Julia Strand
@juliafstrand.bsky.social
Professor of Psychology at Carleton College. Speech, cognition, measurement, open science! Book carver. Podcast: Juice and the Squeeze. she/her. http://juliastrand.com
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New preprint! 🎉 I analysed 1660 papers from 4 psychology journals and found materials sharing went from 9% of papers in 2015 to 82% in 2025, and these materials *do* get downloaded — a median of 135 times each. BUT shared code is often hard to run. doi.org/10.31234/osf...
Let's walk through it 🧵
Let's walk through it 🧵
September 19, 2026 at 4:14 AM
New preprint! 🎉 I analysed 1660 papers from 4 psychology journals and found materials sharing went from 9% of papers in 2015 to 82% in 2025, and these materials *do* get downloaded — a median of 135 times each. BUT shared code is often hard to run. doi.org/10.31234/osf...
Let's walk through it 🧵
Let's walk through it 🧵
New preprint with @violetsarebrown.bsky.social: "Measuring Up: Accessible Approaches for Improving Measurement Practices in Psychological Science." The aim of the paper is to reduce barriers to entry to doing measurement work in Psychology. #schmeasurement
osf.io/preprints/ps...
osf.io/preprints/ps...
OSF
osf.io
September 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM
New preprint with @violetsarebrown.bsky.social: "Measuring Up: Accessible Approaches for Improving Measurement Practices in Psychological Science." The aim of the paper is to reduce barriers to entry to doing measurement work in Psychology. #schmeasurement
osf.io/preprints/ps...
osf.io/preprints/ps...
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I am currently recruiting for a 2-year postdoc/research fellow role at the University of Auckland here in New Zealand, focusing on auditory perception, hearing, and music in older adults, including people with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias
~NZ$100k/yr, flexible start date, please apply!
~NZ$100k/yr, flexible start date, please apply!
Postdoc in The Music Lab // Expression of interest
Note. The below text is a general overview of the sorts of postdocs we often recruit. We are currently recruiting candidates for a 2-year position focusing on auditory perception in aging populations,...
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August 28, 2026 at 5:31 AM
I am currently recruiting for a 2-year postdoc/research fellow role at the University of Auckland here in New Zealand, focusing on auditory perception, hearing, and music in older adults, including people with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias
~NZ$100k/yr, flexible start date, please apply!
~NZ$100k/yr, flexible start date, please apply!
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Many of you will have seen the recent post about changes at OSF. If you'd like to learn more about how to use other services (particularly Zenodo) to share data and code, see my book chapter on resource sharing. bettercode-book.org/book-sharing...
12 Sharing Research Objects – Better Code, Better Science
bettercode-book.org
August 11, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Many of you will have seen the recent post about changes at OSF. If you'd like to learn more about how to use other services (particularly Zenodo) to share data and code, see my book chapter on resource sharing. bettercode-book.org/book-sharing...
My department is hiring 2 (TWO!) Tenure Track faculty in Developmental Psych and Biological Psych, to start Fall 2027. Deadlines 9/1 (Developmental) and 10/1 (Biological). More info here: www.carleton.edu/psychology/i.... Reach out with questions! carleton.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Carlet...
Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychology
The Carleton Psychology Department is seeking candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Developmental Psychology (preferably with a focus on social, personality, and/or identity de...
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July 31, 2026 at 7:36 PM
My department is hiring 2 (TWO!) Tenure Track faculty in Developmental Psych and Biological Psych, to start Fall 2027. Deadlines 9/1 (Developmental) and 10/1 (Biological). More info here: www.carleton.edu/psychology/i.... Reach out with questions! carleton.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Carlet...
Hi all! Anybody know of recentish data on researcher perceptions of open science practices that ask questions like, "I think it's good for the field when studies are preregistered"?
I found Houtkoop et al (2018) on data sharing, but am hoping for data on other practices and more recent!
I found Houtkoop et al (2018) on data sharing, but am hoping for data on other practices and more recent!
April 28, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Hi all! Anybody know of recentish data on researcher perceptions of open science practices that ask questions like, "I think it's good for the field when studies are preregistered"?
I found Houtkoop et al (2018) on data sharing, but am hoping for data on other practices and more recent!
I found Houtkoop et al (2018) on data sharing, but am hoping for data on other practices and more recent!
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Our lab (w/ @patrickgbissett) is hiring a full-time research coordinator to work with us on cognitive control, dense fMRI, computational modeling, and human-AI interaction. Designed for post-bacs looking to start a Ph. D in ~2 years. Please repost. phxc1b.rfer.us/STANFORDNLbWAG
Social Science Research Coordinator (Hybrid Opportunity) in School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford, California, United States
Professor Russ Poldrack’s lab is seeking a new full-time Research Coordinator. The RC will work closely with and report directly to Dr. Patrick...
phxc1b.rfer.us
April 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Our lab (w/ @patrickgbissett) is hiring a full-time research coordinator to work with us on cognitive control, dense fMRI, computational modeling, and human-AI interaction. Designed for post-bacs looking to start a Ph. D in ~2 years. Please repost. phxc1b.rfer.us/STANFORDNLbWAG
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Postdoc available! There are two T32 positions at Minnesota focusing on developmental psychopathology, with a large selection of potential mentors. I could serve as primary mentor for someone interested in intersections with metascience and/or diversity. Apply now! drive.google.com/file/d/18SoO...
April 22, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Postdoc available! There are two T32 positions at Minnesota focusing on developmental psychopathology, with a large selection of potential mentors. I could serve as primary mentor for someone interested in intersections with metascience and/or diversity. Apply now! drive.google.com/file/d/18SoO...
The kids and I made a #RubeGoldbergMachine in our living room! Sound on for the punchline at the end!
February 24, 2026 at 7:37 PM
The kids and I made a #RubeGoldbergMachine in our living room! Sound on for the punchline at the end!
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APS Fellow @juliafstrand.bsky.social offers resources and recommendations to run a productive #ResearchLab
How to Set Up and Run an Undergraduate Research Lab
APS Fellow Julia Strand offers resources and recommendations to run a productive research lab.
www.psychologicalscience.org
February 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
APS Fellow @juliafstrand.bsky.social offers resources and recommendations to run a productive #ResearchLab
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The fact that everyone who sees a picture of Hermann Rorschach thinks it’s Brad Pitt is a level 2 irony
February 3, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The fact that everyone who sees a picture of Hermann Rorschach thinks it’s Brad Pitt is a level 2 irony
Just out—a piece I wrote a piece for the APS Observer (@psychscience.bsky.social) in which I share recommendations and resources for running a research lab at a small, liberal arts college. I hope it helps others in the same boat! www.psychologicalscience.org/publications...
How to Set Up and Run an Undergraduate Research Lab
APS Fellow Julia Strand offers resources and recommendations to run a productive research lab.
www.psychologicalscience.org
February 3, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Just out—a piece I wrote a piece for the APS Observer (@psychscience.bsky.social) in which I share recommendations and resources for running a research lab at a small, liberal arts college. I hope it helps others in the same boat! www.psychologicalscience.org/publications...
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in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
January 24, 2026 at 12:38 AM
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
Psychology folks! I'm trying to identify broad principles of Psychology that describe phenomena in multiple subdisciplines.
For example "Psychological phenomena have physiological correlates" or "Information processing is optimized for the training data."
Would be delighted for suggestions!
For example "Psychological phenomena have physiological correlates" or "Information processing is optimized for the training data."
Would be delighted for suggestions!
December 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Psychology folks! I'm trying to identify broad principles of Psychology that describe phenomena in multiple subdisciplines.
For example "Psychological phenomena have physiological correlates" or "Information processing is optimized for the training data."
Would be delighted for suggestions!
For example "Psychological phenomena have physiological correlates" or "Information processing is optimized for the training data."
Would be delighted for suggestions!
Hi all! I'm on sabbatical this year and have bandwidth to zoom into lab meetings to talk about open science in cog psych and speech research and/or how to implement practices that reduce research errors! (www.carleton.edu/perception-l...).
Email me if that sounds fun to you too!
Email me if that sounds fun to you too!
Error Tight - Carleton College
No one is immune from making mistakes. However, it is possible to set up our labs and research systems in ways that reduce the likelihood that we will make mistakes…
www.carleton.edu
September 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Hi all! I'm on sabbatical this year and have bandwidth to zoom into lab meetings to talk about open science in cog psych and speech research and/or how to implement practices that reduce research errors! (www.carleton.edu/perception-l...).
Email me if that sounds fun to you too!
Email me if that sounds fun to you too!
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Can large language models stand in for human participants?
Many social scientists seem to think so, and are already using "silicon samples" in research.
One problem: depending on the analytic decisions made, you can basically get these samples to show any effect you want.
THREAD 🧵
Many social scientists seem to think so, and are already using "silicon samples" in research.
One problem: depending on the analytic decisions made, you can basically get these samples to show any effect you want.
THREAD 🧵
The threat of analytic flexibility in using large language models to simulate human data: A call to attention
Social scientists are now using large language models to create "silicon samples" - synthetic datasets intended to stand in for human respondents, aimed at revolutionising human subjects research. How...
arxiv.org
September 18, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Can large language models stand in for human participants?
Many social scientists seem to think so, and are already using "silicon samples" in research.
One problem: depending on the analytic decisions made, you can basically get these samples to show any effect you want.
THREAD 🧵
Many social scientists seem to think so, and are already using "silicon samples" in research.
One problem: depending on the analytic decisions made, you can basically get these samples to show any effect you want.
THREAD 🧵
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Psychological Methods invites early-career psychologists to apply to be a 2026 Editorial Fellow. This year kicked off our EF program -- it was enriching for the EFs and rewarding for everyone involved. Let's do it again!
For details:
www.apa.org/pubs/journal...
@apajournals.bsky.social
For details:
www.apa.org/pubs/journal...
@apajournals.bsky.social
www.apa.org
September 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Psychological Methods invites early-career psychologists to apply to be a 2026 Editorial Fellow. This year kicked off our EF program -- it was enriching for the EFs and rewarding for everyone involved. Let's do it again!
For details:
www.apa.org/pubs/journal...
@apajournals.bsky.social
For details:
www.apa.org/pubs/journal...
@apajournals.bsky.social
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Experimentology is out today!!! A group of us wrote a free online textbook for experimental methods, available at experimentology.io - the idea was to integrate open science into all aspects of the experimental workflow from planning to design, analysis, and writing.
July 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Experimentology is out today!!! A group of us wrote a free online textbook for experimental methods, available at experimentology.io - the idea was to integrate open science into all aspects of the experimental workflow from planning to design, analysis, and writing.
What does it mean for objects to be a color? Turns out it’s a super hard question to answer!
In my TEDx talk, I discuss the science (and wonder!!) of color perception, including bird vision, #TheDress, and how there aren’t “right” answers about what we perceive.
youtu.be/gc9ydhNgt6U?...
In my TEDx talk, I discuss the science (and wonder!!) of color perception, including bird vision, #TheDress, and how there aren’t “right” answers about what we perceive.
youtu.be/gc9ydhNgt6U?...
Color is in the mind of the beholder | Julia Strand | TEDxStOlafCollege
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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September 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
What does it mean for objects to be a color? Turns out it’s a super hard question to answer!
In my TEDx talk, I discuss the science (and wonder!!) of color perception, including bird vision, #TheDress, and how there aren’t “right” answers about what we perceive.
youtu.be/gc9ydhNgt6U?...
In my TEDx talk, I discuss the science (and wonder!!) of color perception, including bird vision, #TheDress, and how there aren’t “right” answers about what we perceive.
youtu.be/gc9ydhNgt6U?...
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New preprint commentary from me, @malte.the100.ci, and @ianhussey.mmmdata.io.
Cognitive dissonance in large language models is neither cognitive nor dissonant.
THREAD BELOW 🧵
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Cognitive dissonance in large language models is neither cognitive nor dissonant.
THREAD BELOW 🧵
osf.io/preprints/ps...
OSF
osf.io
July 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
New preprint commentary from me, @malte.the100.ci, and @ianhussey.mmmdata.io.
Cognitive dissonance in large language models is neither cognitive nor dissonant.
THREAD BELOW 🧵
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Cognitive dissonance in large language models is neither cognitive nor dissonant.
THREAD BELOW 🧵
osf.io/preprints/ps...
The video for our "Could Severance Happen" panel @carleton.edu is now available! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY-S...
May 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The video for our "Could Severance Happen" panel @carleton.edu is now available! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY-S...
Another fun event at @carleton.edu last night! A multidisciplinary analysis of whether Severance is possible, featuring neuroscience (Julie Neiworth), cognitive psychology (me), and philosophy (Jason Decker)! Take home: it’s complicated. But real fun to think through.
May 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Another fun event at @carleton.edu last night! A multidisciplinary analysis of whether Severance is possible, featuring neuroscience (Julie Neiworth), cognitive psychology (me), and philosophy (Jason Decker)! Take home: it’s complicated. But real fun to think through.
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New episode alert! www.juiceandsqueeze.net/51 in which @juliafstrand.bsky.social and @jpeelle.bsky.social talk about toeing the line of sharing personal stuff in professional contexts.
How much of our selves do we share professionally?
Julia and Jonathan tackle questions around authenticity and navigating all the different relationships we have in our professional lives. What do we choose to share with whom? And how? Being honest is...
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May 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
New episode alert! www.juiceandsqueeze.net/51 in which @juliafstrand.bsky.social and @jpeelle.bsky.social talk about toeing the line of sharing personal stuff in professional contexts.
I started a new thing at Carleton College! It highlights the breadth of a liberal arts education, reminds students that faculty don't know EVERYTHING, and is loads of fun!
In "Guess Lectures," faculty give 7-minute talks using someone else’s slides from an unrelated discipline, sight unseen.
In "Guess Lectures," faculty give 7-minute talks using someone else’s slides from an unrelated discipline, sight unseen.
May 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I started a new thing at Carleton College! It highlights the breadth of a liberal arts education, reminds students that faculty don't know EVERYTHING, and is loads of fun!
In "Guess Lectures," faculty give 7-minute talks using someone else’s slides from an unrelated discipline, sight unseen.
In "Guess Lectures," faculty give 7-minute talks using someone else’s slides from an unrelated discipline, sight unseen.
The snack size ziplocks are in the big box and the quart size are in the small box and it gives me Stroop-like interference wherever I open the drawer
May 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The snack size ziplocks are in the big box and the quart size are in the small box and it gives me Stroop-like interference wherever I open the drawer