Welcome to the 10th issue of the SAS Newsletter!
The Society for Affective Science (SAS) is delighted to share its tenth Newsletter. The issue includes a conference announcement, an interview with the president, teaching repository announcement, and more. This is an initiative of the SAS Membership and Outreach Committee’s Newsletter Subcommittee: Archita Tharanipathy, Magdalena Rychlowska, Felix (Chen-Wei) Yu, Katie Hoemann, and Nicole Roberts.
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Spotlight: Interview with SAS President Dr. Rachael Jack
Read the spotlight interview with 2025-26 SAS President, Dr. Rachael Jack, as she shares why she decided to join SAS, her vision for the future, and what has made SAS such a special community for affective scientists.
Conference Announcement: Get Ready for the SAS 2026 Annual Meeting!
In less than two months, the 2026 SAS Conference will be here! Come join us March 12–14, 2026, in vibrant Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Don’t miss the early bird registration deadline of January 31st! Read about some of the new and exciting conference highlights.
Join the Collaboration Fair at SAS 2026!
Have a data set, a skill, an analytical technique, or a specialized piece of equipment that you are eager to use, but need someone else to fill in the missing pieces? We’ve got a solution! At SAS 2026, we’re piloting a new poster format: the Collaboration Fair.
Contributions Now Open for the SAS Teaching Repository!
SAS is launching a repository that will house teaching resources in a single, convenient place for SAS members! Learn how to contribute to this resource.
Honoring Affective Science Community Members: Remembering Dr. Paul Ekman
Photo from the University of California, San Francisco, In Memoriam announcement, Nov. 20th, 2025
Read about the impact and legacy of Dr. Paul Ekman (1934-2025) and how to honor SAS members.
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