Volunteer opportunities, key deadline reminders, and more.

Highlights for November 2023

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Get Involved: Volunteer to Serve on SPSP Committees

The SPSP call for volunteers is now under way! Whether you are looking to make connections, gain insights into society operations or expand your service to the field, getting involved as an SPSP committee member is an excellent opportunity.

We are currently recruiting volunteers to serve on a variety of SPSP committees. Most committee terms begin April 1, 2024 and are a two or three-year commitment.

SPSP will accept committee volunteer applications until November 16.


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Congratulations to the Recipients of SPSP’s Senior Career Contribution Awards

SPSP is pleased to announce the winners of our Senior Career Contribution Awards, which honor scholars who have made significant long-term contributions to personality and social psychology. Please join us in congratulating them!


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New SPSP Advocacy Resource Illustrates How Psychology Can Inform Policy

SPSP is pleased to share State of the Research, a new report designed for those who want to leverage personality and social psychology research to address societal challenges.

Developed by the Advocacy Advisory Board with guidance from the Government Relations Committee, State of the Research offers concise summaries of personality and social psychology research findings that can inform practical policy solutions.


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APA Releases New Edition of Inclusive Language Guide

APA has released the second edition of its Inclusive Language Guide, which aims to provide guidance on inclusive and affirming language in writing and conversation. The second edition includes new sections on body size and weight stigma, neurodiversity, gender-inclusive language related to pregnancy, and ableist language pervasive in everyday conversation.

The updated guide also includes expanded definitions and terminology based on the latest psychological science and constructive input from subject matter experts among APA's boards and committees, membership groups, and divisions, as well as the ethnic psychological associations.


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Apply for Flourish - A Retreat for Pre-Tenure Faculty of Color - By November 3

Flourish - a network for pre-tenure faculty of color in personality and social psychology - is hosting a retreat immediately following SPSP, from Sunday, February 11 at 12 PM PST through Monday, February 12 at 12 PM PT. Our confirmed panelists this year are Serena Chen, Calvin Lai, Denise Sekaquaptewa, Rob Sellers, and Valerie Jones Taylor.

Read about Flourish below and apply by the deadline on November 3!


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Member Benefit Spotlight: Access to Top Academic Journals

Did you know that SPSP members have access to articles published in three leading personality and social psychology journals? Personality and Social Psychology Review, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and Social Psychological and Personality Science carry compelling research in a variety of forms, from short reports to original theoretical papers.

Click or tap the button below to learn about journal, then check out the journals by signing into your account at my.spsp.org and clicking on "Journal Access" at the top of the SPSP homepage.


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November 3:

Apply for Flourish - A Post-SPSP Retreat for Pre-Tenure Scholars of Colors

November 10:

Apply for SPSP's Outstanding Research Award

November 14:

Apply to Be an Advisee in SPSP's Peer Advising Program

November 16:

Call for Volunteers: Apply to Serve on SPSP Committees

November 17:

Apply for Undergraduate Student Poster Award

Apply for Graduate Student Poster Award

November 29:

Apply to Participate in Social-Personality Undergraduate Research (SPUR) Program

November 30:

Apply for #SPSP2024 Family Care Financial Support

December 5:

Apply to Participate in Inside the Grant Panel at #SPSP2024

December 12:

#SPSP2024 Registration Deadline for Speakers

January 5:

Early Bird Registration Deadline for #SPSP2024

January 9:

Deadline to Book #SPSP2024 Housing in SPSP Hotel Block

Sign-ups are now open for our Noember Free-Form Friday sessions, which include a meet up of the Disability Advocacy and Research Network (DARN) and a primer on community building and career development with the Early Career Committee.

Free-Form Fridays are small, virtual meeting rooms designed for and by SPSP members. Discussion topics often include professional development, current or future research projects, or other areas of interest. Is there a topic you'd like to see covered in an upcoming Free-Form Friday? Share your idea with us below!


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Member Spotlight: Yuthika Girme

Yuthika Girme is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Simon Fraser University, Canada. Her research aims to better understand the complexities underlying singlehood and romantic relationships by using advanced statistical techniques and diverse methods. She is also a co-founder of the SPSP Affinity Group SANSAPP: South Asian Network of Social and Personality Psychologists.