Webinar Series
Essential Science Conversations
A dialogue about psychological science
Join APA for a regular webinar series, where panelists and audience members can engage in an open dialogue about emerging topics in psychological science.
This program does not offer CE credit.
In this series
Applying psychological science: Building population health supports to improve youth mental health
October 2026
Explore how psychological science can help align schools, families, and communities to create coordinated, sustainable support for youth mental health
Psychology on Youth Sports Betting: Emerging Science, Public Health Implications, and Prevention Strategies
October 2026
Explore youth sports betting exposure, mental health risks, developmental impacts, and prevention strategies
Modernizing tenure and promotion: Rewarding transparency, rigor, and the public good
October 2026
Explore emerging tenure and promotion reform efforts that emphasize transparency, rigor, openness, and public impact in research
AI in Psychological Assessment: Opportunities, Risks, and Responsible Practice
September 2026
Explore the benefits, risks, and considerations for AI use in psychological assessment
SCORE and the state of scientific credibility: Implications for researchers
June 2026
Explore how SCORE advances reproducibility in social and behavioral science through replications—and what it means for research credibility
Strengthening team science in a changing research landscape
March 2026
Experts from diverse fields discuss how researchers can strengthen team based work and build productive and resilient scientific teams
Metascience: Accelerating discovery by understanding the science of science
November 2025
Discusses how studying the scientific process itself can improve rigor, transparency, and innovation in our field
Leveraging Research Skills in Business and Nonprofit Settings
August 2025
Explore how to leverage your research skills and training in business and nonprofit career settings
Climate Change and Behavioral Health
April 2025
Practical health behaviors have a net positive impact on our climate and well-being
From Academia to Industry: Preparing Doctoral Students for a Wide Range of Careers
March 2025
Learn about the realities of the doctoral job market and preparing for careers in industry, government, and the nonprofit sector