Originally published: . Volume 1, No. 9. Source pages: 1, 10.
An event aimed at supporting the social and intellectual connection between scientists and practitioners, called a Pro Psych Party, was held during the recent LPA convention. The event was developed by Dr. Susan Dardard of Dardard Media and sponsored by Grassroots, as well as other contributors. Susan noted that, “The party at the Convention was the first in a series designed to bring psychology alumni and faculty together.” The activities included a book exhibit of Louisiana psychology authors, an art display, refreshments, and bluegrass music by Tuning South. “The event was open to all psychology professionals in Louisiana,” she said.
Susan explained that an LSU Science-to-Practice Alumni & Faculty group has emerged from this effort, including Drs. Julia Buckner, Alex Cohen, Amy Copeland, Rita Culross, Christopher Garner, Glenn Jones, Sean Lane, Bob Mathews, and Tracey Rizzuto, all currently at LSU.
“In recognition of the importance of the need to strengthen the scientific arm of psychology in our state association,” she said,” some LSU alumni have raised money to sponsor first year memberships in LPA for the faculty. Our newest alumni- sponsored LPA member applicants are Drs. Mathews, Lane, Buckner, and Rizzuto.
“I invite other licensed psychologists around our state to reach out to the psychology professors on the campuses where you received your degrees in psychology and form your own science- to-practice group,” she recommended.
Grassroots and Dr. Dardard encourage all Science-to-Practice group members to join the Louisiana Psychological Association, which provides a common meeting ground for everyone to gather and work together on behalf of psychology.
Anyone interested in organizing, joining or sponsoring a Science- to-Practice Alumni & Faculty group can contact Dr. Dardard at MediaServices@DrSusanDardard.com.
LSU alums got together with LSU faculty at the Pro Psych Party. (Back) Drs. Bob Baker, Tony Speier, Karen Speier, Sean Lane, Bob Mathews, Darlyne Nemeth. (Front) Drs. Kim VanGeffen, Susan Dardard, and Julie Nelson.
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