Would anyone be interested in a workshop (maybe at ABCT 2026?) with practical instruction on how to work "from in press to impact" (i.e., things you can do to help ensure that your science actually improves society)?
Check out this great new resource from the APA on working with the media. Scientists: your job isn't over when you get to "in press." We need to make sure the word gets out beyond academic journals about what we have learned to make an impact!
www.apa.org/research-pra...
As things start to wind down for me at APA, I'm proud of the growth in the focus on science.....and also a growth in scientists at APA! In 2025, APA members include over 30,000 scientists who are actively contributing to the research literature. YAY!
Learn more: www.apa.org/science/abou...
Think social media may have gotten a little out of control?
AI is just getting started!
APA has a new AI Health Advisory urging folks to put adolescent wellbeing first!
Hear more about it here from NPR All Things Considered in 2 min: www.npr.org/2025/06/04/n...
Look at these cuts that will devastate med/behavioral health research, severely limit mental health services, & end educational programming.
YOU help STOP these cuts by flooding Congress using the link below.
This is for ANYONE to do, so please spread the word!!
www.votervoice.net/APAAdvocacy/...
I went to APA to improve, promote, and apply psychological science, and I am proud of the progress we made, thanks in large part of the amazing team I got to work with! Thanks for the honor of serving and thanks for all of the support I have felt from my psychology community for these years!
I have decided to leave APA at the end of my term. Ultimately, with my kids getting older, and me becoming progressively less cool by the minute, I chose to spend time with them while they would still allow it, and to return to UNC to preserve my tenure.
digital.apa.org/releases/pri...
APA leads a coalition of 76 organizations fighting for science and health! Check it out!!!
unitedsciencealliance.org/united-call-...
At SRCD pre conference. Where are all the international people??? So much news on cutting funding and how it indeed hurts science. But creating a climate that stifles scholarly discourse hurts science too!
If you believe in truth, then you believe in the science of misinformation!!!! APA's statement here:
updates.apaservices.org/misinformation
More statements from APA fighting for science!
updates.apaservices.org
NIH is being reorganized and congress is doing nothing. I will remember next November…
Half of all US counties will lose at least $250K in revenue!
Cuts to NIH affect ALL americans! Check out this new analysis and look up your county here:
www.axios.com/2025/04/09/n...
Accreditation is independent from APA.
The research grants canceled this week will stop treatments in rural communities, will stop the study of cures for conditions that affect all people, and will take away jobs from lower and middle class folks who live in “red” states. Period.
Today You Tube announced a new initiative......based on psych science and a report with APA!!!! Hooray!!
YouTube and industry leaders announce the Youth Digital Wellbeing Initiative
blog.youtube/news-and-eve...
Everything you need to understand and combat what is happening in Washington DC: updates.apaservices.org
Updated constantly to combat misinformation and help you know what you can do, all from advocacy professionals at APA!
Just spent two days in London. Upon hearing my accent, 100% of people started talking about Trump and how the entire world has a negative impression of him and the US now. Never had this experience on any trip abroad before. Do folks in America know how poorly he is regarded across the globe?
should be up there now (or soon). Thanks!
Here’s what’s needed:
Describe how loss of NIH funds is not just affecting the campus, but how does it affect “main street” in your town/community. How does funding affect employment, health care, services, etc off campus? Tell your local and state leaders and/or tag them here!
Troubling:
Congresspeople say they are NOT hearing from academics, or university administrators.
PLEASE SPEAK UP!
Oppose these budget cuts to research, health, student loans!
www.votervoice.net/APAAdvocacy/...
Tell others to do the same!
i believe they are working on roll out now.... thanks!
Working on it. One step at a time….
Happy to report that APA wrote this letter, gathered a coalition across science, and will now pay for ads for it to be disseminated in Science and Chronicle of Higher Ed to spread the word!! unitedsciencealliance.org
Incorrect. A grant cannot be used to pay for utilities, hr resources, etc. And research cannot run without the lights on etc, Indirect costs are absolutely needed to allow research studies to happen.
Incorrect. Endowments are not able to be used for these costs. And the 50-60% is based on actual costs, often an underestimate of what it costs to maintain the buildings, people, and overhead costs needed to actually run research.
