Dr. Özge Gürcanlı Fischer-Baum 🏳️🌈
@ozgegurcanli.bsky.social
Cognitive Scientist | Science Policy Enthusiast | Award-winning Educator
Scientific & Public Affairs Consultant
#psychscisky
Scientific & Public Affairs Consultant
#psychscisky
Fantastic audience, seamless conference. #psynom25
The SPARK Society is sponsoring a lunchtime workshop at Psychonomics (noon today, Governor's Square 12) on Science Outreach and Advocacy, featuring @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social @paulacroxson.bsky.social and @jzacks.bsky.social, moderated by me. Free lunch for the first 50 attendees - join us! #psynom25
November 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Fantastic audience, seamless conference. #psynom25
Starting a new chapter, and proud to see the continued impact of programs I helped build — like the first-ever Congressional Hill Day at APS.
Designing & leading this initiative was one of the most meaningful parts of my role. When science meets policy with clarity and purpose, change is possible.
Designing & leading this initiative was one of the most meaningful parts of my role. When science meets policy with clarity and purpose, change is possible.
Scientists and graduate students press lawmakers to fight research #funding cuts. #SciencePolicy
APS Members Hit Capitol Hill to Advocate for Science
Under an APS pilot program, scientists and graduate students press lawmakers to fight research funding cuts.
www.psychologicalscience.org
July 23, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Starting a new chapter, and proud to see the continued impact of programs I helped build — like the first-ever Congressional Hill Day at APS.
Designing & leading this initiative was one of the most meaningful parts of my role. When science meets policy with clarity and purpose, change is possible.
Designing & leading this initiative was one of the most meaningful parts of my role. When science meets policy with clarity and purpose, change is possible.
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@ozgegurcanli.bsky.social chats with @marilynpicciri1.bsky.social and Jessica Fritz about a new AMPPS paper outlining 10 key design and implementation tips for Experience Sampling Method studies—helping researchers apply ESM with clarity, rigor, and real-world relevance. #UndertheCortex.
Real-Time Research: How Experience Sampling Method is Changing Psychology
Podcast: New research outlines ten key design and implementation considerations for ESM studies, helping researchers apply this method with clarity, rigor, and real-world relevance.
www.psychologicalscience.org
June 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
@ozgegurcanli.bsky.social chats with @marilynpicciri1.bsky.social and Jessica Fritz about a new AMPPS paper outlining 10 key design and implementation tips for Experience Sampling Method studies—helping researchers apply ESM with clarity, rigor, and real-world relevance. #UndertheCortex.
Curious how psych science meets entrepreneurship?
On June 4 at 3pm ET, hear from startup founders @nikkiblacksmith.bsky.social
and Ali O’Malley on using research to build real-world impact.
Hosted by APS. Free for members.
🔗 The link is below
#APSWebinar #PsychScience
On June 4 at 3pm ET, hear from startup founders @nikkiblacksmith.bsky.social
and Ali O’Malley on using research to build real-world impact.
Hosted by APS. Free for members.
🔗 The link is below
#APSWebinar #PsychScience
See you at this webinar Wednesday (June 4)!
Learn more about how to transform psychological science into a viable #startup ➡️ member.psychologicalscience.org/events/event...
Learn more about how to transform psychological science into a viable #startup ➡️ member.psychologicalscience.org/events/event...
Join us on June 4 for another webinar! @nikkiblacksmith.bsky.social and Ali O’Malley will share lessons from their journeys building science-driven companies and walk participants through the essential steps.
Register now: member.psychologicalscience.org/events/event...
Register now: member.psychologicalscience.org/events/event...
June 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Curious how psych science meets entrepreneurship?
On June 4 at 3pm ET, hear from startup founders @nikkiblacksmith.bsky.social
and Ali O’Malley on using research to build real-world impact.
Hosted by APS. Free for members.
🔗 The link is below
#APSWebinar #PsychScience
On June 4 at 3pm ET, hear from startup founders @nikkiblacksmith.bsky.social
and Ali O’Malley on using research to build real-world impact.
Hosted by APS. Free for members.
🔗 The link is below
#APSWebinar #PsychScience
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Honored to have our Program Officer, Dr. Rebecca Pasillas, discuss the power of philanthropy in fueling psychological science at #APS25DC! ✨
This morning at #APS25DC, we dug into how foundations can fuel psychological science beyond federal grants.
From U.S.-based work (Russell Sage) to global proposals (APF), both secondary data and new studies are eligible.
@psychscience.bsky.social
#ResearchFunding #PsychScience #BehavioralScience
From U.S.-based work (Russell Sage) to global proposals (APF), both secondary data and new studies are eligible.
@psychscience.bsky.social
#ResearchFunding #PsychScience #BehavioralScience
May 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Honored to have our Program Officer, Dr. Rebecca Pasillas, discuss the power of philanthropy in fueling psychological science at #APS25DC! ✨
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The NSF GRFP was cut in half #nationwide and cancelled to @harvard.edu students, as the #agency seeks outside #funding and #program rebranding. This will severely harm the #STEM #workforce and their #science careers.
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@researchamerica.bsky.social @fabbs.org
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@researchamerica.bsky.social @fabbs.org
Will NSF’s flagship training program survive under Trump?
Despite 50 Nobelists and 75,000 alumni, NSF’s graduate research fellows could be a vanishing breed
www.science.org
May 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The NSF GRFP was cut in half #nationwide and cancelled to @harvard.edu students, as the #agency seeks outside #funding and #program rebranding. This will severely harm the #STEM #workforce and their #science careers.
www.science.org/content/arti...
@researchamerica.bsky.social @fabbs.org
www.science.org/content/arti...
@researchamerica.bsky.social @fabbs.org
Today concludes #APSDC25.
Don’t forget to #insistonscience while APS staff is taking a little rest this weekend.
@psychscience.bsky.social
Don’t forget to #insistonscience while APS staff is taking a little rest this weekend.
@psychscience.bsky.social
May 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Today concludes #APSDC25.
Don’t forget to #insistonscience while APS staff is taking a little rest this weekend.
@psychscience.bsky.social
Don’t forget to #insistonscience while APS staff is taking a little rest this weekend.
@psychscience.bsky.social
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Please spread the word!
Psych Science is recruiting volunteers to help conduct computational reproducibility checks.
If you have experience writing reproducible analysis scripts in psychology, and want to join the team, please apply!
www.psychologicalscience.org/publications...
Psych Science is recruiting volunteers to help conduct computational reproducibility checks.
If you have experience writing reproducible analysis scripts in psychology, and want to join the team, please apply!
www.psychologicalscience.org/publications...
Call for Volunteers: Psychological Science REPEAT Network
Are you passionate about ensuring the reproducibility of scientific research? The journal Psychological Science is looking for volunteers to join REPEAT—our new network of computational reproducibilit...
www.psychologicalscience.org
May 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Please spread the word!
Psych Science is recruiting volunteers to help conduct computational reproducibility checks.
If you have experience writing reproducible analysis scripts in psychology, and want to join the team, please apply!
www.psychologicalscience.org/publications...
Psych Science is recruiting volunteers to help conduct computational reproducibility checks.
If you have experience writing reproducible analysis scripts in psychology, and want to join the team, please apply!
www.psychologicalscience.org/publications...
This morning at #APS25DC, we dug into how foundations can fuel psychological science beyond federal grants.
From U.S.-based work (Russell Sage) to global proposals (APF), both secondary data and new studies are eligible.
@psychscience.bsky.social
#ResearchFunding #PsychScience #BehavioralScience
From U.S.-based work (Russell Sage) to global proposals (APF), both secondary data and new studies are eligible.
@psychscience.bsky.social
#ResearchFunding #PsychScience #BehavioralScience
May 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This morning at #APS25DC, we dug into how foundations can fuel psychological science beyond federal grants.
From U.S.-based work (Russell Sage) to global proposals (APF), both secondary data and new studies are eligible.
@psychscience.bsky.social
#ResearchFunding #PsychScience #BehavioralScience
From U.S.-based work (Russell Sage) to global proposals (APF), both secondary data and new studies are eligible.
@psychscience.bsky.social
#ResearchFunding #PsychScience #BehavioralScience
Psychological scientists from seven states (AZ, GA, MA, PA, TN, TX,VA) are headed to the Capitol this morning to advocate for #NSF and #NIH funding. Very excited to lead this effort at the @psychscience.bsky.social under the supervision of Robert Gropp. With special thanks to @fabbs.org
May 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Psychological scientists from seven states (AZ, GA, MA, PA, TN, TX,VA) are headed to the Capitol this morning to advocate for #NSF and #NIH funding. Very excited to lead this effort at the @psychscience.bsky.social under the supervision of Robert Gropp. With special thanks to @fabbs.org
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Why do some people act impulsively under stress? In the latest episode of #UndertheCortex, @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social talks to Matthew V. Elliott from @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social about the science of emotion-driven impulsivity & #mentalhealth.
Why Do Emotions Hijack Our Decisions? The Neuroscience of Impulsivity
Podcast: Why do some people struggle to control their actions when emotions run high? What happens in the brain when impulsive decisions take over? Why do some brains lose control under high arousal, ...
www.psychologicalscience.org
May 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Why do some people act impulsively under stress? In the latest episode of #UndertheCortex, @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social talks to Matthew V. Elliott from @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social about the science of emotion-driven impulsivity & #mentalhealth.
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Looking forward to our Friday panel on the #research ecosystem at the @psychscience.bsky.social Annual Convention, focused on the #future of the field. Read more: bit.ly/43qXU25.
@ozgegurcanli.bsky.social @fabbs.org @researchamerica.bsky.social
#science #innovation #funding #advocacy #APS25DC
@ozgegurcanli.bsky.social @fabbs.org @researchamerica.bsky.social
#science #innovation #funding #advocacy #APS25DC
May 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Looking forward to our Friday panel on the #research ecosystem at the @psychscience.bsky.social Annual Convention, focused on the #future of the field. Read more: bit.ly/43qXU25.
@ozgegurcanli.bsky.social @fabbs.org @researchamerica.bsky.social
#science #innovation #funding #advocacy #APS25DC
@ozgegurcanli.bsky.social @fabbs.org @researchamerica.bsky.social
#science #innovation #funding #advocacy #APS25DC
Language researchers, unite!
It was an honor to talk with Dr. Brian MacWhinney—visionary behind the CHILDES database, built in the 1980s long before open science was a movement. If you’ve studied language acquisition, you’ve likely benefited from his groundbreaking, open-access work. #psychology
It was an honor to talk with Dr. Brian MacWhinney—visionary behind the CHILDES database, built in the 1980s long before open science was a movement. If you’ve studied language acquisition, you’ve likely benefited from his groundbreaking, open-access work. #psychology
In the latest #UndertheCortex, Brian MacWhinney, creator of TalkBank, talks with @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social about open-access speech data, AI, and the future of language research.
Beyond Words: Why TalkBank is Crucial for Spoken Language Research
Podcast: Most linguistic datasets focus on written text, but what about the way we actually speak? TalkBank, the world’s largest open-access repository of spoken language, is helping researchers under...
www.psychologicalscience.org
May 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Language researchers, unite!
It was an honor to talk with Dr. Brian MacWhinney—visionary behind the CHILDES database, built in the 1980s long before open science was a movement. If you’ve studied language acquisition, you’ve likely benefited from his groundbreaking, open-access work. #psychology
It was an honor to talk with Dr. Brian MacWhinney—visionary behind the CHILDES database, built in the 1980s long before open science was a movement. If you’ve studied language acquisition, you’ve likely benefited from his groundbreaking, open-access work. #psychology
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As a development cognitive scientist, I had so much fun talking to @zsuzsakaldy.bsky.social about children’s memory skills. Tune in to share the joy!
Do kids rely on their memory or turn to external tools like lists? In a new #UndertheCortex episode, @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social talks with @zsuzsakaldy.bsky.social about Kaldy's study on how children balance memory & external aids.
Young Minds, Smart Strategies: How Children Decide When to Use External Memory Aids
Podcast: Do young children prefer to rely on their memory, or do they take the easier route and use external aids like lists and reminders? Under the Cortex explores.
www.psychologicalscience.org
April 10, 2025 at 1:18 AM
As a development cognitive scientist, I had so much fun talking to @zsuzsakaldy.bsky.social about children’s memory skills. Tune in to share the joy!
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Another fantastic conversation. This time with @ashleylwatts.bsky.social.
Spotify link is in the comments.
#addiction #psychologyofaddiction #addictivebehavior #underthecortex
Spotify link is in the comments.
#addiction #psychologyofaddiction #addictivebehavior #underthecortex
Is there a single explanation that accounts for all addictive behaviors, or is the reality more complex? @ashleylwatts.bsky.social explores on a new episode of #UndertheCortex
Understanding Addiction: A General Liability or Unique Disorders
Podcast: Is there a single explanation that accounts for all addictive behaviors, or is the reality more complex? Under the Cortex explores.
www.psychologicalscience.org
March 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Another fantastic conversation. This time with @ashleylwatts.bsky.social.
Spotify link is in the comments.
#addiction #psychologyofaddiction #addictivebehavior #underthecortex
Spotify link is in the comments.
#addiction #psychologyofaddiction #addictivebehavior #underthecortex
Let’s protect science with this bipartisan effort.
U.S. scientists, we need you! Make your voices heard and contact Congress TODAY. #AcademicSky #PsychSciSky #Science
Here's a guide to get you started: www.psychologicalscience.org/act-now
Here's a guide to get you started: www.psychologicalscience.org/act-now
Act Now: Share your Concerns with Your Representative and Senators
It does not matter whether your Representative or Senators agree with you. They must hear from you to understand how federal policy changes are influencing the people they were elected to represent.
www.psychologicalscience.org
February 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Let’s protect science with this bipartisan effort.
Reposted by Dr. Özge Gürcanlı Fischer-Baum 🏳️🌈
U.S. scientists, we need you! Make your voices heard and contact Congress TODAY. #AcademicSky #PsychSciSky #Science
Here's a guide to get you started: www.psychologicalscience.org/act-now
Here's a guide to get you started: www.psychologicalscience.org/act-now
Act Now: Share your Concerns with Your Representative and Senators
It does not matter whether your Representative or Senators agree with you. They must hear from you to understand how federal policy changes are influencing the people they were elected to represent.
www.psychologicalscience.org
February 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
U.S. scientists, we need you! Make your voices heard and contact Congress TODAY. #AcademicSky #PsychSciSky #Science
Here's a guide to get you started: www.psychologicalscience.org/act-now
Here's a guide to get you started: www.psychologicalscience.org/act-now
Proud to support innovation and progress in psychology alongside the leadership team at the Association for Psychological Science @psychscience.bsky.social
"Science is a global, collaborative endeavor that is strongest when scientists are free to participate, engage, share findings, and learn from colleagues."
A Message to APS Members
The following email was sent to APS Members on February 11, 2025.
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February 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Proud to support innovation and progress in psychology alongside the leadership team at the Association for Psychological Science @psychscience.bsky.social
Wednesday. Exciting talk.
Save the date for our next Science for Society on November 20! Giselle Antoine, Mandy O’Neill, and Jacob Levitt will discuss factors that contribute to healthy working cultures that promote productive and successful teams. #WorkCulture #Collaboration
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member.psychologicalscience.org/events/event...
November 19, 2024 at 1:19 AM
Wednesday. Exciting talk.
Wonderful conversation through @psychscience.bsky.social podcast #underthecortex. Thanks Dr. Campbell!
If you're interested in aging & memory, check out the latest episode of the #APS podcast, Under the Cortex.
I discuss hyper-binding (the formation of TOO MANY connections in memory) and how it affects those with poor attentional control. #psychscisky
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-v29ix-...
I discuss hyper-binding (the formation of TOO MANY connections in memory) and how it affects those with poor attentional control. #psychscisky
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-v29ix-...
Too Many Connections? How Aging Impacts Memory and Recall
How does the brain’s memory function change as we grow older? What recent discoveries are helping us understand these changes better?
In this episode of Under the Cortex, Özge Gürcanlı Fischer Baum w...
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November 14, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Wonderful conversation through @psychscience.bsky.social podcast #underthecortex. Thanks Dr. Campbell!
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Excited to kick off the 2024 APS Annual Convention SO soon! Presenting this week? Share using #APS24SF so we can repost and help spread the word!
May 22, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Excited to kick off the 2024 APS Annual Convention SO soon! Presenting this week? Share using #APS24SF so we can repost and help spread the word!
On the hill today! Advocating for psychology and social science with the support of @psychscience.bsky.social @cossadc.bsky.social
April 9, 2024 at 4:08 PM
On the hill today! Advocating for psychology and social science with the support of @psychscience.bsky.social @cossadc.bsky.social
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In the latest #underthecortex, @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social chats with Wendy K. Silverman and Jeremy W. Pettit about the history of #anxiety in children and how our current understanding and approach to the #mentalwellbeing of children have changed over the decades.
Parental Engagement Enhances Children’s Therapy Experience and Outcomes
Podcast: What methods effectively alleviate children’s anxiety? How do parents influence the treatment process? Can parents positively affect the treatment outcomes? Under the Cortex explores.
www.psychologicalscience.org
April 4, 2024 at 2:26 PM
In the latest #underthecortex, @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social chats with Wendy K. Silverman and Jeremy W. Pettit about the history of #anxiety in children and how our current understanding and approach to the #mentalwellbeing of children have changed over the decades.