Science Summits

APA 2024 features three new Science Summits to showcase outstanding science and discuss the future of research in three areas highly relevant to contemporary issues — technology and human behavior, social equity, and physical activity. These summits offer an exciting opportunity to highlight top research and provide critical discussions that can guide and inspire scientists across broad areas of research.

Select Science Summit sessions are now available with APA 2024 On Demand.

Thursday, August 8

The Science on Technology and Human Behavior

Advances in technology are accelerating, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation in research, clinical practice, and education. Join expert speakers as they explore new technological developments and provide practical tools and insights for your work.

FEATURE STAGE

Technology and Mental Health

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND

2:00-2:50 p.m.

CE Credit: 1.0

Level 6, Ballroom 6E/Livestream

Patricia A. Areán, PhD
Director, Division of Services and Intervention Research, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health

Johannes Eichstaedt, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Institute for Human-Centered AI, Stanford University

C. Vaile Wright, PhD

Senior Director, Health Care Innovation, American Psychological Association, Moderator

SYMPOSIUM

The Science of Human-Technology Interaction

3:00-3:50 p.m.

Level 6, Ballroom 6A

Tara Behrend, PhD

Professor, School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Michigan State University

David C. Evans, PhD

Senior Manager, Research + Insights, Microsoft

Don Grant, PhD

National Advisor of Healthy Device Management, Newport Healthcare

Erika Rovira, PhD

Professor of Engineering Psychology, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership, United States Military Academy

Dennis Stolle, PhD

Director, Office of Applied Psychology, American Psychological Association, Moderator

Main Stage Headline Event

Cracking the Code: Demystifying AI With Psychological Science

Available on demand

Saturday, August 10

Level 6, Ballroom 6BC

Adrian Aguilera, PhD

Associate Professor, UC Berkeley

Tara Behrend, PhD

John Richard Butler II Professor of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Michigan State University

Smriti Joshi, MA, MPhil

Chief Psychologist, Wysa

Margaret Morris, PhD

Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice

Ericka Rovira, PhD

United States Military Academy, West Point, NY

Meredith Broussard, MFA

Associate Professor, Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University, Moderator

Friday, August 9

The Science on Promoting Social Equity

Dialogue about the future of science, including the need to diversify the voices represented in science, challenges us to unlearn long-held ideas and approaches. Leading experts address the importance of listening to diverse perspectives and critically examining the scientific methods, academic evaluation and training, and psychological theories that were developed from homogenous viewpoints.

keynote

Visions for Manhood and Men's Health Equity

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND

9:00-9:50 a.m. PDT

CE CREDITS: 1

Seattle Convention Center, Arch Building, Ballroom 6BC

Derek Griffith, PhD

Georgetown University

FEATURE STAGE

From margin to center: Applying psychological science to advance social equity

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND

2:00-2:50 p.m. PDT

CE CREDIT: 1.0

Level 6, Ballroom 6E/Livestream

Stephanie Fryberg, PhD

Professor of Psychology, Northwestern University; Director, Research for Indigenous Social Action and Equity

Skyler Jackson, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Yale School of Public Health

Jioni Lewis, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park

Joseph P. Gone, PhD

Professor of Anthropology, Harvard University, Moderator

SYMPOSIUM

Are We Ready to Accept Methods That a Diverse Science Will Require?

3:00-3:50 p.m.

Arch at 705 Pike, Level 6, Ballroom 6A

Germine H. Awad, PhD

Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan

Pooya Razavi, PhD

Research Scientist, Edmentum

Idia Binitie Thurston, PhD

Professor, Institute for Health Equity and Social Justice Research, Northeastern University

A. Jordan Wright, PhD

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, New York University

Rheeda L. Walker, PhD

Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Houston, Moderator

DATA BLITZ

Promoting Social Equity

4:00-4:50 p.m.

Level 6, Ballroom 6A

Madeline Brodt, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research, The University of Memphis

Yeram Cheong, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Development, San Francisco State University

Rebecca Cipollina, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow, Yale School of Public Health

Maria Christina Crouch, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow, Yale School of Medicine

Haley Shea, PhD

Research Associate, Myaamia Center, Miami University

Collette Chapman-Hilliard, PhD

Associate Professor, Counseling and Human Development Services, University of Georgia, Moderator

Saturday, August 10

The Science of Physical Activity: Supporting Health and Performance

Moving is critical for our psychological well-being, cognitive functioning, and physical health. Yet as a population, we are moving less and less. What does psychological science tell us about how we can inspire more movement and exercise for people of all ages and abilities, and in diverse communities? How can psychological science help improve performance among athletes? How can we translate research into effective policies?

FEATURE STAGE

Physical Activity Affects More Than You Think

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND

2:00-2:50 p.m.

CE CREDIT: 1.0

Level 6, Ballroom 6E/Livestream

Leeja Carter, PhD

CEO, Coalition for Food & Health Equity

Christopher E. Kline, PhD, FACSM

Associate Professor, Department of Health and Human Development, University of Pittsburgh

John M. Ruiz, PhD

Professor, Clinical Health Psychology, University of Arizona