Don't miss APA in Chicago, Aug. 8–11
Come to APA’s Annual Convention in the Windy City to network with colleagues and expand your knowledge on some of the most compelling psychology topics, including trauma and resilience. This year’s keynote speaker is Wes Moore, CEO of Robin Hood, one of the nation’s largest poverty-fighting organizations. The meeting also offers 70 half- and full-day continuing-education workshops, listed in the insert in this issue. Early registration fees are in effect until May 15. To register, go to https://convention.apa.org.
Save the date
APA is hosting the Technology, Mind and Society Conference Oct. 3–5. Learn more at https://tms.apa.org.
A new hub for applied psychology
APA has established a new Office of Applied Psychology to better support the branch of psychology that uses psychological research, theory and methods to address concrete problems in society and develop practical solutions. Find more at https://on.apa.org/Applied.
Students: Win $5,000 for stigma research
Apply by May 15 for the American Psychological Foundation Violet and Cyril Franks Scholarship for research on reducing the stigma of mental illness.
Meet the candidates
Members have nominated five candidates for APA’s 2021 president. They are: Jennifer F. Kelly, PhD, Jean Lau Chin, EdD, Steven D. Hollon, PhD, Robert H. Woody, PhD, JD, and Susan Krauss Whitbourne, PhD. Read about their experience and priorities at https://on.apa.org/APA-Election. The site will be updated monthly with candidates’ answers to important issues.
APA speaks out on separation trauma
APA hosted a congressional briefing in February on the lasting psychological effects of separating immigrant children from their families at the border. Learn more about immigrant separation.