Applied Social & Cultural Psychology Program
Our Activities
BREAKFAST Writing Group
Every other Thursday morning during the academic year, ASCP Working Group members meet to work on manuscripts, research projects and grant proposals. This is designed to be an opportunity to have a a scheduled time for writing, and space for receiving feedback on work from colleagues who are also focused on preparing research dissemination products. Given the limited available space, this drop in session is only open to members of the ASCP Working Group. However, virtual guests are welcome.
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Breakfast is provided. We are not meeting in Fall 2020 due to Covid- 19.
Professional Development
Seminars & Workshops
To ensure our graduate students are able to think about their degree experience as part of a larger journey, we place great emphasis on professional and personal development. Once a month during the academic year, ASCP Working Group members are encouraged to attend workshops that provide concrete knowledge and skills building resources. Upcoming workshop topics included the Politics of Publishing, , Putting the "Me" in Mentoring, and Preparing for Post Doctoral Positions. For more details see Our Events page.
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Snacks are provided. Held via Zoom in Fall 2020 due to Covid- 19.
Presumed Incompetent Book Club
Presumed Incompetent is a pathbreaking account of the intersecting roles of race, gender, and class in the working lives of women faculty of color. Through personal narratives and empirical studies, diverse authors expose the daunting challenges faced by academic women of color as they navigate the often hostile terrain of higher education. We will get to the core of these professional development concerns through lively discussions centered around thoughtfully curated readings from the first or second edition of Presumed Incompetent. Each month, a facilitator will select a chapter fosters open dialogue, introduces new concepts and ideas, and is guaranteed to educate, motivate and inspire! Participants can review Drs. Eaton and Stephens' copies in their offices, download the kindle version, or order hardcopy of these books. Join us to Reclaim Your Time to speak truths about experiences and providing tools for addressing concerns.
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Snacks are provided. Held via Zoom in Fall 2020 due to Covid- 19.
Self CAre Days
Balancing graduate school, work, and social obligations is often difficult and can lead to burnout. To reinforce the importance of work/ life integration across the academic pipeline, the ASCP working group members participate in Self Care Days each semester. Hosted by Dr. Eaton's PWR Research Lab, past days have included Big Outdoor Game Day, Yoga in the Yard, and a Paint Party. We also host other gatherings to help students decompress and focus on the world outside the classroom including welcome back and graduation socials! For more details see Our Events page.
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Lunch is provided. We are not meeting in Fall 2020 due to Covid- 19.
