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Stimulus Package Provides Bonanza for NIH
Dread of disease and hope for cures have long been the political propellants for generous support of the National Institutes of Health. The old trio has now been joined by a new force in biomedical
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Making the Most of Stimulus Funding Available for Behavioral Research
As discussed in the column by Dan Greenberg, science fared well in the stimulus bill Congress passed – the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. We are very thankful that the President and Congress
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The National Cancer Institute: A Hub for Psychological and Behavioral Sciences
Psychology and other behavioral sciences have long helped address important social issues. Health — specifically cancer — is no exception. Psychological research elucidates the way in which people make health decisions, the effects of stress
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Playing God
The annals of academic hubris have recently been enriched by a renowned Harvard psychiatrist, who, upon being asked to identify the next rank above his full professorship, replied: “God.” An arrogant wisecrack? Yes. But this
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The Burden of Stimulus Money
There’s the familiar story of the guy of modest means who wins a lottery jackpot — and goes downhill from there. The same could be happening to the National Institutes of Health, and not for
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Keeping Science Moving in Tight Times
What does the economic turbulence of the last year mean for psychological scientists? As global markets shift and sway, colleges and universities across the globe are experiencing unprecedented economic uncertainty. Most are facing a harsh
