Viktor Frankl coined the term “tragic optimism” to describe the human ability to move forward with a positive attitude even when encountering hardship or challenges. Tragic optimism underpins personal resilience; for example, it has been identified as a predictor of well-being and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. I believe that the Psychonomic Society can look towards […]
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The 65th Annual Meeting of the Psychonomic Society in New York City concluded just in time for our American members to enjoy Thanksgiving with their families. Packed with thought-provoking presentations, networking, and the latest cognitive research, this year’s meeting was a resounding success. The meeting started with Nelson Cowan’s keynote address delivered to a packed […]
The Psychonomic Society’s 65th Annual Meeting is just around the corner, and we’re heading to New York City this year. With an exciting lineup of talks, posters, workshops, and social events, this year’s meeting promises to be unforgettable. A Stellar Kick-off: Nelson Cowan’s Keynote We’re delighted to start the meeting with a keynote address by Nelson […]
I’m pleased to introduce you to the Psychonomic Society’s newest Science Communication intern, Daniel Pfaff (pictured below). He’ll be joining Hannah Mechtenberg for the next six months, working with our Digital Content team and writing posts on research conducted by our members and published in the Society’s journals. We are delighted they will be part […]
Last year, the Psychonomic Society launched a program, a Science Communication internship, for graduate students to gain experience writing about scientific findings for the general public. Two new interns were selected for the second term over the next six months: Hannah Mechtenberg and Daniel Pfaff. As interns, they will be part of our Digital Content team […]
It’s that time again. Time to celebrate and share our science. Time to meet with old friends and colleagues. Time to meet new ones. Time for the 2023 64th Annual Meeting. This time in San Francisco. There’s a lot of work behind the scenes to make this meeting happen, including the Society’s Digital Team’s activities. […]
November is here. The leaves changed from green into vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds and carpeted the streets. The air chilled, so my winter clothes reappeared, replacing my summer clothes, as I braced myself for the colder months ahead. Root vegetables supplanted fresh salads on my menus. For me, an American in the UK, November […]
Kimele Persaud is an Assistant Professor at Rutgers University and a long-serving Digital Associate Editor (DAE; pictured below). Kimele has decided to leave the Digital Content team, much to my chagrin. This post is an interview about her time as a DAE. Having been familiar with her writings, I first met Kimele in real life […]
I’m pleased to introduce you to the newest Psychonomic Society Digital Associate Editor, Christie Chung (pictured below). Christie is a Professor at Mills College in Oakland, California where she investigates the impact of cultural differences and aging on emotional memory. As a memory researcher myself, I must say that I wholeheartedly agree with her response to my […]
Last January 2020, I stepped into the position of the Psychonomic Society Digital Content Editor. My very first post in that role was titled “New Year New Cognitive Science,” and with optimism, the post began with, We have much to look forward to in the New Year, including reading and hearing about new cognitive science […]