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Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA) in Psychology
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The GSTA provides psychology graduate student teachers with an array of services to hone their skills in the classroom. GSTA is an organization within APA Division 2: The Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP). https://linktr.ee/gstateachpsych
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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!
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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
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
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🧵
Lindsey has 4 presentations! She's most excited about the symposium “Setting the Stage: Crafting First-Day Experiences that Inspire Student Engagement.” 4/5🧵
Mel will be joining our Participant Idea Exchange (PIE) discussion, “Supporting Graduate Student Instructors: Insights from the Graduate Student Teaching Association (GSTA).” 3/5🧵
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
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
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).
📣 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
⭐ 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
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
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
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
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
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
🍏 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...
⭐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....
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
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
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⭐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...