Highlights for September 2023
Advances in AI: OpenAI, ChatGPT, and GPT-4 Industry Trends and News for Graduate Students
As artificial intelligence continues to advance, the SPSPotlight editorial team discusses complexities for graduate students and researchers in social and personality psychology.
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Student Research Spotlight: Emphasizing Similarities Between Politically Opposed Groups and Their Influence in Perceptions of the Political Opposition
In our latest Student Research Spotlight, we're sharing a new article in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. Co-authored by Past SPSP Student Committee Chair Stylianos Syropoulos, the research investigates whether emphasizing similarities between Republicans and Democrats can improve intergroup relations between the two groups.
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Don't Forget to Submit for #SPSP2024 Preconferences!
Time is running out to complete a submission for our #SPSP2024 preconferences! SPSP is pleased to be hosting an array of in-person and virtual preconferences before the 2024 Annual Convention kicks off, offering deep dives into key areas of interest for personality and social psychologists.
Visit the preconference section of the Annual Convention website below to learn more about each precon and complete your submission. Please note that the submission portal will close on October 18 at 11:59 PM PT.
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Coming Soon: #SPSP2024 Registration + Housing Portal Opens on September 28
It's nearly time to register for the SPSP 2024 Annual Convention, which will be held from February 8-10, virtually and in San Diego, CA. Make sure register at our discounted Early Bird rate when the registration portal opens on September 28. This is also the date on which attendees can begin reserving hotels in SPSP's housing blocks.
Visit our website below to learn more and stay tuned for programming updates as we get closer to the event!
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Southeastern Psychologists: Register for #SSSP2023!
Are you a personality or social psychologist based in the southeastern United States? Register to join your colleagues on November 4 at the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists Conference in Charlotte, NC! The Early Bird registration deadline is on October 19, so make sure to sign up today in order to secure the discounted rate.
Note for SSSP Submitters: The SPSP team is aiming to notify submitters on the status of their proposal in early October, so keep an eye on your inbox for updates!
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Free Advocacy Webinar: Fostering Policy-Relevant Psychological Research
Are you interested in learning how to leverage your research to address societal challenges? Don't miss the next in our webinar series, focused on fostering policy-relevant psychological research.
The next webinar, scheduled for 12-1 PM ET on October 3, will offer advice for navigating your online presence when doing controversial, policy-relevant research. Speakers include: Lilia Cortina, PhD (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor), Jennifer D. Rubin, PhD (foundry10), and Tania Israel, PhD (University of California, Santa Barbara).
Learn more about the event and register below! This series is being sponsored by SPSP, as well as APA Divisions 9, 27, 35, 44, and 45 - with funding from the Committee on Division/APA Relations.
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Sign Up for September Free-Form Fridays and Submit Your Ideas
There is still time to sign up for September Free-Form Friday sessions! These small, virtual meeting rooms are an excellent opportunity to connect with your fellow SPSP members to discuss research, career development, and other areas of interest. This month's sessions include a discussion of new resources that help promote inclusive publishing and citing practices, as well as a meetup for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) students and early-career SPSP members.
We are also accepting submissions from SPSP members who would like to host Free-Form Friday sessions in the future. If there is a topic you would like to see covered during a future session, let us know by completing the form below!
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