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 announcements, a list of award winners, and more. This is an initiative of the SAS Membership and Outreach Committee’s Newsletter Subcommittee: Katie Hoemann (Chair), Angelina Sung, Magdalena Rychlowska, and Pooja Kulkarni.
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Conference Announcement
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 affective science!
Graduate School Workshop announcement
Are you applying to psychology doctoral programs in Fall 2025?!
If so, you do not want to miss the third annual Graduate School Application Workshop, hosted by the Society of Affective Science Student Committee!
Paper award winner
This year SAS announced the winner of its inaugural Best Paper in Affective Science award, co-sponsored by SAS and the journal Affective Science.
Dissertation award winner spotlight
Read Archita Tharanipathy’s interview with Dr. Ke Wang, winner of the 2025 Best Dissertation in Affective Science Award.
Mind the affect tip
Summer is heating up, and so is the affective science calendar! Here is a brief list of conferences, calls, and opportunities you won’t want to miss in the next months.
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