PSYCHEDELIC
Monthly Newsletter | Oct 2023
Contents
FROM, YOURS TRULY FOR OUR MEMBERS NOTES FOR THE FUTURE
STUDY/LECTURE GUIDES
NEWSLETTERS/MEE TINGS
MEETING TIMELINE
THE EXPANSE OF SPACE AND THE KNOWLEDGE WITHIN IT
PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS RESOURCES
From,Although the blistering hot weather continues to mock us, and the demands of our adult lives continue to drive the little energy and attention we have -- I invite us to lean into a new year with a new approach of how we integrate the things we are interested in into the limited spaces of our time.
Hi everyone, my name is Aysha Smith, a senior in Psychological Sciences with a minor in Africana Studies, and I’m the president of Psychedelic Radar for this year I’m excited because I have a vision of the community that I
This year, I’m dedicated to taking a community building and integrative approach to the club, inviting everyone to contribute artistically, through volunteer work and policy, through helping to give feedback on what topics are interesting and what kinds of resources would benefit and interest you, and trying to make time and space for all of you to work together and collaborate on exciting opportunities and projects I want everyone who has a vision and idea to have the space to execute it or share it as it pertains to psychedelics and psychedelic medicine -- as well as work towards making the science about it and behind it accessible for whatever you ’ re interested in using it for. I want you to know that you are welcome here, however you show up
I also want to apologize for the late start of trying to rebuild the club and its structure I’ve been working hard behind the scenes with last year ’ s president, Evan Laughlin, to bring to fruition his passion for psychedelic medicine and the desire to instill awareness towards it
It’s been a tough summer and a tough start to the semester, but going forward I am committed to staying in contact with all of you the best that I can, and to be able to provide you with the club experience that you deserve. I hope that this message begins a new start for Psychedelic Radar and its overall mission to provide the student population with accessible information, opportunities, and resources; and hope that those with a similar goal join in and contribute Yours Truly,
M E M B E R S M E M B E R S M E M B E R S FOR OUR FOR OUR FOR OUR
Last year, we focused on recruiting a team of writers and editors to help build bridges in scientific communication by summarizing and reviewing research articles, media, etc. related to psychedelics and psychedelic research.
This year, the community’s involvement is much greater. The opportunity to write and present research that interests you is still there -but, just as how we are dedicated to expanding awareness about psychedelics, we are also dedicated to expanding your realm of expression.
SUBMISSIONS SUBMISSIONS SUBMISSIONS SUBMISSIONS SUBMISSIONS SUBMISSIONS
Who said science had to be boring?! Psychedelic Radar doesn’t think so! Submissions are a way for the community to showcase their work and their interests in a variety of ways, and can be multi-modal and interdisciplinary in nature. There is no limit to your creativity, just a deadline to meet and all the inspiration you can find!
Two kinds of submissions will be accepted: Lecture/Study Guide and Creative, each of which will be showcased in one of two places -- the gallery and the monthly newsletter.
submissions have the most freedom. They can be etry, short stories, personal essays, etc. whatever r creative juices flowing and allows you to express f and your interests. As long as the work is related hedelics, cultural use, or medicinal use/experience -- it’s welcome!
works will be posted in the gallery that is updated hly and requires a short summary of the work.
These submissions are apart of a larger body of wor seeks to summarize and discuss works in psyched medicine and relates to topics in the lecture/study g There will be 3-4 PR submitted articles alongside reso groups/initiatives, and research papers that are all de to a theme/topic. These are written pieces that can in graphics but are primarily meant for those that are int in scientific writing and accurate scientific journali
These works will be published monthly, but mus submitted by the deadline. There are NO EXCEPTIO
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AYSHA SMITH PRESIDENT
NOTES FOR THE FUTURE Club Updates
This year Psychedelic Radar is taking a new approach to the club and inviting members to become more vocal and active in directing the club towards their needs. With a smaller team, and a more concentrated focus on the community and accessibility, we’re hoping that this year your voice shines in all that we do!
EVAN LAUGHLIN EXEC. ASSISTANT
What’s In Store?
STUDY/LECTURE GUIDES
Study and lecture guides will be available for previous and upcoming meetings.
Lecture guides are published 1-2 weeks after it airs, and study guides are all dropped on the 15th and 30th/31st of the month.
Also, previous newsletters will be accessible by the middle of the month for anyone that’s interested!
Check out the website for more information about what’s included.
NEWSLETTERS
There will be two newsletters sent out a month: a community and information newsletter
NOTES FOR THE FUTURE
This is the informational newsletter that is focused on providing you with all the information you need about opportunities, collaborations, and more related to the club. Further, this is the newsletter where you can provide feedback to the club to help better suit your needs and interests.
THE EXPANSE OF SPACE
This is the community newsletter where submissions will be showcased. Both scientific and creative submissions are advertised and shared, and resources related to themes of interest will be dispersed here. See pages 6-7 and 16 for more information about submissions.
We’re currently planning for meetings to be on Friday evenings, with the first meeting coming up on October 20th.
We’re aiming for two meetings a month and at the end of the semester a relaxing or academic-focused social activity for the club. On the next page, there is a proposed timeline for the club meetings and team meetings. Note: there aren’t any club/social events in place yet because they are currently being planned out.
CLUB/SOCIAL EVENTS
SET DATES GOAL DATES
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MINUS TEAM MEETINGS, ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
ALL MEETINGS WITH THE STARS INDICATE CLUB MEETINGS, WHERE A LIST OF THE SPEAKERS/TOPICS WILL BE POSTED ONCE THEY ARE SET AND ESTABLISHED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND YOUR COOPERATION.
TEAM MEETINGS CLUB MEETINGS
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The Expanse of Space and the Knowledge Within It
Lecture guides are released 1-2 weeks after airing
Study guides are released on the 15th and 30th/31st of the month
Informational and creative newsletters are released on the 6th and the 8th of the month
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If you don’t want a lot of emails, check out the website for alternative versions
Submissions are due by the 28th of the month.
The gallery and journal will be updated by the end of the month
P u b l i s h i n g S c h e d u l e
Here are the requirements to submit an article or abstract to the newsletter
Remember all submissions for the newsletter are due by the 28th of the month. There are no exceptions unless stated otherwise.
Submission Requirements
must be related to psychedelics or medicinal use
it can an expository, scientific journalism based, a personal essay, or a persuasive/critical analysis (if doing a full articl)
minimum 750 words (full article), 250-300 words
minimum for abstracts
all submissions must be submitted with supplementary material, name, and reference page
LATE SUBMISSIONS will be added to the journal instead of the newsletter
This year we’re including a one-stop shop for resources. You can suggest a source or search for resources through a growing database and library of psychedelic and psychedelic medicine-related organizations, media, laboratories, and more. These resources are meant to give you insight and a number of different pathways to explore based on your interests and career goals. Whether you’re interested in the cultural implications and competency of psychedelic medicine, providing psychedelic-assisted therapy, or looking for a class to help expand your knowledge -- the PR resources database will be there for you and all your psychedelic needs.
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Track the development and maintenance of the database here
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Sending all the gratitude possible to the Psychedelic Radar team, the members of the club, and the communities that we serve.
There is no us, without you.
