Two LSU psychology professors were selected to attend the American Psychological Association’s fifth annual Science Leadership Conference scheduled for Nov. 14 through Nov. 16 in Washington D.C.
Mary Lou Kelley, professor in clinical psychology, and Claire Advokat, professor in biological psychology, were two out of only 100 professionals selected nationally to attend, and they are the first University faculty members to be invited to an APA conference.
“It shows that LSU is being seen at a federal level for doing exemplary research,” Kelley said.
According to the APA, invitations were extended to those who have “an outstanding record of scientific accomplishments and leadership.”
The theme of the conference is “Enhancing the Nation’s Health Through Psychological Science.” According to the APA, the goal is to advocate for increased federal funding in psychological research and training to ultimately improve the nation’s health. 
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