Going Global

Psychological science is increasingly global, yet many of the structures that govern how research is produced, evaluated, and disseminated remain regionally anchored. In this opening plenary, Jack will argue that APS now faces a defining opportunity—and responsibility—to support both a more global psychological science and its growing global membership. Drawing on her work with the APS Global Engagement Committee, the Global Psychological Science Summit, and the launch of Advances in Psychological Science Open, Jack will reflect on what meaningful global engagement requires in practice. Moving beyond symbolic inclusion demands sustained institutional commitment, patience, and long-term investment in people, infrastructures, and standards. Going global is not a short-term initiative or a branding exercise; it is a foundational challenge for the future of psychological science—and one that APS is uniquely positioned to lead.