Science Committee

The Science Committee promotes all aspects of Rehabilitation Psychology as a science. Its activities are designed to encourage, promote, and facilitate scientific and technical contributions by Division members and other researchers for the ultimate benefit of individuals who have disabilities or chronic illness. The Committee is concerned not only with increasing research productivity with particular attention to studies addressing neglected or critical problems, but also in improving the quality of scientific undertakings. Another intention of the Committee is the dissemination and utilization of research-based knowledge.

Duties

  1. Identify researchable problems and establish priorities based upon potential for advancement of Rehabilitation Psychology as a science and profession.

  2. Initiate, coordinate, sponsor, or conduct research efforts including active liaison with the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other rehabilitation research sponsors or facilities.

  3. Keep the Science Directorate and APA Board of Scientific Affairs informed of rehabilitation research trends and key individuals in rehabilitation and offer assistance in the lobby for increased research funding with federal agencies. For example, assisting the Science Directorate in responding to requests for information (RFIs).

  4. Assist in Division 22’s development of responses to pertinent RFIs from agencies and organizations that are not otherwise receiving responses from APA.

  5. Support the executive committee, other sub-committees, and SIGs by providing consultation in rehabilitation research methodology and referral to consultants.

  6. Offer Division 22 members consultation or referrals to consultants and collaborators in regards to data analysis, manuscript preparation, publications, and other rehabilitation research needs.

  7. Provide consultation or referrals to consultants on rehabilitation problems, research design, and other issues with regard to proposals for doctoral dissertations, research and demonstration projects, or fellowship applications.

  8. Successfully manage and promote the Rehabilitation Science Spotlight.

  9. Produce the quarterly Research Measure Tear Sheets, by working collaboratively with the editorial staff of Rehabilitation Psychology and the staff of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

  10. Disseminate rehabilitation psychology research results through available Division 22 communication media, APA convention and RP conference programs, journal articles or special issues, newsletter summaries or abstracts, and/or Division 22 website, among other outlets.

  11. Recognize outstanding scientific contributions (e.g., research project, report, book, clinical applications) to Rehabilitation Psychology by conference awards, formal letters of commendation, or Rehab Science Spotlight.

How To Join

If you are interested in serving, please join us – in particular, we are seeking to fill our Consultations Coordinator, Graduate Student Advisor, and Early Career Advisor roles! Graduate students and trainees are encouraged to join. People interested in joining the Science Committee should contact Dr. Michael Williams.

CHAIR

Emre Umucu, PhD
Michigan State University

Co-CHAIR

Andrew May, PsyD
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Past CHAIR

Michael W. Williams, PhD
University of Houston
Houston, TX

Committee Members

  • Charles H. Bombardier, PhD, ABPP - Mid/Senior Career Advisor

  • Noelle Carlozzi, PhD- Mid/Senior Career Advisor

  • Michael Kolessar, PsyD - Communications Coordinator

  • Mickeal Pugh, MS - Rehabilitation Psychology Tear Sheets Coordinator

  • Callie Tyner, PhD - RFI Response Coordinator

  • Alyssa Weakley, PhD - Rehabilitation Science Spotlight Coordinator

  • Recruiting for Early Career Advisor

  • Recruiting for Consultations Coordinator

  • Recruiting for Graduate Student Advisor

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The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation announces the launch of this year's Psychosocial Research (PSR) grants cycle. Eligible organizations conducting research that explores the interrelation of behavioral, social, and psychological factors that influence participation, health, practice, lifestyle, and support systems in community and clinical settings are encouraged to apply.  Awarded grant amounts range from $150,000 to $400,000. To learn about the funding categories, eligibility criteria, and deadlines please review the current application guide.