Social Sciences

▶Agencies

National Institutes of Health (NIH) (Health and Human Services Dept.), Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), Bldg. 31, 31 Center Dr., #B1C19, Bethesda, MD 20892-0183; (301) 402-1146. Fax, (301) 402-1150.

[Page 712]Dr. William Riley, Associate Director.

Web, http://obssr.od.nih.gov and Twitter, @NIHOBSSR

Works to advance behavioral and social sciences training, to integrate a biobehavioral perspective across the NIH, and to improve communication among scientists and with the public. Develops funding initiatives for research and training. Sets priorities for research. Provides training and career development opportunities for behavioral and social scientists. Links minority students with mentors. Organizes cultural workshops and lectures.

National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian Institution), Library, 10th St. and Constitution Ave. N.W., East Court, 1st Floor, 20560-0154 (mailing address: P.O. Box 37012, MS 154, Washington, DC 20013-7012); (202) 633-1785. Barbara P. Ferry, Head.

General email, askalibrarian@si.edu

Web, www.library.si.edu/libraries/national-museum-natural-history-library

Maintains reference collections covering anthropology, biodiversity, biology, botany, ecology, entomology, ethnology, mineral sciences, paleobiology, and zoology; permits on-site use of the collections. Open to the public by appointment; makes interlibrary loans.

National Science Foundation (NSF), Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate, 2415 Eisenhower Ave., Room C 13000, Alexandria, VA 22134; (703) 292-8700. Fax, (703) 292-9083. Arthur W. Lupia, Assistant Director, (703) 292-5378.

Web, www.nsf.gov/dir/index.jsp?org=SBE

Directorate that awards grants for research in behavioral and cognitive sciences, social and economic sciences, science resources studies, and international programs. Provides support for workshops, symposia, and conferences.

▶Nongovernmental

American Institutes for Research, 1000 Thomas Jefferson St. N.W., 20007; (202) 403-5000. Fax, (855) 459-6213. David Myers, President. Press, (202) 403-6347. TTY, (877) 334-3499.

General email, inquiry@air.org

Web, www.air.org, Twitter, @AIR_Info and Facebook, www.facebook.com/AmericanInstitutesforResearch

Conducts behavioral and social science research and provides technical assistance both domestically and internationally in the areas of education, health, and workforce productivity.

American Psychological Assn., 750 1st St. N.E., 20002-4242; (202) 336-5500. Fax, (202) 336-5502. Arthur C. Evans Jr., Chief Executive Officer. Library, (202) 336-5640. Toll-free, (800) 374-2721.

General email, practise@apa.org

Web, www.apa.org, Twitter, @APA and Facebook, www.facebook.com/AmericanPsychologicalAssociation

Membership: professional psychologists, educators, and behavioral research scientists. Supports research, training, and professional services; works toward improving the qualifications, competence, and training programs of psychologists. Monitors international research and U.S. legislation on mental health. Library open to the public by appointment.

American Psychosomatic Society, 6728 Old McLean Village Dr., McLean, VA 22101-3906; (703) 556-9222. Fax, (703) 556-8729. Laura E. Degnon, Executive Director.

General email, info@psychosomatic.org

Web, www.psychosomatic.org, Twitter, @connectAPS and Facebook, www.facebook.com/AmericanPsychosomaticSociety

Advances and disseminates scientific understanding of relationships among biological, psychological, social, and behavioral factors in medicine through publications, annual meetings, conferences, and interest groups. Offers educational resources and sponsors awards and scholarships.

American Sociological Assn., 1430 K St. N.W., #600, 20005; (202) 383-9005. Fax, (202) 638-0882. Nancy Kidd, Executive Officer, (202) 247-9855.

General email, asa@asanet.org

Web, www.asanet.org and Twitter, @ASAnews

Membership: sociologists, social scientists, and others interested in research, teaching, and application of sociology in the United States and internationally. Sponsors professional development program, teaching resources center, and education programs; offers congressional fellowships for sociologists with a PhD or substantial work experience, and predoctoral sociology fellowships for minorities.

Consortium of Social Science Assns., 1430 K St. N.W., #550, 20005; (202) 842-3525. Fax, (202) 842-2788. Wendy A. Naus, Executive Director.

General email, cossa@cossa.org

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