Resources
The Center for Scholars & Storytellers
The Center for Scholars and Storytellers is a non-profit focused on translating social science research for use by media and content creators. The Center does a wide range of work including entertainment industry landscape reports, workshops, panels, and research collaborations addressing topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Culture and Contact Lab (CCL) at UCLA
Led by Dr. Tiffany Brannon, the CCL conducts research that examines belonging, cultural pride practices, social identity, and diversity and inclusion. Visit the lab’s website to see the latest publications, lab members, and for information on how to join the CCL as a research assistant.
Equimundo
Equimundo (formerly Promundo) is a nonprofit working to change our understanding of masculinity to achieve gender equity and social justice. They do an amazing mix of policy and research and work closely with governments and NGOs. Check out the Equimundo Thought Lab’s reports for cutting edge research on the state of masculinity.
Equity Accelerator
Equity Accelerator (formerly the College Transition Collaborative) is a research-practice organization with a mission of applying psychological theory to improve social and academic outcomes for college students. Their projects include interventions to increase belonging among new college students and improving how universities communicate to students on academic probation.
Psychology in Action
Psychology in action is a blog run by UCLA doctoral students focused on disseminating important findings and insights from psychology to the general public. On the PIA website there are accessible blog posts, podcasts, and interviews on a variety of psychological topics.
The Race, Ethnicity, Politics, and Society Lab (REPS) at UCLA
Led by Dr. Efrén Pérez, the REPS lab studies the effects of demographic diversity on U.S. society using an interdisciplinary approach. Visit the lab’s website to see the latest publications, lab members, funding opportunities, and current projects.
Social Psychological Answers to Real World Questions (SPARQ)
SPARQ is a “do-tank” focused on translating knowledge and learnings from psychology to address pressing social issues. Check out their solutions catalog to find evidence-based answers to important societal problems.
WiseInterventions.org
WiseInterventions.org was developed to make psychological interventions more accessible to both researchers and the general public. Search the intervention database in a variety of ways, including by methodology or topic, to find interventions that address important social issues.