Tip from your Newsletter Committee: “Mind The Affect” The UK Subway loudspeaker repeats the instructions "mind the gap," as in, pay attention to the gap in the tracks so you don't fall in. As affective science researchers, we study emotions -- but do we neglect our...
September 2025
Issue 9 – Dissertation Award Winner Spotlight
Contributed by Archita Tharanipathy, SASSC Member-At-Large and SAS Newsletter Subcommittee Member Interview with Dr. Ke Wang, Winner of the 2025 Best Dissertation in Affective Science Award How do specific positive emotions shape decision-making, and what role does...
Issue 9 – Affective Science Paper of the Year
This year SAS announced the winner of its inaugural Best Paper in Affective Science award, co-sponsored by SAS and the journal Affective Science. Access the paper here! Full citation: Nencheva, M. L., Nook, E. C., Thornton, M. A., Lew-Williams, C., & Tamir, D. I....
Issue 9 – Graduate School Application Workshop
UPDATE: The workshop is nearly full, but please contact Victoria Hart-Derrick at victoria.hart-derrick@yale.edu to register if space permits, or to be placed on the waitlist. Are you applying to psychology doctoral programs in Fall 2025?! If so, you do not want to...
Issue 9 – Conference Announcement
Join us for SAS 2026! Come join us for the 2026 SAS Conference! It will take place March 12 – 14, 2026 in vibrant Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA at the Westin Hotel, Pittsburgh. Connect with colleagues while gaining and sharing knowledge about cutting-edge research in...
Issue 9: September 2025
Welcome to the 9th issue of the SAS Newsletter! The Society for Affective Science (SAS) is delighted to share its ninth Newsletter. The issue includes a conference announcement, spotlights on award-winning research, and more. This is an initiative of the SAS...