SPSSI

10/12/2026

MEMBER RESEARCH SUPPORT REQUEST

As part of a review of quantitative studies on intersectional awareness, researchers are seeking unpublished studies. This project aims to systematically review and synthesise studies on intersectional awareness (and relevant concepts such as critical consciousness and structural awareness).

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10/09/2026

"One in three Tucsonans exposed to historic water contamination still report signs of psychological trauma."

SPSSI is proud to support this important research. Read more about the study:

Four decades after Tucson stopped serving contaminated water on its south side, one in three residents who drank it are still reporting symptoms of post-traumatic stress, a new U of A study has found. 

10/07/2026

CALL FOR PAPERS: Antiracist Praxis in the Social Sciences

From the Journal of Social Issues. Read the full call here: https://ow.ly/pHU050ZV67F

10/06/2026

Law enforcement use of facial recognition technology: What should the defense know about its reliability and role in criminal prosecutions?

Read the latest in the Judicial Notebook from SPSSI's Courtwatch Committee.

What the defense should know about reliability and role in prosecution.

09/28/2026

Christina Carr, SPSSI's 2026 Dalmas A. Taylor Memorial Summer Policy Fellow, describes her fellowship experience in the latest edition of APA's Washington Update.

Thank you for all your hard work this summer, Christina!

Community Psychology doctoral student Christina Carr reflects on her 2026 Dalmas A. Taylor Summer Policy Fellowship experience with APA Advocacy, highlighting how psychological science, advocacy, and federal policy can work together to advance community wellbeing and equity.

09/11/2026

Watch "Leveraging Family, Peers, and Community Connections to Support Children Through Significant Life Challenges," featuring:
- SPSSI Past-President, Dr. Kimberly Kahn,
- SPSSI Secretary Treasurer, Dr. Alaina Brenick,
- Irvine Peck's-Agaya, and
- Dr. Megan Kelly.

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09/01/2026

We are excited to welcome Luis Rivera to SPSSI's Executive Committee as President-Elect! Dr. Rivera previously served on SPSSI's Council from 2023–2026.

He joins the presidential trio with Dr. Phia Salter, President, and Dr. Kimberly Kahn, Past-President.

Luis Rivera, Rutgers University-Newark’s vice provost for academic innovation and a psychology professor, was elected president of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, a national organization with a leading role in using research to inform public policy.

08/20/2026

Leveraging Family, Peers, and Community Connections to Support Children Through Significant Life Challenges.

Friday, August 28 at 3:00 PM EDT.

Register here: https://ow.ly/nZcG50ZB24s

08/13/2026

Apply for a Local- and State-Policy Work Grant by Tuesday, September 1. Selected teams will receive up to $2000 for policy-relevant research projects.

08/07/2026

Welcome SPSSI's Newly Elected Leaders!
Luis Rivera, President-Elect;
Council members: Kim Case, Jennifer Gómez, Sylvia Perry, María Elena Torre;
Giselle Laiduc, Council Alternate;
Samantha Chambers, Grad Student Committee Chair.