Psychology Student Network
A publication of the Education Directorate
February 2024
|Vol. 12, No. 1
In this issue
- APA’s Inclusive Language Guide offers important recommendations for culturally sensitive and respectful communication
Recommendations deepen learning and skill development, promoting effective and empathetic communication
- What is accreditation?
Understanding why accreditation is important and how to find accredited psychology graduate programs
- Internships at APA
Opportunity knocks; APA welcomes interns to join its central office staff
- Deadlines approaching for 2024 research experiences for undergraduates
Gain hands-on knowledge and skills that will be valued by future employers
- The benefits of attending conferences as a student
Conferences feature a wide range of programming and offer opportunities for in-depth learning and making connections with the scientific community
- Plan to attend a 2024 regional psychological association meeting
Join fellow students at this year’s regional meetings
Podcasts
- Speaking of Psychology Episode 269: How to fail successfully
Remember New Coke? Colgate frozen lasagna? The Hawaii chair? History is littered with commercial failures. Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, PhD, author of Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well, and organizational psychologist Samuel West, PhD, curator of the Museum of Failure, talk about some of commerce’s biggest flops; the difference between simply failing and “failing well”; and how individuals and organizations can get past the fear of failure, recognize its potential upsides, and learn from their mistakes. - Speaking of Psychology Episode 264: Stopping the spread of misinformation
Misleading news stories. Propaganda. Conspiracy theories. Misinformation has always been with us, but with the rise of social media, it can spread farther and faster than ever. In this installment of Speaking of Psychology, Sander van der Linden, PhD, of Cambridge University, talks about why we’re so vulnerable to misinformation, how much we’re really exposed to, why misinformation spreads like a virus and how we can “inoculate” people against it, and how artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of misinformation.
From the Honor Societies
- How do students start a new Psi Beta chapter?
Learn more about the process for starting a Psi Beta chapter at your 2-year college
- Is research experience right for you?
Learn more about the benefits of engaging in psychological research through Psi Chi’s free annual, cross-cultural research project
Announcements
- Summer Undergraduate Psychology Experience in Research (SUPER) Fellowship
The SUPER Fellowship Program is designed to promote diversity among psychology undergraduates considering research as a career by expanding access to laboratory training and mentorship. - APA Virtual Psychology Graduate School Fair on April 17
The APA Education Directorate is pleased to announce that the next virtual APA Psychology Graduate School Fair is happening on Wednesday, April 17, from noon-4 p.m. (Eastern). Registration for all prospective psychology graduate students is FREE, and psychology graduate programs that wish to recruit at this event can register for a modest fee. The goal of this event is to virtually connect graduate psychology programs with a diverse group of students, including current undergraduates, graduate students seeking to further their education beyond their current degree, and individuals returning for their graduate education. It is open to all graduate psychology degree (MA/MS/PsyD/PhD/EdD/other) granting institutions in the U.S. and Canada, and all areas of psychology are encouraged to participate. Students who register will have the opportunity to meet virtually with recruiters from any of the participating programs. Individuals can attend for a short time and meet with select recruiters or stay for the whole event and meet with everyone, depending on their schedule and interest. - APA PsycLearn announces professional certificates through Coursera and EdX
Succeed at learning and boost your career. Gain tools to accomplish your personal, academic, and professional goals.
- APA is now on Instagram and Threads
Join us in promoting the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science on Instagram and Threads by following @APA_org and sharing this exciting development with your networks. You’ll find the latest news, books, journals, and trends in psychology, cutting-edge research from the field, and science-backed strategies that boost well-being and mental health. Help us improve lives by sharing these important topics with your friends. - APA Style Beginners page
This page is your gateway to getting started with APA Style. Check out the free resources, including detailed style and grammar guidelines, sample papers and references, and the APA Style blog. - APA membership renewal
If you have yet to do so, please make sure you keep your member benefits and your place in APA. It’s not too late. Renew now, and don’t miss out on exclusive tools, resources, and support for the year ahead. - Explore your student loan options with an expert guide
Laurel Road’s team of student loan specialists at GradFin can work with you to explore your repayment options—including how to qualify for forgiveness—and develop a personalized plan based on your unique financial situation. As an APA member, you can schedule a free 30-minute consultation to learn about your repayment options, determine if you’re eligible for loan forgiveness, and receive a special $50 discount when you open an annual membership with GradFin for PSLF or IDR services.