Congratulations to our 2025
Distinguished Leadership, Mid-Career, and
Early Career Award Recipients!
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The Psychonomic Society will honor the following individuals with awards recognizing their extraordinary scientific achievements in cognitive psychology at the Awards & Business Meeting held during our Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA:
Clifford T. Morgan Distinguished Leadership Award
Mid-Career Award
Early Career Award
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Lunchtime Workshops Announced
Lunchtime Workshops are interactive, in-person sessions intended to convey specific knowledge, skills, tools, or insights. The 2025 Program Committee is pleased to announce the following Lunchtime Workshops:
Friday, November 21 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM US MST
Science Outreach and Advocacy
Organized by Jared Medina, Emory University, USA
Encouraging Future Scientists: Supporting Undergraduates at Psychonomics (UP)
Organized by Abhilasha Kumar, Bowdoin College, USA; Jessica Karanian, Fairfield University, USA; Nayantara Kurpad, St. Mary's College of Maryland; and Jackson Colvett, Berry College, USA
Saturday, November 22 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM US MST
Information session: Funding at the U.S. National Science Foundation
Organized by Betty Tuller, U.S. National Science Foundation
Saturday, November 22 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM US MST
Keeping Your Options Open: Alternative Non-Academic Career Paths
Organized by Monica Castelhano, Queen’s University, Canada, in conjunction with the Graduate Student Postdoc Committee (GSPC): Mariel Barnett, Purdue University, USA; Noah Britt, McMaster University, Canada; Giovanna DelSordo, New Mexico State University, USA; Shuangke Jiang, University of Sheffield, UK; Raunak Pillai, New York University, USA; and Rachel Smith-Peirce, Washington University in St. Louis, USA
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Registration for the 2025 Annual Meeting is officially open. Join more than 2,000 of your colleagues in Denver, Colorado, USA from November 20-23, for an unparalleled opportunity to share research, network with leaders in the field, and explore the latest advancements in cognitive psychology. Be sure to secure the best rates by taking action before the August 31 early registration deadline. More.
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The Psychonomic Society's special room block rates are now available. By booking your room at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, you'll be at the center of all conference activities. Book your room early and start planning your trip to Denver. Hotel reservations may be made at the negotiated rates until the deadline of October 27 or whenever the room block is filled, whichever comes first. More.
| | Accommodations & Accessibility | PS is committed to making our events accessible and welcoming. We strive to host inclusive events that enable everyone, including individuals with disabilities, not just to attend, but to engage fully and enjoy the program offerings. | If at any point that you recognize a need to request accommodations for the Annual Meeting, please follow the process described here. | |
Your membership serves two important purposes: it provides you with the largest registration discounts and helps maintain the Society's membership strength that is crucial for our advocacy efforts and programs during these challenging times.
If you have not renewed your 2025 membership, we encourage you to renew as soon as possible. To renew your membership today, visit here.
| | The Family Care Grant program is designed to support attendees who incur extra family care expenses (i.e., extra daycare, babysitting services, elder care, or care of a family member with disabilities), above and beyond their regular family care expenses, in order to attend the annual meeting. All 2025 meeting attendees are eligible to apply, provided they indicate financial need and membership dues are paid. For more information and to apply, visit here. | Climate change presents an urgent challenge that requires immediate action. Following guidance from climate science experts, the Society is committed to reducing carbon emissions across all our activities. The Carbon Conscious Award recognizes attendees who demonstrate exceptional commitment to minimizing their environmental impact while participating in our Annual Meeting. For more information and to apply, visit here. | | |
Member Support Fund
For those of our members experiencing research funding cuts, job losses, and institutional budget reductions have impacted many scientists worldwide creating financial challenges for many in our community so we're offering 2025 membership dues waivers. Please complete the form here.
Contribute to the Support Fund
Support your colleagues and help maintain their benefits during this turbulent time, please donate to the Member Support Fund, a new initiative where the Society will match contributions up to $25,000 to help those in need.
| | Fellowship in the Society | | Fellows are among the most distinguished researchers in cognitive psychology, recognized for their significant scientific contributions and methodologically rigorous research. You've worked hard to develop your area of expertise and make significant, independent contributions to the field. Be recognized for your achievements by becoming a Fellow. Applications for the Fall Class of Fellows are due by September 1. More. | | | PS-Sponsored Speaker at NITOP 2026 | | |
The Get Psyched Curriculum: How to Make Intro Psych Memorable with Engaging Pathways to Learning
48th Annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology
January 3-6, 2026 | Point Clear, Alabama, USA
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Pooja K. Agarwal
Berklee College of Music, USA
Introductory Psychology has been taught the same way for decades. Lecture slides, question banks, and class activities are stale — for us and our students. Learn how to energize and revamp your Intro Psych course with innovative pathways to improve long-term learning: textbook-free Book Clubs, Co-LAB-orative Experiments, Psych Sandbox assignments, and a Science Brief Video Project. More.
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Call for 2026 Keynote Speaker Nominations
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Hotel, San Diego, California, USA
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Fellows and Members are invited to nominate an eminent researcher to deliver the Keynote Address at the 2026 Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, USA. Nominees must be a distinguished Society member or non-member who would give a compelling talk. The Nominations Committee will consider submissions and create a shortlist to present to the Governing Board for final selection. Nominations are due September 12. More.
View a list of past Keynote Speakers here.
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