Susan Nolan
@susan-nolan.bsky.social
Professor of Psychology | Textbook author in statistics & intro psychology | Co-founder of the International Collaboration on Undergraduate Psychology Outcomes (icupo.org) | Cat enthusiast & bookworm. [shu.edu/profiles/susannolan.html]
A new student-friendly @psychologytoday.com post by me and the awesome Michael Kimball on publication bias, confirmation bias, and science journalism: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misi...
No Spoilers: When Journalists Don't Know the Ending
Journalists are less likely to show confirmation bias when they choose what studies to cover before knowing the results.
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The International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology model has been published! psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d... Reach out for open-access versions of the model. Or go to ICUPO.org!
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Our main @icupo.bsky.social paper is finally out! We are so grateful for the reach of American Psychologist, but have also kept the copyright to the actual model and relevant resources. Find them here in open-access form: osf.io/6y38x/overview
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ICUPO@icupo.bsky.social · 2mo agoIt's out online!! We are so proud to announce that the International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology model has made it out into the world courtesy of American Psychologist. A truly global collaboration that we hope can transform psychology education. doi.org/10.1037/amp0...
I’m excited to be a part of this paper on the value of undergraduate psychology education! An @icupo.bsky.social project led by @juliehulme-psyc.bsky.social!
ICUPO@icupo.bsky.social · 3mo agoCongratulations to some of our #ICUPO team - looks like a super interesting paper for anyone teaching #Psychology #HigherEducation #PsySky
Nancy is my friend from college. She’s the real deal! If you’re in her district in SC, vote for her!
Nancy Lacore@nancylacore.bsky.social · 2mo agoRecently, I stopped by the Isle of Palms Exchange Club Meeting where I had an amazing evening full of laughs, discussion, and most importantly- community. Be sure to cast your vote in the Primary Election! Early voting is ongoing, and Primary Day is Tuesday, June 9th.
A new piece with Michael Kimball in @psychologytoday.com. Beware of health advice from AI! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misi...
Do You Have Bixonimania?
Be wary of AI medical advice. AI chatbots can misinterpret good research and can be scammed into believing fake studies.
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Officially in press!
Professor Julie Hulme@juliehulme-psyc.bsky.social · 3mo agoVery pleased to let you know that our paper in #SoTLiP on the value of #Undergraduate #Psychology has just been published online! 🎉 psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202... #PsychologicalLiteracy #ICUP @icupo.bsky.social @susan-nolan.bsky.social
If one more person says they’re jealous of my summers “off,” I’m going to scream! www.chronicle.com/article/summ...
The Myth of the Faculty Summer
Professors aren’t off the clock. They just stop getting paid.
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Michael Kimball and I wrote a new @psychologytoday.com post about the flawed nature of AI detectors. A bit of clickbait here, but I still can’t believe they let us include the second link! 😂 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misi...
The Fog of War Through AI-Generated Images
AI detection tools can help identify fake content, but they’re far from perfect, so we all need to remain appropriately skeptical of splashy images and videos.
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Happy International Fact-Checking Day (a day late)! www.factcheck.org/2026/04/happ...
Happy International Fact-Checking Day - FactCheck.org
April 2 is International Fact-Checking Day. To commemorate it, we produced a video of various mentions of our work over the years by politicians of both parties.
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Michael Kimball and I wrote a new Psychology Today piece on media capture, including censorship by “noise.” It’s happening right now! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misi...
Media Capture, Misinformation, and “Noise”
Beyond the traditional stages of media capture, “flooding the zone” with an overload of information is a form of censorship.
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A new @psychologytoday.com post. The time to start fighting election misinformation is now! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misi...
Primary Season Is Prime Time to Fight Election Misinformation
The U.S. primary season is not too early to start fighting misinformation about election fraud.
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My capstone seminar students are reading this timeless article on psychological literacy by @juliehulme-psyc.bsky.social for our class Monday! I’m excited for our discussion! www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Psychological literacy – from classroom to real world | BPS
Julie Hulme considers the implications of the continued popularity of the subject.
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Got to present on a constructive shift in psychology undergrad education, including @icupo.bsky.social, at the Next Big Ideas conference! apadiv1.org/news-events/...
Division 1 Conferences
Information about Division 1 sponsored conferences
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My awesome undergraduate RA, Valerie Sorrentino, wrote a great article for Eye on Psi Chi! @psichihonorsociety.bsky.social www.psichi.org/page/302Eye_...
The International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology:<br> A Checklist to Help Make the Most o
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Ice Our protests!! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
NO WARS, NO KINGS, NO ICE · Mobilize
Wednesday, January 7th, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity...
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New @psychologytoday.com post on overcoming overgeneralized cynicism about the news! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misi...
Overcoming Cynicism: Lessons From a Drunk Raccoon
Research suggests that an overload of false information has led many of us to become cynical, leading us to be skeptical of even true news.
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Belatedly posting a @psychologytoday.com post. So much misinformation! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misi...
The Risk Is Not From Tylenol but Untreated Fevers
False claims of a link between autism and Tylenol during pregnancy are dangerous. Psychological science teaches us the best way to counter it.
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Register now to join the APS Global Summit and learn about psychological practical strategies, LLMs, international and interdisciplinary collaborations, and cross-cultural research. Swipe to see more details. www.psychologicalscience.org/conventions/...
New @psychologytoday.com piece! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misi...
After Words Are Weaponized Against Research, a Great Science Exodus
Many scientists have considered leaving the United States, citing funding freezes, banned language, and policy restrictions. Are we facing a brain drain?
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The #ICUP model is recommended by the Psychological Association of the Phillippines (PAP)! Find out more about how the #ICUP can be used alongside your national, regional, or local frameworks for #Psychology #PsychologyEducation, see icupo.org #InternationalCompetencesForUndergraduatePsychology
When we can, the ICUPO team enjoys working with student interns - always good to hear their thoughts. Leah Westerman from @ntupsychology.bsky.social has blogged about her development of competences from the #ICUP model: ntupsychology.blog/2025/07/28/p...
Building psychological competence: a student’s collaborative placement experience
Reflections on learning, partnership, and contributing to international psychology education By Leah Westerman Understanding people is at the heart of so many careers, as well as our lives more gen…
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Psychology Day at the UN is underway with a focus on resilience. Not too late to join in!
The International Collaboration on Undergraduate Psychology Outcomes has a new, updated website! Same URL: www.icupo.org
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The Psychology Board of Australia will review the training of psychologists with the goal of reducing workforce shortages - a possible model for thinking about foundational education in our field! @icupo.bsky.social www.psychologyboard.gov.au/News/2025-03...
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A new Psychology Today piece on zombie facts and misinformation - from relatively safe black plastic spatulas to clearly deadly vaccine hesitancy! @psychologytoday.com www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misi...
The Challenge of Zombie Facts
Black plastic utensils are probably not dangerous. Neither are vaccines. But it’s hard to make “zombie facts” about them go away.
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Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, join me at United 2025 (4/12) to push back against the hateful and unscientific views and policies of this administration. Just $25 for great talks, New Jersey art, and breakfast and lunch networking events! www.eventbrite.com/e/united-202...
