Come together to share insights on behavior(s) and mental processes. Psychology conferences are essential for acquiring new skills and knowledge, and they provide an inclusive atmosphere for networking.
Students and faculty interested in psychology, sociology, anthropology, and the study of behaviors and mental processes are encouraged to participate.
Conference Details
When
April 3, 2026
Where
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, Kansas 66112
Conference Details
This conference offers students the opportunity to present their own work either orally or as a poster presentation, network with peers and professionals, and hear from the brightest minds in psychology. While the focus of the conference is student work, faculty presentations are also encouraged. This involves presenting research findings, sharing knowledge and engaging with the academic community in, yet not limited to:
- Application Research
- Secondary Research
- Empirical Papers
- Creative Works
- Class Projects
Participation in the Student Research Conference in Psychological Sciences is a valuable experience for students, as it helps them develop professional skills and gain exposure to the field of psychology.
Applying for Presentation
To apply for an oral or poster presentation, please complete the presentation submission form by the required deadline.
Oral Presentation Deadline
February 16, 2026
5:00 p.m. CST
Poster  Presentation Deadline
February 27, 2026
5:00 p.m. CST
Speakers
Discover the phenomenal speakers — experts whose research and insights are shaping the ways to approach education and psychology
Wendi Williams, Ph.D
President of the American Psychological Association
Psychologist, advocate, and educator, Dr. Wendi Williams applies her work at the intersection of education and psychology to her scholarship and leadership praxis. Williams completed undergraduate studies at the University of California, Davis, where she majored in psychology and minored in African and African American Studies. She completed graduate study at Pepperdine University (MA in Psychology) and Georgia State University, where she earned a doctorate in counseling psychology with an emphasis in multicultural psychology and family systems.Over a career spanning two decades, Dr. Williams' work delves into the contours of Black women's and girls' inner lives, leveraging deep knowledge of their interiority as source content for developing culturally responsive educational and psychological interventions. Applying critical lenses of liberation psychology and Womanist, Black, and Intersectional feminist theoretical frames alongside an equity-centered systems power analysis, she has leveraged her expertise to develop culturally responsive strategies that drive leader and organizational change.
In her downtime, Dr. Williams enjoys spending time in nature—whether at the ocean or hiking her favorite and/or new trails. Among all the titles and roles she holds, she is most honored to be "Auntie Wendi," which allows her to dote on her nieces, nephews, and godsons as they come of age in Arizona, New York, Washington, D.C., and Japan. Nurturing the lives of these children while being a generous presence to her family and community ranks among her highest life priorities.
Jacob Tengelson, Ph.D
Associate Professor of Psychology, Northwest Missouri State University
Dr. Jacob H. Tengelsen is a strong advocate for transformative teaching. He hopes that his students will be relationally and dialogically engaged in learning experiences and discussions throughout his courses. He helps run a theories of psychology lab at Northwest Missouri State University and regularly seeks opportunities to bring students to national and regional conferences. Dr. Tengelsen is a proud methods nerd and enjoys exploring the limitations and potentials of various forms of scientific inquiry.
Academic Interests:
- Human Sexuality
- Religion
- Moral Development
- Social Media
- Child Sex Trafficking
- Discourse Analysis
Invited Student Address
The speakers are astudent-research duo from the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri.
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