Announcements
The Brazilian Association of Work and Organizational Psychology, created in 2001, has 393 members (in January 2012). Their website is: (http://www.sbpot.org.br/). Their scientific journal regularly publishes two issues each year, since 2001. It can be found at:
http://pepsic.bvsalud.org/scielo.php?script=sci_serial&pid=1984-6657&lng=pt&nrm=iso
Since 2004, the Association has systematically organized a biennial conference in a different region of Brazil (Bahia, Brasilia, São Paulo). Its 2012 edition will be in Rio de Janeiro and they are expecting 1,700 participants. This Conference website is: http://www.cbpot2012.com.br/
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Jairo Eduardo Borges-Andrade, President
Curriculum Vitae: http://lattes.cnpq.br/3622720842959126
University of Brasília http://www.unb.br/
Posted 2/6/2012
The Association of Scientists in Turkey announces the 2012 International Conference on Workplace Emotional Abuse on April 19 and 20, 2012, at Polama Pasha Resort Ozdere, Izmir-Turkey. Further details about the conference, the venue, travel, accommodation, registration etc can be found at the website: scientists-sciences.net
We welcome all your submissions. Please share this announcement with your colleagues and anyone who might be interested in the conference.
Social programs: Ephesus Tours, House of Virgin Mary where Mary had spent her last days,and Kusadasi (Bird Island).
Note: The Association of Scientists in Turkey is a genuinely independent association of scientists. It provides advice, education support and information to scientists at all stages of their professional development. (www.bilinder.org)
For more information, please contact Dr. Gulcimen Yurtsever.
The APA Science Directorate announces the following awards, grants and training programs for its members. They all have deadlines in the near future. There are awards for all levels of membership (students, ECPs, members, etc).
Summer Science Fellowship
Applications due 2/10/12
Main page: http://www.apa.org/science/resources/ssf/index.aspx
PSA announcement: http://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2011/12/summer-research.aspx
Master Lecturers and Distinguished Scientist Lectures
Nominations due 2/12/12
Main page: http://www.apa.org/about/awards/bsa-masters.aspx (Master); http://www.apa.org/about/awards/bsa-scientist.aspx (Distinguished)
PSA announcement: http://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2011/12/scientist-lecturers.aspx
McGuigan Early Career Investigator prize
Nominations due 3/1/12
Main page: http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/mcguigan-prize.aspx
PSA announcement: http://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2011/11/mcguigan-prize.aspx
Meritorious Research Service Commendation
Nominations due 3/1/12
Main page: http://www.apa.org/about/awards/bsa-merit.aspx
Departmental Award for Culture of Service in the Psychological Sciences
Submissions due 4/1/12
Main page: http://www.apa.org/about/awards/bsa-culture.aspx
Award for Distinguished Service to Psychological Science
Nominations due 4/1/12
Main page: http://www.apa.org/about/awards/bsa-distserv.aspx
Advanced Training Institute (ATI): Structural Equation Modeling in Longitudinal Research
Application Due 3/20/12
Main page: http://www.apa.org/science/resources/ati/equation-model.aspx
Advanced Training Institute (ATI): Exploratory Data Mining in Behavioral Research
Application Due 3/20/12
Main page: http://www.apa.org/science/resources/ati/data-mining.aspx
Advanced Training Institute (ATI): Research Methods with Diverse Racial & Ethnic Groups
Application Due 3/27/12
Main page: http://www.apa.org/science/resources/ati/res-diversity.aspx
Advanced Training Institute (ATI): Non-Linear Methods for Psychological Science
Application Due 3/27/12
Main page: http://www.apa.org/science/resources/ati/nonlinear.aspx
Posted 1/13/2012
APA Advanced Training Institutes, Summer 2012
The American Psychological Association will sponsor four Advanced Training Institutes (ATIs) in the summer of 2012. These intensive training programs are hosted at major research institutions across the country. ATIs expose advanced graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, new and established faculty, and other researchers to state-of-the-art research methods and emerging technologies.
This year’s ATIs are listed below. Complete information about these programs can be viewed on the Advanced Training Institutes website.
- Structural Equation Modeling in Longitudinal Research
University of California, Davis
May 29-June 2, 2012
Application Deadline: March 20
- Exploratory Data Mining in Behavioral Research
University of California, Davis
June 4-8, 2012
Application Deadline: March 20
- Research Methods with Diverse Racial & Ethnic Groups
Michigan State University
June 11-15, 2012
Application Deadline: March 27
- Non-Linear Methods for Psychological Science
University of Cincinnati
June 18-22, 2012
Application Deadline: March 27
The content of each ATI has been updated to include the most current methods and approaches. For example, the 2012 institute on Non-Linear Methods will include expanded coverage of multifractals and distribution analyses.
The ATIs on Structural Equation Modeling and Exploratory Data Mining will be held at UC Davis on consecutive weeks. In order to help make it feasible for people to attend both of these ATIs, participants who are accepted and register for both sessions will receive a 20% discount on their tuition for each institute.
Tuition for each ATI ranges from $300 to $1200, with students, post-docs, and APA members paying lower tuitions. Participants may also apply for financial assistance.
APA arranges for group rates at nearby lodgings and encourages all ATI participants to stay at the same location. Prices for accommodations have been negotiated at competitive group rates.
The Science Directorate also maintains a list of training opportunities in science-oriented psychology that are offered outside of APA. This list is updated throughout the year and suggestions for additional programs to include are welcome by email.
Note that ATI application deadlines begin in March. Applications are available at the Advanced Training Institute website and must be submitted electronically through each institute’s webpage. For more information, contact ATI or (202) 336-6000.
Posted 1/11/2012
National Multicultural Conference and Summit 2013
Transforming Multicultural Psychology: Engagement, Renewal, and Action across Generations
The vision of the National Multicultural Conference and Summit is to convene students, practitioners, and scholars in psychology and related fields to inform and inspire multicultural theory, research, and practice. Multiculturalism is envisioned as inclusive of experiences related to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, indigenous heritage, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, social class and socioeconomic status, and other social identities.
The NMCS is hosted every two years by four divisions of the American Psychological Association, Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology), Division 35 (Society for the Psychology of Women), Division 44 (Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues), and Division 45 (Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues).
Given the theme of Transforming Multicultural Psychology: Engagement, Renewal, and Action across Generations, the primary objectives for NMCS 2013 are:
- To engage in the process of transforming multicultural psychology through education, policy, practice, research, theory, and training;
- To dialogue across generations about past, present, and future waves of education, policy, practice, research, theory, and training in multicultural psychology;
- To renew our commitment to multicultural psychology, while challenging ourselves to an ongoing process of growth and discovery through difficult dialogues;
- To engage as change agents, developing strategies toward shared goals of social justice; and
- To create an inclusive atmosphere of support and interpersonal connection by offering networking and informal mentoring opportunities.
For more information, visit http://www.multiculturalsummit.org/
Posted 1/9/12
Call for Participation in the 17th Annual ELSIN Conference
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cardiff U.K.
June 26 - 28, 2012
http://www.elsin-2012.org
The European Learning Styles Information Network (ELSIN) conference for 2012 will have a strong focus on the theme of psychology of education and learning.
ELSIN 2012 invites submissions related to though not necessarily restricted to the following themes:
• Individual differences in learning, (theory and practice)
• The role of individual differences in teaching and management
• Workplace learning
• Methodological aspects of research on individual differences
• E-learning style
• The utility focusing on individual differences in learning
All accepted articles for the conference will be published as full papers (10 pages max) in the conference refereed proceedings.
Timescale
Deadline for submission of abstracts: 1 February 2012
Feedback on abstracts and notification of acceptance: 21 February 2012
Deadline for early registration: 2 April 2012
Deadline for submission full paper: 1 May 2012
Deadline for registration: 1 May 2012
Conference date: 26 June – 28 June 2012
Please forward this Call for Proposals to colleagues you think may be interested.
Posted 1/4/2012
Revised National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula
In August 2011, the American Psychological Association (APA) approved revisions to the National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula, a document that describes what high school students should learn in the high school psychology class. The National Standards was designed to guide curriculum development by providing domains, standard areas, content standards, and performance standards. The document is available online at http://www.apa.org/education/k12/national-standards.aspx. Hard copies are available upon request to education@apa.org.
Principles for Quality Undergraduate Education in Psychology
At its February 2011 meeting, the APA Council of Representatives adopted as APA policy the Principles for Quality Undergraduate Education in Psychology. These guidelines articulate a set of recommendations for quality teaching and learning in psychology. See the full guidelines at http://www.apa.org/education/undergrad/principles.aspx. Hard copies are available upon request to education@apa.org.
Posted 12/14/11
Summer research experience for undergraduate students – applications available
Please help us spread the word about a wonderful summer research experience for undergraduate students at US and Canadian colleges and universities. APA is again sponsoring its Summer Science Fellowship program, hosted by the Psychology Department at George Mason University. Up to twelve students who are current juniors will be selected for this six week long, paid summer research internship. Students will be selected for experiences in one of several areas, including biological, applied developmental, applied cognitive, neuroscience, clinical, school, and industrial/ organizational.
International students enrolled in US or Canadian colleges are eligible; US citizenship is not required. Students from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is February 10, 2012. Please encourage your best students to apply for this outstanding program.
Please visit http://www.apa.org/science/resources/ssf/index.aspx for more information about the Summer Science Fellowship program. Contact ssf@apa.org or call 202-336-6000 if you have questions.
Posted 12/1/11
Call for Nominations for Committee on Human Research (CHR)
The Committee on Human Research (CHR) is seeking nominations for two new members to serve three-year terms beginning January 1, 2013.
The mission of this seven-member Committee is to facilitate research with human participants that complies with prevailing ethical principles and governmental regulations, and examine issues regarding the formulation and implementation of such principles and regulations. The Committee’s purview encompasses such topics as confidentiality, decisional capacity, diversity of research populations, research dissemination, cross-disciplinary standards, international collaborations, and resource and data sharing. The committee also engages in educational and advocacy efforts in the realm of human research protections.
CHR is seeking nominees for the following areas:
(1) Applied research
(2) Community-based research
Nominees should be currently or recently engaged in research with human participants and have served on an institutional review board (IRB) or similar body. CHR is especially seeking nominations from researchers who work with children, and highly encourages early career psychologists to apply.
Self-nominations are welcome. Nomination materials should include:
(a) A statement of interest clearly indicating which of the two areas the nominee represents, and describing their expertise, experience, and interests in contemporary human research protection issues; and,
(b) A current curriculum vita.
Nominees selected by the APA Board of Scientific Affairs (BSA) to serve on the Committee will be required to attend two Committee meetings per year in Washington, DC, with expenses reimbursed by APA, and to participate in conference calls.
Nomination materials should be received by no later than February 1, 2012. Please submit nominations via e-mail to Jenna McGwin (jmcgwin@apa.org)
Posted 11/29/11
MENTORING/COACHING THE MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
Graduate students Tameka Lowe and Kathryn Osterbrock are collaborating on a research study on mentoring/coaching in the multigenerational work environment. Please take sometime to complete our survey to help contribute to our research..Thank you in advance!
Posted 11/28/11
Save the Date: Psychological Society Division of Occupational Psychology
Posted 11/2/11
The Defense Department, General Services Administration and NASA released a proposed regulation ( http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-10-14/pdf/2011-26546.pdf) requiring all contractors that handle federal records containing personally identifiable information to complete privacy training. This proposed regulation may impact on I/O psychologists doing work in these settings. Instructions for submitting your comments are described in the Federal Register announcement.
Society of Consulting MidWinter Conference – February 9-12, 2012.
The Society of Consulting Psychology, APA’s Division 13, has launched registration for its annual MidWinter Conference, to be held February 9-12, 2012, in beautiful Pasadena, California. Four keynotes, 10 pre-/post-conference workshops, hours of networking time, and dozens of hours of continuing education make this a not-to-miss conference. Non-members who attend the SCP MidWinter will receive a year’s free membership into the Society. For more information or to register, visit www.div13.org. For registration questions, contact Chad Rummel at (202) 336-6121 or Program Chair Karen Foster.
Posted 10/12/11
The Ohio State Bar Association is seeking a consultant to develop, score and evaluate our certification examinations. Click here to read the RFP for the testing consultant, which explains the OSBA certification program.
Posted 9/8/11
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we would like to inform you that the International Association for Cross Cultural Psychology (IACCP) 21st International Congress is due to take place in Stellenbosch, South Africa from 17-21 July, 2012.
The theme of the Congress is "Nurturing Diversity for Sustainable Development", and it is hard to find a more fitting location for this theme than South Africa, widely known for its striking cultural and bio-diversity as well as dynamic social changes.
Posted 8/23/11
Research Study Collaboration
Hello Members of SIOP,
I am a graduate student at Walden University interested in collaborating on a research study with three or four other graduate students, professors, or practitioners. I am opened to one of several options: Presenting at SIOP's conference in April, presenting at conference, symposium etc in summer 2012, or writing a research article for a Journals "special issue." My topics of interest are:
Diversity and Inclusion
Organizational Development/Effectiveness
Intrinsic/Extrinsic motivation
I am also opened to other points of interest. If you are interested please email me at tameka.lowe@waldenu.edu to collaborate and work out the details and foundation of the study.
Tameka Lowe
Posted 8/16/11
Save the Date: 16th EAWOP Congress
Save the date for the 16th EAWOP Congress, which will take place May 22-25, 2013 in Muenster, Germany!
Posted 7/18/11
American Psychological Association
Announcing the re-launch of the Early Career Psychologist Leadership Network (ECPLN) Sponsored by the Committee on Early Career Psychologists
The APA Committee on Early Career Psychologists (CECP) is pleased to announce the re-launch of the listserv for early career leaders. The ECPLN is an online network of support and information sharing for early career leaders and aspiring leaders in APA governance, divisions and State, Provincial and Territorial Psychological Associations (SPTAs).
To join the ECPLN simply send an email request to Kraig Scott at kscott@apa.org. Please put “ECPLN Request” in the subject line. The email must include the following information: your complete name, email address, and the leadership position you currently hold (e.g. member of the APA Committee on Rural Health, Division 5 Membership Chair, on the Maryland SPTA Strategic Planning Taskforce, etc…). If you do not currently hold a leadership position, simply state that you aspire to be a leader in the future. Please allow a minimum of 48 hours to be added to the list. You will receive a confirmation email once your name has been added.
Posted April 28, 2011
Aging Workforce and Job Satisfaction
Dear Participants,
A dissertation research study is being conducted by Ann Marie Kappel that requires 107participants from the general public to volunteer. This study will focus on job satisfaction and work motivation among the aging workforce.
Your assistance will help to determine how job satisfaction and work motivation impact the aging workforce that consists of Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y. Therefore, your participation is vital to my research study.
Please review and complete an online survey that will take approximately 20-25 minutes.
Return the survey to the researcher by clicking the submit button at the end of the survey.
The requirements for participation are (a) you can be employed or retired (b) you must be18 years or older (c) have at least three years of work experience.
Your participation in this study is voluntary.
There is no compensation being offered for participation. However, for each survey that is completed and returned to the researcher, a donation of $.50 will be made to Breast Cancer Association, Texas.
The benefits of participation include the opportunity to consider some things about your job that you may not have thought about before and to be a part of a study that can assist in creating a healthier work environment by having a better understanding of the impact of work motivation and job satisfaction in the workplace.
Please click on the following link to participate in this Internet survey:
April 20, 2011
APAGS Media Resource Guide
My name is Ryan Landoll and I’m the co-editor of the APAGS New Media Resource Guide. Our goal is to build a resource guide that brings together emerging professionals and eminent psychologists to provide recommendations for how psychology can engage with new media (e.g., Facebook, Google, Blogs, YouTube), navigate ethical dilemmas, and take advantage of the opportunities provided by these new technologies.
We want to make sure this guide is relevant and useful to all psychologists, including I/O Psychologists. If you have any experience integrating new media with your work, have experienced ethical dilemmas involving new media, or have ideas about how psychologists can capitalize on new media and wouldn’t mind sharing your thoughts, please contact me at r.landoll@umiami.edu
Posted April 11, 2011
Theory-Practice Divide Survey
There is a significant trend in the organizational research literature denoting a divide between what practitioners want to know and what academics are researching - otherwise known as the Theory-Practice Divide. Under the assumption that the field of organizational research exists to provide information and insight that will prove helpful to organizations in the real world, we aim to examine the details of this divide and explore methods to close it. A survey will be given to organizational consultants with the intent of studying how severe the Theory-Practice Divide is as well as giving consultants the opportunity to express how organizational research could be made more useful.
Description and survey link:
To better inform organizational consultants' work, Claremont Graduate University is conducting an important survey on consultants' opinions of various organizational concepts and topics. Completion of this survey will take approximately 10 minutes of your time.
Your participation is totally voluntary and all information obtained in this study will be kept confidential.
If you have consulting experience and would like to participate in this important study, please click on the following link:
The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is developing its research agenda—deciding what MSPB will study during the next three years. MSPB invites all interested members of the Federal and research communities to offer suggestions for inclusion in our future research.
Part of MSPB’s statutory mandate is to conduct studies of the Government's merit systems to determine whether they are operating in accord with the Merit System Principles and are free from Prohibited Personnel Practices. Every three years we actively seek input from our stakeholders about appropriate topics to study. The results of these studies are formally reported to the President and members of Congress.
You may use this link (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZJJ59FM ) to make your research suggestions anonymously, email your ideas to research.agenda@mspb.gov, or call either John Ford at (202) 653-6772, extension 1104 or Tanya Page at (202) 653-6772 extension 1341. Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone who may also have research ideas to share with us.
July 27, 2010
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