Association for Psychological Science

Washington DC, USA at the Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin during spring season.

The 2023 APS Annual Convention is underway!

The APS Annual Convention program features invited and submitted content from all areas of the field so you can find outstanding programs in your area of research, as well as from other areas that may be relevant to your work. Access the online planner to plan your schedule!

The 2023 APS Annual Convention is underway!

The Observer

From pandemics to poverty, from mental illness to science denial, sweeping public health challenges have engulfed the world. Psychological science could improve outcomes for millions.

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Committee members work to advance APS’s mission to be more global and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within psychological science; honor fellow APS members for their lifetime of outstanding research and intellectual contributions; connect with other scientists from all fields of study and around the world; and advise on APS strategic initiatives.

Visit the committees page for a list of committees and their charters. Complete the form on the get involved page to indicate your interest in serving on a committee in the upcoming term, which begins in June 2023.

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News and Research

Peak Science: At 35, the APS Annual Convention Hits Its Stride

The 2023 APS Annual Convention began with a keynote by Catherine Alexandra Hartley (New York University) examining the causes and consequences of exploration across the lifespan.
Brain-to-Brain Synchrony Between Students and Teachers Predicts Learning

Monitoring of students’ brain activity shows that “getting on the same wavelength” within groups of students and between students and their teacher is predictive of learning outcomes.
APS Announces Winners of 2023 Student Poster Awards

Student researchers share their motivations and personal stories behind their award-winning posters featured at the APS 2023 Annual Convention.

APS Resources and Announcements

PSPI Live

This online symposium series takes a deeper look at important papers published in the APS journal Psychological Science in the Public Interest.
APS Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Learn about APS’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of our leadership, membership, activities, staff, and field.
Webinars & Virtual Events

Explore all of APS’s digital offerings, including Convention sessions and interviews, webinars, news podcasts, and more!

APS Programs and Member Resources

Campus Representative Program

Be a leader at your school. Help the APS Student Caucus spread the word about programs, network with others in the field, gain valuable experience!
Write for Us!

The Observer is a great way for APS members to share timely and relevant research, insights about how the science is changing the world, profiles of leaders and change agents within the field, and more.
APS Global Collaboration on COVID-19

Six working groups explore how psychological science can more effectively inform solutions to pandemics.
Resources on Combating Misinformation

Browse this extensive collection of resources exploring how misinformation hobbles understanding of critical topics and what can be done to mitigate the risks.
Employment & Career

Browse job openings and fellowships, learn about funding opportunities, and read about research pathways and career insights.
Government Research, Funding, and Policy

Learn about the government institutes, agencies, and policies that support research and training for psychological scientists.

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