March 2019
Remodeling the Hallowed Heteronormative Halls of Academia
To counter the isolation and stigmatization that LGBT people experience in academic settings, Drs. Lisa Aspinwall and Lisa Diamond created GASP—the GLBT Alliance in Social and Personality Psychology.
Acting Professor: The Many Lives of Ashley Whillans
Ashley Whillans is an Assistant Professor at the Harvard Business School. In her previous life, she worked as a professional actor in television, theater and film. We were curious to learn what these distinct professions might have in common.
Member Spotlight: Kristin Nicole Dukes
Kristin Nicole Dukes is the Dean for Institutional Diversity at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. Her research focuses on stereotyping, prejudice, and social justice.
What Do You Want to See in This Newsletter?
Have a great idea for SPSP member newsletter content, or want to contribute? Reach out!
Registration Now Open!
Our first Summer forum will combine elements of a scientific conference and a hands-on workshop. Be sure to register before July 1 for Early Bird pricing!
Submit a Poster or Data Blitz Abstract
Share your research around data acquisition, data analysis and data interpretation. The deadline to submit is Monday, April 1 at 11:59 PM ET.
Apply for a Registration Award
SPSP will offer a limited number of registration awards to support graduate students and non-student members who teach and/or work exclusively with undergraduate students. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2019 at 11:59 PM ET.
SPSP News
Honor a Colleague With an Annual Award
Our annual awards recognize contributions to the field of personality and social psychology. Awardees are recognized at the Annual Convention. Nominations close June 1, 2019.
Become an SPSP Fellow
SPSP Members who have earned their PhD more than 10 years ago and have made an extraordinary and distinctive contribution to Social Psychology are encouraged to apply. Self-nominations are welcome. Deadline is June 1.
SPSP at NITOP: Call for Proposals
The National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology conference will be held in January, 2020. Each year, SPSP sends one member to present. To be eligible, submit your proposal by April 1, 2019.
Apply Now for a Small Research Grant
The summer application portal is now open. These grants provide funding for SPSP members who work at institutions that do not provide financial support for research. Apply by April 15.
Apply for a Small Conference Grant
Have an idea for a small conference, but in need of funding? Consider applying for a Small Conference Grant. The submission portal opens April 1.
Recently Published
BIASED: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do
From Stanford social psychologist, MacArthur “Genius” award recipient, and SPSP Member Jennifer Eberhardt.
Advanced Research Methods for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Edited by SPSP Members John E. Edlund and Austin Lee Nichols
We Want to Share Your News
Share your news with the SPSP community, whether it’s professional (a new job, book, or award) or personal (a wedding, children, or the passing of a colleague).
ICYMI: This month, we discussed Teaching and Research with Undergraduates with Melissa Scircle (Millikin University), Tom Carpenter (Seattle Pacific University), and Benjamin Le (Haverford College).
Mark Your Calendar for #SPSPchat 17
Join us for our next Q&A on Thursday, April 11, 2:00-3:00pm EDT when we chat with Journal Editors Lisa A. Williams (The University of New South Wales, Sydney), Jessica L. Tracy (The University of British Columbia), and Brent W. Roberts (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign).
