Support Psychological Science

W.K. & K.W. Estes Fund

William K. Estes (June 17, 1919 – August 17, 2011) had an enormous influence on psychological science, from his pioneering work in mathematical psychology to his collaborations with colleagues to his mentoring of students, many of whom are now leaders in the fields of learning and memory. He was recognized for his lifetime of contributions with our Nation’s highest scientific honor, The National Medal of Science. The APS Observer featured remembrances written by leading researchers and close friends of Bill. This special collection is a celebration of his life and achievements.

Bill also had a special role in APS’s history and success as Founding Editor of our flagship journal Psychological Science. During those years, his wife, Katherine W. (Kay) Estes, served as Founding Managing Editor. Bill and Kay were a team in so many undertakings. The W.K. & K.W. Estes Fund celebrates their contributions to psychological science.

Campaign for Advancing Psychological Science (CAPS)

APS is a strong, effective voice for psychological scientists, providing intellectual leadership, fostering connections across scientific and geographic boundaries and shaping understanding of our science for policymakers and the public.

Your tax deductible contribution to the APS Campaign for Advancing Psychological Science (CAPS), supports the mission of APS to promote, protect, and advance the interests of scientifically oriented psychology in research, application, teaching, and the improvement of human welfare.

Broadening The Reach of Psychological Science

Through the APS Wikipedia Initiative, educators are using Wikipedia articles for writing assignments, allowing students to create new or enhance existing psychology entries. There are currently more than 5,500 psychology related articles on Wikipedia. To date, more than 700 users, including nearly 200 students, have joined Wikipedia Initiative to improve the quality of these entries.
APS launched the Global Observer, an e-newsletter highlighting the international nature of our science and jointly sponsors programs, including three in 2011, at the meetings of several European societies.
The APS Postdoc Exchange is an international, free, searchable resource to advertise postdoctoral research and training positions that nurture the next generation of psychological scientists around the world.
APS is dedicated to disseminating cutting-edge, groundbreaking research for the benefit of all areas of our discipline and “giving away psychology” in meaningful ways that enhance public understanding of psychological science. APS promotes research published in our journals in the mainstream media.
By providing open access to special issues of public interest, APS continues to put psychological research in the hands of a wider audience. Previous issues included a Mirror Neurons Forum from Perspectives on Psychological Science and Current Directions in Schizophrenia Research. Now available, Current Directions in Psychology and Law.

Teaching Psychological Science

APS is dedicated to supporting the teaching of psychological science. Through a generous endowment from the David & Carol Myers Foundation, the APS Fund for Teaching and Public Understanding of Psychological Science was established to support a number of initiatives. Previous grants have supported teaching of psychology internationally, the development of web resources for use in teaching, and sponsored speakers at regional and international conferences.

Your Voice

APS government relations efforts educate federal policy makers about the role of behavioral science in health, education, productivity, and other areas of public concern. This improves the visibility of psychological science and furthers its use in shaping public policy.

Efforts with the APS-inspired $120 million Basic Behavioral and Social Science Opportunity Network (OppNet) continue through alerts to APS Members on grant opportunities in available funding.
The APS-facilitated Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), propelled by a report in Psychological Science in the Public Interest.
Strengthening global connections by collaborating with international federations to develop worldwide programs in scientific psychology.