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T32 Postdoc position in developmental psychopathology at UMN Institute of Child Development! There are many excellent primary mentors available, as well as an even better set of secondary mentors to choose from (including me). See link for details, due April 1. drive.google.com/file/d/18SoO...

Don’t Let The Machines Do The Living | Culture Study Get more from Culture Study on Patreon

Some of the best writing I've read on AI and its uses and fundamental issues. www.patreon.com/posts/dont-l... Thank you, @annehelen.bsky.social "Don't Let the Machines do the Living"

Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.

Abstract Submission Guidelines — The Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity

Exciting news: Abstract submissions for SfNC2026 are now open!

This year, we are accepting both scientific abstracts and artist presentations. We encourage our greater community to submit and join us this June.

Learn more about guidelines and requirements here: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-sub...

Submit whatever you want, whenever you want. Just don't expect editors and reviewers to do work for you over the holidays unless you, too, are reviewing at least 3 papers in the next 4 weeks? :)

Canadian job 👀 🇨🇦 ‼️ Second search this year! Our Dept of Psychology is hiring again, this time at the assoc/full level, for a prestigious, endowed position. Focus is social/affective neuroscience in any area (clinical, social, cog, or dev). Apply by Jan 30! Reposts, pls www.queensu.ca/psychology/n...

a man in a leather jacket is making a funny face while looking at the camera . Alt: a man in a leather jacket is making a funny face while looking at the camera and pointing to his head

I can't grade if the learning management system is down.

Excited to share this: @eriknook.bsky.social and I are hosting a pre-conference on Developmental Affective Science before this year's @affectscience.bsky.social (March 12, 2026). If you're thinking of attending #SAS2026, consider joining us for the pre-con too! ✨

Fall for Modern Dance With This Masterpiece

This is my favorite work of art, described with a lovely analysis and examples. What is your favorite work of art? (Gifted article) www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/a...

Exciting News: IAM Lab is Hiring the Inaugural Neuroarts Research Lead

We are thrilled to announce that the IAM Lab is accepting applications for the Inaugural Neuroarts Research Lead, marking a transformative step forward for the evolving interdisciplinary field of neuroarts.

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Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.

Earlier this week, I posted a video with Dr. Anjan Chatterjee for my ongoing Philly Arts Report series with @thephilacitizen.bsky.social.

Dr. Anjan has been studying the effects of murals in Philly. Today, we focus in on his answer to one question: Why is access to art so important right now?

Associate Professor - Madison, Wisconsin, United States Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:FacultyEmployment Type:Regula...

New job opening in social psychology at UW-Madison! at the associate prof level.
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We are hiring an assistant professor in cognitive neural systems in the department of psychology at the university of arizona. please use this link to check out the requirements and apply!

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🎭 Love theatre? Win a FREE copy of Why Theatre Education Matters! We’re giving away 2 copies—perfect for educators, actors & advocates!
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Ends Dec 10! #TheatreEducation #ArtsMatter

Apply now! The 2026 Renée Fleming Neuroarts Investigator Awards offer funding for teams of early career investigators and arts practitioners to lead innovative neuroarts research.

Proposals due February 3, 2026.

Click here to learn more: neuroartsblueprint.org/neuroarts-in...

🚨Job Alert plz RT!

Johns Hopkins Psych & Brain Sciences is looking for a new colleague using behavioral or computational approaches to study cognition!

We are excited about many areas of (esp higher) cognition in human adults, children, or nonhuman animals

Open-rank

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Since my federal funding was terminated in May, I respond to inquiries from prospective RAs and students with the truth- decreased capacities and mentoring time are a direct result. Am I giving too much information? It's important for young scientists to understand the depth of ongoing issues.

In this installment of Voices from the Field, we speak with Dr. @thaliargoldstein.bsky.social—Associate Professor and Director of the Applied Developmental Psychology Program at George Mason University—about the power of theater and aesthetic engagement.

Link here: tinyurl.com/mrxbz2sx

Thank you to @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social for this "Voices from the Field" article: "Introducing artistic experiences and opportunities early allow for children to find what they’re interested in and reap the benefits from those experiences."
www.neuroartsresourcecenter.com/post/voices-...

This op-ed is based on our studies published in "Debunking the Santa Myth: The Process and Aftermath of Becoming Skeptical About Santa" psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202.... @candicemmills.bsky.social

Opinion | There Are Better Ways to Talk With Your Kids About Santa (Published 2023)

Santa season is almost upon us! If you're looking for recommendations, I recommend checking out @candicemmills.bsky.social and my op-ed from 2023 on talking to your kids about Santa. Link to the science it's based on below. www.nytimes.com/2023/11/24/o...

Reminder!

We have an upcoming Special Issue at Developmental Psychology.

LOIs are due to the guest editors by November 30.

@apajournals.bsky.social

This was a really fun study to do, and congratulations to ‪‪@ascaruso.bsky.social‬ on her paper!

I am hiring PhD candidates to study the psychology of attention & technology use at @tilburg-university.bsky.social.

We're looking for motivated & curious scholars with expertise in cognitive psychology and statistics, and offer a friendly work environment with great terms & benefits.

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New paper!

One of the things I love about our findings in this paper is that even children who thought they knew a lot about a topic in absolute terms sometimes recognized that an expert would know a little or a lot more than them. That's a start!

Parents of 0- to 12-year-olds, come do science with us!

We run short, game-like studies with kids. We offer in-person and online options, flexible scheduling (weekdays & weekends), and sessions that are fun for children and easy for caregivers.

Open-Rank Tenure Line Position in Artificial Intelligence in Education and Organizations - Nashville, Tennessee job with Peabody College of Education and Human Development | 37894746 Vanderbilt University invites applications for two open rank tenure-track faculty positions in the area of AI and Education in Organizations.

Open-rank faculty positions in Artificial Intelligence in Education and Organizations at Vanderbilt University. The faculty will work within our new college of connected computing and one of the five departments in Peabody College (including psychology!)

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Opinion | ‘This May Be the Most Difficult Day in My Career’: Experts React to Trump’s Autism Remarks

Gift article for any uniformed friends or family: experts overwhelmingly agree that the apparent increase in autism in USA is due to broader inclusion criteria and diagnoses. It is NOT caused by tylenol or vaccines
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/o...

Come be my colleague! We’re hiring a tenure-track assistant professor of developmental psychology at the University of Denver. Please share with anyone on the job market this year! jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/49...