The "Research & Action Report," published twice a year, describes the latest activities and initiatives at the Wellesley Centers for Women (WCW). Typically featured are: news about the Centers, interviews with researchers, commentary on recent events or social trends affecting women and girls, and announcements of new publications. Articles featured in this issue include: (1) WCW Co-sponsors Dynamic Research Policy Conference in DC; (2) Update on Afterschool Matters; (3) New Publications; (4) Spotlight on Funding; (5) Short Takes; (6) Commentary: So Sexy So Soon (Jean Kilbourne); (7) Q&A (Susan McGee Bailey); and (8) Global Connections. [Susan Lowry Rardin contributed to this issue. For Volume 29, Number 2 of "Research & Action Report," see ED501784.]