Main Stage Ethics Sessions

SYMPOSIUM 

The Ethics Committee Presents Hot Topics: Emerging Issues in Neuroethics including Psychedelics

3:00-3:50 p.m. PDT

Seattle Convention Center, Arch Building, Ballroom 6BC

CE Credits: 1

Neuromodulation and psychedelic treatments are applied to patients with complex, severe, and refractory psychiatric illnesses. Psychologists can help identify and examine ethical challenges posed by new neuroscientific technologies. This session will provide two vignettes (DBS, psychedelic treatment) that illustrate the neuroethical challenges and a discussion of potential courses of action.

Speakers 

Chair, Katie Harster, PhD, Webster University

Nancy A. Haug, PhD, Palo Alto University

Cynthia Kubu, PhD, Cleveland Clinic

SYMPOSIUM 

Navigating Ethical Challenges Related to the SCOTUS Affirmative Action Opinion in Higher Education
8:00-8:50 a.m. PDT

Seattle Convention Center, Arch Building, Ballroom 6BC

CE Credits: 1 

Psychologists report difficulty in applying the APA Ethics Code to shifting socio-political landscapes and understanding related ethical responsibilities. In this session, the SCOTUS opinion on affirmative action will serve as a model to increase ethical awareness and specify strategies for navigating these types of challenging ethical dilemmas.

Speakers 

Moderator, Tamara S. Lyn, PhD, APA

Chair, Evelyn Hunter, PhD, Auburn University

Cynthia Kubu, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Katie Harster, PhD, Webster University

Critical Conversations   

Navigating EDI in the Current Political Landscape
3:00-3:50 p.m. PDT

Seattle Convention Center, Arch Building, Ballroom 6BC

Join us for an insightful fireside chat that tackles the pressing issues shaping our current environment. We will examine the impact of recent events and policies on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives, including anti-EDI legislation, bans on diversity training, and potential threats to EDI practices. Our esteemed guests from various sectors will share their expertise on the power of language in combating misinformation and disinformation. This session goes beyond theory, providing practical advice and actionable recommendations for navigating these complex issues. Whether you are an EDI practitioner, academic, or psychologist advocating for positive change, this fireside chat will equip you with the tools to problem-solve and promote equity and inclusion in today's challenging landscape. This session is a must-attend for anyone committed to building a more equitable and inclusive future in the face of adversity.

Speakers

Moderator, Maysa Akbar, PHD, ABPP, APA

Symposium 

The Ethics Committee Presents Hot Topics in Ethics: Artificial Intelligence

8:00-8:50 a.m. PDT

Seattle Convention Center, Arch Building, Ballroom 6BC

CE Credits: 1

Using a vignette format, Ethics Committee members will address ethical questions related to the use of Artificial Intelligence. This session will include dilemmas relevant to psychologists involved in AI and Education, Applied Practice, Research, and Psychological Practice.

Participants 

Chair, Lindsay Childress-Beatty, JD, PhD, CAE, Chief of Ethics, APA

Laura Lamminen, PhD, Lyra Health

Nancy A. Haug, PhD, Palo Alto University

Heather Ciesielski, PhD, Purdue University