Division 20
American Psychological Association
 Adult Development
and Aging

The Psyaging Archive, November 1999

* CONFERENCES: Anxiety and Depression workshop at GSA
* JOBS: Quantitative Psychology at Wayne State University
* JOBS: Department Head Search, UGA,
* INFO: Health, United States, 1999
* CONFERENCE: IOM sympos. on beh/social sci. & public hlth
* JOBS: Clinical Assistant Professor, Massey University, NZ
* INFO: 2000-2001 APA Congressional Fellowship Program
* INFO: Call for Papers
* JOBS: Postdoc in Cognitive Aging & Human Factors, Ga. Tech
* JOBS: NIA Postdoc at U. of Minnesota
* FUNDING: NIA Strategic Plan
* JOBS: Spry Foundation
* JOBS: OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
* JOB: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
* JOBS: PSYCHOLOGY AT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, CARBONDALE
* INFO: Change in Contact Information, Ron Abeles
* JOBS: Postdoc at Michigan
* INFO/JOBS: Annoucing Graduate Assistantships at VA Tech.
* JOBS: Postdoc: Research Training in Mental Health and Aging, PSU
* CONFERENCES: Cognitive Aging Conference
* JOBS:Chair, Human Env. Studies, Central Michigan University
* FUNDING: AARP/Andrus schol.-fellow. program, geront. & aging
* FUNDING: Minority Health Disparities
* INFO/JOBS: Grad. Studies, Clin. Geropsy., Univ. of Alabama
* INFO: PhD in gerontology at USC
* CONFERENCES: APA Division 20 Program Submissions
* INFO: Older Psychologists Survey
* CONFERENCES: NIMH OPEN DISCUSSION SESSION AT GSA
* INFO/FUNDING: APA Minority Fellowship Program
* CONFERENCES: GSA Technology & Aging Series
* INFO: Updated Division 20 Directories
* INFO: Ph.D. Program, Dev. Psych., Florida International University
* JOBS: 3 POSITIONS, PSYCHOLOGY AT ST. CLOUD STATE UNIV.
* AWARDS: Awards for student research
* CONFERENCES: CE Strategic Planning at GSA
* JOBS: Multiple positions, Penn State Commonwealth College
* JOBS: Postdoc, Life-span Developmental Psychology, Wayne State
* JOBS: Announcement for Assoc. Director, OBSSR
* CONFERENCE: Division 20 Co-Sponsored Conference
* JOBS: Multiple aging positions, University of Florida
* INFO: Mick Smyer, Community Psychology
* INFO: Looking for chapter author
* INFO: Cognitive and Behavioral Science Program at FSU
* AWARDS: Division 20 Mentorship Awards
* AWARDS: SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
* INFO: Division 20 fellowships
* JOBS: Postdoc at UCLA
* INFO/JOBS: Master's & Doctoral Programs, Utah State University
* JOBS: Postdoc at UCLA



Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 09:42:34 -0400
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: CONFERENCES: Anxiety and Depression workshop at GSA
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
IN COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED OLDER ADULTS:
PRACTICAL APPROACHES ALONG A CONTINUUM OF CARE

A pre-conference workshop at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the
Gerontological Society of America
Friday, November 19 * 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America will be held
on November 19 - 23, 1999 in San Francisco. In addition to the regular
meeting, GSA will be holding a number of pre and post conference
workshops, including "Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety and Depression
in Cognitively Impaired Adults," organized by the Behavioral and Social
Sciences Section's Education Committee.

State-of-the-art information will be presented by leading experts in the
assessment and treatment of depression and anxiety in cognitively
impaired adults. Research as well as practical information will be
presented to improve detection and treatment of depression and anxiety
in dementia.


Morning Lecture Presentations

Introduction and overview Linda Teri, Ph.D., University of Washington,
Seattle (Conference Chairperson)
Assessment and treatment of medical comorbidity Wayne McCormick, M.D.,
University of Washington Medical School
Pharmacotherapy for Anxiety and Depression Lon Schneider, M.D.,
University of Southern California
Nonpharmacological treatment of anxiety and Rebecca Logsdon, Ph.D.,
University of Washington, Seattle
depression

Afternoon Sessions

Concurrent Workshops: Pharmacological Therapy: What's new, what's old,
what
works

Community Practice Lon Schneider, M.D.
Long Term Care Wayne McCormick, M.D.

Concurrent Workshops: Nonpharmacological treatment: Working with
families and staff.

Community Practice/Family Caregiving Lisa Gwyther, MSW, Duke Medical
Center
Long term care/Working with staff Heather Young, RN, Ph.D.,
In Facilities of Care University of Washington, Seattle

Wrap-up/conclusions All faculty



This workshop is supported by unrestricted educational grants from
Janssen and Eli Lilly. Cost of the workshop is $100; for students it is
$65.


Call the Meetings Department (202) 842-1275 for information about
continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, social workers, and
psychologists (including California psychologists).




JOIN THE GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA AT ITS 52nd ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC
MEETING
"New Perspectives on Aging in the Post-Genome Era"
November 19 - 23, 1999
San Francisco Hilton and Towers * San Francisco, California

For information on registering for the workshop and other annual meeting
activities contact: The Gerontological Society of America, 1030 - 15
Street, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20005. Phone

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Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 12:54:54 -0400
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: JOBS: Quantitative Psychology at Wayne State University
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

Dear colleagues: Last week I sent an advertisement about two positions in
the Department of Psychology at Wayne State University. I received a number
of e-mails of interest, particularly about the Quantitative position. The
ad below spells out more detail about position. The search committee chair
is listed in the body of the ad; you may also e-mail me directly if I can
answer any specific questions. Thank you for your interest, Michael Marsiske

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Quantitative Psychology. The Psychology Department at Wayne State
University seeks a quantitative psychologist. Rank is open. Postdoctoral
experience is desirable but not required. The successful candidate is
expected to be affiliated with and maintain an active research program in a
substantive area of psychology. The department offers doctoral training in
biopsychology, cognitive, industrial/organizational, life-span
developmental, social, and clinical psychology. In addition the department
has identified the following areas for future research emphasis: health
psychology, applied developmental science, cognitive neuroscience, and
workplace psychology. Candidates are expected to demonstrate expertise in
advanced experimental design. Additional areas of interest include
psychometric theory (e.g., IRT), structural equation modeling, hierarchical
linear modeling, and the analysis and modeling of change. Interested
applicants should send a cover letter describing their research and teaching
interests, an up-to-date c.v., copies of recent publications and have three
letters of reference to sent to:

Joseph M. Fitzgerald, Ph.D.
Chair, Quantitative Search Committee
Department of Psychology
Wayne State University
71 West Warren Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202

Applications will be accepted until December 1, 1999 or until positions are
filled. For more information about the department, visit our Web Site:
http://www.science.wayne.edu/~psych/. WSU is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. People working together to provide
quality service. All buildings, structures and vehicles at WSU are smoke-free.
===================================
Michael Marsiske
Institute on Aging
University of Florida
1329 SW 16th Street, Box 100177
Gainesville, FL 32610-0177
phone: (352) 395-8036
fax: (352) 395-8047
email: marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu


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Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 13:31:32 -0400
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: JOBS: Department Head Search, UGA,
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
COLLEGE OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

ANNOUNCES SEARCH FOR DEPARTMENT HEAD

POSITION:
Head, Department of Child and Family Development and Professor
(12-month tenure-track appointment). There will be no candidates from
within the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Department Head serves as administrator in charge of
instruction, research, and service/outreach programs including the McPhaul
children's programs and marriage and family therapy clinic in the
Department of Child and Family Development. Responsibilities include
involvement in teaching, research, and service. In addition, the Head is
responsible for cooperative relations with other departments, institutes
and centers within and outside the College of Family and Consumer
Sciences.



QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate in Human Development and Family Sciences, or closely
related area. At least one degree and/or experience in Family and
Consumer Sciences or comparable unit is desirable. Qualified for
appointment as Professor and as member of the Graduate Faculty.
Accomplished in teaching and in research and/or service/outreach including
funded projects. Ability to communicate effectively with faculty,
administrators, students, and others. Commitment to diversity in the
learning environment.



THE DEPARTMENT AND THE UNIVERSITY:
The Department of Child and Family Development has 18 faculty, 275
undergraduates, and 50 graduate students. The multidisciplinary program
emphasizes diversity in families through the life cycle. The McPhaul
Children's Programs provide a laboratory for teaching and research as well
as a service to the community. The doctoral accredited Marriage and
Family Therapy program also serves the teaching, research, and service
mission of the university. Faculty interests include young marriages,
middle-aged and aging families, divorce and remarriage, marriage and
family therapy, infant development and early childhood education,
parent-child interactions, child development, and adolescent development
and risk behavior. UGA has approximately 30,000 students and has been
ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public institutions
of higher education in the U.S. More information about the Department,
College, and University can be found at www.cfd.uga.edu



THE COMMUNITY:
The University of Georgia, a land grant university, is located in
Athens. The Athens area has great natural beauty and is about 70 miles
northeast of Atlanta and is easily reached by major highways. The north
Georgia mountains are within an hour's drive, and the Atlantic Ocean is
within a four-hour drive.



SALARY: Commensurate with Qualifications.

BEGINNING DATE: July 1, 2000, or prior to beginning of 2000-2001 academic
year.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications received by December 1, 1999 are
assured of consideration. Send letter of application, and curriculum
vitae to: Dr. Lynn Hogan, Chairperson, Search Committee, Dawson Hall, The
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602-3622

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer
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Adam Davey, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Department of Child & Family Development and Faculty of Gerontology
Adjunct Professor, Life-Span Development, Department of Psychology
McPhaul Center, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3622
Tel. (706) 542-4934 Fax. (706) 542-4489 e-mail: adavey@spock.fcs.uga.edu
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Michael Marsiske
Institute on Aging
University of Florida
1329 SW 16th Street, Box 100177
Gainesville, FL 32610-0177
phone: (352) 395-8036
fax: (352) 395-8047
email: marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu


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Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 15:49:48 -0400
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: INFO: Health, United States, 1999
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

"Health, United States, 1999," features more than a hundred tables showing
trends in health status, health risk factors, use of health care and a variety
of other health topics for the entire U.S. population collected from several
federal and non-federal sources. The NIA provided support for the chart
book on
aging. Copies of the report are available from the NCHS at 6525 Belcrest Rd.,
Hyattsville, Md. 20782, or can be downloaded from the NCHS Web site at:
http://www.cdc.gov/nchswww <http://www.cdc.gov/nchswww> .
For Release: Immediately
Contact: NCHS/CDC Public Affairs (301) 436-7551
CDC Office of Media Relations (404) 639-3286
Headline: ANNUAL REPORT ON NATION'S HEALTH SPOTLIGHTS ELDERLY AMERICANS
HHS Secretary Donna E. Shalala today released a new report showing that a
growing and increasingly diverse elderly population in the U.S. is living
longer
but still faces health challenges as the next century approaches.
"Health, United States, 1999," the annual "report card" on the nation's health
produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National
Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), features a special chart book this
year on
the aging population in the U.S.
"With the arrival of the new millennium comes the reality that in the next 30
years, one out of five people in this country will be over the age of 65,"
Secretary Shalala said. "In planning for the nation's health care in the next
century, we cannot ignore this group. That is why it is important now more
than
ever that we modernize Medicare's benefits and strengthen its finances for
years
to come."
"Many older people are in good health and leading active lives in the
community.
However, a significant number of persons over age 85 still have chronic
illnesses and disabilities that limit their ability to fully participate in
everyday activities," said CDC Director Jeffrey Koplan. "As life spans
increase
we must help all of our citizens prepare for a healthy old age. People of all
ages should be tobacco-free, eat right, and keep physically active so their
golden years will be healthy years."
Life expectancy for older Americans has increased over the past 50 years.
Based
on current mortality rates, a 65-year-old person in 1997 could on average
expect
to live to be nearly 83 years old; an 85-year-old in 1997 could expect to live
to be over 90.
"The increase in life expectancy is one of the great achievements of the 20th
century," says Richard M. Suzman, Ph.D., associate director for behavioral and
social research at the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National
Institutes of Health. "In the next century, as research increases our
understanding of health and aging, we can look forward to spending more of the
added years in better health."
Contributing to longer life expectancy is the significant and long-term
decline
in mortality, especially from heart disease. Death rates from heart disease
among persons 65-84 have been reduced by about half since 1970; among those
aged
85 and over, death rates from heart disease have dropped 21 percent over the
same time period.
Examining the quality of those added years of life, the report shows that most
older persons are not severely limited in their daily activities despite
living
with chronic conditions. A majority of noninstitutionalized persons 70
years of
age and over reported they suffered from arthritis, and approximately
one-third
reported they had hypertension. Diabetes was reported by 11 percent.
Overall, less than 10 percent of noninstitutionalized persons 70 years of age
and over were unable to perform one or more activities of daily living (e.g.,
bathing, dressing, using the toilet) in 1995. However, this disability
increased with age from close to 5 percent among persons 70-74 years of age to
nearly 22 percent among persons 85 years of age and over.
Other findings on the health status of the elderly:
In 1995, 39 percent of noninstitutionalized persons 70 years of age and over
used assistive devices such as hearing aids, diabetic and respiratory
equipment,
and canes and walkers during the previous 12 months.
Seven out of 10 non-disabled persons 65 years of age and over participated in
some form of exercise at least once in a recent two-week period, such as
walking, gardening, and stretching. Still, only about one-third of persons
who
exercised achieved recommended levels.
Almost all elderly persons have Medicare coverage. However, non-Hispanic
black
and Hispanic elderly persons were less likely than non-Hispanic white
persons to
have private insurance to supplement their Medicare coverage.
Approximately 12 percent of Medicare enrollees 65 years of age and over
were in
managed care plans in 1997. For the U.S. population as a whole, HMO
enrollment
increased to 29 percent in 1998.
"Health, United States, 1999," features more than a hundred tables showing
trends in health status, health risk factors, use of health care and a variety
of other health topics for the entire U.S. population collected from several
federal and non-federal sources. The NIA provided support for the chart
book on
aging. Copies of the report are available from the NCHS at 6525 Belcrest Rd.,
Hyattsville, Md. 20782, or can be downloaded from the NCHS Web site at:
http://www.cdc.gov/nchswww <http://www.cdc.gov/nchswww> .

###


Note: For other HHS Press Releases and Fact Sheets pertaining to the
subject of
this announcement, please visit our Press Release and Fact Sheet search engine
at: http://www.dhhs.gov/news/press/ <http://www.dhhs.gov/news/press/> .



====================================
Ronald P. Abeles, Ph.D.
Special Assistant to the Director
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
Office of the Director
National Institutes of Health
Gateway Building, Room 2C234
7201 Wisconsin Avenue MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205 USA

Voice: 301-594-5943 Fax: 301-402-2944
Mobile: 703-587-8605
Email: abeles@nh.gov

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Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 13:07:36 -0400
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: CONFERENCE: IOM sympos. on beh/social sci. & public hlth
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

Hi all: forgive me if this announcement has been posted before. I'm sure
some on the list will be interested.
Pat Kobor
-
SYMPOSIUM ANNOUNCEMENT

"Capitalizing on Social Science and Behavioral Research to Improve the
Public's Health"
February 2-3, 2000
Emory Conference Center
1615 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) and Commission on Behavioral and Social
Sciences and Education (CBASSE) are convening a two-day symposium in
Atlanta, GA on February 2-3, 2000 to explore promising areas of behavioral
and social science research that may inform public health intervention
strategies. Twelve leading scholars will present papers that summarize
exciting research findings that can lead to interventions. Following the
author presentations, a specially selected group of discussants will be
asked to present alternative points of view. In addition, a special
symposium on February 3 will address the application of behavioral and
social science findings to the public health needs of Georgia.

The symposium is co-sponsored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), Emory University, and the Morehouse School of Medicine,
while the study itself is supported by the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation in
Atlanta, GA.

Registration for the conference is free, but preregistration is required
and space is limited. More information on the symposium and registration
follow below:

PRELIMINARY AGENDA (Subject to Change)
Wednesday, February 2, 2000

8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Welcoming Remarks
S. Leonard Syme, Ph.D., Chair
IOM/CBASSE Committee on Capitalizing on Social Science and
Behavioral Research to Improve the Public


8:40 a.m. Keynote Address
Louis W. Sullivan, M.D., President
Morehouse School of Medicine

9:00 a.m. Descriptive Overview -- Inequalities in Population Health
George Kaplan, Ph.D., University of Michigan

9:20 a.m. Social Determinants of Health
James House, Ph.D., and David Williams, Ph.D., University of Michigan

10:20 a.m. Break

10:40 a.m. Pre-, Peri-, and Post-natal Influences on Health
Carol Korenbrot, Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco

11:40 a.m. Influences on the Health of Preschool (aged 0-5) Children
Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, Ph.D., Columbia University

12:40 p.m. Lunch

2:00 p.m. Influences on the Health of Adolescents
Cheryl Perry, Ph.D., University of Minnesota

3:00 p.m. Influences on the Health of Adults
Karen Emmons, Ph.D., Harvard School of Public Health

4:00 p.m. Break

4:15 p.m. Influences on the Health of Older Adults
George Maddox, Ph.D., Duke University

5:15 p.m. Reception

Thursday, February 3, 2000

8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

8:15 a.m. Welcome

8:25 a.m. Keynote Address
Ruth L. Berkelman, M.D. (invited)
Senior Advisor to the Director, CDC

8:45 a.m. Marketing and Media as Strategies for Public Health Intervention
Larry Wallack, Ph.D., Portland State University

9:45 a.m. Building Communities/Social Capital
Robert Sampson, Ph.D., University of Chicago

10:45 a.m. Break

11:00 a.m. Policy/Legislation as Public Health Intervention
Lawrence Gostin, J.D., George Washington University

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Example of a Multilevel Approach to Intervention: Tobacco Control
Ken Warner, Ph.D.

2:00 p.m. Behavioral and Psychosocial Interventions in Disease Processes
Andrew Baum, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

3:00 p.m. Break

3:15 p.m. Special Symposium on Public Health Needs of Georgia

Keynote: James W. Curran, M.D., M.P.H. (invited)
Dean, Rollins School of Public Health

Moderator: Kathleen Toomey, M.D., M.P.H.
Georgia Department of Human Resources

Discussants: Arthur Kellermann, M.D., M.P.H.
Claire Sterk, Ph.D.
Eugene Emory, Ph.D.

5:30 p.m. Adjourn





PLEASE REGISTER BY EMAILING OR FAXING THE INFORMATION BELOW TO
CSSBRIPH@NAS.EDU
(email) or (202) 334-2939 (fax)

Name:

Position / Job Title:

Affiliation:

Mailing Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone / Fax

Email:

Will attend both days ____ YES _____ NO
Will attend February 2 only ____ YES _____ NO
Will attend February 3 only ____ YES _____ NO

Admission to the workshop is free, but preregistration is required, and
space is limited. Please fill in this form, affix postage, and mail by
January 15, 1999. This form may also be faxed to 202-334-2939.
Confirmation of registration will be sent by email/fax.

We currently have reserved a block of rooms at the Emory Conference
Center Hotel at a rate of $125/night (not including tax). THE
CUT-OFF DATE FOR SUBMITTING RESERVATIONS IS DECEMBER 8, 1999. If you
will be needing a hotel room please call Donna Duncan at 202-334-2383
with credit card information by this date.

If you need additional information contact Donna Duncan at 202-334-2383.

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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 20:03:25 -0400
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: JOBS: Clinical Assistant Professor, Massey University, NZ
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

A position at the level of Assistant Professor
is available to be filled immediately in the
area of CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY at Massey University,
Palmerston North, New Zealand. Salaries will be
at a level appropriate to qualifications and experience.

Enquiries should be directed to Professor Nigel Long,
Head of School, Psychology,

telephone +64 6 350-5799 extn 2042,
facsimile +64 6 350-5673 or

Email to N.R.Long@massey.ac.nz

This is an exciting opportunity for academics just
starting out (speaking as a US trained psychologist who is
having lots of fun in New Zealand!!!)

Nancy Pachana, Ph.D.




~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Nancy A. Pachana, Ph.D. Email: N.A.Pachana@massey.ac.nz
Graduate Studies Coordinator Massey University: +64 6 350-5799
Department of Psychology Dept. Office/Enquiries: ext. 2041
Massey University Personal Phone: ext. 2065
Palmerston North Fax: +64 6 350-5673
New Zealand Timezone: GMT + 12:00


"Learning is acquired by reading books; but the much more necessary
learning, the knowledge of the world, is only to be acquired by reading
men, and studying all the various editions of men."
- Lord Chesterfield: Letter to his son, 1752

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Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 11:13:47 -0400
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: INFO: 2000-2001 APA Congressional Fellowship Program
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

>> Please find below an announcement for the APA Congressional Fellows
Program.
>> If you have any questions about the program, feel free to contact Dan
Dodgen
>> of APA (see below).
>>
>> THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (APA)
>>
>> Invites Applications for the 2000-2001
>>
>> APA CONGRESSIONAL
>> FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
>>
>> PROGRAM: Fellows spend one year working as a special legislative assistant
>> on the staff of a member of Congress or congressional committee.
Activities
>> may involve conducting legislative or oversight work, assisting in
>> congressional hearings and debates, and preparing briefs and writing
>> speeches. Fellows also attend an orientation program on congressional and
>> executive branch operations, which includes guidance in the congressional
>> placement process, and a year-long seminar series on science and public
>> policy issues. These aspects of the program are administered by the
>> American Association for the Advancement of Science for the APA Fellows and
>> those sponsored by nearly two dozen other professional societies.
>>
>> PURPOSE: To provide psychologists with an invaluable public policy
learning
>> experience, to contribute to the more effective use of psychological
>> knowledge in government, and to broaden awareness about the value of
>> psychology-government interaction among psychologists and within the
>> federal government.
>>
>> CRITERIA: A prospective Fellow must demonstrate competence in scientific
>> and/or professional psychology. Fellows must also demonstrate sensitivity
>> toward policy issues and have a strong interest in applying psychological
>> knowledge to the solution of societal problems. Fellows must be able to
>> work quickly and communicate effectively on a wide variety of topics,
and be
>> able to work cooperatively with individuals having diverse viewpoints. An
>> applicant must be a Member of APA (or an applicant for membership) and have
>> a doctorate in psychology at the time of application, with a minimum of two
>> years post-doctoral experience preferred.
>>
>> AWARDS: APA will sponsor four Fellows for a one-year appointment beginning
>> the first week of September 2000. One Fellowship will be awarded to an
>> individual interested in working on policy related to HIV/AIDS. (See
>> separate announcement for William A. Bailey AIDS Policy Congressional
>> Fellowship.) The Fellowship stipend is $46,600, with an additional $12,300
>> (i.e., $58,900) for Senior Fellows with 10 or more years of postdoctoral
>> experience. Up to $3,000 is allocated per Fellow for relocation to the
>> Washington, D.C., area and for travel expenses during the year. Final
>> selection of Fellows will be made in early 2000.
>>
>> APPLICATION: Interested psychologists should submit the following
materials:
>> (1) a detailed vita providing information about educational background,
>> professional employment and activities, professional publications and
>> presentations, public policy and legislative experience, and committee and
>> advisory group appointments; (2) a statement of approximately 1000 words
>> addressing the applicant's interests in the Fellowship, career goals,
>> contributions the applicant believes he or she can make as a psychologist
>> to the legislative process, and what the applicant wants to learn from the
>> experience; and (3) three letters of reference specifically addressing
>> the applicant's ability to work on Capitol Hill as a special legislative
>> assistant. If the applicant has strong interests in policies related to
>> HIV/AIDS, those interests should be reflected in the application to assure
>> consideration for the relevant Fellowship positions.
>>
>> Application materials should be sent to:
>>
>> APA Congressional Fellowship Program
>> Public Policy Office
>> American Psychological Association
>> 750 First Street, N.E.
>> Washington, D.C. 20002-4242
>> (202) 336-6062
>>
>> The deadline for applications is January 7, 2000.
>>
>> For additional information about the application process, please contact
>> Daniel Dodgen, Ph.D. (202/336-6068 or ddodgen@apa.org) in the APA Public
>> Policy Office.

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Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 20:51:42 -0400
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: INFO: Call for Papers
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

Of Significance...

A Call for Papers

A new publication, Of Significance..., will focus on
confidentiality and disclosure in its second issue. We invite
you to contribute to this publication through the preparation
of an article directed to consumers of public data in general
and users of public use data in particular. Issues of interest
for this issue include:

Policy: What policies currently govern release of social
science research information and where might those
policies go in the future?

Practice: What techniques are currently available to
anonymize data for release to the public and what are
their impacts on analysis?

Prognostication: What might the future bring in light of
the nearly universal access provided by the internet?

The article should be 5 to 10 pages in length single-spaced,
two-column format. It should also be written for an audience
with a keen interest in the impact of privacy and
confidentiality requirements on data availability and use but
for whom the technical topics of disclosure protection are
somewhat unfamiliar.

We encourage you to contribute to this important publication.
To do so, please submit an abstract (one page or less) by
November 1, 1999, to:

Pat Doyle, Survey Improvement Coordinator
Demographic Surveys Division
Room 3334-3
Census Bureau
Washington DC 20233
GOTOBUTTON BM_1_

<mailto:patricia.j.doyle@ccmail.census.gov>patricia.j.doyle@ccmail.census.gov

Questions or comments may be directed to any one of the guest
editors for this edition of Of Significance...

Pat Doyle (301-457-3822, email address above)
Jerry Gates (301-457-2515,

<mailto:gerald.w.gates@ccmail.census.gov>gerald.w.gates@ccmail.census.gov)
Laura Zayatz (301-457-4955,
<mailto:laura.zayatz@ccmail.census.gov>laura.zayatz@ccmail.census.gov)


Of Significance is sponsored by the Association of Public Data
Users (APDU). The first issue focused on statistical literacy
is currently in press. Publication of an article in Of
Significance does not preclude publication elsewhere.
Ronald P. Abeles, Ph.D.
Special Assistant to the Director
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
National Institutes of Health
Gateway Building, Room 2C234
7201 Wisconsin Avenue MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205

Phone: 301-594-5943
Fax: 301-402-2944 or 734-423-0551
E-mail: <mailto:abeles@nih.gov>abeles@nih.gov

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Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 17:40:33 -0400
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: JOBS: Postdoc in Cognitive Aging & Human Factors, Ga. Tech
To: IOGTALK@cwis-20.wayne.edu

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN COGNITIVE AGING & HUMAN FACTORS


A postdoctoral researcher is sought to join the Human Factors and Aging
team at Georgia Institute of Technology. This postdoctoral position offers
a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of projects in the broad area
of cognition, human factors, and aging. Candidates who have or are about
to receive a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology or human factors are invited to
apply. Salary is competitive. The position is available February 1, 2000,
but will remain open until filled. Appointment will be initially for one
year, renewable for up to three years. To apply, send a letter describing
your research interests, CV, three letters of recommendation, and
representative reprints to Wendy A. Rogers, School of Psychology, Georgia
Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0170. For full consideration,
applications should be received by January 1, 1999. However, the search
will remain open until the position is filled. Further information may be
obtained by accessing the School of Psychology web site at
http://www.psychology.gatech.edu or the human factors group web site at
http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~wr43/hf_aging. The Georgia Institute of
Technology is a member of the University of Georgia System and is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.


***************************************
Wendy A. Rogers, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
School of Psychology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0170
404-894-6775
wr43@prism.gatech.edu
****************************************

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Michael Marsiske
Institute on Aging
University of Florida
1329 SW 16th Street, Box 100177
Gainesville, FL 32610-0177
phone: (352) 395-8036
fax: (352) 395-8047
email: marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu


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Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 10:47:20 -0400
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: JOBS: NIA Postdoc at U. of Minnesota
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

Dear Graduate Student,

I am writing to tell you about an exciting post-doctoral research
opportunity at the University of Minnesota's Center on Aging. A few years
ago, the Center on Aging received a fellowship from the National Institute
on Aging to support post-docs interested in various aspects of
gerontological research and long-term care. The NIA training program
represents an excellent chance to conduct research and refine your
professional objectives with exceptional senior investigators: Robert
Kane, M. D. (1998 Polisher Award Recipient), Rosalie Kane, D. S. W. (1999
Kent Award Recipient), Helen Kivnick, Ph. D. (Associate Professor, School
of Social Work), Pauline Boss, Ph. D. (Professor, Family and Social
Science), and a variety of others who specialize in a wide range of
substative areas. Some of the ongoing research projects at the Center on
Aging include:

*developing quality of life measures for NH residents
*evaluating assisted living
*evaluating dual eligible projects
*evaluating EverCare
*developing a demonstration project to bundle hospital and post-acute
care payments
*technical assistance to SHMO II
*working with Alzheimers caregivers
*falls prevention
*testing extended care clinical pathways
*GEM evaluation

I myself am an NIA post-doc at the Center on Aging, and I have found the
resources at my disposal superb. Having the chance to work with both Bob
and Rosalie Kane has further rounded my graduate training and opened a
number of doors that significantly increase my professional options. In
addition, the flexibility of the post-doc program provides the right
balance of guidance and independence to fully establish my own program of
gerontological research (i.e., grant funding). There are other
opportunities to further one's professional development; a post-doc can
teach and even design her/his own course related to aging, or directly
advise undergraduate and graduate students interested in the field of
gerontology. Finally, since it is housed in the School of Public Health
(one of the finest in the country), the Center on Aging can tap resources
that fit the individualized needs of each post-doc, and there a number of
individuals university-wide that are eager to collaborate with post-docs
on various research projects.

In sum, I highly recommend the NIA Postdoctoral Training Program to anyone
looking for a rewarding post-doctoral experience! Take a look at the
Center on Aging web site at http://www.umn.edu/coa for additional
information. And, please feel free to call or email me if you are
interested in applying (the application process continues until the
positions are filled).


Sincerely,


Joe Gaugler, Ph. D.
NIA Postdoctoral Fellow
Center on Aging
Phone: 612-626-4019
Email: gaug0015@tc.umn.edu


**************************************************
Joseph E. Gaugler, Ph.D.
National Institute on Aging Postdoctoral Fellow
Center on Aging
The University of Minnesota
D351 Mayo Building
Minneapolis, MN 55455
phone: 612-626-4019
fax: 612-624-8448
cell phone: 612-384-8927
email:gaug0015@tc.umn.edu
**************************************************

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Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 21:09:52 -0500
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: FUNDING: NIA Strategic Plan
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

The draft NIA strategic plan can be reviewed at the NIA's HomePage (http://www.nih.gov/nia/plan/stratplan.htm).
The plan can also be accessed from the NIA website's home page (http://www.nih.gov/nia) either
by clicking first on "What's New" and then on "Strategic Plan" or by clicking on "Strategic Plan" in the banner menu. The web site provides a means of sending comments and reactions to the NIA.



Director¹s Message


Since its inception in 1974, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) has been supporting outstanding research to address the special problems and needs of older Americans and to improve scientific understanding of the aging process. In 1999, the NIA began a year-long celebration of its 25th anniversary, providing an appropriate time for reflection on past achievements and future opportunities in the field of aging research. The NIA strategic plan is a document that, in the context of this history, presents a road map for the future.

The remarkable growth of the older population world-wide poses both opportunities and challenges. Notable progress in a number of areas of research‹biomedical, social, and behavioral‹have improved health and function, and contributed to reduced rates of disability, for older people. At the same time, unprecedented numbers of elders in the coming decades will face the risks of disease, frailty, and dependence. The need to understand the factors that promote health and independence and those that lead to disease and disability has never been more urgent. Fortunately, a strong aging research community is actively engaged in reducing the burden of disease and improving the quality of life of older people and their families.

In developing a new strategic plan for aging research, the National Institute on Aging has collaborated closely with the National Advisory Council on Aging and other public and private organizations to establish research priorities for the next five years. These priorities will address scientific topics that hold the greatest promise for advancing knowledge in areas such as the basic biology of aging, geriatrics, and social and behavioral functioning.. Because the NIA is the lead agency for research on Alzheimer¹s disease, the NIA plan reflects its commitment to preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer¹s disease.

I am pleased to introduce this first public presentation of the NIA draft strategic plan and welcome your thoughts, ideas, and insights on refining the plan¹s goals and objectives.

Richard Hodes, M.D.
Director, NIA

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Ronald P. Abeles
5 Vendome Court
Bethesda, MD 20817-4025 USA

Phone: 301-469-5443 Fax: 301-469-0975
Mobile: 703-587-8605

HomePage: http://members.tripod.com/~rona529
E-mail: abeles@writeme.com
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Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 21:33:41 -0500
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 21:33:41 -0500
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From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: CONFERENCES:Div. 20 Program 2000
Subject: CONFERENCES:Div. 20 Program 2000
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu
Status: RO

Dear Colleagues,

Remember that proposals for papers, posters, and symposium as part of
Division 20's program at APA on August 4-8, 2000 are due on November 15th.
For your convenience, I can the APA's Call for Programs, which includes
information about submitting proposals as well as the required forms (to
receive these, e-mail me at the address below). You can also download them
directly from the APA site, at http://www.apa.org

There are plenty of opportunities for participation in the program,
especially via posters. We can easily accommodate 100 or so posters in
multiple sessions. The sessions will permit ample time for viewing posters
and discussions with authors and among authors.

Speaking of posters, don't forget the Student Poster Presentation Award.
The Division will be honoring the student author of the best poster
presentation with a certificate and a check for $250! The student award
process is simple. Students indicate that they are students on the poster
submission and include a letter
from a faculty member stating that the paper represents the student's work.

Even if you do not submit a proposal, do plan on coming to APA! It is a
chance to meet old friend and make new ones, learn about the latest
developments in our field, hear from the leaders in the field, find out
about new directions for aging research from the senior staff of the
National Institute on Aging, and discuss the National Research Council's
recommendations on cognitive aging research (scheduled for release in
spring of 2000). All this and you get to experience Washington in August!

Don't forget that registering for the annual meeting helps your Division,
too. Our allotted programming hours are determined by the number of
registrants from our Division for the prior year's convention. So, the more
of us who attend, the more opportunities for future participation there are.

I am looking forward to your program proposals and to seeing you next
August in Washington.

Ron

---
Ronald P. Abeles, Ph.D.
Program Chair, Division on Adult Development and Aging
American Psychological Association
5 Vendome Court
Bethesda, MD 20817-4025

Phone (evenings and weekends): 301-469-5443
Fax: 734-423-0551
Mobile: 703-587-8605
E-mail: abeles@writeme.com

=================================================
Michael Marsiske
Institute on Aging
University of Florida
1329 SW 16th Street, Box 100177
Gainesville, FL 32610-0177
phone: (352) 395-8036
fax: (352) 395-8047
email: marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu


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Date: Tue, 2 Nov 1999 13:31:39 -0500
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: JOBS: Spry Foundation
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

Position Vacancy

Director, Older Adult Learning and Technology Initiatives
The SPRY Foundation: Setting Priorities for Retirement Years
Washington, DC

The SPRY Foundation invites applications for the newly created full-time
position of Director, Older Adult Learning and Technology Initiatives.
The Director will create and implement programs that use advances in
communication technology to facilitate learning by older adults,
particularly the
underserved. Areas of interest include medical care and preventive
health, health services (eg. Medicare/Medicaid, mental health, social
environment, intellectual development and personal financial security. In
addition
to developing training and service initiatives using the Internet and
satellite TV, the Director will work closely with other senior staff on
organization-wide strategic planning.

SPRY seeks an entrepreneurial leader with expertise in gerontology,
instructional design, or distance learning and a record of designing and
managing innovative programs, securing external funding, and communicating with
professional and grassroots audiences. Outstanding writing and speaking
skills are essential, as is the ability to work as part of a staff team. A
Ph.D. or Ed.D. is preferred.

Founded in 1991, SPRY is a non-profit dedicated to research, education,
and policy that promotes successful aging. For further information see
www.spry.org. Candidate screening will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled. Applicants should send cover letter, CV - not
exceeding 5 typed pages - and two relevant publications to:

Director Search
SPRY Foundation
10 G Street, NE, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20002
Tel: 202.216.0401
Fax: 202.216.0779
email: coxe@ncpssm.org
www.spry.org

EOE/AA

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Date: Tue, 2 Nov 1999 13:33:28 -0500
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: JOBS: OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

>OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY is inviting
applications for
>two anticipated full-time tenure track positions beginning August, 2000. All
>candidates must have completed a Ph.D. from a recognized department of
>psychology. Candidates are expected to: have a strong background in and
>dedication to scholarly activity, and to interact well with colleagues and
>students. Candidates must also demonstrate the capacity to maintain a high
>quality research program leading to scholarly productivity in the form of
>professional publication, presentations, and grantsmanship; to supervise
>undergraduate and graduate student research; and to have experience or
potential
>in instruction. Competitive salary and start-up funds are available. Normal
>teaching load is two courses per semester.
> We plan to fill two positions in Cognitive Psychology, one at Assistant
>Professor and one at Assistant or Associate level. The successful candidate
>will have expertise in one of the following areas: memory, attention, problem
>solving, decision making, language, or cognitive neuroscience. Special
>consideration will be given to those who also have Developmental interests in
>addition to a primary interest in cognition, as these two areas reflect the
>joint interests of our current experimental faculty members. Candidates
will be
>expected to supervise undergraduate and graduate research, and to teach some,
>but not all, of the following courses: introductory psychology, developmental
>psychology, experimental psychology (with lab), and cognitive psychology.
>The department has 18 faculty members and offers Ph.D.s in both
experimental and
>clinical psychology. The department offers training to a diversified graduate
>student body; ethnic minority students constitute 30% of the total graduate
>enrollment. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department web site at
>http://www.psychology.okstate.edu.
> OSU is located in Stillwater, OK, an environmentally clean, safe, pleasant
>city of 40,000 located in north central Oklahoma approximately 70 miles from
>both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. For full consideration, application materials
>must be received by November 15, 1999, however APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
>UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. It is anticipated that interviewing will
begin as
>early as December. For consideration, send a letter of application, teaching
>interests, vita, reprints/preprints, summary of course evaluations/ evidence of
>teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation to Charles. I.
>Abramson, Ph.D., Chair, Cognitive Search Committee, Department of Psychology,
>Oklahoma State University, 215 North Murray, Stillwater, OK 74078-3064; (405)
>744-6027.
> Oklahoma State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
>Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The successful
>applicant must comply with IRCA.
>
>
>
===================================
Michael Marsiske
Institute on Aging
University of Florida
1329 SW 16th Street, Box 100177
Gainesville, FL 32610-0177
phone: (352) 395-8036
fax: (352) 395-8047
email: marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu


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Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 03:17:23 -0500
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: JOB: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
To: IOGTALK@cwis-20.wayne.edu

The UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA invites applications for a full-time,
tenure-accruing position, with service to begin in the Fall Semester,
2000. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of
research and teaching interests, up to five reprints and preprints, and
three letters of recommendation. Applicants should show evidence of
outstanding research and teaching potential. Successful candidates will
be will be expected to establish an independent program of research, to
supervise and mentor graduate students, to participate in teaching at
both the graduate and undergraduate level, and to participate in
departmental governance. The position is for an ASSISTANT PROFESSOR or
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR in Cognitive Psychology. Area of specialization is
open. Send application materials to Cognitive Psychology Search
Committee, Psychology Department, Box 112250, University of Florida,
Gainesville, FL 32611. The University of Florida encourages
applications from women and members of minority groups. The selection
process will be conducted under the provisions of Florida's "Government
in the Sunshine" and Public Records Laws. Anyone requiring special
accommodations to complete an application should contact the Search
Committee Chair. Deadline for receipt of applications is December 1,
1999.




=================================================
Michael Marsiske
Institute on Aging
University of Florida
1329 SW 16th Street, Box 100177
Gainesville, FL 32610-0177
phone: (352) 395-8036
fax: (352) 395-8047
email: marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu


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Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 03:16:27 -0500
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: JOBS: PSYCHOLOGY AT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, CARBONDALE
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

BRAIN AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES--THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AT SOUTHERN
ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, CARBONDALE: invites applications for two positions
(http://www.siu.edu/~psycho/bcs/jobs.html) at the Assistant or Associate
Professor level from individuals with research and teaching interests in
human cognition. 1) Human Memory and Cognition: Candidates for this
position will be expected to share responsibility for teaching basic
graduate and undergraduate courses in memory and cognition, possibly
undergraduate research methods, as well as courses in their own
specialty area. 2) Cognitive Development in Infancy and Childhood:
Candidates for this position will be expected to share responsibility
for teaching basic graduate and undergraduate courses in pre-adolescent
development, possibly undergraduate research methods, as well as courses
within their own specialty area. We are especially interested in
candidates with expertise in computational modeling (preferably neural
networks) and/or cognitive neuroscience. Interest and experience with an
integrated multidisciplinary approach to research area is highly
desirable.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 1999, but applications
will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should send a
cover letter with an explicit statement of research interests, a current
curriculum vitae, relevant reprints/preprints, teaching evaluations (if
available), and have three letters of
recommendation sent to: Stephanie Clancy Dollinger, Ph.D.,Search
Committee (specify Cognitive or Developmental),Department of Psychology,
Southern Illinois University,Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901-6502.

-----------------------------------
Stephanie M . Clancy Dollinger, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois 62901-6502

E-Mail: SMCD@SIU.EDU
Off: 618-453-3524
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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 13:20:24 -0500
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 13:20:24 -0500
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From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: INFO: APA Apportionment Ballots
Subject: INFO: APA Apportionment Ballots
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu
Status:

Dear Division 20 Colleagues,

It is that time of year again --- when APA sends out ballots and asks you
to apportion your vote to the various divisions. I urge you to commit as
many of your votes as you possibly can to Division 20. As you know, we have
only recently been granted, through your votes, a second seat on APA
Counsel. This is a very important time for the field of Adult Development
and Aging and I time most appropriate to have our views as a division as
visibly present on counsel as possible. Help us keep that second seat by
voting for Division 20!

Many thanks.

Toni C. Antonucci
President, Division 20

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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 13:19:38 -0500
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: INFO: Change in Contact Information, Ron Abeles
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

Dear Colleagues,

Please note the following new phone, fax, and e-mail address for me. These
changes are effective immediately. Thank you.

Ronald P. Abeles

NEW:
Phone 301-469-7859
Fax: 301-435-8779
E-mail: abeles@nih.gov or abelesr@od.nih.gov

UNCHANGED--physical address

Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
Office of the Director
National Institutes of Health
Gateway Building, Room 2C234
7201 Wisconsin Avenue MSC 9205
Bethesda, MD 20892-9205

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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 13:21:26 -0500
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: JOBS: Postdoc at Michigan
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

>POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
> The Developmental Psychology Program in the Dept. of Psychology,
>University of Michigan, is recruiting a postdoctoral trainee, beginning
>July l, 2000. The position is for one year with the option of renewal for
>a second year. Areas of expertise are open and the trainee may choose to
>work with any faculty in the program. There are 18 faculty affiliated
>with the developmental area and over 125 faculty in the Department of
>Psychology. Resources, such as laboratory space, libraries, statistical
>consultation, and collaboration with centers and institutes on campus are
>excellent. Applicants must be US citizens or permannent immigrants. To
>apply, please send a vita, a cover letter describing your plan of work, and
>three letters of reference to:
>Dr. Scott Paris
>Department of Psychology
>525 East University Avenue
>University of Michigan
>Ann Arbor, MI 48109
>
>********************************************
>Scott Paris
>Department of Psychology
>525 East University Avenue
>University of Michigan
>Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1109
>
>sparis@umich.edu
>work (734) 764-7472
>fax (734) 995-1848
>********************************************
>
>
>

********************************************
Scott Paris
Department of Psychology
525 East University Avenue
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1109

sparis@umich.edu
work (734) 764-7472
fax (734) 995-1848
********************************************

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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 16:20:36 -0500
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: INFO/JOBS: Annoucing Graduate Assistantships at VA Tech.
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

The Department of Human Development at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University announces the availability of graduate assistantships in
teaching, research, administration, and services for the 2000-01 academic
year. Master's and doctoral programs are offered in adult development and
aging, adult learning and human resources development, child development,
family studies, and marriage and family therapy at the Blacksburg and Falls
Church campuses.

Applications for graduate study are due on January 3; the GRE is required.
For more information and to receive an application package, contact:
Department of Human Development (0416)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-6149
ksurface@vt.edu
http://www.chre.vt.edu/Admin/HD/hd.html

The following faculty and graduate students will be attending the GSA
meeting in San Francisco and will be available to discuss graduate study in
our department: Lisa Artale, Rosemary Blieszner, Donna Dawson, Shannon
Jarrott, Karen Roberto, and Pamela Teaster.




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Rosemary Blieszner, Ph.D., Professor
Department of Human Development (0416)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: (540) 231-5437
Fax: (540) 231-7012
Internet: rmb@vt.edu

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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 16:52:48 -0500
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: JOBS: Postdoc: Research Training in Mental Health and Aging, PSU
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Research Training in Mental Health and Aging

Penn State University

The Research Training in Mental Health and Aging program at Penn State
University announces the availability of a postdoctoral position beginning
January 3, 2000. This program provides research training in four areas: (1)
multidimensional assessment; (2) intergenerational relationships; (3)
mental health interventions; and (4) behavioral genetics of mental health
and aging. Cross-cutting themes that are stressed for all candidates are:
(1) methodology of mental health research and the study of change; and (2)
concepts and methods for research on minority populations. We are looking
for a candidate with a background in the social and behavioral sciences and
commitment to a career in research that focuses on mental health issues in
later life.

Program faculty are: Alan Booth, Linda Burton, Linda Collins, Karen
Fingerman, Gerald McClearn, Michael Rovine, K. Warner Schaie, Elizabeth
Susman, George Vogler, Keith Whitfield, Sherry Willis, and Steven Zarit

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, c.v., and 3 letters of
reference to:

Steven H. Zarit, Ph.D.
Gerontology Center
Penn State University
S-105 Henderson Bldg.
University Park, PA. 16802

The Pennsylvania State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.


For more information, contact Dr. Zarit at Z67@psu.edu or 814-863-9980. A
brochure describing the program is also available on request.
Steven H. Zarit, Ph.D.
Gerontology Center
Henderson S-105
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: +1 814-863-9980
FAX: +1 814-863-9423



Steven H. Zarit, Ph.D.
Gerontology Center
Henderson S-105
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: +1 814-863-9980
FAX: +1 814-863-9423

Visit our websites: http://www.psu.edu/dept/HDFS
http://geron.psu.edu

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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 13:30:35 -0500
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: CONFERENCES: Cognitive Aging Conference
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

Just a reminder that the deadline for receiving abstracts for the the Cognitive Aging Conference is NOVEMBER 15, 1999.


Reply to: anderson.smith@cos.gatech.edu
Anderson Smith
Conference Coordinator
School of Psychology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0170 USA

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COGNITIVE AGING CONFERENCE 2000
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Information about the eighth Cognitive Aging Conference to be held in Atlanta from April 27 - April 30, 2000 can now be found on the conference web page. The URL is:

http://www.cos.gatech.edu/cac/cac2000.html

The website contains the hotel reservation form, the abstract submission form, and general information about the conference. The conference registration form and procedure will be placed on the website soon. Please note that the deadline for submission of abstracts is now NOVEMBER 15, 1999. Previous conferences had used a December 1st date.From ???@??? Tue Nov 09 13:49:07 1999
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Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 07:10:21 -0500
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 07:10:21 -0500
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From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: CONFERENCES: APA, Volunteer Reviewers Needed
Subject: CONFERENCES: APA, Volunteer Reviewers Needed
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu
Status:

Dear Colleagues,

As the receipt date for proposals for the APA's and Division 20's 2000
program approaches (November 15th is the deadline), I am realizing that a
few more volunteers may be needed to help with the reviewing of the
proposals. The proposals are not long (only a couple of pages), but they may
be numerous! If you have the time and inclination to review a few proposals
between November 20 and December 10, please send me any e-mail. All
volunteers take one electronic step forward, please!

Thank you in advance.

Ron
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Ronald P. Abeles, Ph.D.
Program Chair, Division on Adult Development and Aging
American Psychological Association
5 Vendome Court
Bethesda, MD 20817-4025

Phone (evenings and weekends): 301-469-5443
Fax: 734-423-0551
Mobile: 703-587-8605
E-mail: abeles@writeme.com
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Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 14:41:28 -0500
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: JOBS:Chair, Human Env. Studies, Central Michigan University
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

Chair, Department of Human Environmental Studies
Central Michigan University

The Department of Human Environmental Studies in the College of Education
and Human Services at Central Michigan University is seeking applications
for the position of Department Chair. Department areas include human
development and family studies, design and merchandising, and foods and
nutrition. This is a 12-month, tenure-track appointment to begin July 1,
2000.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic and experienced leader committed to
collaboration and shared governance who possesses the necessary management
skills to establish a strong direction for a unique, multidisciplinary
department.

Required:
-A terminal degree
-Experience and qualifications appropriate for the rank of Associate or Full
Professor
-Prior successful experience in academic leadership and administration
-Evidence of recent teaching competence and professional productivity in one
of the program areas of the department
-Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Preferred:
-Experience in a similar multidisciplinary unit
-Experience with budget management and program development issues
-Evidence of commitment to collaboration and shared governance
-Knowledge of accreditation processes
-Prior success in securing external funding for scholarship, teaching, or
service activities
-Active participation in discipline-based professional organizations
-Evidence of commitment to diversity and global perspectives
-Knowledge of technology issues in higher education

In the context of shared governance, the Chairperson is in the unique
position of fulfilling administrative responsibilities assigned by the Dean
and Provost, maintaining standards of the discipline, and meeting the
professional expectations of the departmental faculty. The Department Chair
is expected to be a strong advocate for the department. He/she will commit
to all degree programs within the department, as well as support the diverse
responsibilities of all faculty and staff related to teaching, research, and
service. He/she will be responsible for administrative duties related to
fostering strategies necessary to fulfill the department's mission. The
Department Chair will also have limited responsibility for teaching and is
expected to remain professionally active in his/her field of scholarship.
Rank and salary are negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications.

The Department of Human Environmental Studies has 22 tenure-track faculty
and seven professional administrative staff. Enrollment in departmental
courses exceed 6,000 students annually with approximately 1,000 majors and
500 minors.

Review of applications will begin January 14, 2000. Applicants should
submit a letter of application, vita, and three letters of reference. The
letter of application should specify the following: 1) the applicant's
administrative philosophy, 2) a brief vision for this multidisciplinary
department, 3) leadership abilities, and 4) teaching, research, and service
experience. Please send application materials to:

Robert Lee, DrPH, RD Voice: 517-774-5604
Chair, HEV Search Committee Fax: 517-774-2435
Wightman Hall 205 robert.dale.lee@cmich.edu
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
For additional information about Central Michigan University, the Department
of Human Environmental Studies, or this position visit our web page at
www.cmich.edu and at www.ehs.cmich.edu/hev.

Central Michigan University, an AA/EO institution, is strongly and actively
committed to increasing diversity within its community (see
www.cmich.edu/aaeo.html).
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Michael Marsiske
Institute on Aging
University of Florida
1329 SW 16th Street, Box 100177
Gainesville, FL 32610-0177
phone: (352) 395-8036
fax: (352) 395-8047
email: marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu


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Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 11:55:10 -0500
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: FUNDING: AARP/Andrus schol.-fellow. program, geront. & aging
To: IOGTALK@cwis-20.wayne.edu

Dear Colleagues: I believe Amy Pienta may have sent out the announcement
below. In the past (since a given institution can only send out one
person), we have had an internal IoG competition for these prestigious
awards. Several years ago, Jason Allaire won "alternate" (i.e., "first
runner up" for beauty pageant afficionados) status in this national
competition when he represented the IoG.

Because this award would pay for much of the cost of a doctoral-level GRA
award, I suspect we should mount a strong candidate. Thus, if there are
faculty/students interested in pursuing this (I think we could put forward
one Masters-Level and one Doctoral-Level candidate), maybe we should
discuss a mechanism for internal decision making. Peter?

Thanks, Michael


The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) will in
2000-2001 administer for the eighth straight year the AARP Andrus
Foundation graduate scholarship and fellowship program in gerontology and
aging studies. Applications for these awards are now being solicited.

Three fellowships for $15,000 each will be awarded for one year to
doctoral-level students in gerontology or aging studies. The equivalent of
five full-year scholarships for $7,000 each will be awarded to
master's-level students in gerontology and will be available for either
half-year or full-year study. Once again, two scholarships are designated
specifically for master's level students who are pursuing terminal master's
degrees or pre-doctoral study in applied gerontology, i.e., in areas such
as social work, nursing, or administration.

Gerontology faculty is invited to nominate graduate students for these
awards. Selection will be based on academic excellence, strong faculty
recommendations, and the student's commitment to the field of aging.
Preference will be given to students from AGHE member schools. Decisions
will be made without regard to race, sex, age, or geographic location.

Nomination packets must be postmarked by February 4, 2000. Further
information bout this program and copies of the application forms may be
obtained from the AGHE office, 1030 15th Street NW, Suite 240, Washington,
DC 20005-1503, tel. 202/289-9806. The application is also posted on AGHE's
website at

http://www.aghe.org <http://www.aghe.org>

The program, funded by a bequest to the AARP Andrus foundation, is designed
to address the lack of financial assistance available for students in
gerontology and aging studies, and the increasing need for more people
trained in providing services and programs for older persons. AGHE, an
educational unit of the Gerontological society of America, was established
in 1974 to advance gerontology as a field of study within institutions of
higher learning and now has a mebership of over 280 institutions of higher
education and other organizations committed to gerontological and geriatric
education.

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Michael Marsiske
Institute on Aging
University of Florida
1329 SW 16th Street, Box 100177
Gainesville, FL 32610-0177
phone: (352) 395-8036
fax: (352) 395-8047
email: marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu


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Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 12:06:42 -0500
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: FUNDING: Minority Health Disparities
To: IOGTALK@cwis-20.wayne.edu

RFA released with receipt date of January 21, 2000.

The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) invites applications
for research program project grants to conduct research on racial and
ethnic disparities in health that are amenable to improvements in health
services. Projects funded under this Request for Applications (RFA) will
build on previous research that has identified disparities in access to,
and utilization, quality and outcomes of health care services and the
excess burdens of illness and death for Blacks/African Americans, Hispanic
Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders compared to the United States non-minority population. Projects
funded by AHCPR will analyze causes and contributing factors for the
inequalities that are related to the delivery and practice of health care,
and identify and implement strategies to eliminate them.

Further Information can be found at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HS-00-003.html
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HS-00-003.html>

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Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 13:16:33 -0500
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: INFO/JOBS: Grad. Studies, Clin. Geropsy., Univ. of Alabama
To: PSYAGING@cwis-20.wayne.edu

Graduate Studies in Clinical Geropsychology

The University of Alabama Department of Psychology will be
accepting 3-4 students in our clinical geropsychology emphasis.
Faculty members are Forrest Scogin (coordinator), Lou Burgio,
Rebecca Allen-Burge, and Sheila Black. Financial aid is available
via teaching and research assistantships, fellowships, clinical
placements, and faculty external funding. Our clinical program is
APA-approved. Prospective applicants can contact
jmccollu@gp.as.ua.edu and request a departmental brochure and
clinical geropsychology insert. More specific questions may be
directed to fscogin@gp.as.ua.edu

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Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 11:28:57 -0500
From: Michael Marsiske <marsiske@hpe.ufl.edu>
Subject: INFO: PhD in gerontology at USC
To: IOGTALK@cwis-20.wayne.edu

We invite psychology majors who are interested in broad issues of aging to
apply to our Ph..D. program in gerontology.

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
University of Southern California

Doctor of Philosophy in Gerontology

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Gerontology is to provide high level
multidisciplinary education in individual and population aging to develop
leadership in the field of gerontology. The program is designed to enhance
the potential of able students to make scholarly and professional
contributions to the field of gerontology
through teaching, research, consultation, and policy planning and
administration. To obtain this goal, the Ph.D. in Gerontology provides (1)
high level rigorous training in basic and applied research, (2) the
acquisition and application of scientific gerontological and public policy
knowledge and (3) the development of leadership skills in the fields of
gerontology and public policy.

Financial aid is available through training grants, research grants, and
University scholarships.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission to the doctoral program must meet the following
requirements:

(1) Graduate standing in the University of Southern California.

(2) Academic promise, as evidenced by above average achievement in previous
undergraduate and professional education. A minimum GPA of 3.5 on all prior
graduate work is required. In addition, a 3.25 GPA in an appropriate
undergraduate major and a baccalaureate degree are required.

(3) Personal qualities compatible with high level performance in
gerontolog