Highlights for March 2024
Grad Student's Guide to AI: Top Platforms to Boost Your Academic Success (Part 1)
This month's SPSPotlight feature is the first in a two-part series that will examine how an array of AI platforms can aid graduate students.
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From the Archives: Why Is Storytelling an Important Skill as a Grad Student Researcher and How Do You Do It?
It can be difficult for psychologists to convert lengthy research into an interesting narrative and impactful pitch. This month, we're revisiting a 2022 feature story by Sharlene Fernandes which examines the value of storytelling in research and offers strategies for those who want to learn more.
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Reminder: Voting in Student Committee Election Closes Soon
SPSP is holding a special election for the Student Committee’s Vice Chair position in order to bring it in line with the new election schedule. Eligible voting members received their ballot via email on March 7, and voting will remain open until March 28.
About the position:
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The term starts on April 1, 2024 and ends on March 31, 2027.
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Year 1: Serve as Vice Chair, leading student awards planning and supporting the Chair.
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Year 2: Serve as Chair, overseeing the committee, organizing calls, coordinating with staff, and assisting other committees.
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Year 3: Serve as Past Chair, and voting member on the Board of Directors
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Time commitment: Approximately 4 hours per month.
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Submit Nominations for SPSP Student Awards
Don't forget to submit a nomination or self-nomination for one or more of SPSP's Annual Awards! The awards recognize the vast and diverse contributions of SPSP's members, including several awards that honor students specifically. Individuals can submit a nomination for themselves or on behalf of a colleague.
Read more about each award below! Nominations are due by 11:59 PM PT on April 20.
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Revisit the SPSP 2024 Annual Convention on Whova
The SPSP 2024 Annual Convention is behind us, but a wide array of on-demand content from the event is now available on our online platform, Whova! Log on to Whova to gain access to research presentations, recordings of featured sessions, and more!
On-demand content from the Annual Convention will be available until May 14.
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Join SPSP in Washington, DC for Social Science Advocacy Day
The Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) is now accepting registrations for Social Science Advocacy Day! The event will take place from April 8-9 in Washington, DC. Social Science Advocacy Day brings together social and behavioral scientists and science advocates from across the country to engage with policymakers in Congress about issues important to our community, such as federal funding.
As a member of COSSA, SPSP is proud to support this event and often identifies members to attend and represent the organization.
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Connect with Other Students By Hosting a Free-Form Friday
SPSP is now seeking applications to host upcoming Free-Form Friday sessions in April, May, and June! Thee small, virtual meting rooms are designed by and for SPSP members. Free-Form Fridays are an excellent opportunity for students to connect with one another to network, or discuss areas of shared interest.
Questions? Contact SPSP Communications & Public Relations Manager Stephen Waldron at swaldron@spsp.org.
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