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Prepared by the AP-LS Student Committee

How to make the most

of your conferenceA student guide for the 2016 AP-LS Conference

Table of Contents

Introduction................................................................................3General Conference Tips.............................................................5Professionals’ Advice on Maximizing Your Conference Experience...................................................................................7Professionals’ Advice on Networking..........................................8Professionals’ Advice on Presenting.........................................10Student-Focused Sessions, Socials, and Events........................13Information About the Conference Hotel.................................17Atlanta Visitor Information - Local Attractions........................18Atlanta Visitor Information - Nightlife.....................................19AP-LS Student Committee Information....................................20AP-LS Student Committee Officers...........................................21Acknowledgements...................................................................22Day Planners.............................................................................24

AP-LS Conference Student Guide 2

Prepared by the AP-LS Student Committee

IntroductionOn behalf of the Student Committee, I want to wish everyone a warm welcome to Atlanta and to the 2016 annual Division 41 conference. We are very fortunate not only to have our own meeting every year, but also to have a very dedicated Student Committee. Our committee works year round to provide student members with valuable resources, but this conference is a particularly important opportunity for us to connect with students and professionals alike. We hope all members will use this time to enjoy the wonderful programming our division has to offer, but we are especially excited about a few events in particular:

Foundational Issues in Psychology and Law: Things Students Should Know, But Probably Don’t – an invited speaker series addressing areas of need in graduate education uncovered in our 2015 Graduate Training Survey;

What Does it Take To Be a Leader? Strengths and Challenges – A panel co-sponsored with the Professional Development of Women Committee; the Minority Affairs Committee; the Teaching, Training and Careers Committee; and the Early Career Professionals Committee on leadership;

The View Outside the Ivory Tower: Careers in Psychology and Law Outside of Academia – A panel discussing alternative careers in law and psychology as well as how to get them;

Special Event Programming for Active Campus Representatives – an exclusive thank you for the men and women who work so hard to engage their own campuses throughout the year;

A Special Book Raffle – be on the lookout for a chance to win!;

Our Annual 5K Fun Run – explore Atlanta while meeting new people and getting some fresh air; and

Our Annual Student Social—come for the free food and drinks and stay for the great music!

For more specific details about these events, as well as other useful information about the conference and Atlanta, be sure to download our student conference guide available on our own website (http://www.apls-students.org). Student Section Committee officers will have special ribbons, so please don’t hesitate to ask us any


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questions or requests for assistance (or just to say “hi”). We are here to help in any way that we can! This year, student presentation award winners will also have special designations so make sure to say congratulations if you see them!

As always, we will maintain our social media presence throughout the conference. If you haven’t already, be sure to check us out on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/apls.sc), Twitter (https://twitter.com/APLSsc), our blog (http://www.apls-students.org/the-intersection-a-blog), in addition to our website. We hope you will continue to visit these resources even after the conference is over for helpful information year round. Of course, none of this would be possible without our enthusiastic and highly capable committee members, who I’d like to thank for all of their hard work: Emily Haney-Caron (Chair-Elect), Tara Ryan (Secretary), Dana Formon (Communications Officer), Elizabeth Gale-Benz (Campus Representative Coordinator), Shelby Arnold (Clinical Liaison), Caitlin Cavanagh (Experimental Liaison), Jaymes Fairfax-Columbo (Law Liaison), and Casey LaDuke (Past-Chair). I would also like to thank our campus representatives and their faculty sponsors, our invited speakers (Drs. Beth Caillouet-Arrendondo, Nicholas Druhn, Patricia Griffin, and Michelle Keeney), the Division 41 Executive Committee, Kathy Gaskey, and the conference co-chairs, Drs. Curt Carlson and Vanessa Edkins. Finally, thanks to all of Division 41’s student and professional members—both for your support and for making Division 41 such a wonderful community.

Sincerely,Meghann Galloway, MS, JD


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General Conference Tips

Orientation seminarIf this is your first AP-LS conference, plan to attend the AP-LS Student Committee Breakfast and Conference Orientation to learn how best to maximize your experience at the conference. The orientation seminar will take place on Thursday, March 10, from 9-10am in the Chastain Ballrooms F & G (6th Floor). Following this, we also have a professional development event “Foundational Issues in Psychology and Law: What Students Should Know, but Probably Don’t” based on the student training survey that was conducted last year. We’re hoping to patch some holes in students’ understanding of law and how it impacts us. This event will take place in Chastain Ballrooms F & G (6th Floor) immediately following the orientation and breakfast.

Plan your days

After stopping by the registration desk to pick up your nametag and conference materials, peruse the convention program and identify sessions you are interested in attending. You will not be able to attend every session that interests you, so you will need to prioritize those you want to attend most. Use the program's hotel layouts to familiarize yourself with where those sessions will be held.

Session etiquetteSessions begin on time and last until the allotted time expires. Be sure to arrive on time and stay until the end so as not to distract presenters or audience members. If you must leave early, plan to sit near the exit and depart with a minimal amount of disruption.Some sessions will be very crowded, whereas others will not. Because of this, presentation formats and amount of audience participation tend to vary. In general, questions tend to disrupt a presenter’s timing. You should therefore refrain from asking questions until prompted by the presenter.You can also chat with the presenter immediately after the session has ended. However, be sure to quickly exit the presentation room, as another presentation may be scheduled in the same room during the next hour. If multiple people are waiting to talk to the presenter, ask only a single question—this will allow others to speak with the presenter as well. If the presenter is busy and unable to chat, ask if they would be available to speak with you at a later time; if so, ask for their professional contact information.


Build your networkTake advantage of all opportunities to network with colleagues, future collaborators, and potential employers. Consider trying to schedule meetings with potential collaborators. Stay after sessions to chat with presenters. Interact with out students at poster sessions. Attend specialty-area social hours (which are listed in the program and open to all). Don't pass up the opportunity to introduce yourself, invite a new contact to dinner, or exchange contact information. Remember that the idea is to establish contacts, not to monopolize someone's time: presenters may have a line of people waiting to chat, another presentation to attend, or a social obligation they need to get to!

Cast a wide netCertainly attend the key sessions in your area of focus. Also consider attending a talk by a big name speaker in another subfield, or stepping into a session with an interesting title.

Capitalize on your free timeEnsure that your schedule leaves you with enough breaks to grab a cup of coffee, peruse the exhibit hall, or simply relax. Four to five sessions a day will make for a full but manageable schedule. After that, be sure to meet up with colleagues or new contacts to enjoy evenings out in Atlanta.

Carry yourself professionallyYou are at a professional conference, so ensure that you behavior properly and maturely. Remember that you are around potential future employers/colleagues and be sure to behave accordingly.

Adapted from http://www.apa.org/gradpsych/features/2007/convention.aspx and http://www.docstoc.com/docs/48708736/2010-APAGS-Convention-Survival-Guide-for-Students


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Professionals’ Advice on Maximizing Your Conference Experience

Marc Boccaccini: It's a good chance to go catch up with people.

Eve Brank: My favorite approach is to get to a conference location at least one day early. I like to have that day to see the city and the area (if it is someplace new for me). Then, when the conference starts I'm not tempted to skip a session so I can sightsee. I also go through my conference program before I arrive so I can map out the sessions I want to attend. I don't attend every session because it would be too overwhelming. I also like to use conferences as a time to meet with colleagues from other universities to discuss research.

Preeti Chauhan: I usually plan out which talks I'm most interested in attending and go to them. I also try to go to the social events at APLS because a lot of collaborations build informally. I always plan out a few meetings in advance with people I want to meet with about future papers and/or work with on current papers.

David DeMatteo: The three most important aspects of conferences are gaining presentation experience, seeing what new research is being conducted, and cultivating relationships with people who share similar interests (i.e., networking). The networking aspect of conferences is often overlooked, but it's particularly important for students and early career professionals.

Darryl Johnson: I really value talking to people I know and meeting new people. I place a lot of emphasis on going to presentations and posters and meeting and talking to as many new people as I can.

Lisa Kan: Have a plan. I try to look through the program beforehandand pick out a couple things I really want to go to. And, it's a good place to reconnect with people I haven't seen in a while to maintain those relationships.

Jorge Varela: I make the most out of them by ensuring I go to presentations that I would like to study – what are other people doing that are in subjects I'm interested in? I like to keep up on the latest research, and AP-LS is typically held in good cities, so it's a nice vacation. And also for the networking opportunities. In terms of going to presentations, go to new research, and research that confirms what you know. They serve very different functions–reading about data that you already know, or replicates some of


the work you've done, will help you have confidence that your program of research has a solid foundation. If I had to choose between one or the other, then I'd choose the new stuff–how are they studying and why? If something's being researched to death I won't bother–let me try to add something new.

Adapted from the professional interviews posted on the AP-LS Student Committee website: http://www.apadivisions.org/division-41/education/students/interviews.aspx

Professionals’ Advice on NetworkingMarc Boccaccini: It's certainly helpful to know people in the field. I

don't have any specific tips on how to go about meeting, or getting to know, others in the field other than contacting them if you have an interest in their work. It definitely is important, and it can be very helpful in many situations to have a person whom you can contact if you have questions or want to bounce an idea off of someone. As a faculty member/researcher, I do that all the time. If you're doing work, and you're doing good work as a student, then you'll meet people who are doing the same sorts of things. Perhaps the best way to network is to present at conferences and let the quality of your work speak for itself. If you present at conferences or publish papers, people will become familiar with your name.

Preeti Chauhan: Go to conferences. Do not be afraid to approach people and email them beforehand to set up meetings.

Mary Alice Conroy: I think it is critical and I think you should join your professional organizations and consider volunteering for committee work. Get involved in a variety of things; don't just stick to one thing – go for local, state, etc. involvement. Such work has been a major thing that's driven my career. Also, getting board certified opened up a lot of opportunities for me, because you can meet key people and you all become colleagues and volunteer to help each other.

David DeMatteo: Networking is key in our field. Forensic psychology is still a relatively small field (compared to other specialty areas in psychology), so developing working relationships with others in the field is important. There are several ways to network, such as attending conferences, contacting professionals with similar interests to inquire about possible collaborations, and relying on your mentor to help you integrate yourself into the field. I've found that just about everyone in AP-LS is open, accessible, and willing to


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offer advice, so students shouldn't hesitate to introduce themselves to people.

Darryl Johnson: At its core, this is a really small field you see and talk to the same people over and over again. You never know when someone you meet casually can help you out significantly.

Lisa Kan: Take the time to talk to people at conferences, and always interact with them in a professional manner because you can never tell how one contact may lead to another contact. And be open to other people’s points of view. I think my previous work and relationship with some of the faculty (at Sam Houston) has helped me get my internship and my postdoc because the training directors knew the faculty at this school, heard about our program, and thought really highly of it.

Ryann Leonard: Do it. At conferences and in any other opportunities take advantage of networking. This is useful not only for research but for job opportunities down the line. The more people who know and have positive views of you, the better it will be for your career later on. I spent very little time with the people from my school when at conferences because it was my opportunity to “pick the brains” of others I didn't see every day in a more relaxed atmosphere. The connections I gained still help me today. Also, these connections and networking opportunities should extend outside of academia if that is where you plan to conduct research or work. If the opportunity is not there, make one.

Michael Perlin: Go to meetings, write emails, write articles, volunteer, etc.

Jorge Varela: One networking tip I think is important: students establish networks with their fellow students. Your classmates now are your colleagues in the future – Marc Bocaccini and I were friends in grad school and because we were friends when I left Alabama to pursue Air Force, he worked with me on my dissertation. I knew Marc was interested in academia, and he was willing to take the lead and help publish my manuscript. And, when I was thinking of leaving the Air Force, I was wanting to apply for postdocs and I wanted a .pdf of my manuscript from Marc, and at that point Marc said, “Don’t bother with a postdoc. You’ve got all this experience in the Air Force, and we’re hiring here [at Sam Houston] and you’re better qualifications than anyone else who has applied, and you should apply.” He floated my C.V. around, and helped get me the job, and that was networking working for me. And by networking, I don’t always mean professional stuff;


sometimes, it was watching SNL and drinking beer, eating on a grill. So, definitely realize your classmates are you colleagues in the future; that’s why getting along with students and making an effort to interact collegially and remembering they may have something to offer are so important in grad school. Any tips on working with faculty? For example, this student I collaborated with at John Jay – the reason I met him is because I was at a paper session at AP-LS and he’s a student of Cynthia Mercado. I know her because she interned with Marc at their internship site, but she and I remembered each other and she introduced me to her student who was interested in multicultural issues, and she connected him to me. When she was on sabbatical, we worked on a paper together for AP-LS. Now, he did the bulk of the work, and he’s first author– he initiated it, and also said, “I want to work, and I want to work on this, and this is what I’d like from you.” Another way to network is to go to conferences and to network. This girl from John Jay took an interest in a paper I presented, and I saw her in the poster session and she sent me an e-mail for this year’s AP-LS inviting me to join a symposium. So, use your professors and talk to people during conferences – easier to do during poster session because there’s something to talk about instead of just coming up to them cold.

Adapted from the professional interviews posted on the AP-LS Student Committee website: http://www.apadivisions.org/division-41/education/students/interviews.aspx


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Professionals’ Advice on Presenting

Preparing your talk Do not put too much information - Experienced conference

presenters recommend between 6 and 8 lines of text, even on data slides!

Do not focus on methodology - unless you are presenting a study about methodology or you have done something that represents a methodological breakthrough, cover your methods briefly, note significant limitations, and get to the point of your presentation, which will usually be your results and implications

Triage your study - You can’t present everything, so make choices about what points are most important for the audience. Think about the level of depth that is appropriate, and how much weight to give to the different parts of your talk.

Pointing with your finger will not do the job - To make a point from a crowded slide, plan to use a pointer and be very clear what you are showing the audience.

Hit the highlights, and use large font - Stick with font sizes between 24 and 32, and try not to use a font size less than 20.

An issue of color - As a safe choice, white backgrounds with black or dark blue lettering, or white lettering on a (very) dark background are hard to screw up. A common mistake is to use light-colored text on a dark background - these look great on your computer, but appear very dark when projected through and LCD projector in a dim conference space.

Sometimes less is far, far better - Do not bring 50 slides to a 15-minute presentation - it’s just not possible to cover that much material (no matter how quickly you talk)! Shoot to have about one slide for every minute of presentation time –NEVER plan to go through more than 2 slides per minute.

Practice, practice, practice - Exposure to your own material is the key to controlling your anxiety level and being comfortable and flexible enough to deal with any curveballs that might get thrown at you.

But too much rumination does have a downside – Do not spend too much time trying to dream up every possible question to


your talk. Most in the audience will be more interested in the primary findings than the minutia.

Modesty is key - It’s not the end of the world to tell an audience member that you’re not sure about something!

Day-of preparation Adhere to your normal routine (as much as possible) -

Anything that is markedly different typically has little upside and can lead to unexpected outcomes. In particular, consume your normal amount of stimulants and/or depressants!

Check yourself - Make sure that all your clothes are where they should be before you go to your session for things like bad static cling or a pant leg stuffed into a sock.

Check the room - Check out the room in which you are presenting and the equipment you’re using, particularly to see if your Power Point presentation looks remotely like it looks on your computer!

The talk Listen when you are not talking - It is very worthwhile for you to

pay attention to what people speaking before you have said, even just to make sure you aren’t repeating any information that was just covered!

Keep an eye on the clock - Monitor the time as the session progresses and have a clear idea in advance of what you can most reasonably skip over if the previous presenters took more than their share of the time. Focus on the take-home message for your audience!

Do not be greedy - Use only the time allotted to you, and heed the warnings of the session moderator.

First impressions - Most of the people who will be listening to your talk, even the well-known ones, are very nice people who are quite used to watching graduate students and young professionals cut their teeth at conferences. All they expect is that you give it your best shot. Remember they were probably in a situation just like yours at some point in their career, so think of your talk as an opportunity to make a positive impression.


Avoid story time - Do not read your slides during your presentation. The audience is literate and can read them more quickly to themselves than you can out loud. Slides should be considered notes, reminders, and a means of highlighting the points you want to make.

Eyes on the prize - Do not spend the entire time looking at the screen and away from the audience. Not looking at them won’t make them go away. Make eye contact with people in the audience as much as possible, and at least once.

Move - Move at least once from the obligatory stationary position most people assume at the podium. Nothing keeps people awake like a little motion.

Be nervous - Do not try to convince yourself you aren’t nervous if you are. Everyone expects you to be at least a little anxious. It’s not a crime and, if anything, most people will be sympathetic.

Find the smile - Having a friendly face in the audience you can focus on can be extremely comforting. Presentations in front of complete strangers are much more stressful than those where you have some perceived social support.

Post-talk fallout The bad… - After finishing your first presentation ever, you may

have a variety of reactions. A common one is that many people tend to beat themselves up somewhat, focusing more on what they did wrong than what they did well. Unless you’re fairly narcissistic, you probably did better than you think. And don’t devalue positive comments from those who watched your talk, particularly from strangers.

… and the good - It is very flattering when people ask for your slides or paper. If you promise to send it to them, make sure that you do. The individual may have forgotten that she requested your paper five minutes after your presentation. On the other hand, the next time she meets you she may remember something about you—you once promised to send her something but did not.

And repeat - The good news is that presenting seems to get progressively easier and, at least for some people, can even become an enjoyable experience!


Adapted from: Edens, J. F., Petrila, J., Guy, L. S., & Rosenfeld, B. (2005). Conducting your first AP-LS conference presentation: Improving the experience for yourself and your audience. AP-LS News. Retrieved from: http://escholarship.umassmed.edu/psych_cmhsr/339/.


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Student-Focused Sessions, Socials, and Events

Thursday, March 10

Student Welcome Breakfast and Conference Orientation Presentation Time: 9:00–10:00 a.m.Location: Chastain F & G (6th Floor)Description: Begin the first day of the conference on the right foot by attending this welcome breakfast and orientation session, sponsored by the Student Committee! Enjoy some light breakfast and a cup of coffee while meeting other student attendees and preparing for the conference ahead. We will offer some conference do’s and don’ts as well as information about our sponsored events.

Foundational Issues in Psychology and Law: What Students Should Know, but Probably Don'tTime: 10:00–11:00 a.m.Location: Chastain F & G (6th Floor)Description: You might remember that last year we conducted a student training survey. What it showed us is that there are a few areas of law that the majority of our students are missing out on. This year, we are focusing on Tort law. In this session, you will get: 1) an overview of Tort law, 2) specific examples of psychologists’ role in this area of law, and 3) a guide for conducting basic legal analysis in this area. This session is designed to serve both as a foundational introduction to students without formal coursework in this area as well as a helpful refresher to those students who already have some knowledge on the topic. Light refreshments and beverages will be served.

What does it take to be a Leader: Strengths and ChallengesCo-sponsored with the Professional Development of Women Committee; the Minority Affairs Committee; the Teaching, Training, and Careers Committee; and the Early Career Professionals Committee. Time: 2:15–3:35 p.m.Location: Chastain D (6th Floor)


Description: Women who serve in leadership positions face unique challenges. Research suggests that women may be less inclined than men to seek these roles because of poor leadership self-efficacy and that women leaders are perceived more negatively than their male peers. These findings are particularly relevant to psychology as a profession, given the ever-increasing numbers of women entering the field. If women are to be adequately represented in the profession, it is critical to promote the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully pursue and act in leadership roles, whether it is in academic, practice, or professional organizational settings. With this in mind, Drs. Nadine Kaslow, Julie Ancis, and Kimberly Jacob Arriola of APA’s Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (LIWP) will discuss the many challenges that they have faced throughout their leadership careers and their keys to success. Dr. Kaslow will speak about her experiences for approximately 20 minutes, followed by the other two panelists who will each speak for 10 minutes. Talks will conclude with an interactive panel discussion between panelists and attendees. The focus of the conversation will be women leadership in psychology; however, attendees of all backgrounds will gain a sense of empowerment regarding their own leadership capabilities.

Friday, March 11

5k Fun Run: Note: pre-registration required. Please see the registration desk if you still wish to participate.Time: 7:00 a.m.Location: Meet in conference hotel lobby prior to start time.Description: See Atlanta while meeting new people and working up a sweat. Our annual Fun Run, which will start right from the conference hotel promptly at 7am, so you should have time to make it back to the conference in time for the first sessions. Runners and walkers of all speeds are welcome! This required a pre-registration; however you can sign up for the run at any point before Friday morning. Just see the registration desk where you picked up your conference materials! The Student Committee is sponsoring this event, and all proceeds go to support student programming.

The View Outside the Ivory Tower: Careers in Psychology and Law Outside of Academia


Time: 1:30-2:50 p.m.Location: Chastain F (6th Floor)Description: Not sure what kind of job you'll want after graduation? Maybe you have no idea, maybe you know you don't want to be in academia, or maybe you even have a specific goal in mind but aren't sure how to get there? We have an amazing panel ready to give you some insight into these types of careers and how to get one. This panel will feature: Nicholas Druhn, PsyD (Senior Clinical Forensic Psychologist, Psychological Services – Minnesota Judicial Branch), Beth Caillouet-Arrendondo, PhD, ABPP (Director of the Western State Hospital Neuropsychology Lab), Patricia Griffin, PhD (Senior Consultant for the Pennsylvania Mental Health and Justice Center for Excellence), and Michelle Keeney, PhD, JD (whose work has included an APA Congressional Fellowship with the US Senate Judiciary Committee and is currently the Director of the Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center).

Friday Evening Poster SessionTime: 6:30-8:00 p.m.Location: Savannah Ballroom (10th Floor)

Student Committee ReceptionTime: 8:00-10:00pmLocation: The Overlook (6th Floor)Description: Free drinks? Check. Good food? Check! Good company? Double check!! Join us right after the Friday evening poster session for a chance to meet other students, see familiar faces, and win signed books from some of our most beloved AP-LS leaders and authors. The Student Committee is sponsoring this event. There will be food and drinks served, so if you are over 21 please be sure to bring your photo ID!

Saturday, March 12

Saturday Evening Poster Session


Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.Location: Savannah Ballroom (10th Floor)


Information About the Conference HotelWESTIN PEACHTREE PLAZA, ATLANTA

210 PEACHTREE STREETNW ATLANTA, GA 30303

Phone: (404) 659-1400http://www.westinpeachtreeplazaatlanta.com

Check-in:3:00pm

Check-out:12:00pm

TRANSPORTATION FROM HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ATL)

MARTACost: $2.50/one-wayTravel time: 20 minutesAbout: The hotel is located on the MARTA line at Peachtree Center Station — one block walking distance from the hotel.

TaxiAbout: The hotel entrance on Peachtree Street is accessible by guest room key only between the hours of 11pm and 6am. If you are arriving at the hotel via taxi to check in between these hours, please instruct your driver to access the hotel via the motor lobby entrance at Andrew Young International Boulevard and Spring Street.

GETTING AROUND ATLANTA

MARTACost: $2.50/one-way, $5/round tripAbout: The hotel is located one block from the MARTA Line at the Peachtree Center Station. For more information or to see schedules and maps, please visit www.itsmarta.com.

Atlanta StreetcarCost: ComplementaryAbout: The Carnegie at Spring Stop is located across the street from the hotel valet entrance. The Streetcar travels in a loop and stops off at local attractions including Centennial Olympic


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Park and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Historical Center. For more information or to see schedules and maps, please visit http://streetcar.atlantaga.gov/

HOTEL PARKINGValet parking service is available to guests, but there is no self-parking provided by the hotel itself. Nightly valet parking fee is $32/day. Self-parking lots are located within walking distance from the hotel.

HOTEL DINING OPTIONS

Starbucks Coffee Bar

Hours: 6:00am – 6:00pm

Open daily at 6am, the newly expanded and renewed Starbucks® Coffee Bar offers a variety of coffee and sells it along with fresh, rich-brewed, Italian-style espresso beverages, pastries, small snacks and confections.

The Café

Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am – 10:30am, 11:30am – 2:20pm, 5:30pm – 10:00pm; Sat-Sun 7:00am – 3:00pm

Located on the lobby level, The Café serves a Southern-style buffet breakfast including eggs made to order, homemade breakfast cereals, fresh pastries, Belgian waffles and fruit. A la carte items also are available.

The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View

Lunch Hours: 11:30am – 2:30pm Dinner Hours: Sun-Thurs 6:00pm – 10:00pm, Fri 6:00pm – 11:00pm, Sat 5:30pm – 11:00pm

There are few settings more dramatic than a sleek, glass-walled dining room that slowly revolves through a full 360 degrees 73 stories above the street. Ideal for special occasions, corporate dinners and as a place to unwind.


Bar 210

Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am – 12:00am, Sat-Sun 12:30pm – 1:00am

Open daily, the newly renovated Bar 210 is the place to catch up with friends and colleagues, indulge in signature cocktails, have a light bite or unwind for the evening.


Atlanta Visitor Information – Local Attractions

Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, The Westin Peachtree Plaza is just steps from Atlanta's most visited venues and top Atlanta attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, and World of Coca-Cola. Discover the multitude of attractions on the Atlanta map, and the Westin Concierge will be delighted to assist you with directions or to book reservations or tours to any of the exciting things to do in Atlanta.

National Center for Civil and Human Rights (0.9 miles from hotel)

o The Center for Civil and Human Rights is a museum dedicated to the achievements of both the civil rights movement in the United States and the broader worldwide human rights movement.

o Located at 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd Coca Cola Museum/World of Coca Cola (0.2 miles from

hotel)o The World of Coca-Cola is a museum showcasing the

history of The Coca-Cola Company that contains a host of entertainment areas and attractions.

o Located at 121 Baker St College Football Hall of Fame (0.8 miles from hotel)

o The College Football Hall of Fame is a hall of fame and museum devoted to college football. Previously located in South Bend, Indiana, the new Hall of Fame is a 94,256 square feet (8,756.7 m2) attraction located in the heart of Atlanta’s sports, entertainment and tourism district.

o Located at 250 Marietta St Centennial Olympic Park (0.2 miles from hotel)

o Centennial Olympic Park is a public park owned by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority. It was built by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG) for the infrastructure improvements for the Centennial 1996 Summer Olympics.

o Located at 265 Park Avenue W Georgia Aquarium (0.2 miles from hotel)

o The Georgia Aquarium houses tens of hundreds animals, representing several thousand species. It is the largest aquarium in the western hemisphere!

o Located at 225 Baker Street Georgia Dome (Home of the Atlanta Falcons) (0.4 miles

from hotel)o Primarily the home stadium for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons


and the NCAA's Georgia State Panthers football team, it has hosted the Peach Bowl since 1992 and the SEC Championship Game since 1994.

o Located at 1 Georgia Dome Dr


Atlanta Visitor Information – NightlifeLooking to branch out and explore Atlanta’s night scene? Looking for somewhere to go after a social event, or to unwind after a poster session? Consider Atlanta nightlife the ultimate melting pot of fun, allowing you to choose between the laid-back vibes of Virginia Highland, the chic style in Buckhead or a trendy scene in Midtown. Locations listed were selected partially based upon proximity to the Westin Peachtree Plaza, but feel free to explore further if you desire. (Please note: the following information is provided by Yelp and the Atlanta Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, not based upon the personal experience of Student Committee members).

Park Bar (0.3 miles from hotel)o A convivial, exposed-brick hangout featuring elevated pub

fare and an impressive selection of bourbon & craft beer.o Located at 150 Walton Street

STATS Sports Bar (0.5 miles from hotel)o STATS is the ultimate location to watch your favorite

sporting event. On top of serving great food, STATS is one of the only bars in the United States to feature a beer tap system which allows guests to pour their own beer with no server or bartender needed.

o Located at 300 Marietta Street Edgewood Speakeasy (1.0 miles from hotel)

o Behind a secret door lies within the Pizzeria Vesuvius is the Edgewood Speakeasy. A 20s themed secret den of drinks. With mixology inspired cocktails, innovative boilermakers, local and regional craft beers and boutique distilled spirits and moonshines.

o Located at 327 Edgewood Avenue NE Joystick Game Bar (1.2 miles from hotel)

o Joystick Gamebar is dedicated to classic arcade games, good drinks, and killer snack food. Come down to fight for a high score or just sip a cocktail and relax.

o Located at 427 Edgewood Avenue SE

Getting AroundWe want you to enjoy Atlanta responsibly. If you need a ride, consider one of these awesome and convenient services to get you to where you need to be! You can use one of these apps to call yourself a driver (both are available throughout Atlanta). Once you arrive at your


destination, you pay from your phone (no cash needed!). Lyft

o Current Lyft users get a code that they can use to give free rides to new users. Make friends at the social, and maybe you’ll get a Lyft for free!

Ubero You can use the promo code FEELING22 for a free Uber

ride just for signing up.

Student Committee InformationThe Student Committee’s parent organization, the American Psychology-Law Society (APA Division 41), is a division within the American Psychological Association for researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of psychology and the law. The Student Committee mirrors its parent organization’s goal of investigating the relationship between psychology and law, but also provides students with information concerning internships, fellowships, grants, research, teaching, and clinical training, among other resources and opportunities.

Undergraduate students, graduate students, and law students may join as Associates-at-Large. Undergraduate or graduate students should be enrolled in a social or behavioral science program. Student membership is $15.00 per year and also includes a subscription to Law and Human Behavior and the AP-LS Newsletter. When filling out the application, please be sure to list the degree(s) you are seeking and the institution you are attending.

For more information, visit:

AP-LS website: http://www.apadivisions.org/division-41/index.aspx

Membership information on the AP-LS website: http://www.apadivisions.org/division-41/membership/index.aspx

Student Committee website: http://www.apls-students.org

Student Committee Twitter: @APLSsc


http://www.apls-students.org/

http://www.apadivisions.org/division-41/membership/index.aspx

http://www.apadivisions.org/division-41/index.aspx

Student Committee Officers2015-2016

Executive CommitteeChair: Meghann Galloway, Drexel UniversityChair Elect: Emily Haney-Caron, Drexel UniversitySecretary: Tara Ryan, Simon Fraser UniversityCommunications Officer: Dana Formon, Sam Houston State

UniversityCampus Representative Coordinator: Elizabeth Gale-Bentz,

Drexel University

Members at Large/ LiaisonsClinical: Shelby Arnold, Drexel UniversityExperimental: Caitlin Cavanaugh, University of California, IrvineLaw: Jaymes Fairfax-Columbo, Drexel University

Contact Information: [email protected]


mailto:[email protected]

AcknowledgementsVaried support and assistance:

Kathy Gaskey Dr. Jennifer Woolard Dr. Patty Zapf Dr. Curt Carlson Dr. Vanessa Edkins AP-LS Executive Committee Oxford University Press Our many campus representatives

Our panel members and speaker:

Dr. Nadine Kaslow Dr. Julie Ancis Dr. Kimberly Jacob Arriola Dr. Jennifer Woolard Dr. Nicholas Druhn Dr. Beth Caillouet-Arrendondo Dr. Patricia Griffin Dr. Michelle Keeney


Day PlannersThursday, March 10th

Time Session Location7

am

8 am

9 am

Student Welcome Breakfast and Conference Orientation Presentation

Chastain Ballroom F & G

(6th Floor)

10 am

Foundational Issues in Psychology and Law: What Students Should Know, but Probably

Don'tChastain

Ballroom F & G(6th Floor)

11 am

12 pm

1 pm

2 pm What does it take to be a Leader: Strengths

and Challenges Featuring Drs. Kaslow, Ancis, Arriola, & Woolard

Chastain Ballroom D(6th Floor)3

pm

4 pm5

pm

6 pm

AP-LS Business Meeting Chastain J (6th Floor)

Welcome ReceptionSavannah

Ballroom (10th Floor)

7–8 pm

Friday, March 11th


Time Session Location

7 am 5k Fun Run*pre-registration required*

Meet in hotel lobby

8 am

9 am

10 am

11 am

12 pm

1 pm The View Outside the Ivory Tower: Careers in Psychology and Law Outside of AcademiaFeaturing Drs. Druhn, Arrendondo, Griffin, & Keeney

Chastain Ballroom E(6th Floor)

2 pm

3 pm

4 pm

5 pm

6 pm

Friday Night Poster SessionSavannah Ballroom

(10th Floor)7–8 pm

8–10 pm Student Committee Reception The Overlook

(6th Floor)


Saturday, March 12thTime Session Location

7 am

8 am

9 am

10 am

11 am

12 pm

1 pm

2 pm

3 pm

4 pm

5 pm

6 pm

Saturday Night Poster SessionSavannah Ballroom

(10th Floor)7–8 pm



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