APS

2022 APS Annual Convention

Ontologies in the Behavioral Sciences: Accelerating Research and the Accessibility and Use of Knowledge

Friday, May 27, 2022 · Chicago, IL

Oral · General

A recently released report of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provides a strategy for advancing psychological science through use of ontologies. Members of the authoring committee will discuss their findings and engage in a dialog with audience members about implications for psychology and other behavioral sciences.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Carla SharpChair
    University of Houston

Presentations

  1. Overview of ReportRobert Kaplan
  2. Committee Approach to the ChargeAlexandra Beatty
  3. Defining Ontologies and Describing Their Use in Behavioral SciencesCarla Sharp
  4. Advancing the Development and Use of Ontologies in the Behavioral SciencesTimothy Strauman