More than 4,000 researchers and students gathered in Boston in May for the 29th APS Annual Convention. In this issue, we provide comprehensive coverage of the convention, including these major events: Lila R. Gleitman in her Fred A. Kavli Keynote Address Laurie R. Santos presenting the ‘Bring the Family’ Address Student More
Scientists have no hard evidence of how human language evolved, but Lila R. Gleitman illustrates some of the clues that can be gleaned from observing children as they develop their language skills. More
Laurie R. Santos describes evidence of cognitive talents shared across species, and those that seem to be exclusive to humans. More
Moving our legs, hands, and other body parts shape our lives as we traverse our environments. Jessica Witt, Amy Cuddy, Susan Wagner Cook, and Ted Supalla share their research investigating how our bodies influence the way we see, feel, learn, and communicate. More
Scientists discuss how individuals and societies are affected when they view the world through the lens of fear characteristic of the news today. More
Michelle “Mikki” Hebl says many of her greatest insights on teaching have come not from colleagues, lectures, or books, but from her own students. More
Psychological science has amassed mounds of research on romantic relationships, but a cross-cutting symposium explores research on other important relationships, including those between siblings, friends, and church members. More
A breadth of Sunday programming included symposia on psychological science in security settings, factors that reduce intergroup bias, and the prevalence of Seasonal Affective Disorder. More
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 market for both academic and nontraditional jobs; and how to get your manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals. More
Scientists gather to remember the cognitive neuroscientist Suzanne Corkin and reflect on the influence she had on their careers and on the empirical understanding of human memory. More
