Psychology Student Network
A publication of the Education Directorate
October 2019
|Vol. 7, No. 2
In This Issue
- Ten tips to help you navigate the PSYCAS graduate application process
What you need to know in order to be successful. Reposted with permission from the American Psychological Association's Psych Learning Curve. - A case for data science in psychology
Examine the definition of “data science.” Reposted with permission from the American Psychological Association's Psych Learning Curve. - I-O Psychologists’ passion projects: Improving the ways scientists communicate their findings
Interview with a Mike Morrison about his work on better science communication. Reposted with permission from the American Psychological Association's Psych Learning Curve.
From the Honor Societies
- Picture this: Psi Chi isn’t just for undergraduate students
Graduate students and faculty can join too.
Book Review
- Review of ‘Your Undergraduate Degree in Psychology: From College to Career’
This book provides step by step guidance for planning your transition to the workforce.
Announcements
- Discover your dream career in aging
Maggie Syme, PhD, MPH, Kansas State University, shares her journey towards a career in aging and encourages and offers advice for students interested in pursuing such a career. - Seventh edition of APA's best-selling publication manual to publish in October with a 700,000 first printing
- Psychology Student Travel Awards
The Council on Undergraduate Research Psychology Division has travel awards for 2019-2020. - IMPACT — Innovative Minds Partnering to Advance Curative Therapies
Check out this outstanding research opportunity. Register by Nov. 22.
- Thinking of graduate school in psychology?
APA has an online tool that lists more than 1,500 graduate programs.
- Screen the winning PsycShorts videos
Watch the 12 best videos from 200 submissions APA received for its PsycShorts contest for the most engaging videos that communicate a psychological concept or finding in two minutes. - High school video
See what these students have to say about the value of taking the high school psychology course in this video. - APA extends special recognition to award-winning students at the 2019 Intel ISEF
APA congratulates these winners at the 2019 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
Upcoming Events
- Don’t miss the 2020 regional meetings
Students are welcome. Check out the dates and locations of these regional conventions. - It’s not too soon to start planning
Join us in Washington, D.C., next summer for our annual meeting. Look for updates.