History is never dry and boring – and the recent history of the Psychonomic Society is no exception. Indeed, we are lucky to have a Society and a history to look back on: we have published two new papers that tell the story of how the Society was turned around from a deficit-prone self-publisher to a modern and thriving Society that is reaping the rewards of the scientific reputation we have built over so many decades. The papers take us behind the scenes of a gargantuan effort by a dedicated team of true leaders—and many additional unsung heroes—without whom our Society would not be poised for a bright future.

1997-2014

In 2023, the Governing Board engaged the expertise of historians from The Archives of the History of American Psychology at the University of Akron to update our historical narrative spanning from 1997 and 2014. Authored by Jennifer L. Bazar and Kelli Vaughn-Johnson, the article entitled “A Time of Significant Challenges and Change: The Psychonomic Society, 1997-2014" provides an insightful exploration of this pivotal period in our organization’s evolution.

Shifting from Self-Publishing to Springer

A trio of prominent Psychonomes, D. Stephen Lindsay, R. Reed Hunt, and Brian Ross, wrote a paper about their experience in closing down the Society’s publishing arm and transitioning to a major publisher.

Previous Papers (1960-1996)

Four articles, written by Donald A. Dewsbury and Robert C. Bolles, describing the Society’s history from its founding to 1996 appeared in Psychonomic Bulletin & Review. 

Read the papers here.

Call for Symposia

All Members, Fellows, and Emeritus Fellows are invited to organize a symposium for the Annual Meeting. Start your planning now in anticipation of the submission deadline. A symposium proposal should highlight new and emerging ideas that are likely to have broad influence in shaping future research, including ideas from related disciplines. Symposium proposals are due April 1.

All presentations must be made in-person. There will not be opportunities to present your research remotely. Please view the submission requirements here.

Call for Lunchtime Workshops

You are invited to submit a proposal for a lunchtime workshop to be held during the Annual Meeting in New York City.  

Lunchtime workshops are sessions intended to convey specific knowledge or skills. These workshops are more interactive and informal than formal talks, and they can involve extended discussion as well as hands-on training. A strong workshop proposal will make clear what knowledge, skills, tools, or insights participants might expect to gain from the session. 

The deadline for proposals (approximately one page) is June 30. Please view the details and submission requirements here.  

Call for Abstracts (opens April 8)

We encourage you to submit a paper or poster abstract for presentation at the Annual Meeting. For detailed instructions tailored to your membership category, please refer to the submission guidelines provided here. The deadline is June 1 at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.

• Spoken Presentation Guide
• Poster Presentation Guide
• Statistical Guidelines

Cognitive Science in the age of Augmented Cognition

Speaker: Danny Oppenheimer

Carnegie Mellon University, USA

March 27, 2024

11:15 AM - 1 PM U.S. Eastern Time | Register Now

Abstract

While most psychologists focus on thinking that occurs in the brain, most would also acknowledge that cognition is not exclusively accomplished by the brain, but by an interaction between brains, tools, and environments. According to the "extended time" perspective, cognitive processes are often offloaded to various technologies, freeing our limited cognitive resources for more complex thought. More.

All talks in the One World Seminar Series are underwritten by the Psychonomic Society and made available free of charge. The Society is committed to programmatic accessibility and has secured ASL interpretation and closed captioning for all One World events in the 2023-2024 season.

Springer’s New Editorial Policy on Artificial Intelligence

(Excerpted from an email sent by Springer)

We believe in using AI responsibly and for the benefit of the research community, our authors, editors and readers, and our staff. 



We achieve this by being committed to adopting an ethically-focused approach while using, designing, developing, and deploying AI based solutions. We design and use solutions which contain AI or are enabled by AI responsibly, making sure that we consider and mitigate any negative impact, be it societal or environmental. We place human-centered values at the heart of our approach to the responsible use of AI, and these are reflected in our AI Principles and editorial policies. Below are links to our current editorial policies concerning the use of AI. Springer Nature is monitoring ongoing developments in this area closely and will review and update these policies as appropriate.

• SN does not attribute authorship to AI.
• SN does not allow the inclusion of generative AI images in our publications.
• SN asks peer reviewers not to upload manuscripts into generative AI tools.

Full details here. 

Psychonomic Society members are invited to submit a nomination for the PS-sponsored speaker at NITOP 2025. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged. Hotel, registration, and airfare are covered by the society. The deadline for nominations is April 1.

The National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology (NITOP) is an annual conference for teachers of psychology. Speakers based on nominations from past participants, selections from scientific societies, or expertise in topics related to the teaching of psychology and demonstrated skill in presenting.

NITOP 2025 is scheduled for January 3-6, 2025, at the Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA. Learn more about this PS-sponsored talk and how to submit a speaker nomination here.

The Society is governed by a rotating body of Governing Board members responsible for the business, organizational, and legal affairs of the Society as well as ensuring that all programs and activities are mission-driven and aligned with strategic goals. The Governing Board plays an integral role in leading and strengthening the Society.

Fellows, Members, Emeritus Fellows, and Emeritus Members are encouraged to nominate candidates for a six year term on the Governing Board beginning next January. Candidates must be a Fellow or Emeritus Fellow of the Society. Please begin thinking about which or your colleagues you might want to nominate for these important roles. The Call for Nominations will open on April 15 and close on June 30. Learn more about the PS election process here.

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