Science for Society is an APS webinar series focused on educating the public and bringing psychological science to decision-makers working to solve real world problems. In addition to psychological scientists, participants include public policy decision-makers, news reporters, advocates, and scholars from adjacent fields.
07/30/2025
Scientific Insights on Stress Management Stress is an inescapable aspect of life. Some experience more than others, but we all deal with it on some level. This webinar focused on stress-related responses, measurements, and stigma—and
Speakers: A. Janet Tomiyama, David Creswell, Ryan L. Brown
07/02/2025
How AI Adoption Varies Across the Globe The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is growing exponentially, but it’s perceived and used differently across different societies. This APS Science for Society webinar focused on the potential
Speakers: Katherine Aumer, Kentaro Toyama, Sanae Okamoto
05/02/2025
As we age, understanding the science behind memory decline and the ways we can address it becomes more important, not only for ourselves but for the aging family and friends in our lives. Four researchers
Speakers: Angelina Sutin, Claudia Haase, Juan Francisco Flores-Vázquez, Ketlyne Sol
04/01/2025
Much of the research and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) from previous years has focused on an individual’s childhood, but researchers and practitioners are now broadening their scope to better understand ADHD across
Speakers: Hong Bui, Joy Banks, Nicholas Aderinto
03/05/2025
What do we know about decision making? What does psychological research say about efforts to influence how people make decisions? And how can people become more efficient about making decisions collectively? Three researchers in decision-making
Speakers: Aba Szollosi, Ben Newell, Niccolo Pescetelli
01/22/2025
The experience of being bullied is a common one that affects communities globally, across age groups, and is expressed in a variety of forms. In the United States, about 25% of school-aged students reported being
Speakers: Antonio Camacho Lopez, Charlotte Vrijen, Megan Stubbs-Richardson
