX

DDiGilio@apa.org

http://www.apa.org/pi/aging