Affirmative action and psychology
Last Tuesday the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would hear the evidence from Fisher v. University of Texas on a case of affirmative action.
View Article2012 James Marshall Post-Doctoral Public Policy Fellowship
SPSSI is seeking applications for the 2012 James Marshall Post-Doctoral Public Policy Fellowship to be received by April 15.
View ArticleEvent report: Empowering Rural Women
The high-level round table, proctored by H.E. Ms. Marjon V. Kamara, Ambassador of Liberia to the United Nations, invited spokespersons from countries around the world to discuss the challenges of...
View ArticleEvent report: Ending the Iraq War and Strengthening U.S. National Security
Antony Blinken, deputy assistant to President Obama and national security advisor to Vice President Joe Biden, describes today’s Iraq as a place that is less violent, more democratic, and more...
View ArticleWebinar series on the Science of Policy Communication - Part I: the Voter's...
Social changes, the media, and communications technologies have created a complex new environment for policy makers. In this webinar, psychologists, communications scientists, and political scientists...
View ArticleEvent report: The Human Rights Situation in Syria
Two commissioners and the chairman of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry for Syria discuss their research and a recently released report on the human rights crisis in Syria.
View ArticleEvent report: Congressional hearing on Public Access and Scholarly...
The U.S. Congress hears testimony on the role of publishers in providing access to scientific knowledge.
View ArticleEvent Report: Center for American Progress’s Presentation Climate Change,...
The Center for American Progress holds a discussion on how damage from climate change can lead to migration and conflict in Northwest Africa.
View ArticleWebinar on the Science of Policy Communication - Part II
Part II in a webinar series on research on political beliefs and policy communication.
View ArticleWebinar on the Science of Policy Communication - Part I
Part I in a webinar series on research on political beliefs and policy communication.
View ArticleEvent Report: APA Congressional Briefing on Immigration
The American Psychological Association holds a congressional briefing to present the findings of their new report on Immigration
View ArticleEvent Report: CAP Presentation on DHS Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano discusses human trafficking and women in politics at the Center for American Progress.
View ArticleCongressional Briefing on Technology and Human Trafficking -- Part Two
On May 18, 2012 a congressional briefing on “New Technological Approaches to Combating Modern-Day Slavery,” was organized by SPSSI James Marshall Public Policy Scholar Angel W. Colón-Rivera who serves...
View ArticleCongressional Briefing on Technology and Human Trafficking -- Part One
On May 18, 2012 a congressional briefing on “New Technological Approaches to Combating Modern-Day Slavery,” was organized by SPSSI James Marshall Public Policy Scholar Angel W. Colón-Rivera who serves...
View ArticleMedia Advisory, Press Briefing on Race and Immigration at Charlotte 2012
Find out what new psychological research says about attitudes toward race and ethnicity, immigration, and presidential elections.
View ArticleMedia Advisory, Press Briefing on Healthcare at Charlotte 2012
Find out what new psychological research says about health in the US as the Supreme Court approaches its big verdict on healthcare reform.
View ArticleHow Do I Look?
SPSSI member Liana Maris Epstein reviews the research on community trust and policing regarding "show me your papers" immigration policies.
View ArticleToday a Struggle to End Health Disparities for People with Stigma
Press release from the SPSSI Biennial Conference in Charlotte
View ArticleAmong Police Officers Harsh Attitudes Toward Illegal Immigrants May Result...
Press release from the SPSSI Biennial Conference in Charlotte
View ArticleFear of Rejection Can Challenge sense of Identity for Latinos with Less Spanish
Press release from the SPSSI Biennial Conference in Charlotte
View ArticleCongressional Briefing on Violence Against the Homeless
On July 10th, 2012, a congressional briefing was held to raise awareness of violence against the homeless and the efforts made to recognize and decrease it. The briefing was sponsored by the National...
View ArticleScientists reveal implicit preference for hiring males to research positions
A new study shows that implicit gender bias affects choice of employee for lab positions.
View ArticleEvent report: Congressional hearing on Hate Crimes and the Threat of Domestic...
A US Congressional hearing on the tragic shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin in August.
View ArticleBudget cuts pose period of uncertainty for science in the US
A look at the various scenarios for science funding as the US Congress searches for a way around the sequestion dilemma.
View ArticleImportant questions hang over L'Aquila earthquake verdict
The court decision regarding the L'Aquila scientists, and the response from the scientific community.
View ArticleViolence Against Women Act Fact-Sheet
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View ArticleScholars Strategy Network
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View ArticleEvent report - Roe 2.0: Strategies for the next generation of reproductive...
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View ArticleEvent report: SPSSI Congressional briefing on the Violence Against Women Act
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View ArticleEvent Report- The LGBT Undocumented: Who they are and what’s at Stake in the...
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