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How to Foster Healthy Scientific Independence—for Yourself and Your Trainees
One of the most paradoxical concepts in science is independence. Almost nothing that we do as scientists is the product of complete independence. We work closely under the guidance of mentors for years as trainees
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Energizing the Undergraduate Pipeline
The process behind a new pathway to academic advancement for underrepresented students in psychological science at ASU.
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School’s (somewhat) out for summer: Five tips to help academics make the most of the season
Family member: What are you going to do while you’re off for the summer? Academic: I’m not off. Family member: But you’re not taking classes or teaching. Academic: I know, but I’m still working—I’m doing
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Introducing ‘Letters to Young Scientists,’ a new column from Science Careers
Pursuing a scientific career can be a daunting journey. Yet many of us are not taught how to navigate the tasks and challenges—giving a high-quality presentation, surviving the academic job market, and becoming a mentor
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Studying Underrepresented Groups
Across disciplines, there has been renewed attention to the experiences of stigmatized group members within social, educational, healthcare, and law enforcement contexts.
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APS Student Caucus: Serving Student Members for 3 Decades
There is much to celebrate about the past 30 years of APS, an organization founded to advance the science of psychology. And that includes a key part of the APS membership — students. From its
