Prof sneaking out of finals week to go see our boys Coheed and Cambria in NYC and BOS. Creeping up on a combined 60 shows. But this'll be the first one with my Dad! Can't wait to see Josh Eppard tear up this beefy set!

So I've seen a few defenses of tenure recently and as a non-tenure track academic they often seemed to me not as convincing and so I fear they won't convince the public. So let me try my hand: tenure is necessary for the function of the university. 1/

Am I supposed to watch Shiny Happy People or is it gonna make me real weird

So Game Changer 👐 is incredible - there's nothing else like it online or on TV. It's a game show, a "surprise" show, an elaborate maze, and a love-letter between friends. Watch Game Changer next to anything in its category. You'll see we need an #emmyforgamechanger

Hey social psych twitter! I'm looking for the best recent(ish) research to write about to public officials on 1) battling misinformation and 2) reducing political polarization. Any recs? I've got a few ideas but would love insight from more seasoned researchers in these areas!

I tell you, Josh Gondelman could not be more correct. Polar can't be beat.

Good morning from Maine

🚨New Episode🚨 In this episode Carissa Sharp and Carola Leicht discuss the social psychology of religion and non-religion. Listen here: scienceandbeliefinsociety.org/2023/08/03/s3-… #SocialPsychology #Podcast #Atheism #ConflictThesis #ScienceandReligion

Do popular self-report measures of intellectual humility (IH) actually assess IH’s conceptual core--metacognitive abilities? Our new working paper raises concerns. psyarxiv.com/gux95 w/ Gordon Pennycook Christie Newton Hause Lin

I'm (hopefully) co-chairing a social psych search committee this year. Where do people look for job ads? Where should we place formal ads and where would be a waste of advertising dollars? (Chronicle? APS? APA? Others?)

.Maine SSN @mainessn.bsky.social is continuing their 2022-23 EPEP grant work. Led by @robglover2009, carrie levan, and 🦀 Jordan LaBouff 🦀, this project would extend understanding of poll worker recruitment in Maine & work w/stakeholders to recruit more Maine residents in election administration.

Urban Planning Opinion Progression xkcd.com/2832

Michael Laliberte withdrew from a contract with the University of Maine at Augusta over search-process issues. He could still make $700,000 without working a day on the job. bit.ly/3ZuYTf0

Registration to SPSP 2024 (Feb. 8-10, San Diego) is open! The Psychology of Religion and Spirituality Preconference (Feb 8, in-person) will *fully cover* precon registration for undergrad and grad students! 👼 DM or email me or Jana Berkessel for registration code!

Are you interested in the psychology of religion and spirituality? 🙏 Make sure to sing up for our SPSP (in-person) Preconference! If you are an undergrad or grad student we can even cover your registration, just message/e-mail us ☺️

I may be recruiting a funded MA or PhD student for Fall 25. Have students interested in the psychology religion (or intergroup prejudice/peacebuilding more broadly) and/or political psychology (motivations and effects of civil service, trust in democracy)? Have them e-mail me!