Welcome to APAGS! The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) is the voice of student concerns within the APA. If this is your first time on this site, please read this welcome message to learn more about APAGS. In the News News Flash...APAGS Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary! APAGS Turns 20 This Year! APAGS is extremely excited about turning 20 years old in 2008! In celebration of this milestone, APAGS has planned a host of events and activities, sponsored a one-time scholarship, and launched its 20th Anniversary Website. To find out what's in store for this spectacular, year-long celebration, click here, to log onto our 20th Anniversary website. APAGS Unveils Non-Traditional Student Listserv New this Fall 2008: APAGS is excited to unveil its new listserv targeted toward non-traditional APAGS members. Subscription to the listserv is similar to the existing twelve (12) open APAGS listservs and remains a benefit for APAGS members only. For more information on the APAGSNON-TRAD list, click here. To become an APAGS member, fill out the APA Student Affiliate (Graduate) Membership Application. APAGS Committee Position Available: APAGS Member-at-Large, Science Focus The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) is seeking a science-focused psychology graduate student who is interested in serving in a national leadership role where s/he can advance a science-focused agenda. This position is a two-year commitment. For more information on this incredible leadership opportunity, click here. Top of Page Congratulations 2008 APAGS Scholarships and Awards Recipients! We are pleased to announce this year's recipients of APAGS' numerous scholarships and awards. The recipients were selected among a large number of impressive applicants. Join us in congratulating all of our winners on their accomplishments! APAGS Award Name/Institution Scott Mesh Farzin Irani, MS, Drexel University Diversity Dissertation Jennifer Hamilton, MA, U. of Massachusetts – Boston David Pilon  Andreana Benitez, MA, Kent State University Bloch Ritchie Tana Bleser, University of Florida Forest / Honaker  Lauren Bylsma, University of South Florida Raymond Fowler Randolph Pipes, PhD, Auburn University Williams-Nickelson Crystal Edler, MA, University of Iowa LGBT Dissertation Erin Gorter, University of Alabama Convention Travel Eliza Wells, MS, University of Georgia Jennifer Pattershall, University of Arkansas Julie Braciszewski, MA, Wayne State University William Hua, University of North Texas Heather Prayor-Patterson, MA, University of Alabama at Birmingham Future Pioneers Theresa DeWalt, MA, LPC, NCC, Marquette University Lori Gray, MA, University of Windsor Katharina Kircanski, MA, U. of California Los Angeles Melissa Noya, MS, Carlos Albizu University Dept. of the Year Dept. of Counselor Education & Counseling Psychology, Western Michigan University Want to see your name in the list of scholarship and award recipients? Then, check out our Scholarships and Awards page and consider applying next year. Good luck! Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grants The American Psychological Foundation (APF) is requesting applications for the Roy Scrivner Research Grants. The Roy Scrivner Research Grants provide graduate student grants (preference given to dissertation candidates) for empirical or applied research that encourages the study of lesbian, gay, and bisexual family (LGB) psychology and LGB family therapy. The deadline for submitting your proposal, CV, and letter of support is November 1, 2008. For more information, click here. Top of Page Mentorship of Students with Disabilities Award The Committee on Disability Issues (CDIP) seeks nominations for the annual Mentorship of Students with Disabilities Award. Nominees will be psychologists who have provided exceptional formal or informal mentoring to psychology students with disabilities. Click here for more information. Top of Page Campus Representative Bulletin APAGS posts a quarterly bulletin created to provide APAGS information to our Campus Representatives and the graduate students in their departments. These bulletins will keep you updated on APAGS Committee's current initiatives and projects, and other APAGS news and opportunities. View the May/June 2008 bulletin. Hot Off the Presses! Studying Psychology in the United States Edited by Nadia T. Hasan (APAGS Chair), Nadya A. Fouad (Professor at Wisconsin-Milwaukee), and Carol Williams-Nickelson (APAGS Assoc. Exec. Director), this book offers expert guidance on graduate study in psychology, specifically tailored for international students. Expect to find resources on financing one's education, handling visa and work permit matters, securing internships, and much more. Reserve a copy today! Click here for ordering information. Top of Page Internship Supply and Demand Issue Check out APAGS's view on the current internship supply and demand issue in the Special Issue (Nov, 2007, Vol. 1, No. 4, p. 249-257) of Training and Education in Professional Psychology. Order your copy today! 5 Easy Steps to Implement the APA Policy on Licensure The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) and the APA Committee on Early Career Psychologists (CECP) have developed an action plan to help students and early career psychologists advocate for implementation of the APA policy on licensure in their State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Association’s (SPTAs). Learn more Top of Page Women Supporting Women: Mentoring Between APAGS and Eminent Psychologists Initially shown as part of APAGS’ convention programming at the 2006 APA convention in New Orleans, this video presentation discusses the current and possible mentoring practices of women in psychology. With 75% of APAGS members being women, we are committed to addressing the unique needs and concerns of women students; namely, balance, self-care and mentoring. Watch [wmv file] The APAGS Resource Guide for LGBT Students in Psychology APAGS is pleased to announce the release of the APAGS Resource Guide for LGBT Students in Psychology. The new guide addresses the unique experiences/obstacles of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students. The guide is available to APAGS Members for $8 (Non-members, $12). Ordering information Top of Page Succeeding in Practicum: An APAGS Resource Guide APAGS is pleased to announce the release of a brand new resource guide: Succeeding in Practicum: An APAGS Resource Guide. The new guide includes information about identifying training goals, selecting practicum placements, supervision, how practicum relates to internship, and more! The guide is available to APAGS Members for $8 (Non-members - $12). Ordering information The "Resource Guide for Psychology Graduate Students with Disabilites" is now available online Download the PDF now Requires free download of Adobe Reader. Top of Page Leadership Opportunity! Get involved with the APAGS Division Student Representative Network (APAGS-DSRN) Learn more about how to take advantage of this opportunity for leadership, professional development, mentoring and more! Use the Site Map to find a complete list of online APAGS resources and links. New to this site? Learn more here. gradPSYCH The new magazine for and about future psychologists. Table of contents How to subscribe Keep the conversation going! Subscribe to gradPSYCHtalk Internship Workbook Internships in Psychology: Writing Successful Applications and Finding the Right Fit, Second Edition Carol Williams-Nickelson, PsyD; Mitchell J. Prinstein, PhD; and W. Gregory Keilin, PhD Preorder your copy now from APA books! More information on Internships Grad School Openings Each year, the APA Education Directorate collects information from departments and programs about openings available for the upcoming Fall semester. Students who are still seeking or interested in applying for openings available in various graduate programs can review the listings at the Education Directorate website APAGS Citations Read about those individuals honored with an APAGS Citation. APAGS Citation List

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