From: CUNY School of Professional Studies
First-of-its-Kind Trip Brings CUNY SPS Psychology Students to National Conference
In a first-ever initiative made possible by a $70,000 grant from Empire State Development (ESD), the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) BA in Psychology program brought 32 undergraduate psychology majors to Washington, D.C. this past May for the 2025 Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Convention.
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Faculty members Dr. Isabelle Elisha, the associate director for the Psychology program, and Dr. Chelsea Hansen joined Dr. Marquez-Lewis in leading the trip. Looking back afterwards, Dr. Elisha noted the effort required to coordinate such a large group.
“Planning the trip to the 2025 APS Convention required a significant amount of time, coordination with multiple entities, and perseverance. At a few points, last-minute changes and glitches added to our task,” Dr. Elisha said. “However, student enthusiasm about attending a professional conference was a true motivator to push through the obstacles. In the end, we shared a wonderful and unforgettable experience in DC.”
For the undergrad psychology majors attending the APS conference, the experience really helped them gain a deeper sense of the discipline—while also building community.
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