# Association for Psychological Science (APS)

> The Association for Psychological Science (APS) is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1988, dedicated to the advancement of scientific psychology and its representation at the national and international level. APS publishes peer-reviewed journals and the Observer magazine, hosts an annual convention, and advocates for behavioral and brain science. Headquartered in Washington, DC.

## About

- [Who We Are](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/about/who-we-are): Mission, history, and overview of APS as a scientific society.
- [Board of Directors](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/about/board-of-directors): Current leadership and elected officers.
- [Contact Us](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/about/contact-us): Mailing address, phone, and inquiry routing.
- [Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/diversity-equity-inclusion): APS commitments and initiatives.

## Publications

- [Publications Overview](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications): Index of all APS journals and the Observer.
- [Psychological Science](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/psychological_science): Flagship peer-reviewed journal publishing empirical research across the science of psychology.
- [Current Directions in Psychological Science](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/current_directions): Concise, accessible reviews of cutting-edge research.
- [Perspectives on Psychological Science](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/perspectives): Broad, integrative articles spanning psychology and related fields.
- [Psychological Science in the Public Interest](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/pspi): Authoritative monographs reviewing topics of public concern.
- [Clinical Psychological Science](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/clinical): Peer-reviewed journal advancing clinical psychological science.
- [Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science (AMPPS)](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/ampps): Methods, tutorials, and best-practice articles.
- [APS Observer](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/about-the-aps-observer): The Observer is APS's bimonthly magazine covering psychological science, scientist profiles, methods, careers, and the broader research community.

## Research News and Topics

- [Latest News](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news): Press releases and research highlights from APS journals.
- [Research Topics](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/topics): Curated index of research areas covered by APS journals and the Observer.
- [Presidential Columns](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/presidential-columns): Commentary from current and past APS Presidents on the state of the field.
- [Podcasts and Videos](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/podcasts-videos): Multimedia content featuring APS researchers and members.

## Convention

- [APS Conventions](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/conventions): Information about the annual APS convention, including past and upcoming events.
- [2026 Annual Convention](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/conventions/2026-aps-annual-convention): Details for the current convention year.
- [Convention Archive](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/conventions/archive): Past conventions and their programs.

## Membership and Community

- [Membership](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/members): Member benefits, categories, and how to join.
- [APS Student Caucus (APSSC)](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/members/apssc): Programs for student members.
- [Awards and Honors](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/members/awards-and-honors): APS awards recognizing contributions to psychological science.
- [Teaching Resources](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/members/teaching): Resources for psychology educators.
- [Career Resources](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/career-resources): Job listings and career development for psychological scientists.

## Policy and Advocacy

- [Advocacy and Policy](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/advocacy-policy): APS positions and outreach on science policy.
- [Policy Position Statements](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/policy-position-statements): Formal APS positions on science-policy issues.
- [Act Now](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/act-now): Current advocacy opportunities for members.
- [Combating Misinformation](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/resources-on-combating-misinformation): Resources on misinformation from a psychological-science perspective.

## Optional

- [Code of Conduct](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/code-of-conduct): Conduct expectations for APS members and events.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/privacy-policy)
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.psychologicalscience.org/cookie-policy)