Our SIG is now up and active on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AERA_MotSIG. We hope you’ll use #motsig18 for all SIG-related AERA events. Special thanks to Carlton Fong for shepherding us into the Twittersphere.
Continue readingNEW GRAD STUDENTS: First time going to AERA?
Find out what to know before you go! Next week our graduate student team will be hosting two “New-to-AERA Online Meetups” for students who are attending for the first time. We can help you (a) get your questions answered, (b) find out how our students get the most out of their experience, and (c) connect…
Continue readingAERA Happy Hour for Early Career SIG Members
Thanks to so many of you early career members for participating in our virtual get-togethers this week and last! We really appreciate all of the suggestions and ideas you shared. In the spirit of creating as many opportunities as possible for early career SIG members to meet and get to know one another, we’ve organized…
Continue readingMotSIG “Conversation with a Motivation Researcher” NYC Event
We’re pleased to announce that all graduate students who expressed interest in attending a “Conversation with a Motivation Researcher” event in New York City will be able to participate. Groups will range from 4-6 students per researcher, and information regarding your researcher, group members, and location will be sent to you individually via email this week. Please…
Continue readingOverview of the AERA MotSIG Program
Hadley Solomon has put together a quick guide to all of the SIG-sponsored AERA sessions: https://goo.gl/Vi1WyP. We hope you will add these special SIG events to your Saturday calendar. a. Saturday, 2:15-3:45 p.m.: Invited Session – “Challenging Motivation Theories: Invited Perspectives of Early Career Researchers” – Four highly productive early career scholars will share what they find most exciting and challenging…
Continue readingRegister for our annual SIG Dinner/Social!
Here is a flyer inviting you and all those interested in motivation to attend the annual SIG Dinner/Social event. This year’s event takes place at the Bowlmor Times Square (222 W 44th St.) on Saturday, April 14, from 8:00-10:00 p.m. Food will be provided in our private 3rd floor lounge, which also features a…
Continue readingHave you registered for the MotSIG annual dinner/social?
Register through the AERA 2018 registration portal for a ticket to the 2018 annual SIG dinner and social event. This year will be one to remember: we have our own private lounge at Bowlmor Times Square with a bar, buffet, 11 bowling lanes, billiards, and ping pong. Word on the street is that Tim Urdan…
Continue readingJob post: College Board Research Scientist
The College Board is accepting applications for an open rank Research Scientist position. We are looking for candidates with expertise in assessment and interventions related to motivation and other noncognitive constructs. Feel free to email Rory Lazowski at [email protected] with any questions. For more information: https://www.collegeboard.org/about/careers/job-listings?gh_jid=1059624
Continue readingCast your vote for 2018-2020 SIG leaders
AERA voting will remain open through March 19, 2018. All members should have received an email invitation to cast your vote. I would like to thank those who are running for 2018-2020 SIG office: a. Chair candidates: Marcus Johnson, Erika Patall, Akane Zusho b. Program Chair candidates: Nir Madjar, Katerina Schenke, Jennifer Schmidt c. Treasurer candidates: Carlton Fong, Suzanne…
Continue readingRemembering Marty Covington
Dr. Martin V. Covington, a longstanding SIG member and major contributor to the field of achievement motivation passed away last month. Dr. Covington was Professor Emeritus of the Graduate School in psychology at UC Berkeley. His pioneering work on self-worth theory and intrinsic motivation helped shape our field. Dr. Covington’s most recent book, Life Beyond Grades:…
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