JOIN THE IOWA PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION!

What's In It For Me?

Benefits of Student Membership in IPA

Develop as a professional: IPA conferences, workshops, research presentations,and the IPA member blog give you a non-threatening environment through which to present your own research, as well as an opportunity to see many professional roles from a closer perspective. Service on IPA committees is encouraged.

Network with professionals across Iowa: Because of Iowa and IPA's sizes, it is possible to meet multiple professionals from your area and across the state. This can be helpful in gaining referral sources for clients, learning about new practicum and research opportunities, or even ‘name-dropping’ at that vital internship interview. All student members have the opportunity to be paired with a full member, who serves as a mentor.

Stay informed of psychology-related issues both statewide and nationally: IPA offers continual legislative updates and opportunities to get involved in advocating for psychology-related issues. Furthermore, IPA is also a wonderful avenue for asking questions about those issues over the general or student E-lists. Finally students are encouraged to participate in our Legislative Breakfast to advocate for the profession and learn how to talk to legislators.

Meet other students across the state: IPA, especially IPA conferences, allows for students to meet and get to know each other for social reasons, for possible research collaboration, for professional opportunities, or just to share ideas and interests. We hope to expand this collaboration in the future through more student social activities throughout the year.

How to Sign Up: Apply at http://www.iowapsychology.org/ and click on Join IPA.

COST OF STUDENT MEMBERSHIP: One year is free for student members electing to be sponsored. Standard dues rate of $50/year includes free or significantly reduced conference registration.

NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN YOUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION!! DON’T DELAY!!