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Tessa Benson-Greenwald

@tbgphd.bsky.social
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Social Psychologist, Postdoc at University of Pittsburgh LRDC. IU Bloomington PhD '22; interested in motivation and social roles; she/her

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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
🚨 New paper out in PNAS! 🚨 Intro physics is a gateway course to many STEM majors -- but for many students, it's also a *psychologically threatening* experience.
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
So excited to announce that the first paper out of my postdoc at Pitt has just been accepted for publication at PNAS!!! Preprint below and more details to come soon! ❤️🎉 osf.io/preprints/ps...
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Amazing day at the gender precon yesterday at #SPSP2026! Always such an energizing community with amazing research being shared. Loved this quote from Macbeth at the end of Will Beischel's incredible talk on gender pleasure among trans women.
PowerPoint slide with Purple block with the quote "Let grief convert to anger; blunt not the heart, enrage it." From Shakespeare's Macbeth.
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Joel Le Forestier @joelleforestier.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Going to #spsp2026? Interested in belonging, diversity, or stigma? Come to our symposium, "The Journey to Belonging: Challenges, Costs, and Ways Forward" on Friday at 9:30AM CST. Featuring @katiekroe.bsky.social, @carltonfong.bsky.social, Kevin Binning, and myself.
A graphic showing four speakers and their talk titles: Katie Kroeper presenting "Who Gets to Belong? Belonging Opportunities in College Vary by Race and First-Gen Status," Carlton Fong presenting "Exploring College Students' Costs to Belong," Joel Le Forestier presenting "Belonging According to Whom? The Effects of Distancing from a Stigmatized Identity on Felt and Perceived Belonging," and Kevin Binning presenting "Transforming Social Contexts with Ecological Belonging Interventions."
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Carlton J. Fong @carltonfong.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Excited to present at #SPSP2026 alongside such wonderful researchers and to share our latest work on belonging with collaborators @pedram-zarei.bsky.social, @chrisrozek.bsky.social, and our research teams! Thanks to Joel Le Forestier for organizing this session at @spspnews.bsky.social!
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Abbie Clapp @abbie-clapp.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
I'll be presenting work on the Development and Validation of our new Behavioral Objectification from a Partner (BOP) Scale at SPSP, which demonstrates implications of experiencing sexual objectification from a partner for women's sexual/relationship wellbeing. Fri, Feb. 27th at 9:30 am! #SPSP2026
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Heading to #SPSP2026? Come check out our professional development session from the Early Career Committee on alternative paths for research in these times of limited federal funding. We'll discuss other sources of funding, secondary data analysis, and more!
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Chris Crandall @chriscrandall.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
The 2026 Presidential Symposium at #SPSP2026 will feature Eran Halperin on doing research amid atrocity and Rebecca Covarrubias witness and resistance in higher education. 🧪
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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
This is amazing! Thank you so much to @jinxungoh.bsky.social and @lydiaemery.bsky.social for putting together an amazing guide to the Chicago food scene for those coming to #SPSP2026!
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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Heads up #SPSP2026 - no excuses!
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
(please share widely!) With the start of August quickly approaching, I wanted to announce that the usual slack for fellow people on the Psych Academic Job Market for the coming cycle has been activated. If you are interested, feel free to fill out this form to join! forms.gle/2DBgs8S1fktS...
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Psych Academic Job Market Slack Interest Form
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Jin X. Goh | 吴晋勋 @jinxungoh.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Newly accepted in PSPB! We examined whether Asian and Black Americans perceived one another through a zero-sum lens. Inspired by the SCOTUS affirmative action decisions, I wanted to know if Asians thought they were losing to Black people and how this mindset affects coalition osf.io/preprints/ps...
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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
My new piece in Nature Human Behavior: "We need to fight for the next generation of US researchers" All trainees need 3 things to thrive. In the US, those things have been ripped away. Let's brainstorm and fight to get them back. (share link): www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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We need to fight for the next generation of US researchers
Nature Human Behaviour - Federal funding of science has been cut, and trainee scientists in the USA face an unstable and uncertain future. Nicole Rust explains how and why we should act to support...
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
😂Every once in a while, I get a student who says Beefaroni instead of Bonferroni on an assignment and it never fails to make my entire week so much better #teachstats #PsychSciSky
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a man is laying on a bed using a laptop and says i 'm
Alt: a man (David Rose from Schitt's Creek) is laying on a bed using a laptop and says i 'm obssessed with this
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
If you haven't in a bit, check on your early career researchers with temporary appointments (e.g., postdocs). It's rough out here right now #SocialPsych #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
I am eternally grateful for the amazing colleagues/friends/mentors I get to reconnect with each year at #2025MPA ❤️ it's just the best community
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JESP @jexpsocpsych.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Hello 👋🏼 to everyone at MPA! Be sure to send us all of your new science!!
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
First day of #2025MPA!!!
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a man and a woman are dancing in a hallway and the man is wearing a sequined jacket .
Alt: Donna and Tom from Parks and rec exclaiming it's the best day of the year. They're in a hallway and tom is wearing a sequined jacket
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Just need a moment to shout into the void about something: intentions 👏🏻do not 👏🏻 negate 👏🏻 harm 👏🏻you can accidentally hit someone with your car - it was not intentional but it still caused harm 👏🏻
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #SocialPsychology
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Michael J. Bernstein @michaeljbernstein.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
@jexpsocpsych.bsky.social is happy to announce its first Call for Papers for the Special Issue entitled, "Current Directions in Social Dilemmas Research!" You can read all about it at the link below. Submissions are due Nov 30th. Please share with your networks! www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
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Igor Grossmann, PhD @igi.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
#AcademicChatter #HigherEdJobs #PhDForum Given the volatile situation in US academia and job market insecurities - If you are looking for a post-doc #SocialPsychology #CognitiveScience #CompSocialSci #AgentBasedModeling, Sam & I have a position @uwaterloopsych.bsky.social #Canada!
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
My approach to social media these days is remarkably similar to my approach to dating apps: how many minutes can I scroll through without losing hope for society? (The answer in both cases is usually less than 5 minutes...) 🙃
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
So excited and energized about research following #SPSP2025 but also in need of 2-3 days of post-conference recovery sleep 😂
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
If you weren't able to make it to the session and/or still have burning questions, feel free to reach out via Whova, email, or bluesky!
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Are you an early career member searching for some solidarity and/or a graduate student tentatively looking ahead to the academic job market? Come talk to scholars in various early career roles at 1:45 to hear their experiences and ask questions! #SPSP2025
Advice from the Trenches: Navigating Early Career Transitions" Saturday February 22 2025, 1:45-2:55PM at SPSP Annual Convention 2025
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Has anyone wandered over to #SPSP2025 from the Hyatt regency this morning? Wondering how the sidewalks are in terms of having been treated for snow 👀
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
What I tell myself between conferences: "you're being dramatic, they are not that exhausting" What I tell myself at conferences: "I'm sorry for all of the times I told you that you were exaggerating. This is exactly as exhausting as you remembered" Still a great day at #SPSP2025
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
@avial.bsky.social presenting really cool work on the development and validation of a femininity workplace culture scale at the gender precon at #SPSP2025
Scale includes supporting coworkers, putting yourself first, showing no anger, and avoiding confrontation. Slide includes some sample items
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Ahh! It's precon day 🎉 excited to hear about the amazing, energizing work at this year's #genderprecon this afternoon! Also, if you'll be at the evening reception/poster session, be sure to stop by and see me! #SPSP2025
SPSP Annual Convention 2025, poster 235, STEM Climate Change: Embracing Subjectivity to Enhance Inclusion by Tessa Benson-Greenwald. Thursday February 20, 6-7PM MT
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Terri Vescio @tvescio.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
The graduate students of the Gender, Power, & Privilege (GPP) Lab are excited to present their recent research at the #SPSPconference in Denver. Come and check out their posters. #SocialPsychology #SocialPsy #SPSP2025 @spspnews.bsky.social
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Meltem Yucel @drmeltemyucel.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Excited to be in Denver, CO before #SPSP2025, acclimating to the altitude.
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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
It's almost time for SPSP!! Reminder that hashtags work now so use #SPSP2025 on posts & click on the hashtag to see other posts. But, if you want to see all posts that contain "SPSP" you can use the feed below. Just be warned that it also catches a lot of pspspsp posts. bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Live shot of our social media manager, excitedly reposting (re-BlueSkying?) all the wonderful presentations being shared by our #SPSP2025 presenters
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Calvin Lai @calvinklai.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
🌟Come check out our stellar line-up at #SPSP2025! 🌟 We'll be presenting topics such as confronting sexism, police bias training, and instability in U.S. immigration policy 💫
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Mikaela Spruill @spruill.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Check out the amazing line up of speakers for the inaugural Critical Perspectives in Psychology Preconference! If you are going to #SPSP2025 you don’t want to miss this!!
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Tiffany Ito @tiffanyito.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
If you are at #SPSP, please check out the talks and posters presented by Social Neuroscience Lab members! (And don't forgot your jackets 🥶) @spspnews.bsky.social #SocialPsyc
A listing of 4 CU Social Neuroscience Lab presentations at SPSP. 
Emily Brown will present "The Impact of Kamala Harris's Social Identities on Political Perceptions" [poster 148] at the Social Cognition Preconference, 9:00-10:00 am. She will also present "Gender and Professional Stereotypes in STEM Professors: A Double Bind" [poster 67] at Poster Session D, Friday 4:30-5:30 pm, Exhibit D.

Charlotte Moser will present "Communicating Inclusion: Effects of Interpersonal Allyship versus Organizational Diversity Statements" on 
Saturday 3:15-4:45 pm, Bluebird Ballroom 2A.

Chelsea Taylor will present "College Classes Getting You Down? TA Support Promotes Belonging and Persistence for Undergraduates" [poster 50] at Poster Session E, Saturday 12:30-1:30 pm, Exhibit D.
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
It's travel day, y'all! Heading to Denver for #SPSP2025! Who will I get to see?
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
So in addition to the many reasons to be angry/stressed about funding freezes... Thoughts on how nervous people looking for postdoc positions this year need to be about the availability of those positions?
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Meltem Yucel @drmeltemyucel.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Currently putting together SRCD SECC Conversation Hour "Building Your Career: Postdoc and Academic Job Market Insights" to take place during the conference. Who has been on the postdoc and/or job market **this** year and can talk about their experiences and will be at the SRCD conference?
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Gordon Hodson @gordonhodsonphd.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
@tvescio.bsky.social (Terri Vescio) now on Bluesky! Give her a follow. She does great #PrejudiceResearch. Lately I've really been into her work on masculinity, very interesting stuff.
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Emily Liquin @emilyliquin.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
My department at the University of New Hampshire is hiring an Assistant Professor in Social Psychology! Come join us! #socialpsyc #psychology
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Michael J. Bernstein @michaeljbernstein.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 I am the new Associate Editor for Special Issues at @jexpsocpsych.bsky.social and I could not be more excited to be in the role! We're looking for Guest Editors to propose potential special issues! Read all about what that means at the link below! #SocialPsych #PsychSky 1/n
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ASFP @asfp.io · 31/10/2024
🎴 Applicant portal closes TONIGHT at 9 pm EDT / 6 pm PDT! 🎴 This is your final chance to submit statement drafts and get feedback for #ASFP2024! www.asfp.io/applicants/s... #CognitivePsychSky #ClinicalPsychSky #DevelopmentalPsychSky #SocialPsychSky
Final Call: Today is the last day to submit a personal statement for free, double-blind review. Submit @ ASFP.io
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Tessa Benson-Greenwald @tbgphd.bsky.social · 29/10/2024
#ASFP2024 Roll Call! I’m a Post Doctoral Fellow at University of Pittsburgh who’s helping underrepresented PhD applicants in psychology through @asfp.io because breaking down the hidden curriculum of grad admissions is critical to incorporating new perspectives and advancing our science!
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Savannah C. Lewis @slewis5920.bsky.social · 31/10/2024
#ASFP2024 Roll Call! I’m a PhD student at University of Alabama who’s helping underrepresented PhD applicants through @asfp.io because there shouldn't be a hidden curriculum in applying to graduate school! #rolltide
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Lauren N. Girouard, PhD @laurengh.bsky.social · 30/10/2024
#ASFP2024 Roll Call! I’m an NIH T32 Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Michigan who’s helping underrepresented PhD applicants in psychology through @asfp.io because as a first-generation student, I know how important access to feedback on statements is for putting your best foot forward!
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Caroline Armstrong @caroharmstrong.bsky.social · 30/10/2024
#ASFP2024 Roll Call - I'm a PhD student at the University of Minnesota who's helping underrepresented PhD applicants in psychology through @asfp.io because mentorship in this process shouldn't be a limited resource! It is a hard process and I am glad to help a little.
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Nick Kathios @nickkathios.bsky.social · 31/10/2024
#ASFP2024 Roll Call! I’m a PhD student at Northeastern U who’s helping underrepresented PhD applicants through @asfp.io because there shouldn't be a hidden curriculum in applying to graduate school!
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ASFP @asfp.io · 29/10/2024
The applicant portal is OPEN! Applicants, here's what to expect after you submit your statement drafts. ✅ Remember to submit at www.asfp.io/applicants/s... by Oct. 31! #CognitivePsychSky #ClinicalPsychSky #DevelopmentalPsychSky #SocialPsychSky
Image detailing the ASFP applicant process : Students applying to psychology phd programs can submit statement drafts by October 31st, to get matched with 2 double-blind reviewers, and recieve feedback on their statements by November 9th. 

The applicant portal is now OPEN! 

Remember to submit at https://www.asfp.io/applicants/submission-form by Oct. 31!
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