INFO: Two stories featuring geropsychologists

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONFERENCES: Posters at CAC08

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

Cognitive Aging Conference website:

http://cos.gatech.edu/cac

JOBS: Research Assistant, Emotion Lab, Brandeis University

Dear Division 20 colleagues:

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

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

Thanks! Derek

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, PSYCHOLOGY

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

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

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

JOBS: Post Doc Positions at Texas A&M

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

INFO: Blueprint for Change Report

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

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

Deborah DiGilio, MPH

Director, Office on Aging

American Psychological Association

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002-4242

(202) 336-6135

(202) 336-6040 FAX

DDiGilio@apa.org

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

INFO: Teaching Resources on Diversity

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

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

JOBS: Scott & White/Texas A&M

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

STUDENTS: Advanced Statistical Training in Psychology for Undergrads

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

Advanced Statistical Training in Psychology (ASTP)

University of Maryland

July 12-20, 2008

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Psychology - Assistant Professor

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

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

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

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

FUNDING: Elderhostel Doctoral Research Grant

FYI:

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

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

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

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

FUNDING: Wisconsin Longitudinal Study Pilot Grant Program

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

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

JOBS: Florida State University, Project CREATE

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

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

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

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

Tallahassee, FL 32306-4301

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

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

INFO: Additional location for Teaching Tips columns

Dear APA Division 20 members,

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

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

Best wishes,

KM

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Kristi S. Multhaup, Associate Professor of Psychology

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

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

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

STUDENTS: Join International PhD Program

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

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

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

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

PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL AND WEB ADDRESS SEE BELOW

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

for mail: P.O. Box 750561 28725 Bremen

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

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

JOBS: Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan

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

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

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

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

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

JOBS: Aging Research Center, Karolinska Institute

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

STUDENTS: New Undergrad Summer Science Fellowships!

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

Announcing the Summer Science Fellowship Program

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

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

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

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

Students from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

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

INFO: D20 Newsletter Deadline

Colleagues:

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

We welcome your ideas and input.

Grace Caskie and Jennifer Margrett

Co-editors

INFO: Advanced Training Institute on Health Behavior Theory

4th Advanced Training Institute on Health Behavior Theory

Applications due by February 22, 2008

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

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

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

Barbara Curbow, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair

Department of Behavioral Science and Community Health

College of Public Health and Health Professions

University of Florida

PO Box 100175

Gainesville, FL 32610-0175

Phone: 352-273-6745

Email: bcurbow@phhp.ufl.edu

CONFERENCES: Gerontechnology Call for Papers extended to Jan. 31

International Society for Gerontechnology

TU/e, Matrix 1.06,

PO box 513

5600 MB Eindhoven

The Netherlands

Fax: +31 40 2475923

www.gerontechnology.info

info@gerontechnology.info

Dear ISG-Member,

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

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

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

Topics include, but are not limited to:

ACTIVE AGEING AND LEISURE

AGEING-IN-PLACE: THE SMART LIVING ENVIRONMENT

BIOMECHANICS OF AGEING

BIOROBOTICS FOR ACTIVE LONGEVITY

CARE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY

COGNITIVE AGEING

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

INCLUSIVE DESIGN AND ERGONOMICS

MOBILITY: DRIVING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

SOCIAL POLICY

STAY CONNECTED: ICT FOR AN AGEING SOCIETY

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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

Deadlines

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

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

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

Below you can find a message from the program director.

With kind regards,

Mr. J. Knies

Assistant Secretary Gerontechnology Quarterly Journal, Official Journal of the

International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG)

URL: www.gerontechjournal.net

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

Dear Friend,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I look forward to seeing you at ISG08!

Professor Paolo Dario

ISG 2008 General and Program Chair

INFO: Caregiving Across the States Interactive Database

New and Updated Data in FCA's

Caregiving Across the States Interactive Database

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

· Average Daily Cost for Adult Day Services

· Average Hourly Costs for Home Health Care

· Average Hourly Costs for Personal/ Home Care

· Number of Family Caregivers and Total Caregiving Hours

· Economic Value of Caregiving

· Average Daily Cost in a Nursing Home

· Average Monthly Cost for Assisted Living

· Number of Home Health Aides in the Workforce

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

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

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

Deborah DiGilio, MPH

Director, Office on Aging

American Psychological Association

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002-4242

(202) 336-6135

(202) 336-6040 FAX

DDiGilio@apa.org

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

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

Reminder

Application Due Date: January 31, 2008

Eighth Annual Summer Institute on Randomized Clinical Trials Involving Behavioral Interventions

July 13 - 25, 2008

Airlie Conference Center, Virginia

Organized by

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

General Information and Applications Available at

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

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

The CURRICULUM will:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The subject line should be blank

CONTACTS

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

Ronald P. Abeles, Ph.D.

Special Assistant to the Director

Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research

National Institutes of Health

Bldg. 31C, Rm. B1C19, MSC 2027

Bethesda, MD 20892-2027

Telephone: 301.496.7859

Email: abeles@nih.gov

INFO: Newest CONA members

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

Happy New Years! Debbie

Deborah DiGilio, MPH

Director, Office on Aging

American Psychological Association

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002-4242

(202) 336-6135

(202) 336-6040 FAX

DDiGilio@apa.org

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

CONFERENCES: Deadline for Society for Research in Adult Development Submissions 2008

Call for Submissions

23rd Annual Adult Development Symposium of the Society for Research in Adult Development

An Affiliate Pre-conference of The American Educational Research Association

New York City - Saturday and Sunday, March 22-23, 2008

This two-day meeting will focus on positive adult and life-span development from an interdisciplinary perspective. Our aim is to have constructive conversations about key theoretical, methodological, and practical issues in researching adult development. This symposium provides a productive arena for researchers to meet and share their work in this exciting and expanding field. The symposium-style meeting features thematic poster sessions that include group discussion and synthesis. Topics include (but are not limited to): Measurement, models and methodological issues; post-secondary education; emotional development; professional development; development of relationships in educational settings; motivation; development outside of formal education; organizational and corporate influences including organizational culture; company success in world economy and stage of development; coaching and corporate training; evaluating management and sales; and attribution systems within organizations. Challenges to conventional wisdom are especially welcome.

Submissions are due by December 31, 2007. Visit http://adultdevelopment.org for more information and submission guidelines.

INFO: [Fwd: HHS Strategic Plan FY 2007-2012]

While surfing the site in the message below I came across another site you may find of interest re: aging related links provided by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services <http://www.hhs.gov/aging/> .

--

Dr. M. Arnold, RN, PhD

Licensed Psychologist - Registered Nurse Psychological Services,

Behavioral Health Counseling, Consultation and Education Focused on the

Needs of Older Adults Western Suffolk/Eastern Nassau Counties, LI, NY

Assisted Living Communities

(631) 271-9863

HHS Strategic Plan FY 2007-2012

The U.S. Administration on Aging is pleased to inform you of the publication of the HHS Strategic Plan FY 2007-2012. This document provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Service's priorities and activities for the next five years, and highlights the significant role the U.S. Administration on Aging is playing within the department to improve the health and well-being of older people and their family caregivers.

For more details and a copy of the plan visit: http://aspe.hhs.gov/hhsplan/2007/.

CONFERENCES: ICOST 2008 call for paper due January 22

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department of Computer Science

226 Atanasoff Hall

515 294-4377

FAX 515-294-0258

Internet: www.cs.iastate.edu

December 12, 2007

Dear Colleague,

Below please find a conference announcement. Please kindly share with interested colleagues. Any listserv or web postings would be greatly appreciated.

Best Regards,

Carl K. Chang

Professor and Chair

ICOST 2008

6th International Conference On Smart homes and health Telematics

Theme: Gerontechnology: Enhancing the Quality of Life for Rural Elders

June 28 – July 2, 2008

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

http://www.icost-conference.org

ICOST 2008 invites gerontological, computer science, and engineering researchers and practitioners, as well as domain experts in health sciences and rehabilitation to present the latest studies, findings, and technical solutions in the area of smart homes, health telematics, and other assistive technologies. Submissions may include technical papers, abstracts and posters, and demonstrations. Presentation submission is due 22 January, 2008. A complete Call for Papers can be found on the ICOST website.

FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION - Email Professor Sumi Helal, ICOST 2008 Program Co-Chair: helal@cise.ufl.edu or Professor Johnny Wong, ICOST 2008 Program Co-Chair: wong@cs.iastate.edu

FOR MORE INFORMATION - Email Professor Carl Chang, ICOST 2008 General Chair: chang@cs.iastate.edu

JOBS/STUDENTS: Postdoc, Beckman Inst., Univ. of Illinois

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN HUMAN BRAIN PLASTICITY, BECKMAN INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Applications are invited for a multi-year position in human brain plasticity at the University of Illinois. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to play an important role in the interdisciplinary study of human brain and cognitive plasticity in several funded research projects including cognitive training in a complex video-game like environments and fitness training.

Essential skills include a thorough knowledge of fMRI and structural MRI techniques, good organizational abilities, as well as the ability to work well in teams. While this position requires technical sophistication it is more suited for someone who is scientifically interested in neuroplasticity and the relation to cognition, than someone with a strict methods orientation. The successful applicant will hold a PhD; however applications are also welcomed from current PhD students who will have submitted their dissertations by June 1, 2008.

Salary will be in the range $43,000 to $50,000, depending on knowledge and experience, and will come with health and other benefits at the University of Illinois.

Please send applications (via e-mail) including cover letter, CV, the names and addresses of three referees, in one pdf file, to the Principal Investigator, Dr Art Kramer (a-kramer@uiuc.edu ). You are also welcome to call us at 1-217-244-1933 or email for additional information.

JOBS: Kent State University

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES

TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES

The Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) program area within the new College of Education, Health, and Human Services at Kent State University seeks applicants for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track position to begin August 17, 2008. Although we primarily intend to hire at the Assistant Professor level, candidates at all levels will be considered. We are especially interested in candidates who complement our existing focus in life-span development and aging, and whose teaching and research interests fall in one or both of the following areas: (1) The design of programs and policies in the human services sector to support people of all ages, especially the aged; or (2) The impact of cultural diversity on human development and family life, with an emphasis on the later years.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to our vibrant concentrations and interdisciplinary certificate programs in gerontology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A doctoral degree is required and teaching experience is preferred. The HDFS program area has outstanding teaching and research resources, and we maintain productive interdisciplinary relationships within diverse health and human services settings. Excellent support for both teaching and research activities is available at KSU.

Responsibilities include teaching at both graduate and undergraduate level; advising students; supervising student research; and developing a strong program of empirical research. Our faculty is committed to excellence in teaching and research, as well as to scholarly engagement outside the University.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply: complete an online application form at http://jobs.kent.edu , answer any supplemental questions, and copy/past or upload a vita and statement of teaching and research interests in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF). Also submit official transcripts, representative publications, and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Greg Smith, Chair, HDFS Search Committee

School of Family & Consumer Studies

100 Nixson Hall

Kent State University

Kent, OH 44242-0001

gsmith2@kent.edu

For information about the program please visit the web at: http://ehhs.kent.edu/FCS.

Kent State University is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body and workforce. All documents submitted to Kent State University for employment opportunities are public record and subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Law.

INFO: Petition for a Division for Qualitative Inquiry

Dear Division 20 member: We have been asked to comment on a petition for a new APA division: The Division of Qualitative Inquiry. The APA review process does not allow for written input from individual members at this stage -- instead feedback must come from Divisions or Associations (e.g., State Associations). If you have thoughts or comments about this specific proposal (The Petition for a Division for Qualitative Inquiry and other supporting materials are located at the following website: http://www.apa.org/about/division/qualinquiry.html), please send them directly to me (christopher.hertzog@psych.gatech.edu ). Please do not reply to this listserv email! Note that any comments should be about the specific merits and pro vs. con on the petition, rather than something to the effect that APA has too many divisions already (true though that might be!). I need to receive your comments by January 15, 2008. I will then collate these comments, distribute to the Executive Committee, and we will discuss whether they warrant an official response from Division 20 before the February 15 deadline. Thanks, and happy holidays! Chris

Christopher Hertzog Professor of Psychology School of Psychology 654 Cherry Street, Room 235 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0170 phone: 404-894-6774 FAX: 404-894-8905 cell: 404-210-5092

JOBS: Postdoctoral Training in Demography and Economics of Aging, The University of Chicago

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO: POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING IN DEMOGRAPHY AND ECONOMICS OF AGING With support from the NIA, the University of Chicago offers one postdoctoral fellowship through its Center on the Demography and Economics of Aging for the 2008-2009 academic year. The interdisciplinary nature of research and training at the University of Chicago is one of its distinctive marks and one of its strengths. The goal of these postdoctoral fellowships is to train skilled, engaged, committed new practitioners and new scholars who will make use of and contribute to the fields of demography and economics of aging by engaging in basic and applied research and policy making and analysis. These NIA fellowships carry a stipend, health insurance, computing support and travel support, and are renewable with acceptable progress. NORC at the University of Chicago also provides opportunities to supplement the stipend. Candidates must be interested in demography or the economics of aging and must have completed their Ph.D. in 2008. Fellowships are restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a statement outlining their research agenda, two letters of recommendation, and a sample of written work or a recent publication. Previous research in demography or the economics of aging is not necessary; however, a future commitment is. Please send application materials by February 1, 2008 to: Kathleen E. Parks Administrative Director Center on the Demography and Economics of Aging The University of Chicago 1155 E. 60th Street Chicago, IL 60637 For more information, please contact Kathleen Parks at 773-256-6302 or by email at parks-kathleen@norcmail.uchicago.edu .

AWARDS/COMMITTEES: Neal Miller Distinguished Lecture

Call for Nominations: Neal Miller Distinguished Lecture The American Psychological Association's (APA) Board of Scientific Affairs (BSA) is soliciting nominations for speakers for the 2009 Neal Miller Distinguished Lecture that is scheduled during the APA Convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, August 6-9, 2009. This annual presentation spotlights experts in neuroscience and animal research. The selected speaker receives reimbursement for his/her travel expenses, up to $1,000.

BSA is pleased to be able to dedicate time during the APA convention to neuroscience and animal research. The board honored the eminent neuroscientist Neal Miller by naming the lecture after him. Past speakers include: Neal Miller, Nancy Wexler, Larry Squire, Joseph LeDoux, Martha McClintock, Robert Adar, Linda Bartoshuk, Steven Maier, Elizabeth Gould, Edward Taub, J. Bruce Overmier, Lynn Nadel, Bruce McEwen, and Sue Carter.

Please send a vita for your nominee by email (scox@apa.org ) or fax (202-336-5953) to Stephanie Cox, APA Science Directorate, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, DC. 20002-4242. Nominations must be received by February 15, 2008.

AWARDS/CONFERENCES: Master Lecturers at APA

Call for Nominations: Master Lecturers and Distinguished Scientist Lecturers The American Psychological Association's (APA) Board of Scientific Affairs (BSA) is soliciting nominations for speakers for the 2009 Master Lecture Program and the 2009 Distinguished Scientist Lecture Program. These annual programs spotlight experts in psychological science and are sponsored by the APA's Science Directorate.

Selected speakers receive an honorarium of $1,000 and reimbursement for travel expenses, up to $1,000. All nominees should be excellent public speakers. BSA will review all nominations at its 2008 spring meeting and begin to contact potential speakers for these programs. Nominations may be for either the Distinguished Lecture Program or the Master Lecture Program (or both).

The Master Lecture Program, developed by BSA, supports up to five (5) psychological scientists to speak at the APA Annual Convention. A list of previously selected speakers can be found on-line at http://www.apa.org/science/masterlecturers.html. BSA has organized the lectures into ten core areas that reflect the field. Each year, five of these areas are addressed by Master Lecturers. Speakers for the 2009 Convention, to be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, August 6-9, 2009, will be chosen to have expertise in each of the following areas:

· Applied psychology

· Biopsychology

· Cognition and perception

· Health and behavioral medicine

· Personality and individual differences

The Distinguished Scientist Lecture Program, developed by BSA, supports up to three (3) psychological scientists to speak at Regional Psychological Association meetings to be held in 2009. Speakers must be actively engaged in research, with expertise in any area. A list of previously selected speakers and their topics can be found on-line at the APA website.

Please send in the name of your nominee(s) by email: (scox@apa.org) or fax to Stephanie Cox, APA Science Directorate, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, DC. 20002-4242 (e-mail; fax 202-336-5953). Nominations must be received by February 15, 2008.

STUDENTS: West Virginia University Graduate Program

The life-span developmental graduate training at West Virginia University offers training in all age periods (infancy through late adulthood). Highlights of the program appear below. Additional information can be found on the WVU Department of Psychology website: http://www.wvu.edu/~psychology .

PROGRAM. WVU’s Psychology Department received the “Innovation in Graduate Education Award” from the American Psychological Association in 2006. The award recognizes the junior-colleague model used to train graduate students in research, teaching, and program/service evaluation. Graduate training is seen as modeling and instruction in a variety of professional skills and roles, only some of which are acquired in the classroom. As junior colleagues, students and faculty collaborate in research, rather than students serving as research assistants assigned to individual faculty. Students develop individualized plans of study. Contact among faculty and students outside the classroom is frequent and casual. WVU has an illustrious history in life-span development. Our program continues to provide in-depth training to the next generation of life-span developmental psychologists. Graduates are highly successful in obtaining employment and find positions in academia, government, research institutions, foundations, and applied settings.

A COMMITMENT TO STUDYING THE LIFESPAN. West Virginia University is recognized as the birthplace of life-span psychology. Graduate students specialize in life-span processes (e.g., cognitive or social development) and/or in an age period (infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, aging).

RESEARCH TRAINING. Initially, faculty provide a high degree of structure and guidance that is tailored to the students’ entry-level research design and data analysis skills. By the end of training, students have developed a research specialty and can successfully design and execute all stages of a research project (e.g., data collection, analysis, dissemination of findings). Students attend professional conferences and present their research to regional, national, and international audiences. Students submit their work for publication in scholarly journals and books. The department and college provide funds to support student research and travel to conferences. Funding via research assistantships is often available.

TEACHING TRAINING. Graduate students receive structured, supervised, hands-on teaching experience. Students become proficient in a variety of teaching technologies and methods. When teaching for the first time, students enroll in a teaching seminar and learn lecture strategies, best practices for encouraging active learning, leading discussions, classroom management, assessing student learning, and ethical issues. Students create a teaching portfolio and write a teaching philosophy. Students rapidly develop high-quality teaching skills within a single semester. Advanced graduate students may design and deliver a course in their specialty area. Funding via teaching assistantships is always available.

OUR STUDENTS. We value a wide range of ages and cultural backgrounds among our students. All students receive 4 years of financial support via assistantships (3 years if entering with a Master’s degree), plus a tuition waiver.

THE LIFE SCIENCES BUILDING. The $57 million award-winning Life Sciences Building houses state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. Each graduate student has an office and a computer with internet access and the latest software (e.g., SPSS, Word). Graduate students conduct research in faculty member’s laboratories, and in off-campus locations (e.g., schools, senior centers).

WVU & MORGANTOWN. WVU has an enrollment of over 26,000 students and is a Carnegie Research Extensive University. WVU has highly successful Big East sports teams, intramural sports, plays, concerts, lectures, symphony, a $34 million Student Recreation Center, and other leisure activities. Visit .

Faculty Research Interests & Contact Information

Stanley H. Cohen. Applied gerontology, quantitative methods, and instructional technology. Stanley.Cohen@mail.wvu.edu

Amy Gentzler. Emotion regulation in childhood and adolescence, adult attachment, memory of emotional experiences. Amy.Gentzler@mail.wvu.edu

Katherine Karraker. Socioemotional development in infancy, adult perception of infants. Katherine.Karraker@mail.wvu.edu

Hawley Montgomery-Downs. Pediatric sleep and sleep disorders, postpartum sleep disruption, relation between sleep and biobehavior, sleep instrumentation. Hawley.Montgomery-Downs@mail.wvu.edu

Julie Hicks Patrick. Social cognition, decision making, family caregiving in mid-life and old age. Julie.Patrick@mail.wvu.edu

JoNell Strough (Area Coordinator). Gender, friendship, collaborative everyday problem solving in adolescence through later adulthood. JoNell.Strough@mail.wvu.edu

INFORMATION & APPLICATION: Applications forms available online at: http://www.wvu.edu/~psychology/graduateprogram/applicationinfo . Or contact: Debra.Swinney@mail.wvu.edu , (304) 293-2001, ext 31628. APPLICATIONS DUE December 15.

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JoNell Strough, Ph.D.

Associate Professor & Coordinator, Life-Span Developmental Program

Department of Psychology

53 Campus Drive

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV 26506-6040

http://www.wvu.edu/~psychology/

phone: (304) 293-2001 x31648

fax: (304) 293-6606

email: JoNell.Strough@mail.wvu.edu

Office: 2212 Life Sciences Building

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INFO new professsional geropsychology training council

Please note: since the listserve does not allow attachments, you'll need to contact Dan for the attachment.

For training programs at all levels preparing psychologists for professional work with older adults. I am the Chair of the new training council, best initial contact is Dan Segal on membership committee, contact info below.

Please see the attached application form for the new Council of Professional Geropsychology Training Programs. If your graduate training program, internship, or postdoc program is providing geropsychology training, we hope that you will consider joining:

The Council of Professional Geropsychology Training Programs (CoPGTP, pronounced COG-TIP) is a new organization of programs providing training at the competence level and beyond. CoPGTP grew out of the June, 2006, meeting that produced the Pikes Peak model. CoPGTP is committed to the promotion of excellence in training in professional geropsychology and to supporting the development of high quality > training programs in professional geropsychology at the graduate school, internship, postdoctoral fellowship, and post-licensure levels of training.

Best,

Dan Segal and the CoPGTP Board

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Daniel L. Segal, Ph.D.

Professor and Director of Clinical Training Department of Psychology > Univ. of

Colorado at Colorado Springs 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway

Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150 office phone: 719-262-4176 office fax:

719-262-4166

email: dsegal@uccs.edu

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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

JOBS: Associate or Senior Scientist/Associate or Full Professor

Associate or Senior Scientist/Associate or Full Professor (LSI/CLAS). Full time Co-Director of the Analytic Techniques and Technology (ATT) core of the Center for Biobehavioral Neuroscience of Communication Disorders (BNCD) with joint appointment to a College-wide program for quantitative research. Duties: Provide scientific leadership in the design and data analysis methods for studies affiliated with the BNCD, and for college-level quantitative resources. Teach advanced courses. Required qualifications: PhD in relevant area, experience with multi-investigator teams, co-authorships or consultations with NIH-funded research projects, publications, expertise in longitudinal analytic methods. Preferred qualifications: Expertise in mixed modeling, advanced statistical software, external funding, data warehousing, ERP, biostatistics of genetics. Initial review of applications begins January 4, 2008 and will continue until position is filled. For a full position description, see: http://www2.ku.edu/~clas/employment/.

To apply, send letter of applications, resume, publications, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Send to: Patsy Woods, Child Language Doctoral Program, 3031 Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045. (785)864-4570 (patsy@ku.edu ). EO/AA Employer.

INFO: Action Alert! National Call-in Day for Mental Health Parity This Friday, December 7

Colleagues,

This is a very important action alert.

Please take the time on Friday to call in.

See below for details.

Peace, Merla

Subject: [DIV42] Action Alert! National Call-in Day for Mental Health Parity This

Friday, December 7

From: Jerry Grammer mailto:jerrygrammer@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2007 10:14:34 -0800

To: DIV42@LISTS.APA.ORG

To: DIV42@LISTS.APA.ORG

Action Alert! National Call-in Day for Mental Health Parity This Friday, December 7

The Senate passed the Mental Health Parity Act (S. 558) by unanimous consent in September, but the full House has yet to take action. With less than three weeks left in the legislative session, time is running out for Congress to enact full mental health parity. This historic opportunity is at risk of ending in deadlock if the House fails to pass a bill that can pass in the Senate. Please call your Representative to urge him/her to work with the leadership to pass a parity bill that can pass in the Senate. Even if you are one of the thousands of psychologists who have already sent emails through the Legislative Action Center , we need you to make this one short follow-up phone call to your Representative. If you miss the December 7 call-in date, it is still vital for you to call your Representative.

Action:

Call on Friday, December 7 to urge your Representative to work with the leadership to pass a parity bill that can pass in both houses

Option 1: Call the Capitol switchboard at 1-866-PARITY-4 (1-866-727-4894). Ask for your Representative’s office. Urge him/her to work with the leadership to pass a parity bill that can pass in both houses. If you do not know your Representative’s name, give the operator your ZIP code.

Option 2: In the unlikely event that the Capitol switchboard is busy, please call your Representative’s office directly. You can look up your Representative’s direct number at: http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/mcapdir.html

Grassroots feedback is also extremely important to our advocacy efforts, so we would very much appreciate it if you would email (jcook@apa.org) or fax (202-336-5797) us about any responses that you receive from your Representative’s office.

Message: I am calling to urge Congressman/woman __________ to work with the leadership to pass a parity bill that can pass in both houses. The clock is running out to finally enact full mental health parity this year. My patients have waited too long and this issue is too important for 2007 to end without sending a bill to the President. Please help!

-- Dr. M. Arnold, RN, PhD Licensed Psychologist - Registered Nurse Psychological Services, Behavioral Health Counseling, Consultation and Education Focused on the Needs of Older Adults Western Suffolk/Eastern Nassau Counties, LI, NY Assisted Living Communities (631) 271-9863 "It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err." Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)

INFO: Reviewers needed for Special Issue on Aging and Eating Disorders

If anyone is interested, I am looking for some potential ad-hoc reviewers for a Special Issue of the Journal of General Psychology I am Guest Editing on Aging and Eating Disorders, due out on 2008. If interested, please back channel me at the address below. Thanks,

RFerraro

f_ferraro@und.nodak.edu

F. Richard Ferraro, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor

Director, General/Experimental Ph.D. Program Dept. Psychology -

University of North Dakota Corwin-Larimore Rm. 215

319 Harvard Street Stop 8380

Grand Forks, ND 58202-8380

701-777-2414 (O)

701-777-3454 (FAX)

f_ferraro@und.nodak.edu

STUDENTS: Graduate Program at Cornell University.

Dear colleagues,

I'm writing to let you know about opportunities for graduate study in human development at Cornell for your students who are interested in aging. Our aging program at Cornell has recently expanded, and includes outstanding new faculty, close ties to the Division of Geriatrics at Cornell's Medical College, and excellent support and research opportunities for PhD students. I've attached a flyer on the program, and detailed information can be found on our website:

http://www.human.cornell.edu/che/HD/Research/Themes/Aging-Health.cfm

If I can provide you with any more information, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Best,

Joseph

_____________________________________________________

Joseph A. Mikels, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Cornell University

Department of Human Development

G60, Martha Van Rensselaer Hall

Ithaca, NY 14853

t. 607.255.0839

f. 607.255.9856

http://www.human.cornell.edu/che/bio.cfm?netid=jam342

_____________________________________________________

JOBS: Geropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship, VA Medical Center, Milwaukee

GEROPSYchology Post-Doctoral Fellowship

VA Medical Center, Milwaukee

The Milwaukee VA will be offering a post-doctoral fellowship in geropsychology beginning August 18, 2008. This is a full-time position for one year and carries an annual stipend of $41,880. The fellowship program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association.

The fellow will be prepared for psychological practice with older adults. The fellowship program is organized around a core of clinical experiences, but allows some flexibility in pursuing individual clinical, educational, or research goals. Clinical experience is provided within the Extended Care Center , the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit, the Adult Day Health Care Program, and the Geropsychiatry clinic. The fellow has the opportunity to conduct psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments, to provide individual and group therapy, to assist with interdisciplinary team planning and training, to consult with staff and families, to evaluate decisional capacity, to develop and implement care management programs, and to provide supervision to psychology practicum students.

A candidate for a fellowship must be a U.S. citizen who, by the beginning of the fellowship year, will have completed an APA-approved doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology and an APA-approved pre-doctoral internship program. This VA Center in its commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment and Affirmative Action encourages applications by minorities, women and handicapped persons.

The application deadline is January 18, 2008. The following application material is required: a curriculum vita, a brief statement of your major interests and career objectives, including any particular areas you would wish to emphasize during the fellowship year, three letters of recommendation from people familiar with your clinical work, and a graduate transcript. If this transcript does not show the granting of the doctorate, a letter from the graduate program will be required attesting that all degree requirements will be completed prior to the fellowship.

Offers will be made on or about February 28, 2008.

For further information, contact:

James D. Hart, Ph.D.

Director, Psychology Training Program

Mental Health Division

VA Medical Center (695/MH-Admin)

Milwaukee, WI 53295

Telephone: 414- 384-2000, extension 41672

Fax: 414-382-5379

e-mail: Jim.Hart@va.gov

INFO: Division 20 nominations for Executive Committee

Division 20 seeks nominations for the following offices and positions of the Executive Committee:

President-Elect

Secretary

2 Members-at-Large

Council Representative

Visit the Division website for descriptions of the positions, their responsibilities, and terms at http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/

If you would like to nominate someone or self-nominate, please send your name and contact information to:

jberry@richmond.edu

please use “D20 Nominee” as subject header.

Thanks,

Jane Berry

D20 Elections Chair

--

Jane M. Berry, Chair

Department of Psychology

University of Richmond

Richmond, VA 23173

jberry@richmond.edu

804.289.8130

JOBS: USF Faculty Position, Department of Aging and Mental Health

Assistant/Associate Professor: Department of Aging and Mental Health, FMHI

The Department of Aging and Mental Health, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI), University of South Florida (USF) invites applications from qualified candidates for a tenure- track, faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level depending on qualifications and experience. The appointment is for a 12-month contract year with the expectation to secure ongoing external support for the research program and to promote and disseminate research findings at the state, national, and international levels. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Position Description

The primary role for the successful candidate is to conduct research that is aimed at improving the identification of behavioral health problems and the delivery of mental health care or substance abuse services for older adults in Florida or nationally and which will be sustainable through external funding. To complement current faculty members’ interests, we are especially interested in applicants with strong quantitative/statistical skills and experience with one or more of the following priorities: treatment of depression, identification of risk for and prevention of suicide, disparities in behavioral health service delivery for racial/ethnic minorities, epidemiology of behavioral health disorders, mental health services in long-term care, and treatment of substance misuse. Duties also include limited teaching, mentorship of students and post-doctoral fellows, and consultation and collaboration with state and local agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

The position requires an earned doctorate from an accredited university in a field related to mental health or gerontology for conducting research in behavioral health services (mental health and/or substance abuse) relevant to older adults. For Assistant Professor, the doctorate must be earned prior to the start of employment and the record must demonstrate promise for future external funding. For Associate Professor, the candidate must have a minimum of five years experience in mental health or substance abuse services research and a record of successful external funding and peer-reviewed publication.

Preferred Qualifications:

A demonstrated record or recognized potential for: Published research related to behavioral health services for elders; external, competitive grant funding related to this field; working productively with diverse populations; expertise in quantitative research methods and advanced statistical procedures; and collaboration with publicly-funded mental health, substance abuse, and/or aging systems.

About the Department and FMHI

Applicants are encouraged to visit the website of the Department of Aging and Mental Health (AMH) at http://amh.fmhi.usf.edu . Within AMH there are 9 faculty, 2 postdoctoral fellows, research support and administrative staff, and graduate assistants. AMH faculty conduct a wide array of translational and applied studies concerning the behavioral health needs of older adults, their families, and the service systems. Faculty and staff work closely with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as other academicians and national experts.

USF is one of the nation's top 63 public research universities and one of 39 community engaged public universities as designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. USF has a large number of faculty members devoted to aging research in the School of Aging Studies and in the colleges of Public Health, Medicine, and Nursing. FMHI is Florida's primary research and training center for behavioral health services and a nationally recognized source for its innovative research and training. For more information about AMH see: http://amh.fmhi.usf.edu

Salary: Negotiable

Start Date for Position: Summer or Fall 2008

Application Process: Mail hard (paper) copies of (1) your vita, (2) letter of application specifying rank of position sought, identifying your professional strengths, and describing your program of research and its fit with the mission of the Department of Aging and Mental Health http://amh.fmhi.usf.edu, and (3) names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Victor Molinari, Professor and Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Aging and Mental Health, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612-3899. Complete applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with the initial review commencing January 7, 2008. The State of Florida has a Public Meetings Law and a Public Records Law and all university searches are conducted under the terms thereof. All meetings of the Search Committee are publicly announced and conducted. All documents submitted to the committee are treated as open material with the exception of evaluative documents specific to the performance of the faculty of Florida’s publicly funded universities. USF is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, equal access institution. For disability accommodations contact Ms. Sheryl Stire at sstire@fmhi.usf.edu

Victor Molinari, Ph.D., ABPP

Professor

Department of Aging and Mental Health

Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute

University of South Florida

13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.

Tampa, Florida 33612-3899

(813) 974-1960

FAX (813) 974-1968

Email: vmolinari@fmhi.usf.edu

Webpage: http://amh.fmhi.usf.edu/vitas/vmolinari.php