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Professor of Psychology | Textbook author in statistics & intro psychology | Co-founder of the International Collaboration on Undergraduate Psychology Outcomes (icupo.org) | Cat enthusiast & bookworm. [shu.edu/profiles/susannolan.html]

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It led to a great discussion, @juliehulme-psyc.bsky.social

10.03.2026 23:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Psychological literacy – from classroom to real world | BPS Julie Hulme considers the implications of the continued popularity of the subject.

My capstone seminar students are reading this timeless article on psychological literacy by @juliehulme-psyc.bsky.social for our class Monday! I’m excited for our discussion! www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

04.03.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Division 1 Conferences Information about Division 1 sponsored conferences

Got to present on a constructive shift in psychology undergrad education, including @icupo.bsky.social, at the Next Big Ideas conference! apadiv1.org/news-events/...

03.03.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology:<br> A Checklist to Help Make the Most o

My awesome undergraduate RA, Valerie Sorrentino, wrote a great article for Eye on Psi Chi! @psichihonorsociety.bsky.social www.psichi.org/page/302Eye_...

11.01.2026 01:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NO WARS, NO KINGS, NO ICE Β· Mobilize Wednesday, January 7th, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity...

Ice Our protests!! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

11.01.2026 01:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Overcoming Cynicism: Lessons From a Drunk Raccoon Research suggests that an overload of false information has led many of us to become cynical, leading us to be skeptical of even true news.

New @psychologytoday.com post on overcoming overgeneralized cynicism about the news!

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misi...

24.12.2025 14:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Risk Is Not From Tylenol but Untreated Fevers False claims of a link between autism and Tylenol during pregnancy are dangerous. Psychological science teaches us the best way to counter it.

Belatedly posting a @psychologytoday.com post. So much misinformation! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misi...

09.10.2025 15:29 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Register now to join the APS Global Summit and learn about psychological practical strategies, LLMs, international and interdisciplinary collaborations, and cross-cultural research.

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www.psychologicalscience.org/conventions/...

09.10.2025 14:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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After Words Are Weaponized Against Research, a Great Science Exodus Many scientists have considered leaving the United States, citing funding freezes, banned language, and policy restrictions. Are we facing a brain drain?

New @psychologytoday.com piece! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misi...

25.09.2025 18:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Poster includes the following text:
What should we really be teaching in undergraduate psychology? The International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology (#ICUP) model defines what foundational competences psychology students should graduate with.
The ICUP model helps us, as teachers, ensure that students leave our programes ready to make personal, professional, and societal impact - locally and globally. 
More info: teaching.sig@pap.ph; @TeachPsychPAP; Teaching Psychology SIG TV; The Teaching Psychology SIG Podcast.

Poster includes the following text: What should we really be teaching in undergraduate psychology? The International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology (#ICUP) model defines what foundational competences psychology students should graduate with. The ICUP model helps us, as teachers, ensure that students leave our programes ready to make personal, professional, and societal impact - locally and globally. More info: teaching.sig@pap.ph; @TeachPsychPAP; Teaching Psychology SIG TV; The Teaching Psychology SIG Podcast.

The #ICUP model is recommended by the Psychological Association of the Phillippines (PAP)! Find out more about how the #ICUP can be used alongside your national, regional, or local frameworks for #Psychology #PsychologyEducation, see icupo.org #InternationalCompetencesForUndergraduatePsychology

16.06.2025 14:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Building psychological competence: a student’s collaborative placement experience Reflections on learning, partnership, and contributing to international psychology education By Leah Westerman Understanding people is at the heart of so many careers, as well as our lives more gen…

When we can, the ICUPO team enjoys working with student interns - always good to hear their thoughts.

Leah Westerman from @ntupsychology.bsky.social has blogged about her development of competences from the #ICUP model: ntupsychology.blog/2025/07/28/p...

28.07.2025 17:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Flyer that includes some of the following information: https://www.easp.eu/news/itm/join_us__18th_annual_psychology_-2052.html#:~:text=We%20are%20honored%20to%20invite,Zoom%20on%20April%2024%2C%202025.&text=Please%20find%20attached%20flyers%20with,share%20them%20with%20your%20networks.

Flyer that includes some of the following information: https://www.easp.eu/news/itm/join_us__18th_annual_psychology_-2052.html#:~:text=We%20are%20honored%20to%20invite,Zoom%20on%20April%2024%2C%202025.&text=Please%20find%20attached%20flyers%20with,share%20them%20with%20your%20networks.

Psychology Day at the UN is underway with a focus on resilience. Not too late to join in!

24.04.2025 15:47 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICUPO

The International Collaboration on Undergraduate Psychology Outcomes has a new, updated website! Same URL: www.icupo.org

23.04.2025 19:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Psychology Board of Australia will review the training of psychologists with the goal of reducing workforce shortages - a possible model for thinking about foundational education in our field! @icupo.bsky.social
www.psychologyboard.gov.au/News/2025-03...

11.04.2025 15:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Challenge of Zombie Facts Black plastic utensils are probably not dangerous. Neither are vaccines. But it’s hard to make β€œzombie facts” about them go away.

A new Psychology Today piece on zombie facts and misinformation - from relatively safe black plastic spatulas to clearly deadly vaccine hesitancy! @psychologytoday.com
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misi...

11.04.2025 01:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Flyer with speaker photos for April 12 United 2025 LGBTQIA+ advocacy event. See link above for all the details on the Eventbrite page.

Flyer with speaker photos for April 12 United 2025 LGBTQIA+ advocacy event. See link above for all the details on the Eventbrite page.

Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, join me at United 2025 (4/12) to push back against the hateful and unscientific views and policies of this administration. Just $25 for great talks, New Jersey art, and breakfast and lunch networking events! www.eventbrite.com/e/united-202...

08.04.2025 13:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just had a chance to watch this. You are amazing! I loved learning more about your life and work. You are a rock star!

06.04.2025 16:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Apologies! I will try to figure out how to change the alt text!

06.04.2025 03:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Multiple people at a protest with an American flag in the foreground

Multiple people at a protest with an American flag in the foreground

Man in a dog costume holding a sign that says Dogs Against DOGE!

Man in a dog costume holding a sign that says Dogs Against DOGE!

Woman holding a sign that says Hands Off Science and Education

Woman holding a sign that says Hands Off Science and Education

Cardboard sign that says What the Fuck, next to an American flag

Cardboard sign that says What the Fuck, next to an American flag

#handsoff protest in Jersey City!

05.04.2025 18:52 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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Hands Off! Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the stre...

Nationwide protests on Saturday, April 5: handsoff2025.com

03.04.2025 17:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Amazon boycott starts today!
(h/t to #toughguygoods for this fantastic poster)!

07.03.2025 13:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m excited for EPA today, and sharing about the International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology!

07.03.2025 13:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
APA PsycNet

New paper! Considering cultural responsiveness in the creation of the International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology (ICUP) model: What can psychology learn? SOTLiP: psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-...

19.02.2025 10:32 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Reminder: Economic boycott tomorrow, 2/28! I stole this awesome photo from a friend’s feed. From a local shop! Buy nothing, or only from small businesses.

28.02.2025 02:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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STAND UP FOR SCIENCE March 7, 2025. Washington DC and Nationwide. Because Science is for everyone.

I’m in! Join us! standupforscience2025.org

20.02.2025 20:09 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Expanding horizons: Making your psychology major truly global Discover how the International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology (ICUP) framework is shaping global psychology education, helping students develop essential skills, values, and cultural responsiveness for academic, professional, and personal growth.

Information about the International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology (ICUP) for students, first-authored by my student! On the APA’s Psychology Student Network: www.apa.org/ed/precolleg...

19.02.2025 18:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What is the People's Union? Group behind nationwide economic blackout The grassroots organization is looking to fight against corporate rollback of DEI initiatives by taking back purchasing power.

The February 28 Economic Blackout is finally getting covered by the mainstream press. Join in! www.newsweek.com/who-peoples-...

11.02.2025 23:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For the full list of flagged words, see this unlocked article: wapo.st/4aUdR3Y

11.02.2025 19:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m glad to see movements like this starting. I’ll be doing this!

09.02.2025 20:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sign up for The Logoff newsletter | Vox Vox is a general interest news site for the 21st century. Its mission: to help everyone understand our complicated world, so that we can all help shape it. In text, video and audio, our reporters expl...

I like the idea of Vox’s very brief daily newsletter, The Logoff. Just the bare minimum of what you need to know, none of the drama, and then you can log off. So far, it’s delivering on that, and bolstering my sanity: www.vox.com/pages/logoff...

29.01.2025 03:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0