SPSSI

An association of psychologists, allied scientists, and others applying research on important social issues to public policy.

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Looking for a roommate at #SPSSICON26? Comment below!

While SPSSI cannot facilitate or verify room-sharing arrangements, we hope this post can help attendees find each other and connect in the comments or DMs.

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Congratulations to SPSSI Past-President, Dr. Heather Bullock, for her appointment as Dean of the Division of Social Sciences at UC Santa Cruz!

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Today is World Environment Day 2026, the primary United Nations outreach day for supporting the environment.

To mark the day, the SPSSI UN Committee has issued the linked statement recommending areas for interdisciplinary research and action.

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Check out JOINT SPSSI-EASP INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES here:
https://t.co/kTc7NInLPy
The next deadline for proposals for future conferences is August 1, 2026, for conferences to be held in 2027 in Europe.

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Joining us for #SPSSICON26 in #NewOrleans? Check out the SPSSI Celebrate and Learn from SPSSI Teaching Award & Grant Recipients on Sunday, 6/28 at 11:50 a.m. Come be inspired as award winners will briefly present, followed by an open discussion. https://t.co/AuErzu7Ltp

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"'If you care about giving businesses and policymakers the information they need to understand the world,' you should care about the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences division."

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Journal of Social Issues Call for Papers:

Food Identities and Foodways as Social Issues: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Power, Belonging, and Justice.

Read the call: https://t.co/2prMNXlIve

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🚨Call for Papers! 🚨

Special edition of the Journal of Social Issues: Toward a Psychological Study of Environmental Racism.

Read the call here: https://t.co/IhEvRa7GYF

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Register for "Antifascist Praxis and Critical Pedagogy in the Classroom," May 26th at 1:00pm EST

This is the 3rd part of the Fascism & The Anti-Education Project Webinar Series. Speakers include Dr. Mimi Arbeit, Dr. Josiah Rosario, & Dr. Andrew Nalani.

https://t.co/Ic3Qfwhdll

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Nominations are now being accepted for the next Editor(s) of Social Issues and Policy Review (SIPR). Deadline: July 15, 2026.

Read the full Call for Nominations: https://t.co/7MMLq4R8Sp

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Register for "Antifascist Praxis and Critical Pedagogy in the Classroom," May 26 @ 1:00pm ET.

This is the 3rd part of the Fascism & The Anti-Education Project Webinar Series. Speakers include Dr. Mimi Arbeit, Dr. Josiah Rosario, & Dr. Andrew Nalani.

https://t.co/a0AtqQppI4

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Nominations are now being accepted for the next Editor(s) of Social Issues and Policy Review (SIPR). Deadline: July 15, 2026.

Read the full Call for Nominations: https://t.co/wE3qo0IITt

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🚨Call for Papers! 🚨

Special edition of the Journal of Social Issues: Toward a Psychological Study of Environmental Racism.

Read the call here: https://t.co/gcqND7wiha

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Register for "Anti-Education: the Fascist Strategy of Manufactured Ignorance," May 14, 11am-1pm EST.

This is the second part of the Fascism & The Anti-Education Project Webinar Series. Speakers include Dr. Cat Tebaldi and Dr. Luke Rapa.

https://t.co/zSMfey7v9i

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Early bird registration for #SPSSICON26 ends May 15! Don't miss out on these discounted rates.

https://t.co/cppU7SaIPj

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SPSSI is turning 90!

To celebrate this important milestone, we will host a special evening reception at #SPSSICON26 on Saturday, June 27. Join us for live music, food, drinks, and fellowship!

Snag your ticket when you register: https://t.co/lJrSsqojrv

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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.”

https://t.co/5v3QqkwbeH

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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.

https://t.co/wyv4Zq0AZV

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Congratulations to the 2026 Class of SPSSI Fellows:
Alaina Brenick, Ella Ben Hagai, Em Leskinen, Robin Miller, and Chris Stout!
https://t.co/OPMvDwECQ0

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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

https://t.co/AO49mctX53