Proposal deadline June 14th, 2021 at 11:59 pm PST
Proposal submission information at this link. Submit proposals here.
About the 2021 Convention:
(NEW THIS YEAR: The 2018 AAPA Convention has its own website! Please see details below for link and proposal submission instructions.)
ASIAN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
2018 ANNUAL CONVENTION
August 8, 2018
San Francisco, California
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS * DIFFICULT DIALOGUES * SYMPOSIA * POSTERS
Submission Deadline: April 15th, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. PST
IMPORTANT – READ:
**Proposals that address the convention theme will be prioritized**
**Given our tight timeline, we are NOT able to extend the submission deadline this year**
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
2018 AAPA CONVENTION WEBSITE:
https://aapa2018.dryfta.com/en/
THEME:
THROWING ROCKS, BUILDING BRIDGES:
Centering and Uplifting our Intersecting Voices
This year’s theme continues to build on previous convention themes with the goal of encouraging necessary and difficult conversations that can strengthen research, practice, and advocacy efforts in Asian American mental health. Our theme for this year focuses on individual and community empowerment that centers around (re)claiming space, uplifting our voices, and acknowledging all the intersecting identities that make us unique. Intersectionality is defined by Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw as “how overlapping or intersecting social identities, particularly minority identities, relate to systems and structures of oppression, domination, or discrimination.” Our hope is that this theme will be a call to action to honor those that inspire us to keep fighting for our values and beliefs while acknowledging the efforts of AAPA’s current and past members.
“Throwing rocks, building bridges” is a tribute to the past, present, and future of AAPA. We stand upon the shoulders of our elders – the ones who have provided the rocks necessary for the current generation to throw. As rock throwers and agitators, the current generation pushes the boundaries necessary to successfully propel AAPA into the future, with the recognition that we are in the same fight. Our elders laid the foundation from where we build the bridges to our common goals. By encouraging members to acknowledge our past and present, we aim to move towards breaking down walls and building bridges between AAPI and other groups, our multiple identities, and subgroups within AAPA in celebration for the future of our organization.
We are seeking proposals that draw attention to the experiences of those with multiple intersecting identities, underrepresented Asian American groups (e.g., South Asians, Southeast Asians, Filipinos, religious minorities, LGBTQIA+, international folks), as well as those that bridge past AAPI research or clinical applications with present or future directions. In addition, we are interested in submissions that focus on collaborative projects (both nationally and internationally), interdisciplinary scholarship, multicultural perspective, cross-cultural psychology, and other works that further social justice movements. We encourage submissions from researchers, community leaders and activists, mental health providers, and educators who work with underrepresented communities. Moreover, we welcome submissions from professionals and scholars in allied fields (e.g., Anthropology, Asian American Studies, Communication, Education, History, Law, Nursing, Political Science, Public Health, Psychiatry, Social Work, and Sociology) with whom we collaborate and whose work informs Asian American mental health.
Proposals may address, but are not limited to, the following topics within AAPI mental health:
Who May Submit
Individuals (AAPA members and non-members) at all levels of training (professional, graduate level, and undergraduate level), including non-psychologists interested in mental health issues affecting AAPIs are encouraged to submit proposals. We particularly encourage submissions from those interested in AAPI mental health who have not previously participated in AAPA conventions. Because strengthening the diversity of our colleagues in other organizations is of particular importance for psychologists of color, we strongly encourage submissions from members of other organizations, including but not limited to, the Association of Black Psychologists, Society of Indian Psychologists, and the National Latina/o Psychological Association.
While there is no limit to the total number of submitted proposals per person, individuals can only be the first author of one proposal submission. In the event that multiple first author submissions are received from an individual, the committee will review only the first proposal received. Exempted from this rule are presenters who are invited speakers.
Types of Submissions
for subsequent discussions and interactions among participants. For questions about submitting an
interactive session proposal, please contact Sessions Co-Chair Yun Garrison at aapasessionscommittee@
dialogue about issues that are difficult to discuss in everyday conversations. Proposal submissions must delineate how facilitators will establish and manage a safe space that promotes respectful expression of opposing views, and provides an environment in which differing perspectives are defended, heard, and considered by participants who hold conflicting cultural values and ideas. For questions about submitting a difficult dialogue session proposal, please contact Sessions Co-Chair Yun Garrison at aapasessionscommittee@
theme. An expert discussant may provide feedback. The symposium proposal submission must include
one program summary that integrates the multiple presentations within the session. It must also
clearly indicate the titles and contents of each presentation within the symposium. A chair for the
symposium must be named on the application portal. No individual paper proposals for symposium
presentations are accepted. For questions, please contact Yun Garrison at aapasessionscommittee@
During the designated 90-minute poster session, participants are invited to interact with poster presenters. Single research papers should be submitted as posters. For questions, please contact Poster Session Co-Chairs are Iris Miao at irismiao831@gmail.com and Dieu Truong at dmtruong@central.uh.edu.
Guidelines for Proposals
Proposal Rating Criteria
Proposals will be rated based on the following criteria:
Additional Information
Presenters should bring their own laptops (those with Mac laptops should bring the appropriate adaptor to connect to the LCD projector). LCD projectors for PowerPoint presentations will be provided. Requests for additional AV equipment will be addressed after the final selection of presenters has been decided.
Visit the 2018 AAPA Convention website at https://aapa2018.dryfta.com/en/ for more information.. For all other questions regarding the 2018 AAPA Convention, please email one of this year’s co-chairs, Nic Rider at nicole.rider@gmail.com or Justine Fan at justine.angela17@gmail.com.
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS * DIFFICULT DIALOGUES * SYMPOSIA * POSTERS
Submission EXTENDED Deadline: May 31st, 2017 at 11:00 p.m. PST
Submit proposals at http://forms.apa.org/aapa/
October 6 – 8, 2017
Las Vegas, Nevada
THEME:
Within the fiber of Asian American history is our activism and fight against injustice and exclusion. Asian American psychology emerged from the Civil Rights movement, a time when communities across and within racial groups incited change for more equitable treatment. While honoring our rich and complex past and celebrating our triumphs, let’s continue to come together in solidarity to push forward inclusive community activism. Our hope is that this year’s convention will continue to bring diverse communities together to foster comradery, empower, re-energize, inspire, and ignite action.
The theme, ‘Rise in Solidarity’ directly builds on last year’s theme of going beyond Asian Americanness and examining our own diverse identities. ‘Comradery Through Our Interdisciplinary Efforts’ encourages members to reach out to different fields with the goal of strengthening practice and research in Asian American psychology. Further, the aftermath of the 2016 election has left many disenfranchised, especially those with multiple, targeted identities. We hope this ‘Call to Action’ galvanizes AAPA members to heal and mobilize, while protecting those pushed to the margins. This theme also addresses marginalized identities within our own ‘borders.’ During the closing panel of last year’s convention, AAPA members of various AAPI subgroups painfully shared stories about the invisibility of their intersectional identities. By encouraging AAPA members to go beyond just acknowledging diverse identities, we aim to move towards inclusion and celebration of all marginalized identities within our AAPI community. As with every convention, we also emphasize the importance of networking, mentorship, and other professional development experiences, while remembering to HAVE FUN!
We are seeking proposals that draw attention to the experiences of the underrepresented Asian American groups (Southeast Asian, Pacific Islanders, LGBTQ, Multiracial People, and Women etc.), with a focus on those with multiple intersecting identities. In addition, we are interested in submissions that focus on collaborative projects (both nationally and internationally), interdisciplinary scholarship, multicultural perspective, cross-cultural psychology, and other works that further the social justice movement. We encourage submissions from researchers, community leaders and activists, mental health providers, and educators who work with underrepresented communities. Moreover, we welcome submissions from professionals and scholars in allied fields (e.g., Anthropology, Asian American Studies, Communication, Education, History, Law, Nursing, Political Science, Public Health, Psychiatry, Social Work, and Sociology) with whom we collaborate and whose work informs Asian American Psychology.
Proposals may address, but are not limited to, the following topics within AAPI Psychology:
Research or outreach with underrepresented AAPI groups (Southeast Asian, Pacific Islanders, LGBTQ, Multiracial People, and Women etc.)
Who May Submit
AAPA members at all levels of training (professional, graduate level, and undergraduate level), including non- psychologists interested in psychological issues affecting AAPIs are encouraged to submit proposals. Non- AAPA members at all levels may also submit proposals. We particularly encourage submissions from those interested in AAPI psychology who have not previously participated in AAPA conventions. Because strengthening the diversity of our colleagues in other organizations is of particular importance for psychologists of color, we strongly encourage submissions from members of other organizations, including by not limited to, the Association of Black Psychologists, Society of Indian Psychologists, and the National Latina/o Psychological Association.
While there is no limit to the total number of submitted proposals per person, individuals can only be the first author of one proposal submission. In the event that multiple first author submissions are received from an individual, the committee will review only the first proposal received. Exempted from this rule are presenters who are invited speakers.
Types of Submissions
Guidelines for Proposals
○ Contact information for each presenter
○ Abstract (50 to 100 words) with no author names
○ Program Summary (500 to 700 words) with no author names
○ 3-4 Learning Objectives (not required for poster submissions)
Proposal Rating Criteria
Proposals will be rated based on the following criteria:
Additional Information
Presenters should bring their own laptops (those with Mac laptops should bring the appropriate adaptor to connect to the LCD projector). LCD projectors for PowerPoint presentations will be provided. Requests for additional AV equipment will be addressed after the final selection of presenters has been decided.
Visit the AAPA website at aapaonline.org for more information on the 2017 Convention. For all other questions regarding the 2017 AAPA Convention, please email one of this year’s co-chairs, Gloria Wong-Padoongpatt at gloria.wong@unlv.edu or Nic Rider at nicole.rider@gmail.com.
The 2016 AAPA Convention is now calling for proposals for posters, symposia, and interactive sessions. Interdisciplinary proposals are highly encouraged for the theme: “Beyond ‘Yellow’ Borders: Revealing Our Diverse Community, Expanding Our Coalition Horizon”. For more information, visit http://beta.aapaonline.org/convention/ and download the full 2016 Call for Proposals.
Deadline: March 21, 2016 at 11:00 p.m. PST
Dear AAPA members,
We (the AAPA EC) want to inform you about opportunities to participate in in ongoing dialogues about ethical issues in psychology and the independent review of APA, opportunities both with AAPA and through other venues. For AAPA, we invite you to attend the Town Hall meeting with representatives of the AAPA EC at the AAPA convention (7:30 to 8:30 am in Northrop Frye Hall). Other venues for dialogue and commentary to APA and beyond include:
Make the most out of your time at Convention by checking out this year’s program [Download pdf of AAPA_2015 Convention Program]. In addition to noting this year’s outstanding talks and research presentations, learn more about the numerous opportunities to network and connect with fellow AAPA members (Early Bird Reception and Breakfast, Lunchtime Discussions, etc). See you in Toronto!
Case studies provide practical examples of culturally-informed approaches to service delivery that can be evaluated alongside the research literature to inform treatment decisions. In a growing field such as Asian American psychology, case studies also may be especially helpful for exploring understudied phenomena and generating hypotheses that may be explored in future research. We encourage participants to come prepared to discuss ideas for case studies and present areas of expertise that they could contribute to the shaping of others’ case studies. Students are welcome!
In this lunchtime interactive session, we will:
1. Present the guidelines and requirements for submission of case studies to the AAJP Case Study Section.
2. Develop ideas for case studies highlighting innovative approaches to service delivery involving Asian Americans.
3. Provide opportunities to network and meet potential collaborators that can help bridge gaps in research and clinical practice.
TO REGISTER: Email the AAJP Case Study Section Editor, Doris F. Chang, at changd@newschool.edu and provide the following information:
1. Name and job title
2. Area of expertise
3. What kinds of case studies would you be interested in working on? (Examples: case studies involving kids and families; treatment of depression; spiritually-focused interventions; applications of mindfulness)
4. What kind of concrete assistance would be helpful? (Examples: information about the latest research on X to help ground my literature review; access to library databases or statistical help; consultation on a case formulation; help with taking my case notes and turning them into a paper; someone to edit my work)
5. What kind of assistance can you provide?
6. Do you have an idea for a case study that you wish to workshop or discuss during the session? (Y/N)
As the 2015 AAPA Convention in Toronto draws closer, stay informed about important announcements and opportunities that we will be sharing on the AAPA listserve (current, paid members are subscribed to the Google Group), https://beta.aapaonline.org/news, and social media (Facebook, Twitter). See message below about the call for AAPA poster judges. Don’t forget about Early Registration, which ends June 30th!
Dear AAPA members,
The 2015 AAPA Conference Poster Committee would like to invite practicing psychologists and faculty members to volunteer for an hour on August 5th to judge poster presentations. Given the number of confirmed poster presentations this year, we are in need in several judges with various backgrounds (in research and practice) and diverse areas of expertise.
If you are interested and willing to volunteer, we ask that you please contact the AAPA poster committee on or before June 23rd at aapapostercommittee@gmail.com. You will be asked to be judging posters throughout the convention, especially during the poster session at 3:30-4:30pm.
Thank you very much for considering this service to our community!
Sincerely,
P. Priscilla Lui, M.A. & Kimberly J. Langrehr, Ph.D.
Poster Committee Co-Chairs
AAPA Planning Committee 2014-2015
Hello, All,
We are excited to announce that registration for this year’s Asian American Psychological Association Convention in Toronto, ON is now open! The AAPA Convention will take place on August 5, 2015 (the day before APA) on the Victoria University (in the University of Toronto) campus. There are two registration portals, one for members and one for non-members. The registration portals include important information about this year’s convention, banquet, travel awards, etc. Register now to take advantage of the early bird rates: https://beta.aapaonline.org/convention/registration/
Early Bird Registration (ends June 30th, 2014):
Professional member/non-memberhttp://aapaonline.org/convention/registration/: $115/140
Student member/non-member: $50/60
Regular Online Registration (ends July 21st, 2014):
Professional member/non-member: $140/165
Student member/non-member: $60/$75
Onsite Registration:
Professional member/non-member: $150/175
Student member/non-member: $70/85
For questions and concerns about the Convention, please contact the Convention co-chairs:
Monique Shah Kulkarni – moniqueshah@utexas.edu
Nori Lim – noriel.lim@emory.edu
For questions and concerns about registration, please contact the registration co-chairs:
Joe Nee and Ankita Krishnan – aapaconventionreg@gmail.com
We hope to see you there!
Best,
AAPA Convention Team
Worried you may not finish your AAPA proposal in time? Now you have 2 extra days! The Convention Committee has decided to offer one final extension to Sunday, February 15, 11pm PST. Visit http://www.aapaonline.org for more information.
