Wrapping up the year with this new paper and framework led by the phenomenal, and always innovative, @mdphamm.bsky.social !

Flyer for the University at Buffalo Psychology Department Graduate Program Open House. November 5th at 7:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/OBOP25

University at Buffalo’s Psychology Department will be hosting a graduate program virtual open house on Nov 5th- Come hear from faculty and graduate students about our department - and ask questions about our upcoming admissions cycle for PhD and MA programs. Please share with prospective students!

Professor OR Associate Professor, Psychology The Department of Psychology at the University at Buffalo (UB). The State University of New York, is recruiting for a SUNY Empire Innovation faculty hire at the rank of Professor or Associate Professo...

The Dept of Psychology at the UB is recruiting for a SUNY Empire Innovation faculty hire at the rank of Prof or Assoc Prof. The hire is focused on the study of human cognition and behavior to address gaps in learning, development, or education using AI. www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58513

📖 Read online today: @kimechaney.bsky.social, O’Dea, C. J., and Pereira-Jorge, I. (2025). From confronted to confronter? Examining the enduring effects of prejudice confrontations. bit.ly/3GRYlLc

Abstract Across four studies (N = 1,427), we examined the impact of identity-safety cues (Black Lives Matter or Pride posters) on marginalized (Black, LGBTQ+) and advantaged (White, cisgender-heterosexual) parents' evaluations of elementary classrooms. Black (Study 1) and LGBTQ+ parents (Studies 2 and 3a) perceived identity-relevant safety cues as more appropriate and as prompting more positive education-related outcomes (child belonging, classroom interest) than advantaged parents, who preferred control classrooms. Effects among cisgender-heterosexual parents were consistent between third- and eighth-grade classrooms (Study 3b); despite expressing less classroom interest in and finding Pride classrooms inappropriate across grades, cisgender-heterosexual parents' expectations of child belonging, child grade, and teacher support did not differ between classrooms. Brief qualitative analyses assessed parents' beliefs on appropriate inclusive imagery and who should educate on diversity-related information. We highlight identity-based disparities in perceptions of educational inclusivity efforts in the context of current movements toward heightened parental control in education.

Ultimately- our findings demonstrate the anticipated harm of “don’t say gay” and anti-CRT laws for marginalized families. We argue age appropriateness is not the real concern of parents given we find evidence of a “moving goal post” with shifting estimates. Read more here: doi.org/10.1177/1948...

Bar graphs showing that lgbtq parents viewed control and ISC classrooms as equally appropriate and report great interest in ISC classrooms. Cis-het parents however viewed ISC classrooms as less appropriate and have less interest in ISC classrooms than control classrooms

Perhaps most concerning, we see that even though dominant parents recognize ISC classrooms would result in more equitable treatment for children of LGBTQ families, they continue to view ISC classrooms as less appropriate (3rd or 8th grade).

ISCs as more appropriate and were more interested in having their children in ISC classrooms than were dominant group parents. The identity safety benefits of ISCs were particularly pronounced for marginalized parents when proposed legislation limiting LGBTQ content in schools was salient. BUT…

Paper title: Marginalized and Advantaged Parents’ Perceptions of Identity-Safety Cues in K-12 Classrooms. Journal: Social Psychological and Personality Science

Finding joy in celebrating student success this week. Check out Izilda Pereira-Jorge’s FIRST first author paper (of many more to come). In four studies, we examined parents’ perceptions of LGBTQ+ and Black identity-safety cues (ISCs) in 3rd and 8th grade classrooms. Marginalized parents viewed…

Why It’s Important to Talk about Race with Children Children start learning about race and racism as early as preschool. Talking about race early, however difficult, will help them become more antiracist

I wrote a piece for @sciam.bsky.social about why White parents should be talking to their kids about race and racism. It was so great to work with @megha.bsky.social on this piece! Please share! www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...

Retain their brilliant, marginalized faculty who are actively being censored and attacked just for excelling in their fields

Promoting faculty diversity isn’t just a matter of hiring, but also retention. We outline recommendations for how departments and universities can prepare and ensure their cluster hires thrive. It was always important, but perhaps now more than ever, I hope departments are thinking about how to… 1/2

the Summer Internship

I used to run a summer internship for expanding psychology... if you don't remember here it is: som.yale.edu/news/2018/09...

The news is that we're back up and running in partnership with the Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) at Northwestern: www.summerpsych.com

Applications are open!

@jesmatsick.bsky.social, Flora Oswald, and I are excited to read your work! Please reach out with questions and share widely!

SPSSI Journals University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, NY, USA

Researching identity safety cues? Submit to our Special Issue call at Journal of Social Issues, "Identity Safety Cues in Context: Advancing the Role of Group Status, Interpersonal Dynamics, and Systemic Events in Identity Safety Cues" - due Dec. 31st! spssi.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...

Tomorrow is the last day to submit a proposal for the APA 2024 Division 8 program! Help us ensure that personality and social psychology research is well-represented at this year's APA Convention by completing a submission.

Learn more and submit here: ow.ly/N6Tf50Qpb1N

Yearly plug for my 'Brief Conversations About Intergroup Relations' video series, now up to 27 guests! Much much thanks to @mikeypasek.bsky.social , @kimechaney.bsky.social and Bryce Dietrich for joining this year. More information here: osf.io/va3g5

Submissions are now open for APA 2024 in Seattle! Submit for Division 8 before Jan 10th - reach out via email with questions! at.apa.org/pvn5 #PsychSciSky #socpsych @spspnews.bsky.social