Below is a message from the American Educational Research Association SIG 93 (Special Interest Group for Research on Learning and Instruction in Physical Education.
Hello everyone, and welcome! My name is Yongjin Lee, and I’m a doctoral student at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I also have the honor of serving as the Graduate Representative for AERA SIG93, which focuses on Research on Learning and Instruction in Physical Education.
If you’re a graduate student trying to navigate the exciting world of physical education research, I have some fantastic news for you. We are officially launching the AERA SIG93 Graduate Student Network!
We all know that grad school can feel isolating at times. You’re deep into your coursework, research, and writing. That’s exactly why we created this network. Our main goal is to build a strong, supportive community for graduate students just like us. This is a space to connect, to share resources, and to support one another on our academic journeys.
And I want to make one thing crystal clear: you do not need to be a current AERA or SIG93 member to join us. If you have an interest in physical education or any related field, you are welcome here. We want this to be an inclusive and open community for everyone.
What can I expect if I join?
First, we’ll be hosting monthly online meetups. These will be casual meetings held right after the main SIG93 webinars, making it easy to hop on. It’s a perfect chance to get to know your peers from other universities and build a real support system.
Second, this network is a chance for you to shape the future of our SIG. Your ideas and discussions will directly influence the practical programming we develop for graduate students. We’re already thinking about creating a dedicated graduate student session within a future webinar or developing the “Invisible College” session, which is a pre-conference workshop at the national AERA conference. Your voice can help make these things happen!
Ready to join?
You’ll find a link to a short sign-up form. Just click on that, fill it out, and you’ll be added to our emailing list.
Graduate Email List Subscription
Welcome to AERA SIG93 Graduate Network
And please don’t worry about your inbox. You’ll only receive important updates on meeting times, links, and other network news. Plus, you can easily unsubscribe at any time.
We are so excited to build this community with you. I truly believe that by connecting, we can all have a more enriching and successful graduate school experience.
I can’t wait to see you at our meetup!