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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
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.
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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 |
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Jennifer Pattershall, University of Arkansas |
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Julie Braciszewski, MA, Wayne State University |
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William Hua, University of North Texas |
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Heather Prayor-Patterson, MA, University of Alabama at Birmingham |
Future Pioneers |
Theresa DeWalt, MA, LPC, NCC, Marquette University |
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Lori Gray, MA, University of Windsor |
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Katharina Kircanski, MA, U. of California Los Angeles |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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]

Site last updated May 1, 2008
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