Category Archives: Diversity

My week at the CUNY Graduate Center Digital Research Institute (#GCDRI)

(written on June 10, 2016) I have just had the best week in a long time (June 6-10, 2016) attending the CUNY Graduate Center Digital Research Institute, #GCDRI.  To put my statement into context, in preparation for my dissertation research, … Continue reading

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The Association of Black Psychologists Condemns Police Shootings

The Association of Black Psychologists Condemns Police Shootings FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2016 Contact: Kevin Washington, Ph.D., National President 301-449-3082 [email protected] The Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi) condemns the actions of law enforcement in the recent shootings of 37-year … Continue reading

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Bullettrun WildRun Parkour Program

Information shared from the Bullettrun website.  A lot of my Community Psychology work is with Bullettrun, a collaborative multimedia company that uses the art of parkour to provide men and women with social, educational and performance opportunities in NYC. I am super … Continue reading

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Scholarship Opportunity for Deaf-Blind person to attend International Deaf-Blind Expo (IDBE) 2016!

Scholarship Application The winner of this scholarship will receive ONE free four-day registration to the International DeafBlind Expo 2016 in Orlando, Florida. They will also receive ONE free ticket to the Gala Dinner. The recipient will be responsible for all … Continue reading

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JOIN THE APAGS LGBT MENTORING PROGRAM!

Shared from an email: The APAGS Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity is recruiting mentors and mentees for its year-long mentoring program for LGBT graduate students in psychology. Please join us! The program is designed to provide an opportunity … Continue reading

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Orgullo Special Interest Group of NLPA Statement on the Orlando Mass Shooting

I have found little comfort in the flood of responses to the Orlando mass shooting.  Shortly after hearing about the shooting the National Latina/o Psychological Association began discussing a response with members.  I am sharing the responses sent today—which bring … Continue reading

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Participate in a Research Study about interracial romantic relationships

Are you:   18 years of age or older; reside in the US; identify as heterosexual and a man or woman; and currently identify as a partner in an interracial romantic relationship that has lasted at least six months (includes … Continue reading

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2016 JSM Diversity Workshop and Mentoring Program

The 2016 JSM Diversity Workshop and Mentoring Program will be held during the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM), July 31 – August 3, in Chicago, Illinois. The workshop, which occurs approximately every 3 years, brings together historically-underrepresented minority (African/African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and … Continue reading

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Announcing the Second Annual Diversity Weekend

Sponsored by the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota The Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota is pleased to announce its second annual Diversity Weekend scheduled for October 12-14, 2016, on the Minneapolis campus. Diversity Weekend … Continue reading

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Postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Chicago

The Clinical Addictions Research Laboratory (CARL) at the University of Chicago Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is currently seeking candidates for a newly formed, 2-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship position. Mentorship will be provided by Andrea King, PhD, and her collaborators … Continue reading

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