I am honored to be continuing my service to the field of Psychological Science. I hope to see you all in Barcelona!

Association for Psychological Science@psychscience.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The APS Board is pleased to announce the election of Ayanna K. Thomas as the next President-Elect. Her term officially begins on June 1, 2026. Congratulations, @ayannakim.bsky.social! 🎉

Our mini artificial Xmas tree sports a Midsommar tree topper from A24, an Abominable Snowman ornament for the Cryptozoology Museum in Maine, a Kirk vs Gorn Star Trek diorama (w/ music), and a Clark Kent from my IG comic friend, Robbie.

Umm. Faulty memory. Played through DLC for Ghosts of Tsushima. I believe @joefielder.bsky.social is credited for his superb writing.

Joe Fielder@joefielder.bsky.social · 8mo ago

This weekend, my spouse beat The Outer Worlds 2, immediately started up a new game, and is having a completely different experience so far. I don't think she's played more than a few hours of anything I've worked on since Burial at Sea EP 2. It's wonderful seeing how much she's enjoying the game.

Come meet up and chat with the Spark Society!

The Spark Society @sparksociety.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Spark friends! If you are here at Psychonomics, let’s get together for a casual meet up at Revival Denver Public House on Saturday at 5 pm. Come by if you want to unwind a bit, see familiar faces, and meet others in our community. Pass this along to anyone who might want to join. revival-denver.com

Now with additional barking.

Joe Fielder@joefielder.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Potato barks whenever we play a wolf den mission in Ghost of Yotei.

Potato "hiding" when bathtub water starts flowing is pretty damn cute.

I was honored by the @psychscience.bsky.social DEI Committee's invitation to help curate this collection of outstanding articles addressing a range of issues related to anti-Black racism. I also couldn't have asked for a more thoughtful and thorough partner in @johnjost.bsky.social. Please share!

Association for Psychological Science@psychscience.bsky.social · 12mo ago

This virtual special collection, The Psychological Science of Anti-Black Racism, an Ongoing Social Problem, highlights a selection of articles published in APS journals over the past decade that explore the enduring problem of anti-Black racism in the U.S. journals.sagepub.com/page/aps/cro...

Some dogs get a cone. Others get an inflatable donut -- with sprinkles.

Potato climbs up the stairs one at a time in a way that is never not cute.

The June 2025 special issue of Social Cognition -- Tutorials on Novel Methods and Analyses in Social Cognition, Part 1 -- was guest edited by Jimmy Calanchini, Juliane Degner, and Colin Smith, with support from Bertram Gawronski. The introduction is linked here: doi.org/10.1521/soco....

I love Bluesky

tim dewey@tjdfotographist.bsky.social · last yr.

I met my amazing wife @ayannakim.bsky.social sixteen years ago today.

Happy to report that the @sparksociety.bsky.social NSF grant has been reinstated!

Potato keeps trying to convince me to feed him dinner early... in a really cute way.

Took Potato to the beach this morning. Think he liked it.

More than half of the 1500 research grants that NSF has terminated in the past month under orders from President Donald Trump’s administration aimed to bring groups historically underrepresented in science into the mainstream. scim.ag/4jYhB8e

NSF’s grant cuts fall heaviest on scientists from underrepresented groups

Projects to broaden participation were cut disproportionately—and were often led by Black scientists, women, and those with disabilities

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Hi folks! The Spark Society and Women in Cognitive Sciences-Canada are excited to share insights about careers outside of the academy. June 5th 12 - 1:30pm

Karen Campbell@karampbell.bsky.social · last yr.

Interested in what you can do with your Cognitive #PsychSciSky PhD besides #AcademicSky? Wondering how to make the transition? Come to our joint virtual panel hosted by @sparksociety.bsky.social & @wicsc-trainee.bsky.social on June 5th, 2025, 12-1:30 PM EDT. FREE to register: shorturl.at/5vWjR

Just submitted the final report for the terminated @sparksociety.bsky.social grant. You know, the grant that funded mentorship programs for historically excluded Cognitive Science researchers. I reaching my limit. On everything.💢💢

Join the Spark Society!

The Spark Society @sparksociety.bsky.social · last yr.

The Spark Society appreciates your support. Thank you all for your donations. In addition to donations, I encourage those who study animal or human cognition to become a member of the Spark Society. If you support diverse voices and building inclusive spaces in Cognitive Psy/Sci, you belong!

Hi friends, the Spark Society's NSF funding has been terminated. We are dedicated to continuing our work and hope we can rely on you for support.

The Spark Society @sparksociety.bsky.social · last yr.

If you want to help support our mission, you can donate here buy.stripe.com/3cs03h1be38D...

A really good boy.

Joe Fielder@joefielder.bsky.social · last yr.

Took Potato out to the New England seashore for the first time and he earned the much coveted "Goodest of Dogs" rating.

It's Potato appreciate month.

Joe Fielder@joefielder.bsky.social · last yr.

We're really appreciative of having such a sweet, silly dog enter our lives this year. It's also been kind of a novel surprise that Potato's actually a good dog, too. Our last dogs - who we loved greatly and miss terribly - were so bad they were once reasonably described as "literally goblins."

Dr. Sam R. Sommers was one of those truly good people who also happened to be a total powerhouse. It is with deep sadness that I share the news of his death. Everyone who had Sam in their lives was lucky, and I am grateful for every moment he shared with me. ❤️💖💫 now.tufts.edu/2025/03/20/r...

Remembering Psychology Professor Sam Sommers

Sam Sommers, longtime professor at Tufts, studied the psychological causes and consequences of racism

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"The American Association of University Professors, the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education &other groups argue in a lawsuit filed Mon that the orders exceed executive legal authority, violate both the 1st & 5th Amendments, &threaten academic freedom &access to HE for all"

Higher ed organizations sue against Trump’s DEI orders

The American Association of University Professors and others argue in a new lawsuit that the executive orders violate the Constitution.

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Hi folks. I'm on to a new role. now.tufts.edu/2025/02/03/a...

Ayanna Thomas Is New Dean of Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Ayanna Thomas, new dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts, sees an interdisciplinary future with flexibility for how people access graduate education

now.tufts.edu

New doggo alert. This is Potato and he's our new best friend.

Joe Fielder@joefielder.bsky.social · 2y ago

Meet Potato, an eleven-month-old English Bulldog with a tender heart. A sweet boy. And quite silly.

We were invited to a James Bond-themed NYE party, so of course dressed as Bond villains.

St. Lucia doesn't quit.

Joe Fielder@joefielder.bsky.social · 2y ago

Happy Boxing Day Double Rainbow.

Done our grievances. Done our feat of strength. We added gratitudes. Happy Festivus.

Jason Alexander@i-jasonalexander.bsky.social · 2y ago

Happy Festivus everyone. Always amazed this crazy episode birthed a real celebration that seems to be enjoyed by so many around the world. So may your feats be strong and your grievances few. Enjoy.