Observer

January 2005
Volume 18, Number 1

1. The Weight Is Over
By Richard Hebert
America is tipping the scales, and psychologists disagree on whether the government or individuals should be responsible for a more balanced diet. But one thing’s for certain: There’s no time to lose. (News)
 
2. Staffing the 21st Century Psychology Department
By Robert W. Levenson
From caffeinator to stewartizer, a wish list for modern times. (Presidential Column)
 
3. Iowa Lab Vandalized
(News)
 
4. Tom Wolfe Prizes Psychology
(News)
 
5. New Editors in 2005
(News)
 
6. NIA Establishes Six New Roybal Center
(News)
 
7. Cantor Inaugurated
(News)
 
8. Déjà Vu Reloaded
(News)
 
9. Google Searches Scholar
(News)
 
10. Loftus Wins Grawemeyer
(News)
 
11. Where Art Meets Science
(News)
 
12. Church Gives James Address
(News)
 
13. Behavioral and Social Science Research at the National Institutes of Health
By Michael Stefanek, Stephanie Hess, and Wendy Nelson
Is the mission being fulfilled? (News)
 
14. A History of Eating
By Paul Rozin
Writing from July 15, 2010, Paul Rozin tracks what happened when the United States decided to tackle obesity. (News)
 
15. What We Can Do to Help Undergraduate Students Not Going on for Graduate Studies
By Raymond J. Green
Advice on structuring psychology classes for students pursuing other careers. (Teaching Tips)
 
16. Student Caucus Midterm Report
By Michele L. Borynski
An update on APS Student Caucus activities and a look at future programs. (Student Notebook)
 
17. Champions of Psychology: Robert Zajonc
By Jennifer Thorpe
In an ongoing series in which the APS Student Caucus talks with highly recognized professors, Robert Zajonc recently shared his advice for success and challenges facing graduate students. (News)
 
18. Why Are Textbooks So Expensive?
By Roddy Roediger
Academic Observer Henry L. Roediger, III digs deep into the shelves of university bookstores to find the reason for inflated textbook prices. (News)