Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology (Division 21)

About Division 21

Applied experimental and engineering psychology is the application of psychological principles, knowledge, and research to improve the ability of humans to operate more effectively in a technological society.
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Careers in applied experimental and engineering psychology

Division 21 is at the forefront of a growing field with immense potential for rewarding career opportunities, from classrooms to laboratories and from private firms to government agencies.

Div 21 graduate programs

Graduate programs in applied experimental and engineering psychology

Learn more about applied graduate programs in experimental, engineering psychology, and related fields, such as human factors psychology.

Division 21 Awards

Division 21 presents four awards annually to honor exceptional scholarship and research in applied experimental and engineering psychology, particularly from graduate students and early career psychologists.

Division 21 President's Message

We are going through a time when technology is changing very quickly. Increasingly, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are affecting how people work, learn, communicate, and make decisions. This is why I believe the work of APA Division 21 matters even more right now.

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Division 21 is offering free one-year memberships to APA members who are not currently members of Division 21 and students. Students who become active in the division during their year of free membership are eligible to apply for subsequent free years of membership.

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