Every year, the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Annual Convention brings together researchers, students, and professionals to geek out over the latest in social and personality psychology. It’s a great place to share ideas, make new friends, and catch up with familiar faces. This February, in Denver, Colorado, our lab had an awesome time at SPSP, presenting our work and soaking up tons of new insights.
Dr. Baek’s Talk: When Loneliness Meets the Mind
One of the biggest highlights was Dr. Baek’s talk, “Loneliness is Linked with Idiosyncratic Mental Processing," as part of the symposium "Building Connections: Psychosocial Approaches to Reducing Loneliness in Young Adults.” Her talk sparked some great conversations about how loneliness affects the way people think in unique ways.
Poster Sessions: Sharing Ideas & Making Connections
Our lab also had a strong presence at the poster sessions! Begüm and Chang did a fantastic job presenting their research, chatting with attendees, and exchanging ideas. We also got to cheer on our collaborator, Ava Ma de Sousa from UCSB, as she shared her research—always fun to see our extended lab family in action!
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Science + Food = The Best Collab
And of course, no conference is complete without good food and good company. One of our favorite moments was a joint lunch with Dr. Shannon Burns’s lab from Pomona College. Nothing beats great discussions over a delicious meal to spark new ideas and collaborations!
Until Next Time, SPSP!
SPSP was such a fun and inspiring experience, and we’re so grateful for the chance to be part of these important conversations on loneliness and social connection. We can’t wait to keep the momentum going and share more of our discoveries in the future!