INFO: Call for Nominations APA Committee on Aging

The American Psychological Association's Committee on Aging (CONA) is accepting nominations, including self-nominations, for two new members. CONA is the chief committee within the APA governance structure charged with addressing aging concerns. Entering its 10th year, CONA seeks full members of APA with specialization in aging issues to serve a three-year term beginning January 2008 and ending December 2010.

CONA places priority on maintaining representation within the Committee's membership that reflects the diversity of psychology and society, including (a) individuals with experience in research, clinical training and practice, policy and advocacy, and education; (b) early- and mid-career psychologists and those who are retired or employed less than full time; and (c) diversity with respect to ethnicity, culture, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and geographic location.

CONA's mission is to advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health and human welfare by ensuring that older adults, especially the growing numbers of older women and members of minority groups, receive the attention of the Association. Its goals include: * provide leadership for a scientific agenda on aging, * advocate for policies that enhance availability and reimbursement of health and mental health services to older adults and their families, * contribute to the formulation and support of public policies that promote optimal development of older adults, facilitate psychological practice with older persons, and expand scientific understanding of adult development and aging, * promote inclusion of knowledge about adult development and aging in all levels of education, * develop and disseminate information concerning the scientific findings and practice issues about older adults, * serve as a visible focus for the coordination of information among groups within APA that address aging issues and offer consultation to relevant APA boards, committees, divisions, state associations, and directorates, and * ensure that older members of APA receive appropriate attention from the Association. For an overview of CONA's activities since its inception, visit

http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/cona01.html.

Selected candidates will be required to attend two committee meetings each year in Washington, DC, with expenses reimbursed by the APA, and are encouraged to attend a CONA meeting held during the APA Convention at their own expense. Members are also expected to participate in email discussions and bi-monthly conference calls, work on Committee priorities between meetings, provide consultation to the Director of the APA Office on Aging, and participate in policy advocacy activities.

Nomination materials should include a current curriculum vitae and a letter from the nominee indicating willingness to serve on CONA and highlighting specific competencies, interests, and potential contributions to the work of CONA. Letters of support from other APA governance groups and divisions, state psychological associations, or other organizations are desirable but not required. Prior applicants are encouraged to reapply.

Nominations and supporting materials should be sent by August 31, 2007 to: Deborah DiGilio, Director of the Office on Aging, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC, 20002-4242 or ddigilio@apa.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: Rocky Mountain Conference on Aging

Invitation to Present Concurrent Sessions and Posters 2007 Rocky Mountain Conference on Aging "Aging in the Workplace: Maximizing a Valuable Human Resource" October 24 – 25, 2007 Loveland, Colorado

We invite you to submit to present a Concurrent Session (one hour presentation) or Poster at the 2007 Rocky Mountain Conference on Aging. The 2007 theme is Aging in the Workplace: Maximizing a Valuable Human Resource. Proposals must be submitted electronically.

Conference Sponsors: Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Colorado State University Center on Aging University of Northern Colorado Gerontology Program

Conference Objectives: 1) Conference participants will learn research based information regarding the value and impact of older workers in the workplace. 2) Conference participants will learn strategies to address issues presented by an aging workforce. 3) Employers and managers will gain insight into workplace changes that encourage and enable them to retain and recruit valued mature workers.

Categories for Concurrent Session Presentations and/or Posters: 1) UNIVERSAL DESIGN – focus may be on physical workplace conditions that attract and accommodate older individuals for continued productivity 2) INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS – presentations that focus on successful interactions between and among persons of several generations 3) SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES – presentations on strategies for managing older workers and their needs and issues as they pertain to the workplace 4) LIFE MANAGEMENT – presentations on balancing issues that affect older workers such as caregiving, raising grandchildren, health concerns, or other contemporary issues of aging 5) PUBLIC POLICY – presentations on any aspect of public policy that exists or is needed to address the increased need for older employees

Concurrent Sessions Sessions will be 60 minutes in length, which includes delivering the presentation and question/answer period. A concurrent session may be a presentation, panel discussion, hands-on demonstration or any other appropriate method of instruction.

Posters Poster must be a maximum of 4ft. x 6 ft. Posters will be hung on slat board walls using pinch clips.

Presenter Responsibilities All presenters are responsible for: 1) their own expenses including registration for the conference, travel, lodging, equipment rental and handouts; 2) presenting their session; 3) being available for consultation with participants immediately following their presentation. All presenters MUST register for the conference.

REQUIRED FORMAT FOR CONCURRENT SESSION/POSTER SUBMISSIONS (Failure to follow this outline may result in failure to evaluate the proposal by the Conference Program Committee.)

Title Page Title of Presentation: Identify the Type of Presentation: Concurrent Session (one hour presentation) or Poster Name of Lead Presenter and Title/Position: Presenter Mailing Address: Presenter E-Mail: Presenter Phone Number: Presenter Fax Number: List Additional Presenter(s) and Titles/Positions: Indicate the category into which you would place the presentation or poster: Universal Design Intergenerational Communications Successful Management Strategies Life Management Public Policy Issues

Abstract: In a maximum of 400 words, double-spaced, describe the content and method of delivery of the paper, program or strategy using these headings: Title, Objective/Purpose, Description of Content, Methodology, and Findings.

Summary of Presentation: 50 words maximum to be printed in conference program

Physical Needs: Describe the desired room arrangement, AV equipment needs, and space necessary for the presentation.

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of importance, relevance, methodology, and usefulness to conference participants.

SUBMISSION All proposals must be received electronically by 5:00 p.m. Mountain time on May 1, 2007 to J. Miller, email address jmiller@larimer.org . In addition, a hard copy must be mailed to: J. Miller,1525 Blue Spruce, Fort Collins, CO 80524 and postmarked no later than May 1, 2007. Fax copy is not acceptable. Proposals not received electronically by May 1, 2007 will not be considered. Proposal submission must be in Word.

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE All authors will receive notification regarding status of acceptance in June, 2007.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION For registration and conference information, check the following website: www.Larimer.org/ext

. The website will be updated as information becomes available.

AWARDS: Division 20 Award Submissions due May 1 and May 14

Fellow Division 20 Members,

It is time to begin preparing nomination and application materials for the various Division 20 2007 Awards. There are a number of student awards for completed and proposed research, and there are several faculty awards for aspects of professional functioning. These include:

* Baltes Distinguished Research Achievement Award * The RRF M. Powell Lawton Career Achievement Award in Applied Gerontology * The RRF/Division 20 Mentorship Award * Springer Early Career Achievement Award in Research on Adult Development and Aging * Retirement Research Foundation Dissertation Award * Retirement Research Foundation Student/Postdoctoral Awards for Completed Research and for Research Proposals

The deadline for submission of full applications for most awards is May 1. The Baltes Distinguished Research Award, and the Lawton Award, are due on May 14.

Please visit the division website at

http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu

for more information. You'll find the award links on the left side.

Forrest Scogin

JOBS/STUDENTS: Post-doc position at the Beckman Institute, University of Illinois

The laboratory of Professor Arthur Kramer at the Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois has a full-time position opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to begin in the Summer or Fall of 2007. Responsibilities include experimental design and MRI/fMRI data processing, analysis and interpretation on projects examining changes in brain activity as a function of cognitive training and aerobic-exercise interventions in both college-aged participants and the elderly. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field, and have experience using SPM, FSL, or other neuroimaging software for the analysis of fMRI data. Send vita, statement of research interests, and representative publications to: Dr. Arthur Kramer, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, 405 N. Mathews Ave., Urbana, IL, 61801 (or to akramer@s.psych.uiuc.edu).

FUNDING: MIDUS Pilot Grant Program

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

MIDUS (Midlife in the United States) Pilot Grant Program Application deadline: July 9, 2007 Award notification: August 13, 2007

Two pilot project grants will be awarded for innovative interdisciplinary research on adult health and well-being, with an emphasis on integrative approaches to understanding life course and subgroup variations in physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive functioning. All research must be based on the National Survey of Midlife Development in the United States (MIDUS) I or II data sets, or its satellite studies including the National Study of Daily Experiences (NSDE) and sibling/twin subsample studies. Grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to investigators from a variety of disciplines.

For complete information about the application requirements and the MIDUS study, see:

http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~carrds/midus/midus_home.htm

Submit applications (and direct all inquiries) to:

Dr. Deborah Carr Department of Sociology and Center for Demography of Health and Aging University of Wisconsin 1180 Observatory Drive Madison, WI 53706 Email: carr@ssc.wisc.edu Telephone: 608-262-9856

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Deborah S. Carr, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Sociology University of Wisconsin 1180 Observatory Drive Madison, WI 53706 http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/~carr/ Work: 608-262-9856 Cell: 732-309-1807 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CONFERENCES: Summer Methodology Workshop at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst -July 23-25

Summer Methodology Workshop at the University of Massachusetts Amherst

The Center for Research on Families (CRF) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is offering a three-day July workshop on

MODELING LONGITUDINAL AND DYADIC DATA WITH HLM

July 23-25, 2007 - 9:00 - 4:30

Instructor: Aline Sayer, associate professor of psychology and CRF's Methodology Program Director at UMass Amherst.

The hierarchical linear model (HLM) provides a conceptual framework and a flexible set of analytic tools to study a variety of social, political, and developmental processes. One major application focuses on the modeling of longitudinal data where time series data are clustered within persons. A second application concerns the analysis of dyads, where individual responses are clustered within couples, sibships, caregiving dyads or other matched pairs. This workshop will consider the formulation of statistical models for these two applications using the HLM6 software package.

After a brief review of older methods, the workshop will focus specifically on the HLM modeling approach for analyzing dyadic data. These include dyadic consensus and discrepancy, multivariate outcomes, and the actor-partner interdependence model. Special models for exchangeable dyads (such as identical twins or same-sex friendship pairs) and the extension to longitudinal models will also be presented.

The workshop will provide an introduction to the basic two-level model for polynomial growth functions, splines (piecewise growth models), checking model assumptions, multiparameter hypothesis testing, the incorporation of time-varying covariates, and multivariate models for growth, with consideration of a variety of alternative covariance structures.

Learning the computing necessary to fit the models is an integral part of the course. The course will meet 8 hours per day, with equal time devoted to lecture-demonstration and a computer lab using the HLM program. Participants should have strong backgrounds in multiple regression analysis.

Fee: $500.00 General/faculty; $350.00; CRF Affiliates/Students;

$ 24.00 - optional CEU Credits (2)

We suggest registering soon since class size is limited to 20.

For information on CRF's Methodology Program and other workshops offered this summer, please go to our website:

www.umass.edu/family.

Janet Barstow

Office Manager and Special Events Coordinator

Center for Research on Families

Room 620

Tobin Hall

University of Massachusetts

Amherst, MA 01003

Telephone - (413) 545-3905

www.umass.edu/family

INFO: The Lawton Digital Archive is available for gerontological researchers

AccessPA Digital Repository, at

http://www.accesspadr.org.

These documents represent presentations that Dr. Lawton made throughout his career at conferences for researchers on aging. The principles Dr. Lawton developed in his studies in environmental psychology influenced design innovations in nursing homes, special dementia units, and community-based programs all over the world.

A survey about users' opinions about the collection will be available through October 2007 at

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=406072837115.

This online collection is a project of the library of the Polisher Research Institute. The planning and implementation were partially funded with federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds administered by the Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries. A poster describing the project was presented the 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America in Dallas, Texas in November. The poster is scheduled to be presented on May 7-9 at the Evidence-based Library & Information Practice Conference (EBLIP4) in Chapel Hill-Durham, N.C.; and at the Medical Library Association Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday, May 20 from 2-3 p.m.

At the time of his death in 2001, Dr. Lawton was director emeritus of Polisher Research Institute. A program of the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life (formerly Philadelphia Geriatric Center), the Institute was the first nursing-home sponsored gerontological research institute. During his 40-year tenure, Dr. Lawton grew the Institute's reputation for pioneering research into the psychological, social, and medical aspects of aging. He created assessment tools to measure morale, instrumental activities of daily living, affect, emotion and other facets of aging. His body of work includes more than 100 books that he wrote, edited or contributed to, and more than 100 professional journal articles. He received many awards from professional societies and universities, and often presented at conferences. He served as editor-in-chief, on editorial boards and as a reviewer for several gerontology journals. He also served the national government as a peer reviewer for research studies. He was principal investigator of nearly 30 studies dealing with housing, mental health and quality of life for the elderly.

Dr. Lawton also served as President of the Gerontological Society of America. In 2002, the GSA created an award in his honor. The distinction recognizes a significant contribution in gerontology that has led to an innovation in gerontological treatment, practice or service, prevention, amelioration of symptoms or barriers, or a public policy change that has led to some practical application that improves the lives of older persons. Additionally, the American Psychological Association and the Retirement Research Foundation also present awards in his memory. The Philadelphia Corporation on Aging has created both an award and a conference to memorialize Dr. Lawton's accomplishments.

The Library of Polisher Research Institute at the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life is one of the oldest and largest gerontological collections in the United States, supporting research about the aged and the aging process, Alzheimer's disease and dementia, palliative end-of-life care for older people, anthropological issues of aging, environmental design and housing for the elderly, social work and the aged, and caregiver issues. The Abramson Center for Jewish Life, located in Horsham, Pa., is a private, nonprofit provider of services to seniors that include nursing care, assisted living, adult day care, counseling and referral services, as well as aging research.

Questions about the Lawton Digital Archive can be directed to Rachel R. Resnick at librarian@abramsoncenter.org; 215-371-1333;

http://69.63.217.25/A94003Staff/OPAC/.

Rachel R. Resnick, MS, Research Librarian Polisher Research Institute Abramson Center for Jewish Life (Formerly Philadelphia Geriatric Center) 1425 Horsham Road North Wales, PA 19454-1320 215-371-1333 (phone) 215-371-3015 (fax) rresnick@abramsoncenter.org http://69.63.217.25/A94003Staff/OPAC/ PAUPHA on Docline; SPGCP on AccessPA

CONFERENCES: HFES-IDSA Conference

Dear Interested Folks,

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society is proud to announce the opening of registration for the two-day home health care conference we are cosponsoring with the Industrial Designers Society of America:

"Living Rooms": Human Factors and Industrial Design Contributions to the Home as a Health Care Venue May 1-2, 2007 ASAE Headquarters, 1575 I Street NW, Washington, DC http://www.hfes.org/web/HFESMeetings/07livingrooms.html

Please visit the conference page and sign up before April 23 to take advantage of the early registration discount. NOTE: Attendance is limited to 150 participants.

Thanks, Lois

Lois Smith, Communications Director Human Factors and Ergonomics Society P.O. Box 1369, Santa Monica, CA 90406-1369 USA 310/394-1811, Fax 310/394-2410 lois@hfes.org, http://hfes.org "Human Factors and Ergonomics: People-Friendly Design Through Science and Engineering"

-- Wendy A. Rogers, Ph.D. 654 Cherry Street School of Psychology Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0170 404-894-6775 (phone) 404-894-8905 (fax) wendy@gatech.edu www.hfaging.org

JOBS/STUDENTS: Gerontology Post-Doc at Simon Fraser Univ.

Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Gerontology Research Centre & Department

Simon Fraser University seeks a recent Ph.D. graduate with strong research skills and interest in developing a career in gerontology. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal at the renowned Gerontology Research Centre (GRC). Salary is between $40,000 and $50,000 CDN (depending on experience) per annum plus a professional development allowance and standard benefits. Established in 1982, the Centre's mandate is to conduct and foster research on individual and population aging. The successful candidate will develop and undertake a research program within one of the five research themes that guide the Centre's activities: Aging and the Built Environment; Health Promotion/Population Health and Aging; Prevention of Victimization and Exploitation of Older Adults; Changing Demographics and Lifestyles; and Culture and Aging. The following web sites contain publication lists, research activities, and additional information on Centre (www.sfu.ca/grc) researchers, as well as faculty and graduate students from the associated Department of Gerontology (www.sfu.ca/gerontology). There is also the possibility of teaching opportunities for the Department of Gerontology. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. SFU is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers equal opportunities to qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and person with disabilities. SFU is committed to the principle of equity in employment. Applicants should include a covering letter that outlines their proposed program of research to be conducted while in residence at the GRC, curriculum vitae, evidence of the qualifications being sought, two samples of their publications, and the names of three references. Applications should arrive no later than April 30, 2007 with a flexible start date. Address correspondence to: Professor Andrew Wister, Acting Director, Gerontology Research Centre and Chair, Department of Gerontology, 515 West Hastings, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5K3.

Norm O'Rourke, Ph.D., R.Psych. (BC #01540) Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychologist Department of Gerontology Simon Fraser University - Vancouver Campus #2800 - 515 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 5K3 Tel: (604) 291-5175 Fax: (604) 291-5066

INFO: APA Psychological Science Agenda - March 2007

The newest edition of SPIN, the Science APA's Science Policy Insider News, is now available. http://www.apa.org/science/psa/

The lead story, When I'm 64, by John McArdle discusses the book of the same name, "When I'm 64," a report from the National Academy of Sciences.

The article states, The NAS committee roster was composed of leading academic researchers in aging and psychology. Led by the lead author, Laura Carstensen (Stanford University), the committee included Fredda Blanchard Fields (Georgia Tech University), Margaret Gatz (University of Southern California), Todd Heatherton (Dartmouth University), George Lowenstein (Carnegie Mellon University), Denise Park (U. Illinois), Lawrence Pervin (Rutgers University), Richard Petty (Ohio State University), Ilene Seigler (Duke University), Linda Waite (University of Chicago), and Keith Whitfield (Penn State University).

To subscribe to SPIN, go to:

http://www.apa.org/ppo/spin/homepage.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: Call for Nominations, CONA

The Committee on Aging (CONA) of the American Psychological Association invites nominations, including self-nominations, for its award for the Advancement of Psychology and Aging. This award for outstanding achievement is presented annually to recognize psychologists and friends of psychology who have made significant contributions to the mission of CONA. The mission of CONA is to pursue the following goals:

Science: Provide strong and visible advocacy for a scientific agenda on aging.

Practice: Promote the practice of psychology by advocating policies that enhance the availability and reimbursement of health and mental health services to older adults and their families.

Policy: Contribute to the formulation and support of public policies and associated regulations that promote optimal development of older adults, facilitate psychological practice with older persons, and expand scientific understanding of adult development and aging.

Education: Promote inclusion of knowledge about adult development and aging in all levels of education.

Public Interest: Promote the application of psychological knowledge to the well­being of older people, with special attention to the influences of gender, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, and family in science, practice, and policy relating to older adults.

Public Affairs: Develop and disseminate information concerning the scientific findings and practice issues about older adults.

APA: Serve as a visible focus for the coordination of information among groups within APA that address aging issues and offer consultation to relevant APA boards, committees, divisions, state associations, and directorates; also ensure that older members of APA receive the appropriate attention of the association.

Successful candidates will have made significant contributions in one or more of the areas of the CONA Mission stated above. All nominations must include a current curriculum vitae of the candidate and three letters of reference. Reference letters should indicate the categories in which the candidate has made contributions related to aging (Science, Practice, Policy, Education, Public Interest, Public Affairs, APA). Additionally, letters should address the nominee's leadership activities, contributions, and scope of influence that advance knowledge for and about older adults and aging issues, foster understanding of older adult's lives, and improve the status of older adults.

Nominations are solicited by CONA on a yearly basis with a June 15th deadline for receipt of nominations. The award is presented at the APA Convention. Prior recipients of the CONA Award for Psychology and Aging were the following:

2003 Norman Abeles, PhD

2004 George Niederehe, PhD

2005 Margaret Gatz, PhD

2006 Antonette Zeiss, PhD

Nominations and supporting materials should be submitted electronically to Deborah DiGilio, MPH, Director, APA Office on Aging at ddigilio@apa.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

JOBS: Cluster Hires at FSU in Acquiring and Maintaining STEM Expertise

To make a very long story short, Florida State University is in the process of trying to improve its standing as a public university and has put together a mechanism, Pathways of Excellence,

http://pathways.fsu.edu/ to try to build its base of faculty. Part of that process involves getting proposals from faculty for cluster hires. I'm part of a group dealing with "Acquiring and Maintaining Science Technology Engineering, and Math (STEM) Expertise Across the Lifespan". We are at the second stage of the proposal process. Thirteen of the original set were asked to prepare a second stage application, with about 6 expected to be funded. Our group would like to identify possible candidates who would fit with that theme. Cluster hires usually involve about 6 people, a few senior, and the rest mid-level and junior. If you or any of your students might be interested in this possibility, please let me know.

Neil Charness

**NOTE NEW ADDRESS INFORMATION** ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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: Please Help Save the GPE Program!

Dear Colleagues,

Once again, we need your help to save the Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) Program. As you know, recent budget cuts have put the GPE Program in jeopardy, with funding at a low of $1.8 million. However, in the past your grassroots support has helped us establish and sustain the program. Please respond immediately or NLT March 30th.

Responding is Quick & Easy: All you will need to do is send a prepared message to both your Senators. The message urges them to support $7 million funding to the Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) Program in the FY 2008 Labor-HHS-ED appropriations bill by signing onto a Dear Colleague letter that will be circulated by Senator Durbin.

The GPE Program is a competitive grant program, which supports the interdisciplinary training of graduate psychology students (doctoral and postdoctoral) and interns, with other health professionals. The focus of the training is on the provision of mental and behavioral health services to underserved persons (i.e., older adults, children, chronically ill persons, and victims of abuse or trauma including returning military personnel and their families) in urban and rural communities.

Please go to http://www.apa.org/ed/gpe_imprtant.pdf to take immediate action.

Thank you so much for your help at this critical time.

Nina Levitt, EdD Associate Executive Director for Education Education Government Relations Office American Psychological Association Washington, DC 20002-4242 202-336-6023 nlevitt@apa.org

CONFERENCES: APA Convention Registration

Dear Colleagues,

Registration materials are now available for the 2007 Convention(August 17-20) in San Franscisco, with online registration at www.apa,org. The Division 20 program is wonderful this year, and we have a very special evening event planned. Please join us!

When you register, consider selecting Division 20 as your primary division. This vote determines the programming hours for next year, so cast your ballot for aging at APA 2008!

With best regards, Liz

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(217) 244-2167 (office) (217) 244-7620 (fax)

eals@uiuc.edu

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INFO: Applicants Sought for Editor of the American Journal of Psychology

Applicants Sought for Editor of the American Journal of Psychology

Deadline: May 1, 2007

The University of Illinois Press seeks applicants for the position of editor or co-editors of the American Journal of Psychology (AJP). The officialterm for the new editor would commence in January 2008 (transition wouldstart in June 2007) and is for a minimum of three years, with a possible reappointment of up to an additional three years.

Scope of AJP: AJP is published quarterly by the University of Illinois Press, a not-for-profit publisher. The American Journal of Psychology is the oldest psychology journal in the country. Founded in 1887 by G. Stanley Hall in the interest of general experimental psychology, it was edited in its early years by Edward Titchener, Edwin Boring, and Karl M. Dallenbach. AJP has published some of the most innovative and formative papers in the history of psychology. AJP explores the basic science of the mind, publishing reports of original research in experimental psychology, theoretical presentations, combined theoretical and experimental analyses, historical commentaries (edited by Alfred H. Fuchs, Bowdoin College), and in-depth reviews of significant books (edited by Dominic W. Massaro, University of California, Santa Cruz).

Qualification and requirements of candidates: Key qualities sought for the position of editor or co-editors: an established record of scholarship in the field of psychology; managerial skills to oversee the editorial cycle and meet deadlines; and the ability to attract respected experts to his or her editorial advisory board.

Major responsibilities of the future editor or co-editors of AJP include

• managing the peer review of approximately 60-70 manuscripts per year,
• soliciting high-quality manuscripts from potential authors, and (with the help of the UIP staff)

• assisting these authors in seeing their manuscripts to publication,
• deciding which manuscripts to publish,
• selecting a sufficient pool of competent reviewers to reach conclusions and make decisions on manuscripts in a timely fashion,
• identifying and appointing qualified members to the editorial advisory board,
• providing a clear vision for the direction of the Journal.

Applicants should have recognized expertise in the field, possess editorial experience, and be able to lead an active editorial board in working effectively with publishing professionals. Applicants must have clear employer or institutional support for this activity for the duration of the three-year appointment, including release time as necessary and general office support.

Search procedure: Applicants will be reviewed by the Search Committee immediately after the deadline submission date.

The application packet should include:

* A Vision Statement: Set forth your goals and plans for the content of the Journal. This may include an assessment of the current strengths, weaknesses, or gaps that you plan to address and how you will operationalize your plan.

* Editor/Co-Editor Background Information: The name, affiliation, and other relevant information about the potential editor and, if applicable, co-editors. Describe the qualifications of each person that supports their inclusion. Evidence of the ability and experience of the editor and editorial team to provide sound judgment and guidance to potential authors. Please include a vita or resume for each proposed editor and/or co-editor. Vitae are not included in the five-page limit, and no standard form is required. Provide a clear description of the structure of the editorial office and responsibilities, as you envision them at this point.

* Institutional Support: It is important for candidates to consider and address the feasibility of serving as editor in light of the resources likely to be available to the editor candidate. The UIP does not pay for office space or release time, but can provide basic financial support for office resources as necessary to Journal editors. This support may include funds for clerical assistance, office supplies, postage, and telephone beyond what will be provided by the editor's home institution. Since the support offered by different institutions varies widely, you are encouraged to contact the Executive Office of your University as necessary in order to ensure the feasibility of your application.

Application packets (as described above) should be sent by May 1, 2007 to:

Clydette Wantland

Journals Manager

University of Illinois Press

1325 S. Oak Street

Champaign, IL 61820

Ph: 217-244-6496 cwantlan@uillinois.edu

www.press.uillinois.edu

About the University of Illinois Press: The University of Illinois Press (www.press.uillinois.edu) was established in 1918 as a not-for-profit publisher dedicated to publishing and disseminating the very best scholarship. The Press is a founding member of the Association of American University Presses and a member of the Association of American Publishers. UIP publishes about 120 new books annually and 28 journals, four of which are electronic only. It is a founder and proprietor of The History Cooperative, a Web consortium of history journals that includes the two largest academic history organizations--the American Historical Association and the Organization of American Historians--and eighteen other journals (www.historycooperative.org).

INFO: Call for Papers, European Journal of Cog. Psy., Ageing,Cognition & Neuroscience

Call for Papers

The European Journal of Cognitive Psychology invites manuscripts for a special issue on Ageing, Cognition, and Neuroscience. Ageing is a universal complex multifaceted process that profoundly affects mind and brain of all individuals. Important discoveries are being made at different levels of research on cognitive aging: from the molecular/genetic level, to the cell, the synapse, the network, and the processing of information at the cognitive level. The ultimate goal in cognitive neuroscience is to understand this whole set of stages. We are not yet there. Most studies conducted so far have collected data at single levels only. One ambition with this Special Issue is to encourage researchers to report cognitive data that are related to neural data at other levels. The research reported may be empirical, theoretical or computational. It may focus on normal cognitive aging or pathology.

The guest editors of this special issue are Soledad Ballesteros, Lars-Göran Nilsson and Patrick Lemaire. The deadline for receipt papers is October 1, 2007. Papers can be submitted by e-mail to reviews@psypress.co.uk and further details on manuscript submission and instructions for authors can be found on the Journal website at www.psychopress.co.uk/ecp. Please, specify in your cover letter that the submission is intended for this special issue. All papers will be peer-reviewed.

JOBS: Postdoc in Göteborg, Sweden

GOTEBORG UNIVERSITY, GU, located in Sweden, is one of the largest and most popular universities in Northern Europe. GU wishes to enhance its research base in the coming years. In this context GU offers career opportunities for 40 exceptionally well qualified recent PhDs to perform research at one or several of GU's departments. Appointments will start from July I, 2007, at earliest, and will run for a period of two years. Applicants must have completed their PhD before the application deadline and no longer than three years before that date.

The post-doc positions will be allocated to GU's faculties with the following indicative distribution:

• Faculty of Arts, five positions
• Faculty of Social Sciences, four positions
• School of Business, Economic and Law, three positions
• Faculty of Education, one position
• Faculty of Science, eight positions
• Sahlgrenska Academy (health sciences faculty), twelve positions
• Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, one position
• IT University, one position
• Center for Educational Science and Teacher Research, one position
• Cross-faculty research, four positions

The application should include:

• A statement of the desired host faculty
• A complete curriculum vitae covering all years since school education including a personalized summary description of past scientific experience and training (2 pages)
• A list of publications including published, accepted and submitted manuscripts (in the latter case with indication of journal and abstract). In case of other publications a summary and reference to publisher should be indicated.
• A research outline for the two-year period (I page)
• A statement of personal visions for career development (I page)
• Reference/support letters from two senior scientists
• Documentation of your relevant artistic practice, or equivalent (Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts)

Applicants are advised to contact one or several research groups that could serve as hosts and dis­cuss feasibility of the planned research. Applications will be reviewed by an expert panel compo­sed of both external and internal faculty. All material should be sent as one single pdf file to the Registrar at G6teborg University (email address: registrator@gu.se) no later than April 30. Reference E 36 1034/07

Positions can include some teaching obligations.

For more information go to www.gu.se or contact research advisor PhD Bertil Ohlsson, e-mail: bertil.ohlsson@gu.se

STUDENTS/JOBS: Postdoc, Brandeis University

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AVAILABLE AT BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY

The Psychology Department at Brandeis has a postdoctoral opportunity in our training program, "Cognitive Aging in a Social Context," beginning September 2007. The position is for one or two years. We currently have 7 core faculty from the social-developmental and cognitive neuroscience programs, who are funded and work collaboratively on issues related to adult development and aging. We especially encourage applicants interested in the interface between social/personality and cognitive aspects of adulthood and aging. Although postdoctoral trainees would work primarily with one or two faculty members, opportunities exist for interaction with other members of the faculty conducting aging research at Brandeis.

The primary faculty are:

Arthur Wingfield- Director (Ph.D., Oxford University): effects of age-related changes in hearing and cognitive function in older adulthood, and their impact on language comprehension and memory;

Margie Lachman- Co-director (Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University): personality and the self in midlife and later life in relation to cognitive functioning and physical health;

Angela Gutchess (Ph.D., University of Michigan): influence of age and culture on memory and social cognition;

Derek Isaacowitz (Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania): emotion in adulthood and old age and the interplay of cognitive processes, particularly attention, and emotion throughout the adult life-span;

Robert Sekuler (Ph.D., Brown University): vision, visual attention, and visual memory in adulthood and old age;

Patricia Tun (Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology): cognitive changes in midlife and late adulthood; effects of age and hearing ability on comprehension and memory for spoken language;

Leslie Zebrowitz (Ph.D., Yale University): age stereotypes, including the influence of nonverbal physical qualities (facial appearance, voice, gait) and the social and psychological consequences.

Applications should include a letter describing research interests and career goals, curriculum vitae, reprints, and three letters of recommendation. For more information contact Arthur Wingfield (Wingfield@brandeis.edu) or Margie Lachman (Lachman@brandeis.edu). Please submit materials by email to one of the above or send a hard copy to Aging Postdoctoral Search, Department of Psychology, Brandeis University, MS 062, Waltham, MA 02454-9110. Review of materials will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Brandeis encourages applications from minorities and women.

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STUDENTS/FUNDING: Applied Social Issues Internship

THE APPLIED SOCIAL ISSUES INTERNSHIP (2007)

To encourage research that is conducted in cooperation with a community or government organization, public interest group or other not-for-profit entity that will benefit directly from the project.

ELIGIBILITY

College seniors, graduate students, and first-year post doctorates in psychology, applied social science, and related disciplines are eligible. Applicant must be a SPSSI member.

AWARDS

Awards range from $300 to $2,500 to cover research costs, community organizing and, in unusual cases, a stipend for the intern. Cost sharing by sponsoring department or organization is desirable.

HOW TO ENTER

The Proposal can be submitted in two ways. For electronic submissions, please send as an email attachment (Microsoft Word or PDF format) to awards@spssi.org. Write "ASI" application" as the subject of the email. Label the attached file "ASI_YourlastnameYourFirstname".

For hard copy submissions, assemble 4 (four) complete packets of the material listed below. Each packet should contain the exact same material and be collated. No folders please. Mail the complete application to SPSSI, 208 "I" (Eye) St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4340. Attn: Applied Social Issues Internship. The Application should include:

A cover sheet with name, address, phone, e-mail address and title of the proposal.

A 2-5 page proposal including budget. If an intervention is planned, the proposal should carefully describe the theoretical rationale for the intervention, specifically how the effectiveness of the program will be assessed and the plan to disseminate the findings to relevant parties and policy makers.

A short resume.

A letter from a faculty sponsor/supervisor of the project, a statement concerning protection for participants if relevant and any funds that the sponsoring organization will use to support the intern?s research.

A letter from an organizational sponsor (waived if the applicant is proposing to organize a group) that endorses the intern?s research activities, describes how the organization will potentially benefit from the work, and outlines any funds the organization will use to support the intern?s research.

DEADLINE

Applications must be received by Friday April 6, 2007. Announcement of the awards will be made by May 1, 2007. Late applications may be held until the next deadline.

For further information contact:

The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) Phone: 202-675-6956 Fax : 202-675-6902 Email: spssi@spssi.org http://www.spssi.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

INFO: Editor nominations, Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences

Editor Nominations

Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences

The Gerontological Society of America's Publications Committee is seeking nominations for the position of Editor of the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, the Society's journal on the psychological science of aging.

The position will become effective January 1, 2008. The Editor makes appointments to the journal's editorial board and develops policies in accordance with the scope statement prepared by the Publications Committee and approved by Council (see the journal's General Information and Instructions to Authors page). The Editor works with reviewers and has the final responsibility for the acceptance of articles for the journal. The editorship is a voluntary position. Candidates must be dedicated to developing a premier scientific journal. Nominations and applications may be made by self or others, but must be accompanied by the candidate's curriculum vitae and a statement of willingness to accept the position. All nominations and applications must be received by April 2, 2007. Nominations and applications should be sent to the Publications Committee, Attn: Patricia Walker, The Gerontological Society of America, 1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20005-1503.

**NOTE NEW ADDRESS INFORMATION** ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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/

FUNDING: Launch of NIH Director's New Innovator Award Program

Apply for the inaugural NIH Director's New Innovator Award

The NIH Director's New Innovator Award will support research by new investigators who propose highly innovative projects with the potential for exceptionally great impact on biomedical or behavioral science.

NIH expects to make at least 14 awards in September 2007. Each grant will be for 5 years and up to a total of $1.5 million in direct costs plus applicable facilities and administrative costs.

Women and members of groups that are underrepresented in biomedical or behavioral research are especially encouraged to apply.

Open to New Investigators Who

--Have not yet obtained an NIH R01 or similar grant

--Hold an independent research position at an institution in the United States

--Received a doctoral degree or completed medical internship and residency in 1997 or later

--Propose research in any scientific area relevant to the NIH mission

Apply Electronically

--Get instructions at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-07-009.html

--Prepare the short application; preliminary data allowed, but not required

--Submit the application through Grants.gov between April 25 and May 22, 2007

More Information

--See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/new_investigators/innovator_award/

--E-mail questions to newinnovator@nih.gov or call 301-594-4469

CONFERENCES: Family Research Consortium IV - 4th Annual Summer Institute

Riding the Currents: Families, Mental Health, and Economic Change June 21-23, 2007 Washington Duke Inn Durham, North Carolina

http://www.semel.ucla.edu/frc4/ Please visit our website for complete details, as well as our online application and featured speakers!

Application deadline: Friday, April 13, 2007

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

Eligibility - Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required for acceptance to the Summer Institute.

Inquiries may be directed to frc4@ucla.edu

We hope you'll join us!

INFO: Psychology International

The Winter 2007 issue of Psychology International, the newsletter of the APA Office of International Affairs, is now posted at http://www.apa.org/international/pi-current.html. This issue features news and announcements from the APA Office of International Affairs and Division 52, a report on research on the cultural competence of exchange students, organization profiles of the International Society for Comparative Psychology and the Society for Terrorism Research, and an interview with the Chair of the Committee on International Relations in Psychology, Thema Bryant-Davis. There are also calls for nominations and news on APA's international travel grants.

Please be sure to visit http://www.apa.org/international for more announcements and features, including applications for the 2007 travel grants.

The Office of International Affairs American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone: +1-202-336-6025 Fax: +1-202-312-6499 E-mail: international@apa.org Web: www.apa.org/international

Sally Leverty International Affairs Assistant Office of International Affairs American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone: 202-336-6025; Fax: 202-312-6499 E-mail: sleverty@apa.org

JOBS: Geropsychology Clinical Postdoctoral Position

Geropsychology Clinical Postdoctoral Position:

Centre Psychology Group, a private practice in State College, PA, is offering a position beginning September 1, 2007. This position will provide clinical hours and supervision to qualify for the Pennsylvania Psychology License. Experiences include nursing home consultation, neuropsychological assessment, individual psychotherapy and family therapy. Applicants must have completed their doctoral program and an APA approved internship, with a focus on gerontology, and have training in administering neuropsychological instruments. Salary is $37,000, with medical insurance provided. Position begins September 1, 2007. Please send vita to either Judy M. Zarit, Ph.D., or Michael M. Keil, Ph.D. at Centre Psychology Group, 1993 Cato Avenue, State College, PA 16801, or cenpsych@yahoo.com

Steven H. Zarit, Ph.D. Professor and Head Department of Human Development and Family Studies 211 Henderson Bldg. South Penn State University University Park, PA 16802-6505 Phone: +1 814-865-5260 FAX: +1 814-863-7963

Visit our website: http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/hdfs

AWARDS: CHADD Young Scientist Research Fund Awards

Young Scientist Research Fund Awards

CHADD is now taking applications for its Young Scientist Research Fund Awards, a new program to recognize young researchers making contributions to the understanding of AD/HD. Through the Fund, CHADD will support three researchers with an unrestricted cash award of $5,000 each; paid travel and hotel expenses, registration and a meal allowance to the 2006 18th Annual International Conference, where they will be recognized; and a one-year CHADD professional membership. Applicants must be in the process of completing a doctoral degree or must have completed such a degree within the last five years. Research may address any area relevant to AD/HD including, but not limited to : biological/genetic underpinnings of the disorder; treatment efficacy; impact on the individual or family; school or workplace accommodations; social stigma and discrimination; public health; and epidemiology. The awards are funded by Eli Lilly and Company, McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals and a number of individual donations. Deadline for applications is May 11, 2006. For an application or for more information, email youngscientist@chadd.org.

INFO: Call for Comments on the 2007 CEMRRAT2 Task Force Progress Report

A working draft of the 2007 Progress Report of the APA Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention and Training 2 Task Force (CEMRRAT2) is available on-line at http://www.apa.org/pi/oema/programs/cemrrat_report.html.

The report, A Portrait of Success and Challenge, 1997-2005, provides an update on the demographics of ethnic minorities in the United States, and the status of ethnic minorities within APA and throughout psychology's education pipeline. It also reviews the efforts of APA entities and affiliated associations that support the implementation of the APA/CEMRRAT Plan to strengthen the multicultural competence of psychology professionals, and increase the number of minorities studying, researching and practicing psychology.

CEMRRAT2 encourages your comments and feedback, especially those regarding the Report's findings, recommendations, and strategic actions. We also welcome information on additional activities that are consistent with the APA/CEMRRAT Plan's objectives and goals (See APPENDIX C for the current list of activities). In doing so, please identify the specific objective and goal addressed.

Please submit your comments and feedback to the APA Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs on or before April 10, 2007. These may be sent by e-mail to oema@apa.org or by fax to 202-336-6040.

The Task Force will review and incorporate suggested changes and modifications, as appropriate, into the next version of the Progress Report. The CEMRRAT2 Task Force expects to present its Progress Report, including comments or feedback received, to the APA Board of Directors in June 2007, and to the Council of Representatives in August 2007.

INFO: Nominations sought, Working Group on Cultural Competency in Geropsychology

The American Psychological Association Committee on Aging (CONA) is seeking nominations for membership on the Working Group on Cultural Competency in Geropsychology. The Working Group will prepare a comprehensive report on the issue of multicultural competence in geropsychology addressing practice, research, training and public policy issues. The group will also develop recommendations to increase attention, research and programs to address the needs and support the contributions of culturally diverse elders.

CONA seeks individuals with dual substantive interest and expertise in multicultural aging and geropsychology. The APA places high priority on seeking and maintaining representation within the Working Group's membership that reflects the diversity of psychology and society (e.g., persons representing various ages, ethnicities, cultures, genders, abilities, and sexual orientations; individuals with experience in research, clinical training, practice, policy, advocacy and education; and early-, mid-, and late- career psychologists

Participation on the Working Group will involve one 2-1/2 day meeting in Washington DC during the spring of 2007, with expenses to be paid by APA. Members are expected to continue work on Working Group related activities following the meeting through 2007.

Nomination materials including a letter indicating willingness to serve and requisite expertise, and a current CV must be received by March 2, 2007. These materials should be sent to the attention of Deborah DiGilio, Director of APA Office on Aging, at ddigilio@apa.org.

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Rosemary Blieszner, Ph.D., Alumni Distinguished Professor Department of Human Development (0416) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone: (540) 231-5437 Fax: (540) 231-7012 Email: rmb@vt.edu Internet: http://www.humandevelopment.vt.edu

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JOBS: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geriatric Mental Health at UCSD

The position below is available immediately but interested candidates who will not be available until after the current internship year (7/1 or 9/1) are also encouraged to apply.

>Please pass this information along to current interns. Thank you. > > >Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geriatric Mental Health at UCSD > >One postdoctoral fellowship in geriatric clinical research is available >for up to three years, starting immediately. The fellow will work >primarily on a multi-site project investigating the efficacy of combined >pharmacological and cognitive-behavioral treatment of late-life >generalized anxiety disorder. Salary is commensurate with NIMH >postdoctoral compensation guidelines, with supervised hours toward >licensure. Completion of a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology >from an APA-accredited program with an APA-accredited internship is >required. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. > >Duties include project coordination, assessment and treatment of late-life >GAD, and consultation with study psychiatrists. Fellows will be encouraged >to develop independent research and to publish and present research >findings. Fellows will also be supported in seeking extramural funding. >Interested applicants should send a CV, letter of interest, and references >(electronic preferred) to: > >Julie Wetherell, Ph.D. >Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in Residence >UCSD/VA San Diego Healthcare System >3350 La Jolla Village Drive (116B) >San Diego, CA 92161 >(858) 552-8585 x2752 >FAX (858) 552-7414 >jwetherell@ucsd.edu > > > > >Sincerely, > >Catherine Ayers, Ph.D. >UCSD Department of Psychiatry >VA San Diego Healthcare System >3350 La Jolla Village Drive, 116B >San Diego, CA 92161-0002 >858-552-8585 ext. 2486 >FAX: 858-552-7414 >cayers@ucsd.edu > > > > > >

AWARDS: APA Board of Scientific Affairs' Meritorious Research Service Commendation

>>> "Wandersman, Suzanne" <SWandersman@apa.org> 2/8/2007 2:26 PM >>>

The call for nominations for the Board of Scientific Affairs' Meritorious Research Service Commendation is now available. The deadline for submitting nominations is March 1, 2007.

To obtain a copy of the call, please contact Suzanne Wandersman as indicated below.

Thanks so much. <<Call for Nominations for 2007.doc>> Suzanne Wandersman Director for Governance Affairs Science Directorate American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6000 (202) 336-5953 FAX swandersman@apa.org

INFO: Dr. Ilene Siegler wins the 2007 Developmental Health Award

It gives me great pleasure to announce that Dr. Ilene Siegler, Professor of Medical Psychology at Duke University, has won the 2007 Developmental Health Award. This award recognizes Dr. Siegler's research contributions to the fields of health and aging.

Dr. Siegler will give an invited address at APA's Annual Convention in San Francisco entitled Psychology of Aging and the Public Health. This invited address is tentatively scheduled for Monday, August 20th, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Please join me in congratulating Dr. Siegler!

Lynn Martire, Chair

Aging and Health Committee

Lynn M. Martire, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychiatry

Associate Director of Gerontology

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

121 University Place, Room 508

Pittsburgh, PA 15260

412.624.6172 (w)

412.624.4810 (FAX)

INFO: Division 20 website

Dear Colleagues,

As you already know, the Division 20 website (http:// apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/) is first rate... timely, credible, easy to navigate, and visually appealing. Apparently, word is getting out!

Our website has been reviewed by Thompson Scientific and is now being indexed in ISI's database. This is a significant indicator of the quality of our website -- and will further increase the visibility for our division and for the psychology of aging.

Thank you to Michael Marsiske, and to all of you--the site's many contributors--for this accomplishment.

With best regards, Liz

INFO: D20 Newsletter tribute to Paul Baltes

Hello all --

It is not too late to contribute commentary to the Baltes tribute for the spring newsletter. If you have not already done so but would like to, you can either post something on the website blog or e-mail directly to Harvey Sterns (sternsh@uakron.edu). Thank you for your thoughts!

All the best, Liz

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> From: Elizabeth A L Stine-Morrow <eals@UIUC.EDU> > > > Begin forwarded message: >> >> Dear Colleagues, >> >> Paul Baltes was president of Division 20 from 1976-77 and received >> the Distinguished Contribution Award in 1990. His death in >> November has been deeply felt throughout our Division. The Spring >> Newsletter will have a section devoted to commemorating this >> event. Whether you knew Paul personally as a colleague or mentor, >> or felt his influence in your own scholarship, we would like to >> have your memories and your thoughts. >> >> These comments can be posted on http://psyaging- >> baltes.blogspot.com/ (click on the comment link at the bottom; you >> can enter your comments without registering is you choose "other" >> as your identity). Alternatively, you may e-mail your comments >> directly to Harvey Sterns (sternsh@uakron.edu), who will edit and >> compile these comments for this special section of the >> newsletter. It would be helpful if you could keep your remarks to >> about 150 words. >> >> Thank you for your contributions. >> >> With best regards, Liz

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INFO: Three-day course, Advocating for Clinical Excellence in Palliative Care

Dear Colleagues,

Applications are now being accepted for an exciting interprofessional educational endeavor sponsored by the City of Hope called the ACE Project -- Advocating for Clinical Excellence in Palliative Care. This NCI-funded study seeks to enhance the knowledge, advocacy and leadership skills of competitively-selected psychologists, social workers and spiritual care professionals thereby improving the care of those who are seriously ill and dying.

The ACE Project premise is that more effective team functioning, collaboration, and advocacy are necessary to systemically improve the delivery of palliative, end-of-life and bereavement care. One of the overarching goals of the project is for participating professionals to act as patient and system change agents within their institutions. The 3-day course for psychologists, social workers and spiritual care professionals will offer intensive skill-building and mentorship opportunities. Substantial financial assistance will be provided to ACE attendees.

For more information and application materials, please visit the ACE Website at http://www.cityofhope.org/ACEproject or contact: Maren Spolum at (626) 256-4673 Ext. 63941 or ACEproject@coh.org

Julia Kasl-Godley, Ph.D. Staff Psychologist VA Hospice and Palliative Care Center VA Palo Alto Health Care System (116B) 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 Phone: (650) 493-5000 x63592 Fax: (650) 849-0524

JOBS/STUDENTS: Postdoctoral position at Brandeis University

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN "COGNITIVE AGING IN A SOCIAL CONTEXT" AT BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY

The Psychology Department at Brandeis expects to have one postdoctoral training opportunity in cognitive aging in a social context, beginning September 2007. The position is for one or two years, pending funding. We currently have 7 core faculty from the social-developmental and cognitive neuroscience programs, who are funded and work collaboratively on issues related to adult development and aging. We especially encourage applicants interested in the interface between social/personality and cognitive aspects of adulthood and aging. Although postdoctoral trainees would work primarily with one or two faculty members, opportunities exist for interaction with other members of faculty conducting aging research at Brandeis.

The primary faculty are:

Arthur Wingfield- Director (Ph.D., Oxford University): effects of age-related changes in hearing and cognitive function in older adulthood, and their impact on language comprehension and memory;

Margie Lachman- Co-director (Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University): personality and the self in midlife and later life in relation to cognitive functioning and physical health;

Angela Gutchess (Ph.D., University of Michigan): influence of age and culture on memory and social cognition;

Derek Isaacowitz (Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania): emotion in adulthood and old age and the interplay of cognitive processes, particularly attention, and emotion throughout the adult life-span;

Robert Sekuler (Ph.D., Brown University): vision, visual attention, and visual memory in adulthood and old age;

Patricia Tun (Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology): cognitive changes in midlife and late adulthood; effects of age and hearing ability on comprehension and memory for spoken language;

Leslie Zebrowitz (Ph.D., Yale University): age stereotypes, including the influence of nonverbal physical qualities (facial appearance, voice, gait) and the social and psychological consequences.

Applications should include a letter describing research interests and career goals, curriculum vitae, reprints, and three letters of recommendation. For more information contact Arthur Wingfield (Wingfield@brandeis.edu) or Margie Lachman (Lachman@brandeis.edu). Please submit materials by email to one of the above or send a hard copy to Aging Postdoctoral Search, Department of Psychology, Brandeis University, MS 062, Waltham, MA 02454-9110. Review of materials will begin February 15, 2007 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Brandeis encourages applications from minorities and women.

-- Derek M. Isaacowitz, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Psychology Brandeis University MS 062 Waltham, MA 02454-9110 Phone: (781) 736-3308 Fax: (781) 736-3291 http://people.brandeis.edu/~dmi/

JOBS: USC, Psychology and aging research using animal models

As you know from an earlier posting, USC's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology will be recruiting several faculty positions over the next few years.

One question that has arisen in the context of finding new faculty that could bridge existing areas of strength in aging research is whether there are good candidates on the market who do psychology and aging research using animal models. If you know of such potential candidates who will be on the market in the next couple of years, please have them contact me.

Bob G. Knight, Ph.D. Professor and Director of Clinical Training Department of Psychology The Merle H. Bensinger Professor of Gerontology University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-1061

INFO: GPE Policy Action

I recently met with Dr. Nina Levitt, Associate Executive Director for Education Policy regarding renewing efforts to reestablish the Geropsychology (specific) Education Training Grants from the Bureau of Health Professions. Nina noted that there are a number of legislators who are particularly important and that it would help to once again attempt to identify psychologists who might be one of their constituents (either reside or work in their districts/states).

The legislators are: Rep. David Obey - Wausau, Wisconsin (7th district) Rep. Nina Lowey - White Plains, NY (18th district) Rep. Patrick Kennedy - Rhode Island (1st district) Sen. Tom Harkin - Iowa Sen. Herbert Kohl - Wisconsin Sen. Patty Murray - Washington

Please let me know if you are a constituent of one of these folks, or know someone who is, that might be interested in helping. Thanks, 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

JOBS: Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Temple University

POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING

Post-doctoral research fellow needed for an opportunity in Adult Development and Aging with Temple University's College of Health Professions. Appointments are full-time, 12-month positions for a maximum of 2 years, renewable at the end of the first year. Ideal candidates will have background and interests in one or more of the following: mental health and well-being in later life, formal and informal care for older adults, or exceptional longevity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; position could start as early as June 1, 2007. Strong quantitative skills are desirable. Position involves collaborative research in an interdisciplinary setting. To apply, please forward a cover letter stating research objectives, current curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and relevant reprints and/or pre-prints to Dr. Adam Davey (adavey@temple.edu), 1700 N. Broad Street, Suite 313, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122. Temple is proud to be an EEO/AA employer.

FUNDING: NIH CSR: Workshops to improve NIH review

For your information, courtesy of Martina Vogel-Taylor, ODP/OD/NIH.

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Please distribute this notice widely to your research colleagues and network of scientists.

Below I have provided the dates of all 6 workshops and the Integrated Review Groups (IRGs) they will be focused on. Please go to the Website for more information and for on-line registration: http://www.csr.nih.gov/openhouse .

Mar. 2, 2007 Neurological IRGs Brain Disorders and Clinical Neuroscience (BDCN) Integrative, Functional and Cognitive Neuroscience (IFCN) Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience (MDCN)

Apr. 25, 2007 Behavioral and Social Science IRGs Biobehavioral and Behavioral Processes (BBBP) Health of the Population (HOP) Risk, Prevention and Health Behavior (RPHB)

Jun. 29, 2007 Disease-based IRGs AIDS and Related Research (AARR) Infectious Diseases and Microbiology (IDM) Oncological Sciences (ONC) Surgical Sciences, Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (SBIB)

Aug. 14, 2007 Integrated Biological IRGs -- 1 Digestive Sciences (DIG) Musculosketal, Oral and Skin Sciences (MOSS) Renal and Urological Sciences (RUS) Endocrinology, Metabolism, Nutrition and Reproductive Sciences (EMNR)

Oct. 30, 2007 Integrated Biological IRGs -- 2 Immunology (IMM) Hematology (HEME) Cardiovascular Sciences (CVS) Respiratory Sciences (RES) Biology of Development and Aging (BDA)

Dec. 18, 2007 Biomolecular IRGs Biological Chemistry and Macromolecular Biophysics (BCMB) Bioengineering Sciences and Technologies (BST) Cell Biology (CB) Genes, Genomes and Genetics (GGG)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 22, 2007

CONTACT: Don Luckett, 301-435-1111, e-mail: luckettd@csr.nih.gov

NIH CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC REVIEW TO HOST OPEN HOUSE WORKSHOPS TO IMPROVE THE REVIEW OF NIH GRANT APPLICATIONS

Bethesda, Md. -- Starting in March 2007, the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will convene the first of six one-day Open House Workshops in 2007 to solicit input from leaders of the scientific community and other stakeholders. This input will be critical to realigning and reinventing CSR's application review groups so the $20+ billion NIH invests in biomedical research grants each year advances the most promising research.

"The rapid evolution and expansion of science has made it much more difficult for our peer review groups to keep pace," says Toni Scarpa, CSR Director. "The broad and expert input expected from the Open Houses will help accelerate needed changes at CSR, which will help NIH better advance medical research and serve the American public and all those suffering or at risk who need new treatments, cures and preventions."

CSR's peer review groups have not been assessed broadly by the scientific community since the NIH Panel on Scientific Boundaries for Review (PSBR) released its reorganization plan seven years ago. Convening the Open Houses represents a systematic effort to engage stakeholders from all the many scientific disciplines to ensure their voices are heard and CSR's review groups are properly aligned and prepared for the future.

Workshop participants also will provide input on other ongoing and proposed initiatives to improve CSR's peer review process. Comments from each of these workshops will be posted online, and all those interested will be encouraged to submit additional input for consideration.

Scientific leaders of pertinent scientific societies and disease groups are encouraged to attend these one-day workshops, which will also include breakout sessions led by study section chairs. Scientific review administrators will be present as will NIH and CSR leaders and senior staff. Those interested in attending are asked to submit a registration form at least three weeks prior to the workshop. Online registration forms can be found at http://www.csr.nih.gov/openhouse. While these meetings are open meetings, scientific societies are asked to limit their participation to one or two representatives to facilitate focused and meaningful discussions.

The first Open House Workshop will focus on the alignment of CSR's neuroscience study sections. It will be held on Friday, March 2, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at NIH's Natcher Conference Center in Bethesda. Five additional Open House Workshops will be convened every other month during 2007 to assess additional groups of CSR study sections: behavioral and social sciences study sections, disease-based study sections, integrated biological study sections (two workshops), and biomolecular study sections.

Input received from these workshops and the public comment period will be presented to the NIH Peer Review Advisory Committee, which will guide CSR as it works to implement changes and address concerns raised at the open house meetings. This broad-based input will greatly accelerate planned, multiyear efforts to assess CSR's review groups in accord with the principles established by the NIH Panel on Scientific Boundaries for Review.

Additional information on these workshops, as well as registration forms, are available via CSR's Web site: http://www.csr.nih.gov/openhouse or by contacting the Open House Project Coordinator at <openhouse@csr.nih.gov> or 301-435-1114.

The Center for Scientific Review organizes the peer review groups that evaluate the majority of grant applications submitted to the National Institutes of Health. CSR recruits about 18,000 outside scientific experts each year for its review groups. CSR also receives all NIH and many Public Health Service grant applications -- about 80,000 a year -- and assigns them to the appropriate NIH Institutes and Centers and PHS agencies. CSR's primary goal is to see that NIH applications receive fair, independent, expert, and timely reviews that are free from inappropriate influences so NIH can fund the most promising research. For more information, visit http://www.csr.nih.gov <http://www.csr.nih.gov/> .

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- The Nation's Medical Research Agency -- includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit <www.nih.gov>.

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JOBS: 3-yr Research Fellow, aging and social cue decoding, University of Aberdeen

JOBS: Postdoc fellowship at University of Aberdeen, Scotland.

Applications are invited for a three year Research Fellow post on the topic of aging and social cue decoding in the School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen. This project is funded by the Leverhulme Trust and aims to identify the underlying cognitive, emotional and social factors which influence adult age differences in decoding subtle cues to the mental state of others. Applications should have a PhD and a background in experimental psychology.

Further details about the project are available at the following website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~psy165/dept/research%20bits/aging_website.htm.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Louise Phillips (louise.phillips@abdn.ac.uk) or Dr Rebecca Bull (r.bull@abdn.ac.uk). Online application forms and further particulars are available from www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs. Alternatively telephone (01224) 272727 (24-hour answering service) quoting reference number YPS205R for an application pack.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 7th February 2007.

********************** Dr Louise Phillips School of Psychology University of Aberdeen Aberdeen UK AB24 2UB Phone +44(0)1224 272229 Email: louise.phillips@abdn.ac.uk

JOBS: Senior Legislative & Federal Affairs Officer

The Public Policy Office of the American Psychological Association would like to announce two Senior Legislative & Federal Affairs Officer positions to address disability, ethnic minority affairs, women and children's health and welfare, and other emerging health/mental health issues. The official job announcement is provided below. We welcome your interest and that of others who you believe would be appropriate for this position. With all that is happening on Capitol Hill these days, we hope to fill this position as soon as possible! Thanks in advance for whatever assistance you might be able to provide.

Senior Legislative & Federal Affairs Officer Job #s: 04057 and 01035

Public Policy Office - Public Interest Policy

American Psychological Association

Requirements:

* Masters degree in psychology or related field (doctoral degree preferred) * Three to five years of direct federal advocacy or policy experience (doctoral degree in psychology or related field may substitute for up to 2 years of experience) * Thorough knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory process * Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, written, and verbal), including public speaking * Ability to understand psychological research and present complex concepts to audiences with little scientific background

Description:

* Manages APA's legislative and regulatory activities related to special populations, health, mental health, and/or social issues. Each staff member is responsible for two primary policy areas of importance to psychology in the public interest * Develops and implements strategies for enhancing the utilization of psychological research by Congress and federal agencies to represent APA policy and advance public interest issues * Researches and writes legislative proposals, congressional testimony, legislative summaries, APA briefing papers, grassroots e-mail notices, newsletter articles, official comments to federal agencies on proposed regulatory action, and correspondence to key policymakers * Initiates and maintains relationships with members of Congress and their staff and executive branch officials to provide psychology's input into research priorities and public service programs, and to monitor federal policies for their impact on public interest constituencies * Establishes and maintains a network of contacts with other professional, consumer, scientific, provider, and government-related health, education, social service, and civil rights organizations and coalitions * Establishes and maintains contact with APA members and governance groups with expertise and/or interest in public interest issues, utilizes their expertise in the development of APA's policy agenda and actions, and keeps them informed of APA public policy activities * Coordinates federal budget and appropriations proposals across relevant federal agencies for APA's public interest policy

Qualified candidates should send resume and cover letter indicating salary requirements and referencing Job #s 04057 and 01035 to:

APA Human Resources/04051

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002

Email: jobs@apa.org <mailto:jobs@apa.org>

Fax: (202) 336-5501

The American Psychological Association is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V.

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: Call for Papers, Episodic Memory and Healthy Aging

Call for papers - Special Issue on Episodic Memory and Healthy Aging

Submissions are invited for a special issue of Memory on Episodic Memory and Healthy Aging, to be published in 2008. These may take the form of reports of substantial original research on aging and memory, theoretical statements, or review articles of appropriate length. The guest editors of this special issue are Celine Souchay, Moshe Naveh-Benjamin and Chris Moulin. The deadline for submissions is 1st July 2007. Submissions should be sent direct to the Memory editorial office, memory@leeds.ac.uk. Memory Office, Institute of Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, England.

-- Chris Moulin Institute of Psychological Sciences University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT

WEBLOG: http://elgg.leeds.ac.uk/psccjam/weblog/ Personal website: http://chris.moulin.googlepages.com/

CONFERENCES/FUNDING: Summer Institute on RCTs Involving Behavioral Interventions

Seventh Annual Summer Institute on Randomized Clinical Trials Involving Behavioral Interventions July 15 - 27, 2007 Airlie Conference Center, Virginia Organized by Columbia University and Mt. Sinai School of Medicine with guidance and support from the NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (http://obssr.od.nih.gov) REMINDER Application Due Date: JANUARY 31, 2007 Late applications will not be accepted.

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.

ACCREDITATION: Accreditation will be determined in 2007. Currently there is no CE/CME accreditation associated with this Institute.

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.

A sample of Faculty members from 2006 include:

Ronald Abeles, Ph.D. Special Assistant, Office of the Director Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research National Institutes of Health

John Barnard, Ph.D. Head, Section of Biostatistics Head, Section of Statistical Genetics and Bioinformatics Dept. of Quantitative Health Services The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Karina Davidson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Medicine Director of Intervention Research Behavioral Cardiovascular Health & Hypertension Program Columbia University

Peter G. Kaufmann, Ph.D. Leader, Behavioral Medicine Research Group National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Michael A. Proschan, Ph.D. Mathematical Statistician Biostatistics Research Branch National Institute of Allergies & Infectitous Diseases

Arthur Stone, Ph.D. Professor Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science Stony Brook University

Janet Wittes, Ph.D. President Statistics Collaborative, Inc.

FELLOWS: 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 Michaela Shank at mds2114@columbia.edu 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. www.airlie.com http://www.airlie.com/

APPLICATIONS Due January 31, 2007: Applications for 2007 should be submitted electronically. The application instructions are posted at: http://obssr.od.nih.gov/Conf_Wkshp/rct/RCT_Info.htm or may be obtained from:

Ms. Michaela Shank Department of General Medicine Columbia University Medical Center 622 W. 168th Street, PH9-947 New York, NY 10032

E-mail: mds2114@columbia.edu <mailto:mds2114@columbia.edu> Phone: 212.342.4494 Fax: 212.342.3431

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Compete information, including Frequently Asked Questions (and answers), is available at http://obssr.od.nih.gov/Conf_Wkshp/rct/RCT_Info.htm .

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.

The subject line should be blank

INFO: Newsletter Tribute to Paul Baltes

Dear Colleagues,

Paul Baltes was president of Division 20 from 1976-77 and received the Distinguished Contribution Award in 1990. His death in November has been deeply felt throughout our Division. The Spring Newsletter will have a section devoted to commemorating this event, and Dr. Harvey Sterns has agreed to compile these comments. Whether you knew Paul personally as a colleague or mentor, or felt his influence in your own scholarship, we would like to have your memories and your thoughts.

It would be helpful if you could keep your remarks to about 150 words. In order to meet our Spring Newsletter deadline, please submit your comments by February 5, 2007.These comments can be posted on http://psyaging-baltes.blogspot.com/

Posted comments will form the basis of a permanent tribute site that will be linked to the Division 20 website.

Instructions:

1. http://psyaging-baltes.blogspot.com/

2. Following the introductory text, click on the link that says "# comments" (where # indicates the number of comments posted to date) at bottom. There is a "pencil" icon right next to it.

3. In the subsequent window, enter your comments (up to 150 words, if possible) in the comments field on the right side of the page.

4. Please "sign" your comment (by putting your name/affiliation) at the bottom of the comment in the form field.

5. When you are ready to submit your comment,

a. Click the radio button labelled "other". This will prompt you for your name and address information.

b. Fill in the "word verification" field by typing the characters you see on the screen (this is to reduce spam, which we have already been getting), and

c. Hit the "login and publish" submit button. NOTE: You can submit your comments WITHOUT registering is you choose "other" as your identity).

YOU DO NOT NEED TO CREATE A BLOGGER ACCOUNT.

Alternatively, you may e-mail your comments directly to Harvey Sterns (sternsh@uakron.edu), who will edit and compile both posted and e-mailed comments for this special section of the newsletter. It would be helpful if you could keep your remarks to about 150 words. Thank you in advance for your contributions.

With best regards, Liz

******************************************************** Elizabeth A. L. Stine-Morrow APA Division 20 President Department of Educational Psychology 226 Education Building 1310 S. Sixth Street University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL 61820

(217) 244-2167 (office) (217) 244-7620 (fax)

eals@uiuc.edu

http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/ http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/all/ ********************************************************

AWARDS: Nominations for Developmental Health Award (Repost)

Call for Nominations: Developmental Health Award

The Aging and Health Committee is soliciting nominations for the recipient of the 2007 Developmental Health Award, which will be given at APA in San Francisco. This award was established in 1996. Five awards have been given: M. Powell Lawton (1997), Janice Kiecolt-Glaser (1999), Howard Leventhal (2001), Richard Schulz (2003), and Karen Rook (2005). This biennial award recognizes individuals who have made scholarly contributions to the fields of health and aging.

Members of Divisions 20 and/or 38 can nominate candidates for the award. Each nomination should be accompanied by a 100-200 word summary of the nominee's credentials, and reasons why the nominee should be recognized with this award. Nominations should be submitted to the Committee Chair, Lynn Martire, at martire@pitt.edu no later than January 15, 2007.

Nominations and supporting summaries will be compiled and sent to members of the Aging and Health Committee. Members of the Committee will vote for the award recipient. When the recipient has been determined, an announcement will be sent to the listservs of Divisions 20 and 38. The recipient will give an invited address at the Award Ceremony at APA in August.

We encourage you to submit nominations of worthy scholars whose work bridges the fields of health and aging.

Lynn M. Martire, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychiatry Associate Director of Gerontology University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 121 University Place, Room 508 Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412.624.6172 (w) 412.624.4810 (FAX)

INFO: Division 20

Dear APA Division 20 colleagues:

The educational video/DVD list has been updated as of December 30, 2006. There are new entries in each topic area, and there are new videos about conducting oral history interviews with older adults. You can reach the list directly at http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/vidlist.htm, or through the division's home page at http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/ .

After starting this list in 1996, I am turning it over to Dr. Mindy Baker from Ohio Wesleyan University. You may email Dr. Baker with your questions and suggestions about the video list at mkbaker@owu.edu .

Best wishes for 2007!

Kristi Multhaup

__________________________________________________ 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 the following address: 209 Ridge Road / Box 7000 Davidson, NC 28036