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Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Seeks Judges
The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) is the world’s largest pre-college science and engineering exhibition, providing an opportunity for the world’s most talented and innovative students to have their work judged by professional scientists and engineers. Intel ISEF is recruiting over 1000 PhD and MD Grand Awards judges for this event to be held in Phoenix, AZ May 14-15, 2019.
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Comment on NIH’s Revised Definition of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research by 2/22
The NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) wants your input on a new definition of behavioral and social sciences research that it has developed. According to OBSSR, the current definition was created
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Listen Now: “Psych in the City” Podcast Miniseries
The Lab @ DC, a research team of applied scientists with in the Washington, DC city government, recorded a series of three podcasts with psychological scientists at the 30th APS Annual Convention. Listen to them now!
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How Psychological Science is Benefiting the World
Perspectives on Psychological Science highlights the many ways that psychology research is helping to cultivate a healthier, happier, and more sustainable world.
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How Social-Class Norms Impact Disparities in Education and Work
The social-class disparities prevalent in US institutions of higher education and professional workplaces are influenced by many factors, including access to resources, individual differences in skill, and cultural barriers. In an article published in Current
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The Best Medicine: Decoding The Hidden Meanings Of Laughter
Here's how it usually goes: You're working from home and you dial in to a conference call for the morning meeting. Everyone is cheerfully talking around the table. You can't believe what a good time everyone seems to be having, talking about nothing. --- In the early 1990s, neuroscientist Robert Provine and colleagues conducted a study to find out what sparked laughter in conversations. Some of the "hilarious" phrases they observed included: "I'll see you guys later.""It was nice meeting you, too.""I see your point.""Look, it's Andre!" You can read about Provine's observational study here.
