In this article, I describe why I believe the study of alcohol use and its consequences is a rich and rewarding area of scholarly activity that touches on multiple disciplines in the life sciences, the behavioral sciences, and the humanities. I then detail the circuitous path I took to become an alcohol researcher and the various challenges I encountered when starting up my research program at the University of Missouri. A major theme of my journey has been my good fortune encountering generous, brilliant scholars who took an interest in me and my career and who helped guide and assist me over the course of my career. I also highlight selected, other professional activities I've been involved in, focusing on editorial work, quality assurance, and governance of professional societies. While the focus is on my training and work as a psychologist, the overarching theme is the interpersonal context that nurtures careers.

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研究酒精的临床心理学家


在本文中，我描述了为什么我认为酒精使用及其后果的研究是一个丰富而有益的学术活动领域，涉及生命科学、行为科学和人文学科的多个学科。然后，我详细介绍了我成为一名酒精研究人员所走的曲折道路，以及我在密苏里大学开始我的研究计划时遇到的各种挑战。我旅程的一个主要主题是我有幸遇到了慷慨、才华横溢的学者，他们对我和我的职业生涯感兴趣，并在我的职业生涯中帮助指导和协助我。我还重点介绍了我参与过的一些其他专业活动，重点是编辑工作、质量保证和专业协会的治理。虽然重点是我作为心理学家的培训和工作，但首要主题是培养职业生涯的人际关系环境。