The Joseph Mitchell Scholarship Fall 2011 award application and nomination deadline is June 1, 2011. For more information, eligibility criteria, and to access the application and nomination forms, please visit www.josephmitchell.umd.edu
Updates and Opportunities for University of Maryland Psychology Majors and Alumni
May 24, 2011
Summer Classes
Check out the summer schedule! Some great classes are being offered and there is still time left to register!
http://www.sis.umd.edu/bin/soc?term=201106&crs=PSYC
http://www.sis.umd.edu/bin/soc?term=201106&crs=PSYC
Office closed: May 24th - May 30th
The Office of Undergraduate Studies is getting a much needed paint job! So, we will be out of the office this week. We will be answering emails so feel free to contact psycadvising@psyc.umd.edu if you have any questions or concerns. Please include your full name and UID in your emails! Of course, BSOS Advising if available if you have immediate concerns.
Come see a new and improved office next week!
Come see a new and improved office next week!
May 23, 2011
Paid Research Opportunity: Center for Advanced Study of Language
The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL)
invites students at the University of Maryland to participate in a new study
in 2011. The study investigates the relationship between a person's brain
waves as detected by EEG (electroencephalography) and verbal creative
problem solving ability. Simple cognitive and language tasks will be
administered in addition to the use of EEG.
Research participants must be native speakers of American English (i.e.,
English was the first and only language spoken at home until at least age
five), right-handed, between 18 and 60 years of age, hold US citizenship,
have good reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills in English, and
have normal or corrected-to-normal vision (eyeglasses and contact lenses are
fine).
Research participants should NOT have any of the following: personal or
family history of seizures, history of neurological and psychological
disorders, or learning disabilities.
Compensation: $20 per hour for 1 hour. Research center is off campus at 7005
52nd Avenue, College Park, MD. Free parking at research center and metro
accessible.
For more info, contact us by email at jcook@casl.umd.edu or by phone at 301-226-8989
invites students at the University of Maryland to participate in a new study
in 2011. The study investigates the relationship between a person's brain
waves as detected by EEG (electroencephalography) and verbal creative
problem solving ability. Simple cognitive and language tasks will be
administered in addition to the use of EEG.
Research participants must be native speakers of American English (i.e.,
English was the first and only language spoken at home until at least age
five), right-handed, between 18 and 60 years of age, hold US citizenship,
have good reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills in English, and
have normal or corrected-to-normal vision (eyeglasses and contact lenses are
fine).
Research participants should NOT have any of the following: personal or
family history of seizures, history of neurological and psychological
disorders, or learning disabilities.
Compensation: $20 per hour for 1 hour. Research center is off campus at 7005
52nd Avenue, College Park, MD. Free parking at research center and metro
accessible.
For more info, contact us by email at jcook@casl.umd.edu or by phone at 301-226-8989
May 19, 2011
Have Something to Say?
The Department of Psychology has created a brief online survey to give you the opportunity to provide us with YOUR feedback. It's your chance to be heard and help us improve the quality of our undergraduate program (and therefore the value of your degree).
The survey only takes 10-15 minutes to complete, and as an extra thank you for your participation, 20 PSYC majors who complete the survey by Friday May 23, 2011 will be randomly selected to receive a $10 gift card.
For more information about the survey, and to get started, click here:
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May 13, 2011
Nonprofit/ Social Work Internship at the Washington Literacy Council
The Washington Literacy Council (WLC) is seeking enthusiastic interns to work directly under a Masters level social worker to develop and implement a Life Skills and Workplace Success Program among adult reading students. The mission of the WLC is to raise the literacy level of adults in the nation’s capital. This unpaid internship will include workplace development training and an opportunity to provide direct service through case management activities. Tutoring/teaching a class is also an optional activity based on your interest. This is a great position to explore the field of social work and the nonprofit world. Hours are flexible depending on your course of study.
Internship requirements:
1) Undergraduate student with an interest in social work
2) A desire to work with low literate adults in a small nonprofit and learn basic case management skills
3) Reliable, flexible, and professional
4) Ability to multi-task and take initiative
5) At least able to work 2 full days a week
Unfortunately, this is an unpaid internship, and we do not have the funds for housing. We do offer a transportation stipend to cover the cost of taking the metro to and from the office. If this internship is not required for school, we can create a contract based on your learning needs and goals. Please view our website at http://www.washingtonliteracycouncil.org to learn more about our organization.
If this internship matches your career interests and learning goals, please apply by sending a daytime number and your learning goals to Christina Keen at christina.keen@washlit.org.
Internship requirements:
1) Undergraduate student with an interest in social work
2) A desire to work with low literate adults in a small nonprofit and learn basic case management skills
3) Reliable, flexible, and professional
4) Ability to multi-task and take initiative
5) At least able to work 2 full days a week
Unfortunately, this is an unpaid internship, and we do not have the funds for housing. We do offer a transportation stipend to cover the cost of taking the metro to and from the office. If this internship is not required for school, we can create a contract based on your learning needs and goals. Please view our website at http://www.washingtonliteracycouncil.org to learn more about our organization.
If this internship matches your career interests and learning goals, please apply by sending a daytime number and your learning goals to Christina Keen at christina.keen@washlit.org.
King's College London MSc in Neuroimaging
King's College London are pleased to announce the launch of their new MSc in Neuroimaging, currently accepting students for September 2011 entry.
Based in the internationally renowned Institute of Psychiatry, the Kings College London Department of Neuroimaging has pioneered work in functional MRI, diffusion tensor imaging, pharmacological MRI, EEG and advanced image analysis techniques. Drawing on this breath of expertise, the MSc programme offers comprehensive training in the science and methodology of neuroimaging techniques in tandem with their application to neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, neurology and beyond.
We are recruiting students from a wide range of first degree backgrounds, from biomedical sciences, neuroscience and psychology to engineering and computer science, mathematics and physics.
More information on the course can be found on our website: www.mscneuroimaging.com
For more information about King's College London visit http://www.kcl.ac.uk
Amanda Hughes
Programme Administrator
Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London Tel - 020 7848 0819/020 3228 3042
Email: amanda.1.hughes@kcl.ac.uk
De Crespigny Park, London
United Kingdom, SE5 8AF
Based in the internationally renowned Institute of Psychiatry, the Kings College London Department of Neuroimaging has pioneered work in functional MRI, diffusion tensor imaging, pharmacological MRI, EEG and advanced image analysis techniques. Drawing on this breath of expertise, the MSc programme offers comprehensive training in the science and methodology of neuroimaging techniques in tandem with their application to neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, neurology and beyond.
We are recruiting students from a wide range of first degree backgrounds, from biomedical sciences, neuroscience and psychology to engineering and computer science, mathematics and physics.
More information on the course can be found on our website: www.mscneuroimaging.com
For more information about King's College London visit http://www.kcl.ac.uk
Amanda Hughes
Programme Administrator
Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London Tel - 020 7848 0819/020 3228 3042
Email: amanda.1.hughes@kcl.ac.uk
De Crespigny Park, London
United Kingdom, SE5 8AF
May 11, 2011
Schizophrenia and Smoking - PAID Research
The Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine has an opening for paid research intern starting Summer, 2011. We are doing research studies on schizophrenia and smoking.
Main responsibilities involve recruiting and interviewing research participants. Additional tasks might involve data collection and administrative tasks.
Potential candidates MUST:
- Be able to commit at least 40 hours a week (full time) during the summer AND 15-20 hours a week during school year for a minimum of two semesters.
- Have a minimum of 3.5 GPA
- Ability to understand and utilize scientific/medical terminology
- Excellent organizational and communication/verbal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Provide own transportation
- Be in junior or senior standing
- Be Psychology or Neuroscience major
- Computer programming skills preferred, but NOT required.
To apply, please forward your resume and a brief statement of interest to Pan Jiang, at pjiang@mprc.umaryland.edu. To learn more about the study and the research center, visit our website at http://www.mprc.umaryland.edu/default.asp
Research in ADHD Lab - June
Brief Undergraduate Research Position for June 2011: Fathers of Children with ADHD Study
Undergraduate students interested in obtaining a brief research experience associated with the Maryland ADHD Program have the opportunity to assist with recruiting participants for a doctoral dissertation study researching fathers of children with ADHD.
I am looking for students willing to commit to one month of part-time work (minimum of 10 hours per week) during June 2011. Students accepted as research assistants may have the opportunity to continue their research experience as an official undergraduate research assistant in the larger Maryland ADHD Program. This possible extended opportunity will be based both on performance during June 2011 and on available positions in the larger lab program. Applicants for this brief research position must be available to complete their 10 hours minimum during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 9-5).
Students who apply should have a strong interest in child psychology, be actively engaged and open to learning, and have a confident, friendly, personable manner as well as an attention to detail and good organizational skills. Benefits of this position include exposure to graduate student research and an opportunity for a recommendation letter in the future.
Interested applications should send a resume and brief cover letter to Abigail Mintz, M.S. at amintz@psyc.umd.edu by May 15th, 2011.
Undergraduate students interested in obtaining a brief research experience associated with the Maryland ADHD Program have the opportunity to assist with recruiting participants for a doctoral dissertation study researching fathers of children with ADHD.
I am looking for students willing to commit to one month of part-time work (minimum of 10 hours per week) during June 2011. Students accepted as research assistants may have the opportunity to continue their research experience as an official undergraduate research assistant in the larger Maryland ADHD Program. This possible extended opportunity will be based both on performance during June 2011 and on available positions in the larger lab program. Applicants for this brief research position must be available to complete their 10 hours minimum during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 9-5).
Students who apply should have a strong interest in child psychology, be actively engaged and open to learning, and have a confident, friendly, personable manner as well as an attention to detail and good organizational skills. Benefits of this position include exposure to graduate student research and an opportunity for a recommendation letter in the future.
Interested applications should send a resume and brief cover letter to Abigail Mintz, M.S. at amintz@psyc.umd.edu by May 15th, 2011.
The Laboratory for the Study of Child and Family Relationships - Research
Interested in gaining hands-on research experience in psychology? The Laboratory for the Study of Child and Family Relationships is looking for a bright, enthusiastic sophomore or junior undergraduate student to assist with the coding, entry, and collection of data for three research projects in the Department of Human Development.
The general objective of the first project is to study the nature, quality, functions, and sources of friendship during the transitions from elementary school (fifth grade) to middle school (sixth grade), and from middle school (eighth grade) to high school (ninth grade & twelfth grade), and to relate these aspects of friendship to child and family characteristics and to child socio-emotional adjustment. The research project is now in its eleventh year of continuous funding from the National Institute of Mental Health. The project will continue to be funded by NIMH until 2010.
The overall goal of the second project is to examine the social outcomes of childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study's specific aims are to: (1) characterize the social interactions and adjustment of children with TBI; (2) examine social information processing in children with TBI; (3) determine the integrity of brain regions and structures known to be vulnerable to TBI and implicated in social information processing; and (4) study the linkages among brain structures, social information processing, and social behavior and adjustment among children with TBI.
The goal of the third project is to develop and evaluate a novel early intervention, grounded in research about developmental psychopathology that targets specific risk factors implicated in the development/persistence of shyness, social reticence and withdrawal in children, with the ultimate goal of facilitating adaptive developmental outcomes, namely the absence of social anxiety disorder.
Sophomore or junior students (with a minimum 3.0 GPA) must commit at least two semesters to assist with various research tasks for approximately 10 hours/week. We offer course credit for your assistance. If interested, please send a copy of your resume and unofficial transcript via e-mail to Annie Schulz Begle at annieks@gmail.com.
The general objective of the first project is to study the nature, quality, functions, and sources of friendship during the transitions from elementary school (fifth grade) to middle school (sixth grade), and from middle school (eighth grade) to high school (ninth grade & twelfth grade), and to relate these aspects of friendship to child and family characteristics and to child socio-emotional adjustment. The research project is now in its eleventh year of continuous funding from the National Institute of Mental Health. The project will continue to be funded by NIMH until 2010.
The overall goal of the second project is to examine the social outcomes of childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study's specific aims are to: (1) characterize the social interactions and adjustment of children with TBI; (2) examine social information processing in children with TBI; (3) determine the integrity of brain regions and structures known to be vulnerable to TBI and implicated in social information processing; and (4) study the linkages among brain structures, social information processing, and social behavior and adjustment among children with TBI.
The goal of the third project is to develop and evaluate a novel early intervention, grounded in research about developmental psychopathology that targets specific risk factors implicated in the development/persistence of shyness, social reticence and withdrawal in children, with the ultimate goal of facilitating adaptive developmental outcomes, namely the absence of social anxiety disorder.
Sophomore or junior students (with a minimum 3.0 GPA) must commit at least two semesters to assist with various research tasks for approximately 10 hours/week. We offer course credit for your assistance. If interested, please send a copy of your resume and unofficial transcript via e-mail to Annie Schulz Begle at annieks@gmail.com.
AFLAC Internship
AFLAC - Learn about recruiting, interviewing & benefit planning along with other vital HR duties. This internship provides real world experiences and helps to build your resume!
10-15 HOURS / WEEK
> Position Type: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time), Off-Campus Part-Time
> Location: Rockville, Maryland
> Job Title: Human Resource Internship
> ID: 23973 (search for the ID # in C4T to obtain additional information)
> Deadline: Jun 06, 2011
For more info, check out Career4Terps: http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/page.cfm?page_id=155
10-15 HOURS / WEEK
> Position Type: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time), Off-Campus Part-Time
> Location: Rockville, Maryland
> Job Title: Human Resource Internship
> ID: 23973 (search for the ID # in C4T to obtain additional information)
> Deadline: Jun 06, 2011
For more info, check out Career4Terps: http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/page.cfm?page_id=155
NIH position - Human Resources
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Human Resources, Client Services Division currently has several exciting Human Resources Specialist positions available! NIH offers HR career enhancing opportunities through challenging work assignments, exciting special projects, & professional training.
> Position Type: Co-op (Fall or Spring Full-Time), Entry Level (Full-Time)
> Location: Bethesda, Maryland
> Job Title: Human Resources Specialist (Student Trainee)
> Deadline: May 20, 2011
Check out Career4Terps for info: http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/page.cfm?page_id=155
> Position Type: Co-op (Fall or Spring Full-Time), Entry Level (Full-Time)
> Location: Bethesda, Maryland
> Job Title: Human Resources Specialist (Student Trainee)
> Deadline: May 20, 2011
Check out Career4Terps for info: http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/page.cfm?page_id=155
Research Assistant Position - Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
Dr. Roberts, Dr. Curtis and Mr. Buzinski are seeking motivated and dedicated psychology students to work with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Research Group as a research assistant (RA). Current projects include a survey of PSYC majors and studies related to learning and engagement, influences on academic integrity and the benefits of service learning activities.
DUTIES
RA's can expect to commit 6-9 regularly-scheduled hours per week with duties that include bi-weekly lab group meetings, project administration, IRB applications and data collection, processing and analysis. RAs will begin the week of Monday September 5th, 2011.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should be psychology majors with a strong record of coursework in psychology. Previous RA experience is a plus but is not required, and special consideration will be given to students who are interested in the potential for a yearlong commitment. RA's involved in long-term projects may have the opportunity to develop independent research projects in future semesters and participate in publications and presentations as a co-author or credited contributor.
TERMS
This is not a paid position. Students who meet the qualifications may enroll in PSYC 479 and received two or three credits, with six or nine hours of weekly commitment respectively.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Students interested in the position should submit the following in a single PDF document:
> A one-page professional cover letter with your:
- Name and Student ID number
- Email address & phone number
- A brief summary of your academic interests and accomplishments
- A brief statement of your interest in this particular research position
- The regular weekly hours that you would be available
> An unofficial copy of your transcript
Email the PDF to sroberts2@psyc.umd.edu no later than Friday May 20th at 12:00pm.
DUTIES
RA's can expect to commit 6-9 regularly-scheduled hours per week with duties that include bi-weekly lab group meetings, project administration, IRB applications and data collection, processing and analysis. RAs will begin the week of Monday September 5th, 2011.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should be psychology majors with a strong record of coursework in psychology. Previous RA experience is a plus but is not required, and special consideration will be given to students who are interested in the potential for a yearlong commitment. RA's involved in long-term projects may have the opportunity to develop independent research projects in future semesters and participate in publications and presentations as a co-author or credited contributor.
TERMS
This is not a paid position. Students who meet the qualifications may enroll in PSYC 479 and received two or three credits, with six or nine hours of weekly commitment respectively.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Students interested in the position should submit the following in a single PDF document:
> A one-page professional cover letter with your:
- Name and Student ID number
- Email address & phone number
- A brief summary of your academic interests and accomplishments
- A brief statement of your interest in this particular research position
- The regular weekly hours that you would be available
> An unofficial copy of your transcript
Email the PDF to sroberts2@psyc.umd.edu no later than Friday May 20th at 12:00pm.
May 10, 2011
PSYC Commencement
May graduates.... please check the website for important Commencement info!
http://psychology.umd.edu/ugrad/seniors.html
Congratulations! Please stay in touch!
http://psychology.umd.edu/ugrad/seniors.html
Congratulations! Please stay in touch!
May 5, 2011
Summer Position! Fathers of Children with ADHD Study
Undergraduate students interested in obtaining a brief research experience associated with the Maryland ADHD Program have the opportunity to assist with recruiting participants for a doctoral dissertation study researching fathers of children with ADHD.
I am looking for students willing to commit to one month of part-time work (minimum of 10 hours per week) during June 2011. Students accepted as research assistants may have the opportunity to continue their research experience as an official undergraduate research assistant in the larger Maryland ADHD Program. This possible extended opportunity will be based both on performance during June 2011 and on available positions in the larger lab program. Applicants for this brief research position must be available to complete their 10 hours minimum during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 9-5).
Students who apply should have a strong interest in child psychology, be actively engaged and open to learning, and have a confident, friendly, personable manner as well as an attention to detail and good organizational skills. Benefits of this position include exposure to graduate student research and an opportunity for a recommendation letter in the future.
Interested applications should send a resume and brief cover letter to Abigail Mintz, M.S. at amintz@psyc.umd.edu by May 15th, 2011.
I am looking for students willing to commit to one month of part-time work (minimum of 10 hours per week) during June 2011. Students accepted as research assistants may have the opportunity to continue their research experience as an official undergraduate research assistant in the larger Maryland ADHD Program. This possible extended opportunity will be based both on performance during June 2011 and on available positions in the larger lab program. Applicants for this brief research position must be available to complete their 10 hours minimum during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 9-5).
Students who apply should have a strong interest in child psychology, be actively engaged and open to learning, and have a confident, friendly, personable manner as well as an attention to detail and good organizational skills. Benefits of this position include exposure to graduate student research and an opportunity for a recommendation letter in the future.
Interested applications should send a resume and brief cover letter to Abigail Mintz, M.S. at amintz@psyc.umd.edu by May 15th, 2011.
May 4, 2011
BSOS Ambassador Opportunity - Deadline is May 6th
The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) is recruiting for an exciting opportunity for the Fall 2011 semester. We are looking BSOS students who are energetic, passionate and enthusiastic about their experience at the University of Maryland. Ambassadors are students who are ready and willing to help the college and share their stories and experiences with a variety of audiences.
The ambassador program provides elective credits (via a seminar course); excellent leadership, public speaking and teaching experience; and networking opportunities with faculty, staff, alumni, university administrators and/or prospective students.
Ambassadors assist with award receptions and dinners, small- and large-scale special events (symposiums, forums, panels, etc.), prospective student events (open houses, fairs, etc.), faculty/staff receptions, holiday parties, Maryland Day, commencement ceremonies and a variety of administrative duties in the Office of the Dean.
The complete details of this program, including eligibility requirements, can be found on the application.
The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2011.
http://bit.ly/ambassadorsfall2011 Visit the shortened link below to access the application and additional information.
The ambassador program provides elective credits (via a seminar course); excellent leadership, public speaking and teaching experience; and networking opportunities with faculty, staff, alumni, university administrators and/or prospective students.
Ambassadors assist with award receptions and dinners, small- and large-scale special events (symposiums, forums, panels, etc.), prospective student events (open houses, fairs, etc.), faculty/staff receptions, holiday parties, Maryland Day, commencement ceremonies and a variety of administrative duties in the Office of the Dean.
The complete details of this program, including eligibility requirements, can be found on the application.
The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2011.
http://bit.ly/ambassadorsfall2011 Visit the shortened link below to access the application and additional information.
Volunteer Position
Powder Mill Counseling Services is offering an excellent opportunity for students to become familiar with the intake process and protocol in a clinical setting, develop skills necessary to explain the intake process to patients, and more. As an Intake Administrator, you will be expected to volunteer your services for a minimum of 4 hours/week, and you must have a declared major of Psychology.
For more information, please contact Dr. Wendy Buskey at (301) 595-0567 or via email at pmcounseling@hushmail.com
May 2, 2011
Strategies for Success in PSYC100
Suggestions for Doing Well in PSYC100
Here are some suggestions for doing well in the remainder of the class:
· The first and most important step is to schedule a meeting with one of our course teaching assistants who are available to help you review your approach to the course and answer any general questions that you have going forward.
· If you haven’t already, I’d also like to encourage you to attend the Guided Study Sessions (GSS) that help review material from the course (see the announcements on Blackboard).
· As you study, make sure you focus on the information in the exam review guides as well as the learning outcomes for the individual chapters.
· You should know the information well enough that you can do the following:
o Define a term. Example: “Classical Conditioning is when you pair a natural response to an unnatural stimulus”
o Distinguish it from a similar term. Example: “Classical Conditioning is different from Operant Conditioning because Operant Conditioning teaches a person or animal to perform a completely new (unnatural) behavior.”
o Give an example that can show the distinction. Example: “Teaching a dog to drool at the sound of a bell is Classical Conditioning because it is natural to drool (when food is present) but it is not natural to drool when hearing a bell (a new stimulus). Teaching a dog to waterski is Operant Conditioning because nothing naturally causes a dog to waterski.”
· Finally, if you feel that you are devoting the necessary effort to master the material and yet are not seeing the results you expect, I would strongly suggest that you schedule an appointment with an academic counselor to discuss some general strategies for getting more out of your study time (http://www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS).
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