The 2026 Psychology Day at the UN will be held on Thursday, April 23rd, at 11:00am ET. The theme for this year’s program is: “Psychological contributions to fostering collective action in uncertain times: Advancing human rights in a world in conflict.”
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From the latest SPSSI Judicial Notebook ⚖️
Is a public apology a sign of remorse or carefully crafted damage control? How the psychological dynamics of self-justification and reputation management play out in high-stakes failures.
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Congratulations to the 2026 Class of SPSSI Fellows:
Alaina Brenick, Ella Ben Hagai, Em Leskinen, Robin Miller, and Chris Stout!
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Register for “Legal and Economic Justice,” a free webinar part of the “Rethinking Inequality: Leveraging Psychological Science to Advance Economic Justice” policy initiative!
Wednesday, April 1 at 1:00 PM ET
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SAVE THE DATE! Psychology Day at the United Nations. Thursday, April 23 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET.
Register for “Equity-Focused Interventions,” a free webinar part of the “Rethinking Inequality: Leveraging Psychological Science to Advance Economic Justice” policy initiative!
Wednesday, March 18 at 12 PM ET
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Join the SPSSI UN committee for a free virtual event: "Women and girls’ participation and agency in the climate crisis." March 10 at 12:30 PM EST.
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Learn more about upcoming funding opportunities from the Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict and Violence and SPSSI!
Info session: Monday, March 16 at 10:00AM ET.
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Register for “Achieving Economic Stability,” a free webinar part of the “Rethinking Inequality: Leveraging Psychological Science to Advance Economic Justice” policy initiative!
Monday, March 2 at 12 PM ET
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Join Dr. Kimberly Kahn in New Orleans, LA for the #SPSSICON26 Presidential Address! Saturday, June 27, 2026.
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"Rethinking Inequality: Using Psychological Science to Advance Economic Justice" brings together psychologists from academia, health care, and government to examine the effects of inequality and offer real-world policy solutions.
www.spssi.org/RethinkingInequality
TODAY AT 3:30PM ET: The Role of Group Dynamics in Learning and Growth Among Children and Adolescents: Perspectives from Central America
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Register for “Achieving Economic Stability,” a free webinar part of the “Rethinking Inequality: Leveraging Psychological Science to Advance Economic Justice” policy initiative!
Monday, March 2 at 12 PM ET
https://ow.ly/iEk550Yik14
#SPSSICON26 room block at the New Orleans Marriott on Canal Street is now open! Rooms available at $159 for students and $189 for non-students.
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Congratulations to Prof. Susan Opotow, winner of the 2026 Kurt Lewin Award from @spssi.bsky.social! Honored for decades of scholarship linking psychological research to social action, Opotow’s work on justice and inclusion shapes how we understand fairness in society
Join the SPSSI UN Committee for Narrative Justice in Global Health Policy!
February 11, 2026 from 11am - 2pm ET at the United Nations Church Center (UNCC), Second Floor, 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY.
Remote option available.
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#WhySocialScience? Because Psychology Can Help Reduce Police Violence 📝
New post from Dr. Kimberly Kahn of @spssi.bsky.social ➡ www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/1/...
Congratulations to the Fall 2025 Clara Mayo Grant Recipients! Learn more:
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Congratulations to the Fall 2025 Researchers in the Global South Grants recipients! Learn more:
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Apply for the Dalmas A. Taylor Memorial Summer Policy Fellowship by February 2nd!
This fellowship provides an opportunity for a doctoral student to work on public policy issues for an entire summer.
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WEBINAR: “Upholding a Sanctuary Mindset: The Role of Psychologists and the Public in Supporting the Wellbeing of Immigrants and Refugees.”
Presented by APA Division 48. Tuesday, Jan 27 at 2pm ET.
Register: https://ow.ly/rCmA50Y3RZK
The 2026 Kurt Lewin Award winner is Dr. Susan Opotow, professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the Graduate Center!
Dr. Opotow will deliver the 2026 Kurt Lewin Address at the SPSSI Summer Conference in New Orleans!
https://ow.ly/S2E550XXjl2
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We must never adjust ourselves to the madness of militarism, and the self-defeating effects of physical violence.
-Martin Luther King Jr. at APA, 1967
We must never adjust ourselves to racial discrimination and racial segregation.
We must never adjust ourselves to religious bigotry.
We must never adjust ourselves to economic conditions that take necessities from the many to give luxuries to the few.
There are some things concerning which we must always be maladjusted if we are to be people of good will.
Seeing reviewers for #SPSSICON26!
Those with prior experience reviewing proposals for symposia, papers, and posters are encouraged to volunteer. Advanced graduate students are welcome as reviewers. Must be a SPSSI member. Sign up by February 8th at 11:59pm EDT.
https://ow.ly/6hsV50XXins
Should 14-year-olds be charged as adults?
In the latest edition of the Judicial Notebook, Dr. Apryl A. Alexander discusses research showing that adult sentencing for teens fails to reduce repeat offenses.
Read more 👇
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Interested in Co-Organizing a SPSSI-SASP Small Group Conference in North America or Australasia in 2026 or 2027? Apply by February 16!
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SPSSI is a proud cosponsor of the Next Big Idea Conference, February 20-21 at Arizona State University. SPSSI members are eligible for discounted registration fees.
Read more here 👇
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