See you in San Francisco, Aug. 9–12
No other meeting in the world offers the breadth and depth of programming for psychologists and graduate students than APA’s Annual Convention. Come to network with colleagues, learn about the latest research and discover new ways to improve your practice. This year’s keynote is by Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan A. Stevenson, who led the efforts to create the new National Memorial for Peace and Justiceopens in new window in Montgomery, Alabama. For the full program and to register, go to www.apa.org/conventionopens in new window.
Candidates for APA president
Starting this month, the candidates for APA’s 2020 president are answering questions on topics of importance to APA members at www.apa.org/about/governance/elections. The site will be updated monthly through September. APA sends ballots to members on Sept. 17; the election closes Oct. 31.
Did you know?
Members earn 25 percent off all APA books at www.apa.org/pubs/books.
New APA site focuses on children's anxiety
APA’s children’s book imprint has a new website—Magination Press Family—that offers comprehensive, evidence-based guidance for families on such topics as managing anxiety and stress in children and using mindfulness. Go to https://bit.ly/MPFamily.
Education principles for gifted kids
APA has developed “Top 20 Principles from Psychology for PreK–12 Creative, Talented and Gifted Students’ Teaching and Learning” to guide teachers who want to enhance their work with gifted and talented students. Go to https://bit.ly/Top20Talented.
Discover a career in aging
APA’s Exploring Careers in Aging Roadmap guides psychologists and students on finding a career working with older adults—a thriving specialty area rich in opportunities for psychologists. Map your career at https://bit.ly/AgingCareers.
Must-see TV for early career psychologists
APA’s “ECP Hall of Knowledge” features “whiteboard” videos on such career-boosting topics as how to talk to the media and how to earn a spot on APA’s Council of Representatives. Watch them at https://bit.ly/ECPHall.
