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.
02/21/2024
Finances and financial decision-making play key roles in everyday life. Particularly in capitalist markets with fewer social safety nets, having and using money is critical not only for enjoyment, but for meeting survival needs such
Speakers: Min Zhan, Robert Krueger, Scott Rick
01/17/2024
Psychologists come together to discuss the past and current applications of artificial intelligence from a scientific perspective.
Speakers: David Yeager, Dora Demszky, Marjolein Fokkema
11/15/2023
Scientists and advocates share their expertise and perspectives on well-being in collectively traumatic situations.
Speakers: Nikunj Makwana, Robin Goodwin, Yanki Yazgan
10/18/2023
Scientists and advocates share their expertise and perspectives on the current state of community-oriented research with underrepresented populations.
Speakers: Kathleen Bogart, Luz Maria Garcini, Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa, Yolanda Suarez-Balcazar
09/20/2023
Scientists and advocates shared their expertise and perspectives on the relationship between gun-violence and anxiety.
Speakers: Amanda Nickerson, Chris Knoepke, Nick Buttrick
