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Psychological Science Is Important (video)
APS Executive Director Alan G. Kraut Psychological science is important, as APS Executive Director Alan G. Kraut reminds us. By itself, psychological science produces a rich understanding of behavior. When paired with behavioral investigation, many
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From Where the Chair Sits
Serving as the chair or head of an academic department may very well be the most difficult and challenging job in university administration. At the same time, however, being a department chair or head can
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The Fabric of Psychology Departments in Europe Is Intricate and Wonderful
The divine architect who laid the grounds of psychology departments in Europe must have cherished diversity and condemned anybody who, per chance, was commissioned to describe them in 1000 words. So, whatever comes next will
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America’s Public Universities
These are indeed challenging financial times for our institutions of higher education — a kind of “perfect storm.” The sustained downturn in our economy has resulted in the erosion of state support for our
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“Who Owns Science?” Scientists From Diverse Perspectives Answer
APS President Douglas L. Medin called for “diverse perspectives” when he posed the profound three-word question, “Who owns science?” With observations from the fields of cultural anthropology, philosophy, and, yes, psychological science, he got them.
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Researchers and Rock Stars Jam All Night Long
For one night that will earn the 24th APS Annual Convention a special place in APS history, Sheraton Ballroom V was turned into a swinging club featuring the musical talents of five-time Grammy Award winning
