American Psychological Association
APA's Annual Convention is almost here!
This year, the convention will run from August 12–14, 2021 and it will be entirely virtual.
JOIN APA attendees for a keynote by SCRA Past President titled
"Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: SCRA's Response to Two Pandemics"
featuring Bianca Guzman; Rhonda Lewis, Pam Martin, Ireri Bernal, Khanh Dinh, Jesica Fernandez, and Yvette Flores
on August 13th, 11am - 12pm EST/ 10 - 11 am CST/ 8 - 9 am PST.
JOIN APA attendees for a keynote by SCRA President Dr. Susan Wolfe featuring Dr. Geri Lynn Peak, who will be giving a talk titled
"Decolonizing Research, Funding, and Human Services"
on August 13th, 3 - 4 pm EST/ 2 - 3pm CST / 12 - 1 pm PST.
JOIN APA Mainstage Speakers to explore the power of psychology and how it can help build a better future.
JOIN SCRA's APA Convention Chair, Dr. Ashmeet Oberoi, and fellow SCRA members, for a wealth of programs, including live* and on-demand program highlights:
Symposium: Enfranchising the Disenfranchised: A Healing and
Social Justice Conversation to 'Ban the Box'
(August 13th, 2 - 3pm EST/ 1 - 2 pm CST/ 11 - 12 pm PST)
Presenters: Melanie Wilcox, Co-chair; Terrill Taylor, Co-chair; Sergio Maldonado Aguiñiga, Discussant; Christopher Beasley; Noel Vest
Symposium: Environmental Racism: Opportunities for Scholars, Practitioners, and Activists
Presenters: Nancy Piotrowski, Chair; Brian Smedley, Discussant; Courtney Bonam;
Danielle Beatty Moody; Nancy Piotrowski; Susan Clayton
Danielle Beatty Moody; Nancy Piotrowski; Susan Clayton
Discussion: Giving Psychology Away:
Considering Tensions in Public Interest Policy Advocacy
(August 13th, 1 - 2 pm EST/ 12 - 1 pm CST/ 10 - 11 am PST)
Presenters: Sara Buckingham, Co-chair; Kevin Ferreira van Leer, Co-chair; Ashmeet Oberoi; Brad Olson; Dana Rusch; Elizabeth King; Monica Indart; Noé Rubén Chávez; Tara Mehta
Presenters: Sara Buckingham, Co-chair; Kevin Ferreira van Leer, Co-chair; Ashmeet Oberoi; Brad Olson; Dana Rusch; Elizabeth King; Monica Indart; Noé Rubén Chávez; Tara Mehta
Discussion: Racist and Clueless, An Open Conversation on Racism,
Racial Trauma, Media Psychology and Community
(August 14th, 1:00pm - 1:40pm EST/ 12 pm-12:40 pm CST/10 am-10:40 am PST)
Presenters: Vernita Perkins, Chair; Lenny Jason
Discussion: A Discussion in the Aftermath of Racial Oppression,
Police Brutality, and a Public Demand for Reform
(August 14th, 2 pm – 3 pm EST/ 1 pm -2 pm CST/ 11 am-12 pm PST)
Presenters: Kayla Nelson, Chair; Anna Moncharsh; Carolyn Springer; Vaschelle William
*Live sessions can be viewed at https://miami.zoom.us/my/ashmeetoberoi and do not require APA registration.
Please see attached the complete list of SCRA sessions and posters at APA convention 2021.