As the educational wing of IACCP, the E.D.U.C.A.T.E. Initiative exists to support the development of educational opportunities and resources for IACCP members at all career stages.
Our main goals include:
Extending educational opportunities throughout IACCP
Developing skills through workshops and courses
Uniting IACCP members at different career stages through mentoring
Connecting knowledge through regular thematic meetings
Addressing emerging issues and needs
Tailoring accessible educational resources to the needs of IACCP members
Evolving research through funding of research and initiatives
The E.D.U.C.A.T.E. Initiative is comprised of a committee of IACCP members that organizes and coordinates its main events and opportunities, including the Culture & Psychology School, Kwok Leung Award, SPARK grants as well as activities responding to the dynamic needs of IACCP members.
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The E.D.U.C.A.T.E. Committee
Elena Piccinelli
Administrator
Iscte-IUL - University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal
Student member of IACCP
Ronja A. Runge
Budget and Grants Manager
University of Hildesheim, Germany
Professional member of IACCP
Rebekah Pollock
Organizer of the E.D.U.C.A.T.E. Quarterly Forum
Georgia State University, USA
Professional member of IACCP
Upcoming Events
Event 1: EDUCATE Committee Mentoring Initiative
In response to many IACCP members’ interest in receiving mentoring, the EDUCATE committee has created a mentoring initiative to connect IACCP members at various stages in their careers. The mentoring initiative includes three large group meetings and individual meetings between mentors and mentees. These meetings are for current participants.
- EDUCATE Mentoring Kick-Off Meeting (June 2nd, 2025)
- EDUCATE Mentoring Check-in Meeting (end of October 2025)
- EDUCATE Mentoring Wrap-up Meeting (end of May 2026)
Possible Future Mentoring Opportunities will Include:
- EDUCATE Mentoring Session (IACCP Regional Conference 2026)
If you are interested in participating in a future mentoring initiative, please send an email to the EDUCATE committee indicating this: educate.iaccp@gmail.com. Please include Interest in Future Mentoring Initiative in the subject line.
Event 2: EDUCATE Forum
We invite you to join us for the next EDUCATE forum. This will be a unique opportunity for connecting with other IACCP members, hearing from experts in their fields, staying up to date on cutting edge research, and cultivating personal and professional growth.
Dates & Times
Early November 2025
Program (UTC+0/London)
13:00 - 13:30 - Welcome & Introductions
13:30 - 14:15 - Graduate Student and Early Career Research Colloquium (Presenters: TBD)
14:15 - 14:45 - Virtual Networking Café
12:00 - 12:45 - General EDUCATE Committee Meeting
Cost
There is no cost for EDUCATE forums.
Graduate Students and Early Career Researchers who are interested in presenting a work in progress or completed research project can email a CV and abstract/short description of your project to the following email: educate.iaccp@gmail.com. Please include Research Colloquium in the subject line.
