Career Profiles and Insights

Generational Shifts, New Methods, and the Future of Our Field

Psychological science has never been more societally relevant, says APS President James Pennebaker in his third presidential column.
Navigating Academic Careers Across Borders

During the 2025 APS Global Summit, the APS Student Caucus organized a roundtable session to bring together scholars with diverse international experiences to share insights on…
APS in Today’s World

"If APS is to thrive, we must come to terms with each of these issues," writes APS President James W. Pennebaker in his second presidential column.
Open Communication and Varied Career Opportunities for New PhDs

Opening up communication between students and advisors can lead to more honest and realistic career discussions, especially about nonacademic opportunities.
What Setting Suits You?

Teaching: The fit between a person and their environment, or PE fit, can provide undergraduates with engaging, concrete examples of nature/nurture dynamics, causal reasoning, and the…
Making a Career Choice: Follow in Your Own Footsteps

In a guest column, APS Fellow Barbara Wanchisen shares observations and ideas on broadening career opportunities for psychological scientists.
Student Notebook: Finding Your Path in Psychological Science

Feeling unsure or overwhelmed as an early-career psychology student? Second-year graduate student Mariel Barnett shares advice to quell uncertainties.
Matching Psychology Training to Job Market Realities

APS President Wendy Wood discusses how graduate programs can change the habit of focusing on academic-career preparation.
Careers Up Close: Rohan Palmer on Genetics and Substance Use

This Emory University psychological scientist is engaged in cutting-edge research on the genetic and environmental factors that leave some people vulnerable to substance dependency.
Exploring Tech Jobs as Psychological Scientists

In this guest column, APS William James Fellow recipient James W. Pennebaker, a renowned academic and software entrepreneur, shares useful advice on pursuing careers in the…
Science in Service: Shaping Federal Support of Scientific Research

Social psychologist Elizabeth Necka shares her experiences as a program officer at the National Institute on Aging.
Professional Development Workshop: The Keys to a Successful Mentoring Relationship

What’s the best way to establish a productive mentoring bond? An APS Professional Development Webinar offers some answers.
Finding Opportunities in Research Administration

In a conversation with APS President Wendy Wood, clinical scientist Christine Hunter shares how she’s applied skills learned in graduate school to her role as a…
Careers Up Close: Ryan Fitzgerald Eyes Eyewitness Identification

Associate professor and researcher Ryan Fitzgerald discusses his research into eyewitness identification, mentoring students, and lessons he's learned along the way.
Biennial International Seminar on the Teaching of Psychological Science to Commence July 2024

The 3rd Biennial International Seminar on the Teaching of Psychological Science (BISTOPS) will take place July 1 – 5, 2024 in Paris at Maison Suger, at the Fondation Maison des Sciences de…
The Limitless Applications of Psychological Science

“I think there's never been greater interest in and relevance and importance of translating rigorous research and academic scholarship for practitioners," said Michael Fenlon of PricewaterhouseCoopers…
Careers Up Close: Kimin Eom on Keeping the Faith in Sustainability Research

Assistant professor at Singapore Management University Kimin Eom discusses his research into prosociality, maintaining morale, and helping others build on their successes.
Back Page: Bringing Climate Change Home

Norman D Henderson Professor of Psychology and Environmental Studies at Oberlin College Cindy Frantz discusses her research into humans' relationship with the natural world, promoting sustainability,…
Wendy Wood: It’s Time We Trained Students for Diverse Careers in Psychological Science

Podcast: Only about half of psychology PhDs are hired in academia, but psychology graduate training in the United States has largely retained the classic graduate training…
Career Crossroads? How to Map Your Journey Beyond Academia

A wide range of companies, organizations, and government agencies need psychological scientists. Tips from insiders on how to navigate the journey.
Careers Up Close: Katie Ehrlich on Studying Intergenerational Health Disparities, Finding Your Footing, and Helping Others Succeed

An associate professor at the University of Georgia, Katie Ehrlich researches how social experiences as a child can shape mental and physical health across the lifespan.
It’s Time We Trained Students for Diverse Careers in Psychological Science

The variety of positions held by psychologists is not a new development, writes APS President Wendy Wood in her debut column. So why has psychology graduate…
Careers Up Close: Joel Anderson on Gender and Sexual Prejudices, the Freedoms of Academic Research, and the Importance of Collaboration

Joel Anderson, a senior research fellow at both Australian Catholic University and La Trobe University, researches group processes, with a specific interest on prejudice, stigma, and…
Back Page: Singular Sensation

Clinical psychologist Dominika Ochnik discusses her research into singlehood and well-being, mental health risks among young people, and her plans to study associations between urbanization and…
Lived Experiences Can Be a Strength. So Why the Bias Against “Me-Search”?

Podcast: Questions often emerge when researchers tend to engage in research on topics that are personally relevant for them. How is this type of self-relevant researchperceived?…
Encouraging Innovation in Entrepreneurship

Drawing from his newest book, Stephen Reed explores the cognitive and social skills required for innovation, the transition from theory to practice, and more.
The March/April Observer: Entrepreneurship in Psychological Science

Shifting economic winds portend a Darwinian environment for start-ups. Psychological science is revealing what will help the fittest ventures survive.
Back Page: The Executive Whisperer

Constance Dierickx discusses her work as an advisor to boards and senior executives in high-stakes leadership situations and her experiences helping psychologists learn how to be…
The Science of Starting Up

A burgeoning assortment of psychological scientists is studying the factors that distinguish successful entrepreneurs from those that falter. Their work is particularly salient amid today's challenging…
Careers Up Close: Elizabeth Tenney on Power of Voice, Tenuous Funding, and Applying Psychology in Business School

Elizabeth Tenney, an associate professor of management at The University of Utah, discusses her research into overconfidence and biases that influence our social interactions and decisions.
Careers Up Close: Moira R. Dillon on Infants and Children, Humanlike AI, and Commonsense Psychology

Moira Dillon, an assistant professor at New York University, discusses her research into how infants' intelligence can contribute to the future of developing humanlike artificial intelligence.
APS Expands Career Resources, Professional Development in 2023

A new series of educational workshops and trainings in 2023 is designed to help psychological scientists further their careers inside and outside of academia, while fostering…
Back Page: Dumb (but Useful) AI, Smart Teams, and the Promise of Predictive Analytics

Steven W. J. Kozlowski discusses his research at the Advanced Research on Complex Adaptive Systems project and how computational modeling can help explain what we observe…
Science in Service: Leveraging Psychological Science to Put the “Public” in Public Health

Psychological scientist Diane M. Hall explains how her training informs her work at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and public health more broadly.
Back Page: Creativity Research and the Power of Problem Identification

Jing Zhou discusses her research in organizational behavior and the factors that facilitate or inhibit creativity and innovation.
Careers Up Close: Amy Belfi on Music Perception and Cognition

Amy Belfi, an assistant professor at Missouri S&T, discusses her research into the impact that audio and music have on the brain—and looking forward to learning…
What Music Does to Us

Amy Belfi from the Missouri University of Science and Technology joined APS’s Ludmila Nunes to speak about her career as a neuroscientist studying music perception and…
Facets of Funding: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Learn about the benefits, eligibility requirements, and details of applying to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program. The 2022 deadline for psychology students is October 18.
Careers Up Close: Andy DeSoto on Optimism, Self-Awareness, and the Gratifying Work of Science Advocacy

Cognitive psychologist Andy DeSoto was a key member of the APS staff for 7 years and leaves a legacy that includes a highly impactful government relations…
Back Page: Positive Science, Promising Outcomes

Jesus Alfonso (Jess) D. Datu discusses his research on positive psychology and positive education and how his findings can be used to inform educational policy.
Teaching: Successive Relearning / Thriving After Psychopathology

Lesson plans about successive relearning and finding happiness after being diagnosed with a mental disorder.
Communicating Psychological Science: Why You Should Write an Op-Ed—and How to Start

Widely published researchers Lara B. Aknin and Elizabeth W. Dunn provide their insights and advice regarding writing and submitting op-eds to the media.
Methods: How to Do Data Visualization Using R—Even If You Don’t Use R

Read about the advantages of using the programming language R in data processing and statistical analysis.
Back Page: Structural Stigma and the Health of Marginalized Communities

Katie Wang discusses methods to address the damaging effects of social oppression and structural stigma on marginalized communities.
Teaching: Adolescent Self-Control / Loyalty Benefits and Backfires

Lesson plans about self-control in adolescents and how loyalty can lead us to act ethically or unethically.
Science in Service: Applying Psychological Science in the U.S. Air Force

William Aue applies psychological science to his research at the Air Force Research Laboratory at Write-Patterson Air Force Base.
Surviving Imposter Phenomenon: One Psychological Scientist’s Story

How powerful are those self-defeating voices? Overcoming them took decades for this psychological scientist.
Disinformation: Misinformation’s Evil Twin

Through a variety of efforts—including the APS COVID-19 global initiative and a new white paper for policymakers, the scientific community, the media, and the public—APS and…
Methods: Helping Nonscientists Differentiate Preprints From Peer-Reviewed Research

Adding a brief message to preprints disclosing that these articles have not been peer-reviewed can alert readers who are unfamiliar with scientific publishing to the differences…
Teaching: Babies and Others’ Emotions / Narcissism Hierarchy

Lesson plans about how babies use adults' emotions to reason and about the narcissism hierarchy.
Careers Up Close: Chris Street on Lie Detection, Truth Biases, and Developing an Adaptive Lie Detector Account

Chris Street, a senior lecturer in cognitive psychology at Keele University, UK, researches lie detection and truth biases and is working to develop the first computational…
Student Notebook: Starting the Nonacademic Job Search After Graduate School

Menahal Latif shares the steps to begin the job search for students pursuing careers outside of academia.
Back Page: Reading and Believing

David Rapp discusses reading comprehension and his research on the factors influencing individuals' vulnerability to misinformation.
Science in Service: Providing Behavioral Advice During a Pandemic

Michael Bang Petersen offers three principles for advising public policymakers based on his experience serving the Danish government.
Inside Grants: National Science Foundation EAGER Grant

Emily Balcetis shares her experiences responding to the 2020 “Strengthening American Infrastructure” program initiative.
Behavioral Change and Science Communication: Same Planet, Worlds Apart

Research credentials won’t resonate with science skeptics. Is it time for psychological science to incorporate tactics from public relations?
Communicating Psychological Science: Being Ready When the News Comes Calling

The media need credible subject matter experts who can provide context, help personalize complex findings, and offer contrary viewpoints on controversial issues.
Methods: Measuring Change With Power in Intensive Longitudinal Research

This tutorial walks through the process of selecting sample sizes in intensive longitudinal research.
Teaching: Social Media and Moods / Retrieval-Induced Learning

Lesson plans about the effects social media has on our mood and about retrieval-induced forgetting.
Careers Up Close: Angelo Brandelli Costa on Prejudice, Sexuality, and the Health of the LGBTQ+ Population

Angelo Brandelli, associate professor of social psychology at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, researches the social and health of the LGBTQ+ population.
Back Page: The Devastating Toll of Diet Culture

"Society has not come to terms yet with the fact that eating disorders are everywhere, they impact everyone, and the problem is growing," says Cheri Levinson.
Visualize Data to Communicate Science With Students, the Public, and Policymakers

The latest issue of Psychological Science in the Public Interest explores the good and the bad of data visualizations and how public understanding of science can improve if researchers adopt better visualization techniques.
Internships (Paid Ones!), Passions, and Other Keys to a Successful Career Leap

How does a psychologist with little or no nonacademic experience position themselves to compete in a very different job market? Learn from these trailblazers.
Presenting Science: Best Practices for Making Data “Pop”

When creating data visualizations, these guiding principles can promote accuracy and engagement.
Communicating Psychological Science to a Sometimes-Skeptical Public

Overcoming anti-science beliefs will require proactive public-awareness and issue-management campaigns.
Teaching: Stereotypes About Age / Cultural Norms and COVID-19 Mortality

Lesson plans about looking past stereotypes to communicate to older people and the link between cultural tightness and COVID-19 mortality.
Back Page: It’s a Conspiracy!

Karen Douglas, a professor of social psychology at the University of Kent, studies the psychology of conspiracy theories.
Careers Up Close: Jolynn Pek on Quantifying Uncertainty

Pek analyzes sources of uncertainty in statistical results and develops new approaches to practicing replicable psychological science.
Inside Grants: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Keiko Ishii, an associate professor in the Graduate School of Informatics at Nagoya University, received her first JSPS research grant in 2000.
Fully Credited: Making Publishing More Equitable

A new model of "contributorship" addresses the marginalization of early-career researchers in scientific publications.
Science in Service: Making Noise That Can’t Be Missed

Tom Hilton's decades of government service as an industrial/organizational psychologist has shown me time and again that it is possible for research to affect public and…
A Closer Look at NIH’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program

These NIH programs are designed to function like a “venture capital space” for transformative research.
Notes From a Fellow: Combining Policy Work and Teaching

Heather Kappes reflects on balancing projects and teaching.
Inside Grants: National Institutes of Health High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program

Clinical psychologist Jessica Schleider shares insights on her research grant and more.
APS Teaching Fund Showcase: Microgrants for Online Learning

A look at three projects supporting student engagement.
Communicating Psychological Science: Becoming a Science Celebrity

Scientists may be heard above the din of misinformation by going to where most people get their information—social media.
Assessing Ego-Centered Social Networks in formr: A Tutorial

formr allows researchers to create everything from simple surveys to longitudinal, experience-sampling studies.
Teaching: Falling for Scams / When Fiction Feels Real

Lesson plans on why we fall prey to scams and experience the placebo effect through films by David G. Myers, Cindi May, and Michael Scullin.
Careers Up Close: Yakeel Quiroz on Cross-Cultural Alzheimer’s Research

This professor of psychiatry and neurology leads a longitudinal biomarker study of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Back Page: Staving Off Stereotype Threat

Keith Maddox aims to further understanding of how stereotypic knowledge impacts behavior.
Center for Advanced Study in the behavioral Sciences 2022-23 Fellowships

CASBS is now accepting applications for its 2022-23 residential fellowships.
Exploring Pipeline Programs That Will Support Your Academic Journey

Pipeline programs (also known as pathway programs) are designed to provide support and resources to aspiring, early-career, and established scholars from diverse ethnic, gender, and economic…
Notes From a Fellow: Three Skills to Sharpen for a Career in Applied Psychological Science

Being able to apply psych science to interdisciplinary interventions, understand field experiments, and work with administrative data is essential, writes Heather Kappes.
Inside Grants: European Research Council Consolidator Grant

Iris-Tatjana Kolassa, a professor of clinical and biological psychology at Ulm University, shares her insights on this prestigious grant.
Communicating Psychological Science: Public Speaking and Science Outreach

If the voice of science is missing from public events, that vacuum will quickly be filled by less evidence-based perspectives.
Teaching: Healthy Habit Formation / Speaking With Strangers

Lesson plans on forming healthy habits to prevent COVID-19, by C. Nathan DeWall, and socializing with strangers, by David G. Myers.
Careers Up Close: Henry Ho on Building Psychological Capital

Henry Ho, an assistant professor at The Education University of Hong Kong, researches the psychosocial and emotional factors that support well-being at work and at home.
Student Notebook: Back Yourself

Sally Larsen encourages students preparing for careers outside academia to reimage the skill sets they’ve gained in graduate school.
Pitch Perfect: Exploring Black Women’s Emotional Coping Strategies

Okie Nwakanma received first prize for her upcoming research on how Black women use emotional-approach coping to deal with gendered racism.
Exploring Pipeline Programs That Will Support Your Academic Journey

Pipeline programs (also known as pathway programs) are designed to provide support and resources to aspiring, early-career, and established scholars from diverse ethnic, gender, and economic…
Pursuing Best Practices in STEM Education: The Peril and Promise of Active Learning

Active learning is a promising yet loosely defined STEM instructional technique.
50 Years of Writing Books: A Psychological Scientist Looks Back

But writing books can integrate research and theory—and can be remarkably satisfying. A psychological scientist looks back at 50 years.
Careers Up Close: Marissa Shuffler on the Principles of Teamwork

This industrial-organizational psychologist works with teams across the fields of healthcare, space exploration, and the military.
Back Page: 2021 APS Entrepreneurship Poster Awards

Nikki Blacksmith received the award for her work on entrepreneurial ecosystems, while Dohyung Cha was recognized for his work on the dot-com bubble.
Much More Online

Featuring articles on eco-friendly behavior, virtual networking, and horse psychology.
Personalities Change. Why Shouldn’t Career Expectations?

Patterns of personality growth from adolescence to young adulthood strongly influence career outcomes.
Careers Up Close: Sonya Sachdeva on the U.S. Forest Service

This social scientist uses research on morality and sociocultural influences to improve natural resource management.
Student Notebook: To Work or Not to Work

Meghan Davenport explores how full-time work can set up budding psychological researchers for success in graduate school.
Back Page: Environment and Disinhibition

Arielle Baskin-Sommers explores the cognitive-affective processes associated with disinhibition and community violence.
Careers Up Close: Woo-Young Ahn on Delineating Disorders

This Seoul National University professor uses computational modeling to identify the behavioral markers of addiction.
Back Page: Remember This

Nathan S. Rose uses neuroimaging and stimulation to study memory in patients with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amnesia.
When the Perfect Mentor Is Outside Your Network

The National Research Mentoring Network, supported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, is a free social and professional networking tool that matches and facilitates mentoring…
Personalities Change. Why Shouldn’t Career Expectations?

Patterns of personality growth from adolescence to young adulthood have a greater bearing on career outcomes than adolescent personality traits and crystallized ability.
A More Inclusive Psychological Science

Psychological scientists have long studied bias, from explicit and implicit attitudes to stereotypes and structural inequality. Now they’re working to apply those findings within the field…
Looking Forward: Letter from the New APS Executive Director

New APS Executive Director Robert Gropp outlines a few of the ways that APS is embracing change.
Women in Psychology: An Uneven Playing Field

Women in the field have come so far—and have some distance yet to go.
Careers Up Close: Sarah Townsend on Teaching New Theories of Difference

This University of Southern California professor uses a cultural psychological approach to discover solutions to inequality.
Back Page: The Front Lines of DEI

Lily Jampol, head of people science at ReadySet, helps organizations build more inclusive environments.
Path to My Postdoc: Creating Collaborative Connections

Researchers shared their experiences with the postdoctoral process, including applications, securing funding, and the value of publications.
Careers Up Close: Sonja Brubacher on Best Practices for Investigative Interviewing

This Griffith University researcher works with law enforcement and child protection officials around the world to improve forensic interviews by bringing practitioners' observations back to the…
Back Page: Dr. Roboto

Melissa Smith brings a lifetime of fascination with robotics and human-computer interaction to her work as a senior user experience (UX) researcher at Stadia, Google’s gaming…
Careers Outside of Academia: How to Land and Navigate

Academia is only one option for a career as a psychological scientist. The key to finding a fulfilling career in a field such as technology, business,…
Women in Psychological Science: Ideas, Research, and Action

The evolution from idea, to study, to action plan in the first-ever gender parity review in psychological science.
Careers Up Close: Bassam Khoury on How Mindfulness Breeds Compassion

This McGill University researcher seeks to understand how mindfulness can contribute to building a more compassionate world.
Back Page: Playing PAC-Man and Helping to Shape the Field

Michael Hout shapes the field of perception, action, and cognition at the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences.
Path to My Postdoc: Creating Collaborative Connections

Researchers shared their experiences with the postdoctoral process, including applications, securing funding, and the value of publications.
NASEM Seeking Environmental Health Committee Experts

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine seeks experts to plan a workshop on the influence of environmental exposure on health outcomes.
Careers Up Close: Ananya Tiwari on How Education Can Deter Early Marriage in India

This PhD student studying educational psychology cofounded and runs an international nonprofit that works to enhance the educational outcomes of adolescent girls in India who may…
Student Notebook: Opportunities for Pursuing a Passion in Psychology

Reading, volunteering, and getting involved with nonprofits in your community are amazing opportunities to grow as a future psychological scientist.
Back Page: Driven From Distractions

Lotte van Dillen, of Leiden University, studies the role of affect in consumption, financial decision-making, and judgment, especially under trying circumstances.
Adding Value and Solving Problems: Virtual Networking for Scientists

Techniques and strategies for making connections remotely, identifying pain points, and building collaborations with your future colleagues.
Careers Outside of Academia: How to Land and Navigate

Psychological scientists who have chosen careers outside of academia share helpful experiences and tips.
Careers Up Close: The Drive to CARE About Eating Disorders

Kelsie Forbush, recognized as an APS Rising Star in 2015, discusses landing her first job post-PhD, launching a lab at the University of Kansas, and the…
Back Page: Building a Better Statistics Class

Ji Son, a professor of cognitive psychology at California State University, Los Angeles, uncovers data-based methods for helping students understand statistics more deeply.
Last Chance: Apply for NSF Faculty Early Development (CAREER) Program

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has extended the deadline to apply for its Faculty Early Development (CAREER) program from July 27 to August 11, 2020.
Virtual Event: Careers in Data Science

IE University will host a virtual talk on career opportunities in data science for doctoral students in any discipline on July 15th, 2020.
Adding Value and Solving Problems: Virtual Networking for Scientists

Techniques and strategies for making connections remotely, identifying pain points, and building collaborations with your future colleagues.
The Dark Side of Academia: Common Negative Experiences No One Talks About

Academic life is not just about discovery and excitement. Seven scholars share some common negative experiences in academia that no one talks about.
Back Page: Decades of Dolphins

Janet Mann, a professor of psychology and biology at Georgetown University, dives deep into the social lives of these clever marine mammals.
For Work-Family Balance, Give Policy a Personal Touch

Informal social support is essential for helping employees maintain work-family balance without facing professional consequences.
Back Page: From Antarctica to Mars

Pedro Marques Quinteiro studies how teams work in space-analogue situations to predict and improve future work in space stations.
For Work-Family Balance, Give Policy a Personal Touch

Informal social support is essential for helping employees maintain work-family balance without facing professional consequences.
NSF Report: Women, Underrepresented Minorities Gain Ground in Behavioral Science

Slowly but surely, the growing presence of women and underrepresented minorities is altering the makeup of the psychology and social-science workforce.
Student Notebook: Communicating Psychological Science—Why It Matters and How to Get Started

Psychological science, if communicated effectively, has a key role to play in addressing some of the most urgent problems of our time.
Back Page: Personality Plus Plus Plus

In his new book and his research, clinical psychologist and Oxford College of Emory University professor Ken Carter gets inside the minds of thrill-seekers, daredevils, and…
Much More Online

Featuring articles on the psychological science community’s response to COVID-19, as well a research on public health and epidemics.
Back Page: The Talent Bias

Years of performing as a pianist sparked psychologist Chia-Jung Tsay’s curiosity about perceptions of “natural talent” and other factors that can influence how we evaluate achievements.
APS Spence Awards Announced

Eight psychological scientists have been selected as the recipients of the 2020 APS Janet Taylor Spence Award
Back Page: Awake at the Wheel

APS Fellow Mark Rosekind, chief safety innovation officer at Zoox and former head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, uses psychological science to make roads…
2020 APS Spence Recipients Announced

Eight psychological scientists have been selected as the recipients of the 2020 APS Janet Taylor Spence Award.
Take an Aisle Seat

Part of the scientific process is dealing with conflicting data and results. APS President Lisa Feldman Barrett suggests making a resolution this year to transform your…
Student Notebook: Considering Life on the “Other Side”

User experience (UX) research and related careers in the tech industry represent one alternative to the traditional academic route.
Back Page: Never Fear?

It may sound like he’s inducing amnesia, but psychology professor Tom Beckers is actually testing the possibility of targeting and muffling psychologically crippling memories.
Do We Really Learn From Our Mistakes?

Contrary to conventional wisdom, people may learn less from their failures than from their successes, a study shows.
Back Page: Nap Tracker

A pioneer in studying learning and memory during atypical development, University of Arizona professor Jamie Edgin is uncovering the effects of poor sleep on learning in…
Biennial International Seminar on the Teaching of Psychological Science

The 2nd Biennial International Seminar on the Teaching of Psychological Science will take place on 13 – 17 July, 2020 in Paris.
Networking May Not Pay Off for Everyone

Professionals who invest time in networking against their personal preferences may find that their work suffers as a result, a study suggests.
Advice for New Faculty

It’s your first faculty job. Now what do you do? A panel of three psychological scientists who have been there, done that offer some advice.
Attend “Using Evidence: Learning from Low-Cost Federal Evidence-Building Activities”

Psychological scientists who are in the Washington, DC, USA area and are interested in applying their science to improving public policy should know about an upcoming…
The Publication Arms Race

The advice to “publish or perish” may fuel many psychological scientists, but APS President Lisa Feldman Barrett says the field’s future depends on incentivizing research quality…
I’ve Been Sent a Manuscript to Review — Now What?

APS James McKeen Cattell Fellow Scott O. Lilienfeld, editor of Clinical Psychological Science, offers eight tips for being a good manuscript reviewer.
Become a Tenure-Track Scientist Within the NIH Intramural Research Program

Psychological scientists interested in a tenure-track research position within the National Institutes of Health will want to know about a unique opportunity to earn a position…
Dedication Buffers Employees Against Boredom, Study Suggests

The time seems to crawl. Your motivation is nil. You feel like your talents are wasting away. You’re not alone. While a recent Gallup poll shows…
Back Page: Decoding Decision Making, One Neuron at a Time

Researcher Daeyeol Lee uses methods from economics, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence to understand the brain’s ability to make decisions.
Extended Deadline for EuroCogSci 2019 Paper & Poster Submission

The deadline for EuroCogSci 2019 paper and poster submissions has been extended to April 15.
Where Psychology Majors Work

APS Fellow Tyler Lorig is the Ruth Parmly Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science and a member of the Neuroscience Program at Washington and Lee University.
Student Notebook: Diverse Opportunities for Students in Psychological Science

Although a high GPA is widely perceived as a determining factor for graduate school entrance, involvement on campus and with professional organizations can help a student's…
Back Page: Attitudes About Accents

Karolina Hansen’s work shows that it isn’t just what we say but how we say it that shapes what others think of us.
Back Page: Experiments in Different ‘Worlds’

Using virtual reality as an experimental tool, APS Fellow Alan Kingstone and psychological scientist Andrew C. Gallup are exploring how basic human behaviors differ between the…
Back Page: A Rural Reach for STEM Education

Martha Escobar of Oakland University’s Cognitive Behavioral Lab is investigating the use of evidence-based approaches to promoting scientific learning in rural and low-income areas.
Back Page: Smell Talk

APS Fellow Asifa Majid is uncovering deep-seated cultural differences in the way people talk about odors, aromas, and scents.
New Research From Psychological Science

A sample of research exploring how trait anxiety relates to attention, how choosing different career paths may shape personality development, and how attentional selection contributes to…
Long Live Psychology! … and Long-Lived Psychologists

APS Fellow David G. Myers celebrates the psychological scientists who continue to publish well into their 80s and beyond.
Getting Involved On and Off Campus

For many people, the first few years of graduate school are pretty much alike: spending hours reading journal articles, taking classes, formulating research questions, doing the…
Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science

“When More Isn't Better: The Costs of Extreme Personalities“ by C. Nathan DeWall and “The Gaps Among Us: Understanding and Assessing Inequality“ by David G. Myers.
Professional Networking as a Graduate Student

Getting your name out into the academic world may seem most relevant for students approaching graduation, but it is never too early to begin the networking…
Back Page: Collaborating With a Crowd

An early professional setback inspired University of Sussex researcher Raphael Silberzahn to develop an innovative crowd-sourced research project.
Back Page: The Chronicles of a ‘Me-Searcher’

Sarah Gaither shares how her experiences as a biracial individual have informed her psychological research on identity.
Do You Discover Your Passion, or Cultivate It?

People with a growth attitude may explore different interests and fight through challenges and setbacks, helping them to learn to love what they do, researchers find.
Back Page: Languages’ Layers

Noted linguistics researcher Ted Supalla topples the misconceptions about signed language and discusses his reasons for launching an online course about languages around the world.
Back Page: From Police Officer to Professor

A 9-year stint on the Singapore Police Force has shaped David Chan's sensitivity to contextual factors in his psychological research on perspective-taking.
On Collaborations: The Opportunities

When is a good time to collaborate on a research project instead of going it alone? APS President Suparna Rajaram offers some thoughts to help you…
Back Page: Redefining ‘Academic Superstardom’

Tilburg University methodology expert Angélique Cramer believes academia, much like a soccer team, should celebrate its stalwart defenders as much as its superstar strikers.
Medical Professionals Benefit from Self-Directed ‘Job Crafting’

Employees can shape their environments to improve their experience at work and their performance.
NSF Releases 2018 Science & Engineering Indicators Report

The US National Science Foundation (NSF) has released its most recent Science and Engineering Indicators Report, one of two congressionally mandated biennial reports, on the state…
APS Student Caucus: Serving Student Members for 3 Decades

There is much to celebrate about the past 30 years of APS, an organization founded to advance the science of psychology. And that includes a key…
Back Page: Playing to Chronotype

Psychological scientist Royette Tavernier is staying closely tuned to her natural sleep-wake preferences to build a career investigating links between sleep and psychological and physical outcomes.
Linking Personality with Organizations, Occupations, and Income

Two recent studies highlight how personality and occupations intertwine.
Workers Pursuing a ‘Calling’ Face a Double-Edged Sword

While those with a calling may be more engaged in professional development, they show less flexibility and struggle to find a job that meets their ideals.
Back Page: A Conversation with Ralph Hertwig

APS Fellow Ralph Hertwig explains the “boost” concept as a behavior-change model — and how he uses it to help him control his chocolate consumption.
An Unwavering Commitment to Science

APS Fellow Lynn Nadel talks with APS President Suparna Rajaram about his journey to an illustrious career studying the brain and memory.
Student Events Inspire, Impress at the 2017 Convention

APS Student Caucus (APSSC) events offered students a wide array of topics, including how to apply to and survive graduate school; how to navigate the job…
Natural Selection: The Mentoring Edition

In today’s society they may be hidden, but good shepherds do exist. They nurture. They guide. They use their foresight to keep their flock safe and…
2017 APS Mentor Awards

Recipients of the APS Mentor Award for 2017 include David M. Buss, University of Texas at Austin; Randall W. Engle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Paul L.…
Pre-Doctoral Summer Internship at the NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research

The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) is sponsoring a pre-doctoral internship this summer at the NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research. Candidates…
Preparing Students for Diverse Careers in Our Science

Guest Columnist and APS Fellow Sian L. Beilock discusses an initiative to teach PhD students about the value that their skills can have beyond academia.
From Protecting POTUS to Safeguarding Schools

After spending a decade helping the US Secret Service identify genuine dangers to the President’s safety, Marisa Randazzo is applying her science to guiding schools on…
Professors’ Influence on Display in APS Membership Initiative

A new effort geared towards mentoring professors leads thousands of new students to join APS for 2017.
Fun Workplaces Also Promote Learning

A growing body of research has shown that fun in the workplace has important consequences for learning and motivation.
Reenvisioning Graduate School

Carolyn Davies envisions ways that graduate programs and students can improve graduate training and empower other students.
New evidence-based policy team in Washington, DC hiring psychological scientists

A new scientific team in the Executive Office of the Mayor of Washington, DC is hiring psychological scientists, data scientists, and others, with a September 19…
Building Better Science Means Breaking Down Barriers

Many of the world’s most challenging issues – poverty, health behavior change, and globalization – are at their core issues that can be solved with a…
Genetic Variations Linked with Social and Economic Success

Psychological characteristics link genes with upward social mobility, according to data collected from almost 1000 individuals over four decades. The data suggest that various psychological factors…
Some Jobs May Help Prevent Cognitive Decline

Even years after retirement, a mentally stimulating career may be keeping people’s minds active and memories sharp. As people age, cognitive skills like memory and information…
Jeb Bush Was Wrong: There Are Many Careers for Psychological Scientists

By now, most of us have heard what Jeb Bush said in October about a psychology degree only preparing students to work in the fast-food industry.…
Rotten Reviews Redux

Thomas H. Carr Michigan State University Two truly great rejections come immediately to mind. The first was the reaction of the editor of a high-level journal…
Lessons Learned From a Life in Science

APS Past President Michael S. Gazzaniga’s illustrious career as a researcher, an intellectual, and an advocate for science has led to his elections to the National…
Society for Research in Child Development Policy Fellowships for 2016–2017

SRCD is seeking applications for upcoming Policy Fellowships for 2016–2017. There are two types of Fellowships: Congressional and Executive Branch. Both provide Fellows with exciting opportunities…
Rotten Reviews

Back in the early 1980s, the actress Dame Diana Rigg began asking colleagues in the theater and film industries — including some of the world’s most…
Early-Career ‘Memories’

In late 2005, I applied to several psychology PhD programs. I was invited for an interview at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), and I remember…
Off the Beaten Path

The road well traveled by psychological scientists has traditionally been academia, particularly for individuals interested in research and education. However, developments in our field, coupled with…
Gifted Men and Women Define Success Differently, 40-Year Study Shows

Researchers spent four decades studying a group of mathematically talented adolescents, finding that by mid-life they were extraordinarily accomplished and enjoyed a high level of life…
Ten Tips for Developing a Programmatic Line of Research

“My research is about…” Many graduate students finish this sentence with a long, awkward pause and a deep sigh, followed by the admission that they have…
Stepping Into the Mix

I was introduced to interdisciplinary research during my very first lab meeting in graduate school in 1991. Judith Rodin, my first advisor, was leading a MacArthur…
Undergraduates’ Thoughts About Creative Success: Anecdotes From a Creativity Seminar

What do undergraduates think about how creative ability develops? It seems like a simple question, but it led to a sea change in my own scientific…
Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science

Aimed at integrating cutting-edge psychological science into the classroom, Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science offers advice and how-to guidance about teaching a particular area of…
Lean On: Workers, Work and the Spouses Who Help Us Succeed

Sheryl Sandberg had a good year last year. She was named chief operating officer of Facebook, and also published the bestselling book Lean In: Women, Work,…
Women May See Tradeoff Between Power at Home and at Work

Women earn less money, hold fewer public leadership positions, and have fewer legal rights than men in much of the world. Yet, when it comes to…
Averting the Motherhood Penalty

Whether they’re willing to admit it or not, hiring managers tend to doubt working mothers’ dedication to the job. Previous studies have revealed that the so-called…
Women Who Leave the Workplace: Opting Out or Overlooking Discrimination?

Research indicates that the common American assumption that behavior is a product of personal choice fosters the belief that opportunities are equal and that gender barriers…
Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction, and Productivity—They’re a Virtuous Cycle

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Queen bee in the office: who gets stung?

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The Myth of the ‘Queen Bee’: Work and Sexism

Researchers wondered if the "queen bee" behavior—refusing to help other women and denying that gender discrimination is a problem, for example—might be a response to a…
Income Disparity Makes People Unhappy

Many economists and sociologists have warned of the social dangers of a wide gap between the richest and everyone else. Now, a new study, which will…
Will Psych Majors Make the Big Bucks?

A new crop of college graduates have just landed on the job market. Right now they’re probably just hoping to get any job, if at all.…
Taking Safety Personally

A year after the BP explosion and oil spill, those trying to find someone to blame are misguided, says psychological scientist E. Scott Geller, Alumni Distinguished…
The Road Taken (and the One That Wasn’t)

Throughout one’s professional life, there are many paths that might be taken and many choices to make. Increasingly, one decision confronting a psychologist is whether to…

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