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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · 17d

The Annual Conference on Teaching is only a few days away! Connect with the GSTA at our Friday lunch PIE session & Saturday night social. Talk with fellow grad students about your teaching experiences, ask questions, and find community!
#ACT2025 #stpteachpsych @stpteachpsych.bsky.social

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Society for the Teaching of Psychology @stpteachpsych.bsky.social · Sep 22

STP Committee on Teaching Awards congratulates the outstanding teachers of psychology who are recipients of this year’s awards!

Please read more about each of our outstanding teachers on our website: teachpsych.org/members/awards

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Sep 22

Our very own GSTA committee member, Josh Lovett, was awarded this year's Wilbert J. McKeachie Teaching Excellence Award for graduate students. Congratulations @joshlovettpsych.bsky.social 🎉 Learn about the award & other recipients here: teachpsych.org/members/awards

GSTA Member highlight. Josh Lovett 2025 recipient of the Wilbert J. McKeachie Teaching Excellence Award for graduate students. Congratulations!

Josh is an exceptional educator and scholar whose teaching, mentorship, and leadership consistently earn top evaluations and multiple honors, including UIC’s Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching & Mentoring Award. He inspires student interest in psychology through high-impact outreach and mentorship, evidence-based workshops, and innovative course design. A builder of teaching culture, he founded a TA support group, created department-wide resources on accessibility and active learning, and leads campus initiatives in partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence. His scholarly record demonstrates rigor and a commitment to advancing teaching and learning.

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Sep 15

✅ Vote in the 3rd Annual STP Design Contest! Voting open until September 22, 2025. ✅ Cast your vote here: missouristate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#STP #SocietyfortheTeachingofPsychology #ACT2025 #AnnualConferenceonTeaching

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Sep 3

Stay tuned for our joint GSTA & ECP social event! This will be open to all undergrad & grad students, post-docs, and early career psychologists (< 10 years of teaching experience). We hope to see you there! 5/5🧵

Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Sep 3

Lindsey has 4 presentations! She's most excited about the symposium “Setting the Stage: Crafting First-Day Experiences that Inspire Student Engagement.” 4/5🧵

I am super excited for ACT this year. I have four total presentations, but the one I am most excited about is “Setting the Stage: Crafting First-Day Experiences that Inspire Student Engagement.”

I am providing this symposium talk with Ph.D. candidate, Stephanie Byers. This session explores research-informed strategies for creating first-day experiences that foster student belonging, engagement, and motivation. Participants will learn practical ways to move beyond traditional syllabus reviews and will leave with a renewed perspective on designing first days that set a positive, inclusive tone for the entire course.

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Sep 3

Mel will be joining our Participant Idea Exchange (PIE) discussion, “Supporting Graduate Student Instructors: Insights from the Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA).” 3/5🧵

We will be hosting a Participant Idea Exchange (PIE) discussion, “Supporting Graduate Student Instructors: Insights from the Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA)”.

This session will explore findings from our recent survey of respondents who identified as members of underserved communities (e.g., BIPOC, first-generation, LGBTQIA+, low-income, and/or neurodivergent) and who experience barriers in their teaching and career development. We hope that building community through this work can increase confidence, reduce impostor syndrome, & create a stronger, more inclusive learning environment for all.

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Sep 3

Alexa will be presenting a 25-minute symposium titled “Training for the SPRINT (Summer Psychology Research Initiative): An Experiential Learning Opportunity for Trainees to Build EDI-Centered Teaching and Mentorship Skills.” 2/5🧵 @uoftpsycomm.bsky.social @alexasacchi.bsky.social ‪

I am thrilled to be attending my fourth ACT this year! I’ll be presenting a 25-minute talk titled “Training for the SPRINT (Summer Psychology Research Initiative): An Experiential Learning Opportunity for Trainees to Build EDI-Centered Teaching and Mentorship Skills.”

In this session, I will share how our team designed a novel experiential learning program in which undergraduate and graduate trainees developed their teaching and mentorship skills through a series of workshops and group activities leading up to the SPRINT program. Trainees then had the opportunity to directly apply what they learned during the program itself. To evaluate the impact of this approach, we collected pre- and post-assessment data to examine the effectiveness of these interventions.

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Sep 3

The GSTA is excited to share a preview of our upcoming ACT Conference presentations ⭐ Several of our members will be highlighting the work they’ll be presenting. We look forward to connecting with colleagues and learning together at the conference! 1/5🧵 teachpsych.org/conferences/act

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Aug 19

Mentee Registration for STP ECP Speed Mentoring 2025: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Mentee Registration for STP ECP Speed Mentoring 2025

WHAT: The STP ECP Committee is hosting the 7th Annual Speed Mentoring Event at ACT 2025. This session will allow you to meet with mentors to gain gems of wisdom and candid answers to your most pressin...

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Aug 19

Early career psychologists, grad students, & postdocs: get advice, perspective, and encouragement from professionals who’ve been where you are. Join us for the Speed Mentoring at ACT 2025: Saturday, October 18 from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Sign up by Sept. 25 to participate! (Link in the thread below).

Speed networking event at ACT 2024. Date: Saturday, October 18th. Time: 8:30AM - 10:30AM (Morning workshop session). Where: Annual Conference on Teaching. Mentees: register by September 25th.

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Aug 8

📣 ONE WEEK LEFT FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION! 📣 Register for the Annual Conference on Teaching by August 15 to get the best deal! The early bird registration fee for undergrad & grad students is $125 USD + $20 USD for the annual membership. We hope to see you there! teachpsych.org/conferences/act

Annual Conference on Teaching psychology (ACT). Conference Dates: October 16 - 18, 2025 in Minneapolis, MN. Don't miss out! Early bird registration. Register by August 16. teachpsych.org/conferences/act

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Jul 28

⭐ Unleash your creative genius, make a lasting impact on STP, and win free registration to STP’s Annual Conference on Teaching in October! ⭐ Enter the 3rd annual sticker design contest. Submissions are open to current STP members and due September 3rd. More info here: teachpsych.org/design

Sticker design Contest! Win free registration to ACT!
Submissions due SEPTEMBER 3
Incorporate "STP" and the academic year "2025-2026" into your design.
Must be an STP member to apply
Membership is only $20 USD for graduate students & postdocs
More info: teachpsych.org/design

Past Winners: 2024 & 2023. Image shows 2 circle stickers that say Society for the Teaching of Psychology. Image 1) is yellow and black, showing a brain with different teaching related emojis coming out of a book. Image 2) is an open book with a half heart, half brain that says STP

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Jul 16

The purpose of STP's Professional Development Mentoring Program is to help transition into the role of professional educator. The program is designed to run from August through May. Participants must be members of STP. Membership is only $20 USD for students & postdocs. 🧵3/3

Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Jul 16

Consistent with our Mission Statement and the Statement on Addressing Systemic Racism and Inequity in STP, we encourage applications from colleagues who are from underrepresented groups and have diverse backgrounds and experiences. 🧵2/3

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Jul 16

Are you looking for an academic mentor in psychology? Applications for STP's Mentoring Program are now open!

Applications for the 2025-26 academic year will be accepted through August 15.

You can find more information and links to applications on the STP website: teachpsych.org/page-1603031 🧵1/3

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Jul 2

In this month's Corners post, the GSTA shares their favorite non-AI tech tools that support effective and engaging teaching—no algorithms required. 🤖 The overall fan favorite was Mentimeter! Read more here:
teachpsych.org/GSTA-Corner

Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Jun 16

Check out the GSTA Corner's Blog where we make monthly posts about graduate student life, teaching, & more! This month's theme was making navigating work life balance during the summer. ☀️ Read what we had to say here: teachpsych.org/GSTA-Corner

Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · May 27

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · May 27

🍏 REMINDER: Thursday, May 29 at 4PM EST🍏 Our free virtual panel "Voices in Teaching" will have panelists at various career stages and institutions discussing their pathways into teaching-focused careers. It's not too late to register! Get the Zoom link here: forms.gle/5U8XrmhgQtHF...

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · May 9

⭐Come join us on May 29 at 4PM EST⭐ Our virtual panel "Voices in Teaching: Highlighting Pathways to a Career in Teaching Psychology" will have panelists at various career stages and institutions discussing their pathways into teaching-focused careers. Register here: forms.gle/5U8XrmhgQtHF....

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · May 6

This year's Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) will be held October 16-18, 2025 in Minneapolis, MN. Learn more here: teachpsych.org/conferences/act.php

Society for the Teaching of Psychology - STP's Annual Conference on Teaching

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · May 6

Are you a grad student wanting to attend the Annual Conference on Teaching? Apply for the grad student travel award! Awards are open to both domestic & international students at any university. Grad student membership is only $20 for the year, with award amounts up to $750. teachpsych.org/gradtravel

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Apr 24

Grad student membership only costs $20 USD for the year, giving you access to free workshops, webinars, online resources, networking, and mentorship opportunities. More info here: teachpsych.org/Join-now

Society for the Teaching of Psychology - Join now

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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology @gstateachpsych.bsky.social · Apr 24

⭐FREE WEBINAR for STP Members!⭐ The Mid-Career Psych Committee will be hosting:"Pivoting with purpose: Finding your passion in academia" on Thursday, May 15, 1pm-2pm ET. All career stages welcome! teachpsych.org/MCPMCWebinar...

STP's Mid-Career Psychology Committee invites STP members to register for their next webinar. Crystal Guillen will present "Pivoting with purpose: Finding your passion in academia" on Thursday, May 15, 1 - 2 PM Eastern. https://teachpsych.org/MCPMCWebinarDescriptions

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