Reposted by Julia StrandDan Quintana @dsquintana.bsky.social · 19/09/2026New preprint! 🎉 I analysed 1660 papers from 4 psychology journals and found materials sharing went from 9% of papers in 2015 to 82% in 2025, and these materials *do* get downloaded — a median of 135 times each. BUT shared code is often hard to run. doi.org/10.31234/osf... Let's walk through it 🧵 4265113
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 19/09/2026New preprint with @violetsarebrown.bsky.social: "Measuring Up: Accessible Approaches for Improving Measurement Practices in Psychological Science." The aim of the paper is to reduce barriers to entry to doing measurement work in Psychology. #schmeasurement osf.io/preprints/ps...osf.ioOSF 13314
Reposted by Julia Strandsamuel mehr @mehr.nz · 28/08/2026I am currently recruiting for a 2-year postdoc/research fellow role at the University of Auckland here in New Zealand, focusing on auditory perception, hearing, and music in older adults, including people with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias ~NZ$100k/yr, flexible start date, please apply!forms.glePostdoc in The Music Lab // Expression of interestNote. The below text is a general overview of the sorts of postdocs we often recruit. We are currently recruiting candidates for a 2-year position focusing on auditory perception in aging populations,... 27577
Reposted by Julia StrandRuss Poldrack @russpoldrack.org · 11/08/2026Many of you will have seen the recent post about changes at OSF. If you'd like to learn more about how to use other services (particularly Zenodo) to share data and code, see my book chapter on resource sharing. bettercode-book.org/book-sharing...bettercode-book.org12 Sharing Research Objects – Better Code, Better Science 317783
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 31/07/2026My department is hiring 2 (TWO!) Tenure Track faculty in Developmental Psych and Biological Psych, to start Fall 2027. Deadlines 9/1 (Developmental) and 10/1 (Biological). More info here: www.carleton.edu/psychology/i.... Reach out with questions! carleton.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Carlet...carleton.wd1.myworkdayjobs.comAssistant Professor in Developmental PsychologyThe Carleton Psychology Department is seeking candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Developmental Psychology (preferably with a focus on social, personality, and/or identity de... 03041
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Hi all! Anybody know of recentish data on researcher perceptions of open science practices that ask questions like, "I think it's good for the field when studies are preregistered"? I found Houtkoop et al (2018) on data sharing, but am hoping for data on other practices and more recent! 334
Reposted by Julia StrandRuss Poldrack @russpoldrack.org · 27/04/2026Our lab (w/ @patrickgbissett) is hiring a full-time research coordinator to work with us on cognitive control, dense fMRI, computational modeling, and human-AI interaction. Designed for post-bacs looking to start a Ph. D in ~2 years. Please repost. phxc1b.rfer.us/STANFORDNLbWAGphxc1b.rfer.usSocial Science Research Coordinator (Hybrid Opportunity) in School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford, California, United StatesProfessor Russ Poldrack’s lab is seeking a new full-time Research Coordinator. The RC will work closely with and report directly to Dr. Patrick... 33942
Reposted by Julia Strandmoin syed @syeducation.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Postdoc available! There are two T32 positions at Minnesota focusing on developmental psychopathology, with a large selection of potential mentors. I could serve as primary mentor for someone interested in intersections with metascience and/or diversity. Apply now! drive.google.com/file/d/18SoO... 02840
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Oh that result was 100% cherry picked from the available outcomes!!! 030
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 24/02/2026The kids and I made a #RubeGoldbergMachine in our living room! Sound on for the punchline at the end! 7477
Reposted by Julia StrandAssociation for Psychological Science @psychscience.bsky.social · 09/02/2026APS Fellow @juliafstrand.bsky.social offers resources and recommendations to run a productive #ResearchLab psychologicalscience.orgHow to Set Up and Run an Undergraduate Research LabAPS Fellow Julia Strand offers resources and recommendations to run a productive research lab. 085
Reposted by Julia StrandSanjay Srivastava @sanjaysrivastava.com · 03/02/2026The fact that everyone who sees a picture of Hermann Rorschach thinks it’s Brad Pitt is a level 2 irony 2222
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Just out—a piece I wrote a piece for the APS Observer (@psychscience.bsky.social) in which I share recommendations and resources for running a research lab at a small, liberal arts college. I hope it helps others in the same boat! www.psychologicalscience.org/publications...psychologicalscience.orgHow to Set Up and Run an Undergraduate Research LabAPS Fellow Julia Strand offers resources and recommendations to run a productive research lab. 46728
Reposted by Julia StrandWill Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 24/01/2026in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today 9534966914278
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Background is that I'm working on a topics-based, open access Intro to Psych course that starts with these basic principles and shows how they apply in a range of topics. Also grateful for any readings you know of on the topic! 020
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Psychology folks! I'm trying to identify broad principles of Psychology that describe phenomena in multiple subdisciplines. For example "Psychological phenomena have physiological correlates" or "Information processing is optimized for the training data." Would be delighted for suggestions! 164
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Hi all! I'm on sabbatical this year and have bandwidth to zoom into lab meetings to talk about open science in cog psych and speech research and/or how to implement practices that reduce research errors! (www.carleton.edu/perception-l...). Email me if that sounds fun to you too!carleton.eduError Tight - Carleton CollegeNo one is immune from making mistakes. However, it is possible to set up our labs and research systems in ways that reduce the likelihood that we will make mistakes… 0177
Reposted by Julia StrandJamie Cummins @jamiecummins.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Can large language models stand in for human participants? Many social scientists seem to think so, and are already using "silicon samples" in research. One problem: depending on the analytic decisions made, you can basically get these samples to show any effect you want. THREAD 🧵arxiv.orgThe threat of analytic flexibility in using large language models to simulate human data: A call to attentionSocial scientists are now using large language models to create "silicon samples" - synthetic datasets intended to stand in for human respondents, aimed at revolutionising human subjects research. How... 11342159
Reposted by Julia StrandFred Oswald @foswald.bsky.social · 14/09/2025Psychological Methods invites early-career psychologists to apply to be a 2026 Editorial Fellow. This year kicked off our EF program -- it was enriching for the EFs and rewarding for everyone involved. Let's do it again! For details: www.apa.org/pubs/journal... @apajournals.bsky.socialapa.org 01814
Reposted by Julia StrandMike Frank @mcxfrank.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Experimentology is out today!!! A group of us wrote a free online textbook for experimental methods, available at experimentology.io - the idea was to integrate open science into all aspects of the experimental workflow from planning to design, analysis, and writing. 9535228
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 13/09/2025What does it mean for objects to be a color? Turns out it’s a super hard question to answer! In my TEDx talk, I discuss the science (and wonder!!) of color perception, including bird vision, #TheDress, and how there aren’t “right” answers about what we perceive. youtu.be/gc9ydhNgt6U?...youtu.beColor is in the mind of the beholder | Julia Strand | TEDxStOlafCollegeYouTube video by TEDx Talks 0181
Reposted by Julia StrandJamie Cummins @jamiecummins.bsky.social · 07/07/2025New preprint commentary from me, @malte.the100.ci, and @ianhussey.mmmdata.io. Cognitive dissonance in large language models is neither cognitive nor dissonant. THREAD BELOW 🧵 osf.io/preprints/ps...osf.ioOSF 47438
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 27/05/2025The video for our "Could Severance Happen" panel @carleton.edu is now available! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY-S...youtube.comSeverance: Could It Happen?YouTube video by Julia Strand 070
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Another fun event at @carleton.edu last night! A multidisciplinary analysis of whether Severance is possible, featuring neuroscience (Julie Neiworth), cognitive psychology (me), and philosophy (Jason Decker)! Take home: it’s complicated. But real fun to think through. 0100
Reposted by Julia StrandThe Juice and the Squeeze @juicesqueezepod.bsky.social · 20/05/2025New episode alert! www.juiceandsqueeze.net/51 in which @juliafstrand.bsky.social and @jpeelle.bsky.social talk about toeing the line of sharing personal stuff in professional contexts.juiceandsqueeze.netHow much of our selves do we share professionally?Julia and Jonathan tackle questions around authenticity and navigating all the different relationships we have in our professional lives. What do we choose to share with whom? And how? Being honest is... 052
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 15/05/2025And Aaron Heidgerken-Greene from the incredible maker space at @carleton.edu even made trophies for the speakers! 080
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 15/05/2025It has been loads of fun and is super popular (full auditoriums). It also happens to be very little work to organize. If you'd like to offer Guess Lectures at your institution, I wrote up a set of instructions to make it easier for you. Reach out with questions! docs.google.com/document/d/1...docs.google.comGuess Lectures InstructionsGuess Lectures Notes and instructionsJulia Strand, Carleton College The Premise: In Guess Lectures, faculty give 7-minute talks using someone else’s slides from an unrelated discipline, sight unseen... 1163
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Definitely use the word “composition.” The guy in that painting looks kind of like Jude Law. Hey, that pastoral scene has wheat in it, plenty to say about Triticum aestivum. 10 minutes is up. Riotous applause ensues. 180
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Imagine this. A biology professor stands at the podium. A wheel-of-fortune style spinner rolls past “Philosophy, ”Cinema and Media Studies,” and “Religion” and lands on “Art History.” Deep breath. What does she remember from that painting class sophomore year? 270
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 15/05/2025I started a new thing at Carleton College! It highlights the breadth of a liberal arts education, reminds students that faculty don't know EVERYTHING, and is loads of fun! In "Guess Lectures," faculty give 7-minute talks using someone else’s slides from an unrelated discipline, sight unseen. 89019
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 10/05/2025The snack size ziplocks are in the big box and the quart size are in the small box and it gives me Stroop-like interference wherever I open the drawer 0120
Reposted by Julia StrandJanna Wennberg @jannawennberg.bsky.social · 07/05/2025And here is the preprint for the aforementioned Stage 2 Registered Report with the fabulous @naseemdh.com, @violetsarebrown.bsky.social, and @juliafstrand.bsky.social. osf.io/preprints/ps... THREAD BELOW 1/osf.ioOSF 131
Reposted by Julia StrandSociety for the Improvement of Psychological Science (SIPS) @improvingpsych.org · 25/04/2025Join us for #SIPS2025 Online to explore the historical development of #OpenScience, key milestones, and ongoing challenges with @katiecorker.bsky.social @juliafstrand.bsky.social @michelenuijten.bsky.social @aurelienallard.bsky.social, Zoltan Dienes, and @kaileylawson.bsky.social 1165
Reposted by Julia StrandAyanna Kim Thomas @ayannakim.bsky.social · 21/04/2025Hi friends, the Spark Society's NSF funding has been terminated. We are dedicated to continuing our work and hope we can rely on you for support. 03928
Reposted by Julia StrandLisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Can confirm that my NSF grant "How False Beliefs Form & How to Correct Them" was cancelled today because it is "not in alignment with current NSF priorities" Shocking that understanding how people are misled by false information is now a forbidden topic. Our work will continue but at a smaller scale 14230681363
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Right?? Cognitive Behavior(al Research Methods) Therapy 010
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Wow there are some great parallels here: sharing/transparency reveals features of the process to enable evaluating them….New methods take time to learn but are worth it…..😁 110
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Totally agree! And I thought the punchline was going to be therapy! 😁 130
Reposted by Julia Strandmoin syed @syeducation.bsky.social · 16/04/2025New post! Should we hold back criticisms of scientific practices for fear that they will be weaponized by political attacks on science? Absolutely not. We need to recognize the distinction between scientific arguments and ideological arguments. getsyeducated.substack.com/p/science-re...getsyeducated.substack.comScience Requires Scientists to be Critical of ScienceThese days, my primary motivation for engaging in projects is either irritation or spite. 26416
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Reason #835 that working with @violetsarebrown.bsky.social is fun 1100
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 14/04/2025We’re now calling preprints “PAPER TITLE (lab’s version)” 0110
Reposted by Julia StrandLisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Starting #MPA2025 off with @davenussbaum.bsky.social talking about communicating research for the public. Especially focused on writing and placing an effective op-ed. 1/ 2124
Reposted by Julia StrandThe Juice and the Squeeze @juicesqueezepod.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Hi all! @juliafstrand.bsky.social will be at #MPA2025 in Chicago this week, please reach out if you'd like to say hello (and/or get a sticker!) 131
Julia Strand @juliafstrand.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Spotted in the wild: orthographic co-articulation! Where'd the dot over the i go?? (same letters, with and without spaces) Font: Roboto 281