Brian YatesTIG ChairAmerican UniversityDepartment of PsychologyWashington, DCbrian.yates@mac.com
The TIG has three leadership roles. The volunteers holding these offices are responsible for the operations and activities of the TIG for their term of office. Each role has a three-year term. The current term began in January 2022 and will end in December 2024. Please note that all roles can be filled by a single person or two people serving as "co-chairs" for the position.In addition to the responsibilities below, all members of the leadership team attend internal TIG leadership team meetings, the quarterly TIG calls, and the TIG leader breakfast during the AEA annual conference.
Responsible for the general administration of the TIG and acts as a liaison between the TIG and AEA. The Chair collaborates with the other TIG Leadership Team members to develop an agenda for the Annual Business Meeting that is held during the AEA Conference. In addition, they preside at all TIG meetings, including internal TIG Leadership calls and the Annual Business Meeting.
Responsible for coordinating the TIG's selection of presentations at the AEA Annual Meeting. The Program Chair oversees the peer review process, including confirming volunteer reviewers, managing proposal submissions and reviews, and developing an initial conference program for review by AEA Conference Organizers. Additionally, the Program Chair attends the annual AEA Business Meeting.
Responsible for updating the website with upcoming events/meeting dates as well as posting recordings/notes from TIG-hosted events/meetings.