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The Benefits of Student-to-Student Mentoring |
Skill development, constructive feedback and emotional support are just some of the potential benefits of a graduate/undergraduate mentoring relationship. Here, two pairs of our student members share their insights into how these relationships can benefit both sides.
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New Doctoral Program in Applied Social and Organizational Psychology |
With the public’s increased interest in applied psychology, new PhD programs that blend social and industrial/organizational psychology are forming and attracting more students. Leslie Ashburn-Nardo, head of a new program at IUPUI, shares her thoughts on why more students might consider this path.
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What Do You Want to See in This Newsletter?
Have a great idea for SPSP member newsletter content, or want to contribute? Reach out!
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Convention Updates |

Select a Preconference!
There are 31 unique preconference events being held on February 7th ahead of the SPSP 2019 Convention Opening. Make sure to register for your preconference before your topic fills up. Save $25 when you register for a preconference and SPSP 2019 Convention! Many preconferences are accepting presentation submissions, all preconferences have details listed here.
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Travel Discounts
SPSP has secured discounts with Delta Air Lines and Alaska Air Lines for travel to Portland! Use the following codes at checkout when booking your travel with Delta or Alaska Airlines.
Delta Airline Code: NMSFX
Alaska Airlines Code: ECMZ919
*Some restrictions apply, not valid with other discounts or promotions
 
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Hotel Discounts
Staying in the SPSP Hotel Block in Portland gives you access to great low hotel rates exclusively available to SPSP Attendees.
Questions about SPSP 2019?
Check out our FAQs
Or contact SPSP Meetings Manager, Andrew Alix at meetings@spsp.org
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SPSP News |
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New Summer Psychology Forum Now Accepting Applications |
Proposals are needed for our inaugural Summer Psychology Forum being held in St Louis this August. This is your chance to design programming around your own innovative theme and work with our staff to bring your idea to life. Submit your proposal here by October 31. |
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Call for Nominations: 2019 Alan T. Waterman Award |
The winner of this award—the National Science Foundation’s highest honor for early-career researchers—will receive a research grant of $1,000,000 over a five-year period. Nominations are due by October 22, 2018. |
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Join the #SPSP2019 Twitter Team |
Coming to Portland? Do you love tweeting science? Share your excitement leading up to the convention, and then tweet your perspectives from the events and sessions. |
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Apply or Nominate a Peer for a SAGE Young Scholar Award |
Are you 3-7 years into your first academic faculty position? These $5,000 awards recognize young researchers who have demonstrated exceptional achievements. Apply or nominate a peer by October 15. |
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Students: Apply for $2,000 to Fund Your Dissertation Research |
At least two grants will be awarded each in personality psychology and social psychology. The deadline to apply for a Heritage Dissertation Research Award is October 15. |
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Apply for a Small Research Grant |
With awards of up $1,500, these grants can help get your study or project off the ground. The deadline for the current submission period is November 15. |
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Apply for a Small Conference Grant |
Small grants up to $10,000 are available to members to help support the development of small conferences relevant to the field. New communities forming within the broader SPSP membership are encouraged to apply. |
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Community Updates |
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Member Spotlight: Haran Sened |
A graduate student at Bar Ilan University in Israel, Haran Sened works with Dr. Eshkol Rafaeli’s Affect and Relationships Lab on research that examines empathic accuracy – our capacity to understand another person’s thoughts, feelings and moods. |
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ICYMI: This month, our panel shared valuable tips and advice on Navigating the Postdoc. |
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Mark Your Calendar for #SPSPchat #12 |
Join us on Tuesday, October 23, from 1-2pm EDT when we discuss consulting with guests Evelyn Carter, Ryne Sherman and Elliot Berkman. |
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Book Announcements |
• Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World
- Michele Gelfand
• The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure
- Jonathan Haidt & Greg Lukianoff
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We Want to Share Your News |
Share your news with the SPSP community, whether it’s professional (a new job, book, or award) or personal (a wedding, children, or the passing of a colleague). |
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Career Center |
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