The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) is here to help make graduate students’ #APA2024 experience something to remember. Explore the programming sessions and networking events developed especially for graduate students in psychology, and be sure to visit the Emerging Leaders Network in the Solutions Center (booth #723) to take advantage of student-focused resources, giveaways, and networking opportunities.
APA 2024
APAGS at the APA Convention
Seattle, Washington
August 8–10
APAGS Regular Programming
Thursday, August 8
10:00–10:50 a.m.
Location: Room 615
From Rupture to Repair: Insights on Navigating Conversations of Oppression, Privilege, and Power
Description: Talking across privilege is imperative for social justice, but the “how” is often unclear. In this session, we will present a critical incident of rupture and repair among students with intersectional positionalities of simultaneous privilege and oppression, including disability, race, queerness, and more. Participants explore similar experiences and consider tangible takeaways.
Presenter(s): Jeremiah Theresse Sabas, University of Massachusetts, Boston; Nicholas Pierorazio, University of Massachusetts, Boston; Niara Carrenard, University of Massachusetts, Boston; Sara Farhan, University of Massachusetts, Boston
11:00–11:50 a.m.
Location: Room 610
Grant Writing for Graduate Students: Identifying Opportunities and Crafting Competitive Applications
Description: Grant writing is an important skill for graduate students and psychologists as it facilitates access to funding and refines the skills needed to clearly articulate research. Drawing from presenters’ experiences applying for and reviewing grants, this session will develop the skills necessary to identify potential grants and craft competitive applications.
Presenter(s): Noah Triplett, Yale School of Medicine
12:00–12:50 p.m.
Location: Room 610
Recognizing and Challenging Elitism in the Communication of Psychological Research
Description: In this session, presenters and attendees will engage in a discussion about elitism in the communication and translation of scientific research and devise concrete strategies for challenging these norms.
Presenter(s): Kasey Vigil, University of Kentucky
1:00–1:50 p.m.
Location: Room 610
Erasure and Consequences: The Hidden Toll of Marginalized Psychologists’ Exclusion
Description: This session invites psychology graduate students to explore the impact of omitting the historical narratives of marginalized psychologists. We’ll analyze the reasons behind this omission and its consequences, and seek solutions to rectify past injustices in the discipline, fostering awareness and change in graduate programs nationwide.
Presenter(s): Laura E. Ligouri, Fielding Graduate University
3:00–3:50 p.m.
Location: Room 610
You Belong Here: Pursuing Graduate Training as a Non-Traditional Applicant
Description: This interactive session is designed for individuals applying to psychology graduate programs. A diverse panel of graduate students from a variety of programs will briefly discuss their own challenges as non-traditional students. The panel will then answer questions and provide tips for non-traditional applicants preparing to apply to graduate programs.
Presenter(s): Aradhana Srinagesh, University of Rhode Island; Randi Spiker, Florida International University; Roksana Dobrin-De Grace, Toronto Metropolitan University
4:00–4:50 p.m.
Location: Hall 4AB
APAGS Graduate Student Poster Session
Psychology students are doing amazing work! Check out their research in the APAGS student poster session.
Friday, August 9
1:00–1:50 p.m.
Location: Hall 2B
Psychology Advocacy Across All Levels: How Students Can Get Involved
Description: This session is geared toward graduate students who are interested in learning more about psychology advocacy opportunities at the school, local, state, and federal level(s). Panelists will share their experiences with advocacy and advice for those looking to engage in advocacy efforts.
Presenter(s): Erin Mcconocha, University of Tennessee Knoxville; Megha Nagaswami, University of California, Los Angeles; Adlyn Perez-Figueroa
2:00–2:50 p.m.
Location: Chelan 2
Internship Workshop Part I
Description: This session is one of two (with Part 2 occurring directly after this one) that will provide useful tips for any psychology graduate student entering the APPIC Match. Information will include best practices for navigating the match process, goal setting, constructing a powerful application, preparing for internship interviews, site selection, and more.
Presenter(s): Mitch Prinstein, APA; Greg Keilin
3:00–3:50 p.m.
Location: Chelan 2
Internship Workshop Part II
Description: This session is the second in a two-part symposium that will provide useful tips for any psychology graduate student entering the APPIC Match. Information will include best practices for navigating the match process, goal setting, constructing a powerful application, preparing for internship interviews, site selection, and more.
Presenter(s): Mitch Prinstein, APA; Greg Keilin
4:00–4:50 p.m.
Location: Room 204
Licensure and Mobility: What Students and ECPs Need to Know
Description: If you are a grad student or ECP planning to seek licensure, this session is for you! Get crucial information about getting licensed and credentials banking to plan ahead for this important step in your career.
Presenter(s): Mariann Burnetti-Atwell, ASPPB; Andrew Boucher, National Register; Mariella M. Self, APPIC
6:00–6:50 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Grand Seattle, Cedar Room, Third Floor
APAGS Social
Description: Meet your fellow APAGS members, leaders, and staff at this special event hosted by APAGS. Enjoy food and a cash bar while networking with other student convention goers. We hope to see you there!
Saturday, August 10
1:00–1:50 p.m.
Location: Skagit 1
You Don’t Have to Suffer in Silence: Examining Impacts of Client Suicide on Graduate Trainees
Description: Graduate-level trainees are not immune to the tragedy of losing a client to suicide; however, an insidious silence often accompanies this experience. Through meaningful dialogue, we will explore the impacts of client suicide on trainees’ personal and professional develop.m.ent as well as identify more tangible postvention support.
Presenter(s): Catherine Sales, University of Utah
APAGS & CECP Emerging Leaders Network
The Emerging Leaders Network (located in the Solution Center) is a space designed specifically for graduate students and ECPs to enhance learning and networking opportunities. There is a lounge area for folks to meet up with colleagues and pick up important information and resources.
Thursday, August 8
CECP will also host programming in the ELN.
1:00–1:50 p.m.
Ambassador and First Time Attendee Meet and Greet
Calling all student first-time Convention attendees! Come join the APAGS Meet and Greet to connect with other first-time attendees or students attending Convention alone. Learn about APAGS resources at the APAGS resource table and meet the APAGS Convention Committee.
2:00–2:50 p.m.
Presented by APAGS-CARED
Empowering Graduate Students of Color: A Roundtable Discussion and Networking Event for the APAGS-CARED Resource Guide
Join us for an engaging round table discussion hosted by the APAGS Committee for the Advancement of Racial and Ethnic Diversity (APAGS-CARED) as we address the critical importance of supporting racially and ethnically minoritized graduate students. Come connect with peers and contributing authors of the Resource Guide for Psychology Graduate Students of Color.
3:00–3:50 p.m.
APF Office Hour
4:00–4:50 p.m.
Presented by APAGS-CSOGD
Conversations with LGBT+ Psychologists: Promoting PRIDE in Advocacy for Graduate Training
LGBTQ+ graduate students will be provided a safe space to engage in direct support and advice with LGBTQ+ psychologists and allies in a one-hour mentorship session. Students can expect to learn about ways to navigate the profession of psychology with pride. This event is in collaboration with APA Division 17 Section for Advocacy of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (SASOGD).
Friday, August 9
9:00–9:50 a.m.
Undergrad Hour
12:00–12:50 p.m.
APAGS/CECP Meet Your Leaders Event
Come to this informal networking event to meet the leaders from APAGS and CECP and learn more about the benefits of becoming an APA leader.
Saturday, August 10
9:00–9:50am
Presented by APAGS
Internship Q&A
Calling all future APPIC internship applicants! Join APAGS for this informal Q&A to get all your questions answered regarding the APPIC internship application and match process. This session is designed to supplement the APAGS Internship Workshop session on Friday in the regular Convention program.
1:00–1:50 p.m.
Presented by the APAGS Science Committee
Ready or Not? The Leap from Grad School to a Career in Psychological Science
The transition from graduate school to one’s career in science can feel daunting. Unpredictability and the prospect of new spaces, people, responsibilities, and expectations can make the transition to a professional career in science a challenging and confusing leap. To support and prepare graduate students with this transition, please join us for an informal conversation about challenges and strategies for success in a career in science. During this one-hour event, participants will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of psychologists who have successfully transitioned to careers in science across the field of psychology (e.g., clinical science, neurosciences, research). You will also get a chance to meet current graduate students, APAGS science committee members, and like-minded peers who are nearing graduation in various psychology programs (e.g., school, clinical, counseling, etc.). In addition to hearing insights and advice, you will get to ask your burning questions about the transition to a career in science and foster a network of support with science-oriented peers and professionals.
Date created: June 2024