Dakota D. Witzel, PhD

thank you!

My students will complete a group research project for RM this semester. We have interest in (1) parenting styles & child [cognitive] dev & (2) adolescent mental health. Other than Add Health & Youth Risk Behavior Survey, any suggestions for publicly available data for them to look into?

Just a little over a week to apply to be my colleague!
Please share with anyone who may be interested!

Submission: I did a thing.

Reviewer: Too bad it’s not the thing I imagined while half-reading your abstract.

Revision: What a coincidence, it is now.

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We are hiring at South Dakota State University for a 9-month TT assistant professor!! Our call is open until 2025 November 6.
Attached is the call for the job; visit yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.”

We are hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in HDFS at South Dakota State University. Area of expertise is open. We are looking for an innovative & impactful researcher and instructor in HDFS. The full call is available at: yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/45598.

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We are hiring at South Dakota State University for a 9-month TT assistant professor!! Our call is open until 2025 November 6.
Attached is the call for the job; visit yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.”

South Dakota State University is hiring the Ethel Austin Martin (EAM) Endowed Faculty in Human Nutrition. 🍎

Lead cutting-edge research and impactful outreach—backed by an endowment and state-of-the-art facilities.

Apply here 👉 yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/44944

I sent it your way - let me know if you don't see an email from me!

I can send along an activity I do with my undergrads that may be worthwhile to augment to a grad level course!

Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences - Flagstaff, Arizona, United States About the Department/College The Department of Psychological Sciences is located on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus of Northern Arizona University (NAU), situated at the base of San Francisco Peaks. NAU...

Tenure-Track Quant Psyc job opening at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Areas of interest are pretty broad (SEM, multilevel, or psychometrics), the deadline to apply is coming up soon (Sept 15) if you're interested!

careers.nau.edu/jobs/assista...

Yes! In my research methods we discuss this - I don't assign that article (we have a group discussion about tips and tricks they use and I provide insight on my own) but maybe I should provide this as a reading requirement! Thanks for sharing =)

Daily association between perceived control and resolution of daily stressors strengthens across a decade of adulthood - Communications Psychology Using longitudinal data from the National Study of Daily Experiences, results indicate perceived control is a psychosocial correlate of stressor resolution and an important appraisal resource for dail...

Using longitudinal data from the National Study of Daily Experiences, results indicate perceived control is a psychosocial correlate of stressor resolution and an important appraisal resource for daily stress processes across the adult lifespan.
@ddwitzz.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s44...

Thank you! Hope everyone enjoys!

Daily association between perceived control and resolution of daily stressors strengthens across a decade of adulthood - Communications Psychology Using longitudinal data from the National Study of Daily Experiences, results indicate perceived control is a psychosocial correlate of stressor resolution and an important appraisal resource for dail...

🚨New Pub Alert🚨
Using the NSDE, we found, on days when daily stressor control was higher than usual, there was a higher likelihood of stressor resolution. Check out the open-access publication to find out whether we found longitudinal differences!
www.nature.com/articles/s44...

Me: What are you dreading about this class - it's okay to be honest!
Them: Writing papers - research papers especially.
Me: ... welcome to my class on research methods. 🫠

Powerhouse Almeida providing daily stress info!
Spoiler: although we see people reporting fewer stressors and less reactivity, we also see evidence suggesting that having NO daily stressors isn't all sunshines and rainbows either! Check out the podcast hosted by @ryanlinnbrown.bsky.social for more!

One reject, one accept within 24 hours. This is peak academia.

Unfortunately, my attempt at an LRP was not funded. It's sad news, but I know I can resubmit next cycle, so I will continue to have my fingers crossed!

Other information:
Master's or PhD student interested in working with first responders on a funded research project starting Fall 2025. This position is supported by a FEMA grant and will focus on physical activity and nutrition among volunteer firefighters in South Dakota.

Posting for a colleague, please share!

Graduate Research Opportunity at South Dakota State University – Fall 2025

📍 Fully funded (tuition + stipend)
🤝 Hands-on research with first responders
🌎 Make a real-world impact on firefighter health

Send CV & information to allison.barry@sdstate.edu
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I think it's important to mention reasons why the findings were null - a big question they could pose to the audience is what could they be missing as a third variable? but also, simply accepting the nulls as a stepping stone to answering the research question & place for next steps!

a man in a blue shirt and tie is pointing at a bulletin board with a lot of papers on it . ALT: a man in a blue shirt and tie is pointing at a bulletin board with a lot of papers on it .

Q: If a student's project does not find support for their hypotheses, how should they present it at a conference, given that all would be null findings? Any tips on what they should focus on to generate useful discussions/feedback?

Repost appreciated!

Treating depression or anxiety improves one's emotional health, but do improvements in emotional health translate to improved physical health?

Dr. Steptoe discussed this important (but challenging) question on the Stress Puzzle.

Listen now: tinyurl.com/andrewsteptoe
#scicomm #affectivescience

#PNIRS2025 Calling all postdocs through pre-tenured faculty to join us on Wednesday at 18:00 for the Early Career Researchers Social! A great way to give early career investigators a chance to chat about the interview process, transition to faculty position, and experiences starting up your own lab!

PROFESSOR AND HEAD DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE AUBURN UNIVERSITY POSITION: The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) in the College of Human Sciences at Auburn University invites applications for a twelve-month, tenure-eligible position, Professor and Head, with a preferred start date of January 1, 2026. RESPONSIBILITIES: The overarching responsibilities of the department head are to provide visionary leadership and promote excellence in teaching, research, and extension/outreach for the Department of Human Development and Family Science. Responsibilities include managing academic and administrative functions; recruiting and retaining faculty, staff, and students; assessing personnel and program performance; strategic planning and budgeting; directing program accreditations; overseeing outreach activities and centers; advocating for the department; serving on the college leadership team; fundraising; developing community and business partnerships; and serving as a liaison to administration, alumni, and the community. QUALIFICATIONS: An earned doctorate in human development, family science, or a closely related field is required. The candidate must be eligible for appointment as a tenured full professor at the time of appointment. The candidate’s record must demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and outreach/service as well as strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. The candidate must also meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment and for the proposed term of employment. DEPARTMENT: The Department of Human Development and Family Science embraces and advances the university’s land-grant mission, teaching undergraduate and graduate students through integrated classroom and experiential approaches, generating knowledge about development and relationships through rigorous research, and applying research through evidence-based programs for individuals, famil…

COLLEGE: The College of Human Sciences, established in 1916, provides programs that promote living well through a focus on human health and well-being. Students in the college receive a world-class education through curricula focused on igniting creativity to discover sustainable solutions for improving quality of life around the world. The curriculum for each program is interdisciplinary across the myriad of human sciences disciplines, and each seeks to challenge students with real-world experiences and hands-on learning. This preparation produces graduates who have a broad worldview and a commitment to building a better world. The college has approximately 1,700 students distributed across the departments of Consumer and Design Sciences, Human Development and Family Science, and Nutritional Sciences; the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management; and the Office of Global Education. For more information, please see http://www.humsci.auburn.edu/main/. UNIVERSITY: Auburn University is an R1 university and one of the nation’s premier public land-grant institutions. Auburn’s mission is “dedicated to improving the lives of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research and scholarship, and selfless service.” The university is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, its positive work environment, its thriving student life programs, and its beautiful campus. Additional information about the university can be found at http://www.auburn.edu. APPLICATIONS: Please submit a statement of interest and qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references via: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/53618 Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Stephen Erath (serath@auburn.edu), Associate Dean for Research and Gra…

My dept is looking for a new dept head!!! (please share)

I've appreciated my 1st year in the HDFS dept at Auburn. I love the balance between basic & applied research & the values stemming from being a land grant university.

If you're interested, apply by 8/15!
www.auemployment.com/postings/53618

Congratulations to all the first year faculty who have (or will be soon) made it through their first year in their academic roles!

Congratulations Ryan! Happy for you!

looks like you need to print out a sign for it!

Hope you can get it down!!