NITOP

07/16/2026

Announcing the lineup of our keynote speakers for the 49th annual NITOP: Shana Carpenter (Oregon State University); Mary Dozier (University of Delaware); and Frank C. Worrell (University of California, Berkeley).

NITOP will be held on January 3-6, 2027 at The Grand Hotel in Point Clear, AL. Register at www.nitop.org.

Join us at the national teaching conference designed just for psychology educators, where we combine innovative teaching ideas and content updates with genuine relaxation. Our attendees come from high schools, two-year colleges, and universities, united by a shared commitment to excellent teaching. We gather at a luxury resort near Fairhope, Alabama — a charming Gulf Coast town with a remarkable history: founded on a utopian vision of civic equality, it remains one of the most distinctive small communities in the South. Between sessions, connect with people who love teaching as much as you do!

07/13/2026

Special thank you to our sponsors! They help make our amazing conference possible by sponsoring speakers and/or serving as exhibitors. We hope all attendees will get to interact with their representatives at NITOP! psychscience American Psychological Association Council for Undergraduate Research FlatWorld Psychonomic Society Sage

Early Registration is open now until October 1st! Join us for the 49th NITOP by registering at www.nitop.org. Don’t forget to book your hotel room early too!

07/01/2026

Get to know the Chair of the NITOP Organizing Committee, Stephen Chew, in our latest Q&A! Don’t forget TODAY July 1 is the deadline for super early bird registration. After July 1st, registration rates increase by $60 (for most) at the Early Rate.

Join us at NITOP, the national teaching conference designed just for psychology educators, where we combine innovative teaching ideas and content updates with genuine relaxation. Our attendees come from high schools, two-year colleges, and universities, united by a shared commitment to excellent teaching. You’ll feel at home immediately. We gather at a luxury resort near Fairhope, Alabama — a charming Gulf Coast town with a remarkable history: founded on a utopian vision of civic equality, it remains one of the most distinctive small communities in the South. Between sessions, enjoy chef-prepared shared meals, creative social events, and unhurried time to connect with people who love teaching as much as you do!

For more information or to register, visit www.nitop.org.

07/01/2026

Keynote speaker announcement! Frank C. Worrell (Distinguished Professor, U. C. Berkeley) will deliver one of the keynotes at the 49th annual institute! We are excited to hear his talk, “Beyond Rewards and Repair: Motivational Approaches to Facilitate Learning and Engagement.” Our program is shaping up nicely. Check out www.nitop.org for the schedule, list of confirmed speakers, call for proposals, and registration information.

06/30/2026

Did you know? The lowest registration rate—Super Early Bird—for the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology is ending tomorrow, July 1st! Find out why this conference is the “perfect way to launch your new semester and new year” by registering today at www.nitop.org. We have testimonials on our website. We can’t wait to see you there!

06/29/2026

We are excited to share additional confirmed concurrent session and workshop speakers for NITOP 2027! We look forward to learning from each of these esteemed psychologists during the annual conference from January 3-6 at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, AL. Join us by registering at NITOP.org (to secure the best rate, register by July 1st. The super early bird rate ends on Wednesday of this week!). www.nitop.org

06/29/2026

Wednesday, 7/01, is the *last* day for Super Early Bird Registration!

Registration for NITOP 2027 is open and the Super Early Bird rate is available until July 1st. Rates will increase after July 1st.

49th Annual Institute
January 3-6, 2027
The Grand Hotel, Point Clear, Alabama

“NITOP is hands-down my favorite conference of the year. What sets it apart is the atmosphere. It is genuinely the most supportive and collegial environment I’ve been in at a conference. You walk away not just with great ideas for your classroom, but with the energy and excitement for teaching psychology. The keynotes are consistently impressive.”
— NITOP repeat attendee

Join Our Engaged and Supportive Community
NITOP brings together psychology teachers from across the nation for an enriching professional development opportunity. Learn new ways to improve your effectiveness and enhance your students’ learning. Network with fellow teachers by sharing your own research projects, course content ideas, and classroom activities.

Learn from a Carefully-Selected Program of Experts
The NITOP 2027 Program will include sessions on topics of interest to all psychology teachers. Details regarding specific speakers are being updated on a regular basis and can be found on our website: www.NITOP.org.

Submit a Proposal
Consider submitting a proposal for a Poster, PIE, Demo Demo, Teaching Slam or NI-Tapa and become part of the program. Teaching Slam and Demo Demo proposals are due September 1st while Poster, PIE, and NI-Tapas proposals are due October 1st.

Refresh and Restore at the Grand Hotel
Refresh your passion for teaching at a family-friendly, first rate, full service resort and spa which offers a wide array of recreational activities, including golf. The nearby city of Fairhope is considered one of the most charming cities in the state and was shaped by its history as a haven for artists and writers.

06/26/2026

We are so excited to share the next Q&A with NITOP organizing members, this time with Dr. Bridgette Martin Hard (Duke). Find out why she loves teaching intro psych (I can confirm she is an AMAZING resource for all your intro psych needs), and what her best piece of advice is for first time NITOP attendees! Don’t forget, super early bird registration is available until July 1! After that, registration rates increase. Don’t miss out on the BEST available rate! We can’t wait to see you in January!

06/15/2026

The recent TEDx talk by Michael Scullin, one of concurrent session speakers, has been selected as an Editor’s Pick for representing “a valuable and timely idea” for TED’s global audience.

Less than 1% of the hundreds of thousands of TEDx Talks published each year receive this distinction, recognizing Scullin’s research-backed sleep challenge as one of the most important contributions toward TED’s “ideas worth spreading.”

Come hear from him and other amazing psychological scientist teachers at NITOP! www.NITOP.org

Dr. Michael Scullin, professor of Baylor Psychology & Neuroscience in the Baylor University College of Arts & Sciences, has earned one of TED's prestigious 'Editor's Pick' recognition for his TEDxBaylor University talk, "The Eight-Hour Sleep Challenge During Finals Week."

Less than 1% of TEDx Talks receive this distinction, highlighting ideas with the potential to make a meaningful impact around the world.

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