In support of students’ professional goals, the ASCP program offers regular capacity building and professional development trainings for students in both the Ph.D. and Certificate programs. These opportunities are designed to help students develop practical skills, expand their knowledge, and prepare for careers in applied social and cultural psychology.
Trainings include interactive workshops, intensive boot camps, expert panels, and presentations led by highly-trained professionals who are at the forefront of research and practice in the field. Topics range from research methods and applied interventions to career readiness, networking, and professional ethics. Additionally, all ASCP Doctoral students take the "Grad School 101 Professional Development" course. It focuses on ensuring students build essential competencies in research, career readiness, and self development.
Together, these provide valuable opportunities to support your growth and success. Check out our upcoming and past events below to get involved!
2026- 2027 Events
ASCP Working Group Meetings- Ongoing
These in person gatherings bring the program community together to explore key topics, exchange ideas through presentations, and engage in meaningful discussions.
ASCP Bi Weekly Writing Group
This bi-weekly writing group for doctoral students provides a structured and supportive space to make steady progress on academic writing projects. Regularly meeting over a provided breakfast encouraged shared accountability toward completing manuscripts.
Psych Dept Clothing Closet Open House
The Annual Clothing Closet Open House, led by Dr. Dionne Stephens and Dr. Maureen Kenny, offers ongoing support to graduate students by supplying professional attire, household essentials, and career accessories.
Welcome Back Gathering
The ASCP Doctoral Program Welcome Back Gathering brings together students and faculty for a refreshing start to the new term, fostering connection, motivation, and a sense of community.
Introduction to Content Analysis Codebooks
This workshop introduces fundamentals of creating and using content analysis codebooks to systematically categorize and interpret qualitative data. June 9, 2026- 1pm to 4pm Miami, FL
Intro to NVivo Workshop
This introductory workshop provides beginners with a clear, hands-on overview of how the interface works and key steps to efficiently begin projects with the software. May 19, 2026 Miami, FL
2025- 2026 Events
ASCP Working Group Meetings- Ongoing
These are regularly scheduled meetings where program-level topics are discussed and presentations are shared. All faculty and students attend these meetings.
ASCP Bi Weekly Writing Group
This bi-weekly writing group for doctoral students provides a structured and supportive space to make steady progress on academic writing projects. Regularly meeting over a provided breakfast encouraged shared accountability toward completing manuscripts.
ASCP Annual Holiday Party
The ASCP Annual Holiday Party brings together our students and faculty to celebrate with games, laughter, and holiday cheer. This year we are going to play our favorite group game, Heads Up!, and enjoyed a lively Dirty Santa gift exchange.
Psychology & Technology Symposium
The ASCP program co- hosted the Psychology & Technology Symposium which explored the dynamic intersections between human behavior, digital innovation and public psychology.
Beginning of the year welcome party
The ASCP Doctoral Program Welcome Back Gathering is a warm, energizing event that reconnects scholars, faculty, and our loved ones as we kick off a new academic term together.
Psychology Department Clothing Closet
The Psychology Department Clothing Closet Open House- Dr. Dionne Stephens and Dr. Maureen Kenny- supports graduate students by providing professional clothing, household items, and professional accessories.
2023- 2024 Events
ASCP Working Group Meetings- Ongoing
Regularly scheduled time for program-level discussions and presentations All faculty and students in attendance
Mid-Semester Community Care Day- Ongoing
Regularly scheduled community care day for rest, rejuvenation, and community healing Ongoing, Miami, FL
Workshop on Citizen Science
Our Voice: Community Engaged Work in a Global Context Eduardo De La Vega (ASCP Certificate Doctoral Student) and Ana Guerra (Doctoral Engineering Student, Univeridad Los Andes, Colombia) March 29th at 12pm Miami, FL
Webinar on Social Media for Professional Use by Dr. Jaclyn Siegel
ASCP Webinar on Social Media for Professional Use Dr. Jaclyn Siegel (virtual) Jan 25th at 4pm Miami, FL
Colloquium by Dr. Roberto Abreu
Psychology Department Colloquium Dr. Roberto Abereu March 10th, 2pm Miami, FL
Colloquium talk by Dr. Jeff Temple
Psychology Department Colloquium Dr. Jeff Temple April 14 at 2pm Miami, FL
Beginning of the year welcome party!
Beginning of the year welcome party August 19 4-6pm, 2023, Cooper City, FL
2022- 2023 Events
ASCP Working Group Meetings- Ongoing
Regularly scheduled time for program-level discussions and presentations All faculty and students in attendance
Mid-Semester Community Care Day- Ongoing
Regularly scheduled community care day for rest, rejuvenation, and community healing Ongoing, Miami, FL
Colloquium with Dr. Simon Howard
Psychology Department Colloquium Dr. Simon Howard November 7, 3pm, 2022 Miami, FL
Beginning of the year welcome party
Beginning of the year welcome party! August 20, 5-8pm, 2022, Miami, FL
Systematic Review Boot Camp
3-day Boot Camp on systematic review papers for publication Led by Dr. Purnima Madihvan August 15-17th, 2022, Miami, FL
CV and Resume Workshop
Mutual, goal-directed workshopping of CVs and Resumes Led by Dr. Asia Eaton June 29th, 2pm, 2022, Virtual
Events prior to 2022