PSYC 424 - The Psychology of Communication & Persuasion

Every day you are surrounded by people telling you what to think, feel and do. Advertisers relentlessly pray on your needs, desires and motivations in order to sell their products and services. Signs and instructions from various ‘authorities’ dictate what you can and cannot do. You regularly face overt and covert influence from family, friends, groups and strangers. In fact, you are being manipulated right now. 

Why learn about the psychology of persuasion? Simple… because understanding the science of influence arms you with the tools to evaluate and resist undesired attempts at persuading you, and even better, the tools to be more successful in your personal life. In this course we will explore the processes that underlie the creation and shifting of our attitudes, thought and behavior and the research-based techniques that operate on those processes.

Click here to download the complete syllabus from a previous semester.


What will I get to do?

Your learning will go far beyond assessments in this course, as you will work with your peers to select a social cause, develop an evidenced-based public service announcement video, evaluate its psychological impact with a controlled experiment and defend your work in front of a panel of psychologists and university administrators.  There is simply no better way to prepare you to use what you have learned, and you will leave knowing that you have the knowledge, skills and experience to put it to good use.


Why is permission required to register?

Before you sign up I want to make sure that you know exactly what you can expect to gain from taking this course and what will be expected of you.  I want to be very upfront about the fact that this will be a challenging, demanding and time-intensive course, so the online permission process will walk you through everything you need to know.  On the first day, everyone in the room will already be on the same page and we can get right down to business.


How to I obtain permission to register?

In order to register you will have to complete an online module that reviews the syllabus and project assignment.  Here are the steps involved... please be sure that you do this well in advance of your registration date so that we can remove the block and your can enroll in time.

 STEP 1: Download, save and carefully read the following documents: 

Sample PSYC 424 Syllabus

Sample Public Service Campaign Project Assignment

Sample Individual Performance Contract

 :STEP 2: Complete the online permission request module 

With those documents in front of you, complete the online module (ter.ps/424request) that assesses your understanding of the course format, requirements and expectations.

After you successfully complete the module an email will automatically be sent to the Department of Psychology's Office of Undergraduate Studies indicating that you have my permission to enroll in PSYC 424.  Please allow up to 72 hours for the office to process the request and to remove the registration block.  If you have not received an email after 72 hours please email PSYCforms@umd.edu with your name, ID and the date you completed the module.

 STEP 3: Register! 

Once the block has been removed you will receive an email indicating that you may now register for the course.  Please keep your eye out for that email and contact PSYCForms@umd.edu if you do not receive it within 72 hours.

 STEP 4: Get Ready 

Get ready for an engaging, challenging and rewarding semester learning about the science of social influence.  As you develop your skills and apply your knowledge towards your group's social cause you'll quickly see that you have the power and experience to make a positive impact on anything you feel is personally important.

When is PSYC 424 offered?

Typically the course is offered every Spring.  For current course offerings visit UMD's Schedule of Classes on Testudo

Study Abroad - Gilman International Scholarship

Are you planning study abroad this Spring 2012? Are you a Pell Grant recipient and U.S. citizen?

Learn about the Gilman International Scholarship, which provides up to $5000 for Pell Grant recipients to study abroad. Last year 23 Maryland applicants won over $98,000 in Gilman scholarship awards for study abroad!

IMPORTANT: The deadline to apply for a Gilman Scholarship is fast approaching - October 4, 2011.

Your chances of a successful application will increase dramatically if you seek advice from the National Scholarships Office - please contact us promptly at gilman@umd.edu to set up an appointment and to gain access to our Blackboard resource site. There is still time to prepare a competitive application, but don't delay!

ELIGIBILITY: To apply for a Gilman Scholarship you must be a US citizen receiving Pell Grants during the semester you plan to study abroad. For the October 4, 2011 deadline you must be planning to apply to Spring 2012 study abroad programs that are at least 4 weeks long.

Please note: WINTER TERM COURSES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR GILMAN SCHOLARSHIPS.

Contact us at gilman@umd.edu for more information.

Hope Foundation 5K Race/Walk

Hope Foundation will be hosting a 5K Run/Walkathon next month to raise money for NIH's Children's Inn! Help create a better home for ill children by joining us on Sunday, October 2nd, from 1PM to 3PM in a leisurely walk or a competitive run around beautiful Lake Artemesia. We will provide refreshments to all participants, and PRIZES to the first 5 finishers.

Early registration is $12. The first 50 registrants will receive FREE  t-shirts. So register NOW.

Please go to http://studentorg.umd.edu/umdhope/walkathon.html to register for the walk and for further information.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at umdhope@gmail.com.

Gemstone-Ellicott Service Committee GBM

GESC will be having a general body meeting Monday, October 3 at 6:30PM.  We'll be meeting in 0100D Ellicott.

GESC is a great way to get involved with local community service projects, and we have a fantastic set of events lined up. Join us Monday to do crafts for the residents of Sacred Heart Nursing Home. 

You do NOT have to be apart of Gemstone or Ellicott to participate in this organization, so please come out on Monday. If you have any questions or concerns, send us an email at
umdgesc@gmail.com

Fall Career & Internship Fair

TODAY!  First Floor, Stamp Student Union - DIFFERENT EMPLOYERS EACH DAY

September 27 - 29 from 12:00noon - 5:00pm

The largest fair of the fall is next week! Due to the economy, the hiring outlook nationwide is still challenging. Take advantage of an opportunity to meet potential employers who are still hiring for full-time, part-time, and internship positions before it's too late! No pre-registration is required; however, we do ask that you bring your student ID and dress to impress (interview style)!

WHAT KINDS OF EMPLOYERS ARE COMING?

Over three days you will find 183 employers hiring for non-technical positions and 213 employers looking to fill technical positions. These include 109 employers who are looking to hire for BOTH types of positions. To help you filter your way through the large fair, various sections are dedicated to employers offering different TYPES of positions.

Some of the employers attending that students in BSOS can look forward to include:

* American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (AEI)
* BD (Becton Dickinson)
* Board of Child Care
* Capital One
* Center for American Politics and Citizenship
* Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
* City Year Washington, DC
* Columban Center for Advocacy and Outreach
* Federal Bureau of Investigation
* General Mills
* ICF International
* Morgan Stanley
* National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
* NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps
* Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
* Peace Corps
* Supreme Court of the United States
* Teach For America
* UN Association of the National Capital Area
* US Environmental Protection Agency
* US Census Bureau
* US Department of State and many more!

Part time job

Be trained to educate an autistic 18 year old boy. Curriculum includes Applied Behavioral Analysis, augmentative communication, Intellitools computer programs, Adapted Reading books, and life skills. Tuesday and/or Wednesday 2:30 to 7:30 pm. Potomac, need car. $14/hour. Contact Rochelle at rbobroff@verizon.net

Even More PSYC Jobs & Internships

Here's the latest update from Crystal in the career center...

Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Financial Officer Student Temporary Employment Program - Clerk/Assistant (51436) US Department of Homeland Security - Washington, District of Columbia
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The mission of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is to provide analysis and guidance on financial resources and policy issues that impact the Department.
POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)

Student Leader (44522) Course Hero - College Park, Maryland
Course Hero is the largest online learning platform, providing over 7 Million high quality study documents for courses and majors at over 4,500 schools. Our fast-growing company is a leading advocate for the improvement of education through technology and has been featured in Business Week, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Deadline: Sept. 28/ $10.00 per hour.
POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)

Human Resources Internship (51351) PCN Strategies - Washington, District of Columbia
PCN Strategies is a market leader in IT Solutions and Technical Staffing searching for an Internal Human Resources/Recruiting Intern for their Washington DC location. Have you just completed your Bachelor’s Degree and wish to have an opportunity for an internship in Human Resources that could lead to a long-term ...
POSITION TYPE: Entry Level (Full-Time)

To read more about the positions below, log on to your Careers4Terps account and paste the ID number (listed beside the position titles below) in the “Search” box. Careers4Terps is a free web-based service providing students and alumni access to full-time, part-time, and internship positions posted by employers looking to hire UM students and alumni. http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/

Fall 2011 Career & Internship Fair

FALL CAREER AND INTERNSHIP FAIR 2011 First Floor, Stamp Student Union - DIFFERENT EMPLOYERS EACH DAY
September 27 – 29 from 12:00noon – 5:00pm

The largest fair of the fall is next week! Due to the economy, the hiring outlook nationwide is still challenging. Take advantage of an opportunity to meet potential employers who are still hiring for full-time, part-time, and internship positions before it's too late! No pre-registration is required; however, we do ask that you bring your student ID and dress to impress (interview style)!

WHAT KINDS OF EMPLOYERS ARE COMING? Over three days you will find 183 employers hiring for non-technical positions and 213 employers looking to fill technical positions. These include 109 employers who are looking to hire for BOTH types of positions. To help you filter your way through the large fair, various sections are dedicated to employers offering different TYPES of positions.
Some of the employers attending that students in BSOS can look forward to include:
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (AEI)

• BD (Becton Dickinson) 
• Board of Child Care 
• Capital One 
• Center for American Politics and Citizenship 
• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) 
• City Year Washington, DC 
• Columban Center for Advocacy and Outreach 
• Federal Bureau of Investigation 
• General Mills 
• ICF International 
• Morgan Stanley 
• National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency 
• NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps 
• Northwestern Mutual Financial Network 
• Peace Corps 
• Supreme Court of the United States 
• Teach For America 
• UN Association of the National Capital Area 
• US Environmental Protection Agency 
• US Census Bureau 
• US Department of State
• And many more! 

Check out ALL the employers and which days they will be attending the Fair at www.careercenter.umd.edu/page.cfm?page_id=135 (You can filter by non-technical and technical positions as well)

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE FAIR?

• Visit www.CareerCenter.umd.edu/FairPrep
• Attend the "Walk-in Resume Critique in the Union – co-sponsored by Northwestern Mutual" on Monday, September 26, 2011, from 11:30am - 2:30pm in the Baltimore Room, SSU and bring your resume!

Undergraduate Journal of Psychology at Berkeley

CALL FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PAPERS

The Undergraduate Journal of Psychology at Berkeley is an annual publication that allows undergraduate students who have completed scientific studies in psychology to disseminate their findings to the undergraduate community at large, thereby promoting excellence in and encouraging further undergraduate research in psychology.

If you have completed a "Stepping Stone Article", "Research Article" and/or "Review Article" in a psychology-related field, we’d like to invite you to submit your paper for publication in the Undergraduate Journal of Psychology at Berkeley! 

The Undergraduate Journal accepts and reviews submissions from psychology, cognitive science, linguistics, education and all other psychology-related fields, as long as the papers are the original work of undergraduate students; this includes senior honors theses, course term papers, independent research projects, theoretical papers, and all other excellent undergraduate writing. Multiple submissions from one author are welcome.

To submit an original research article and/or other work for review and publication, please attach a word or pdf copy of the article in an e-mail to berkpsychjournal@gmail.com. Please verify that your submission does not contain any identifying information (to ensure anonymity during the selection process), but do include your full name, paper title, telephone number, and preferred e-mail address in the body of your e-mail message. 

The deadline to submit papers is November 1st, 2011. Articles submitted after this date may still be considered for the later editions--however, papers received earlier will have higher priority.

For more information about the journal, and to view past editions, please visit our website at www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~ujpb/. If you have any questions about or difficulty in submitting your paper, contact berkpsychjournal@gmail.com for further information.

We look forward to reading your submissions!  

Truman Scholarship

ATTENTION JUNIORS!!! Do you have outstanding public service accomplishments and goals, an excellent academic record, and clear evidence of leadership ability? Learn about the Truman Scholarship (www.truman.gov) which honors President Harry S. Truman by recognizing JUNIORS with outstanding potential for making contributions to the public good and to public policy. The Truman Scholarship provides $30,000 toward relevant graduate studies, exceptional internship opportunities and other important benefits. Prof. Margaret Pearson, Dept. of Government and Politics, is Maryland's faculty advisor for the Truman Scholarship.

WHO CAN APPLY: US Citizens or nationals (by March 2012) - Juniors, 3rd year Seniors - GPA of 3.5 or higher strongly recommended - All Majors - All candidates for Truman Scholarships must be nominated by their college or university: Maryland's nomination deadline is November 23, 2011

ANNOUNCING INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND PUBLIC SERVICE

To learn more about the Truman Scholarship and Maryland's nomination process sign up for one of our upcoming info sessions and read more below.

Monday, September 26, 12:00 noon - 2403 Marie Mount Hall

Tuesday, September 27, 4:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, September 28, 4:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, September 29, 12:00 noon - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, September 39, 4:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, September 30, 12:00 noon - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, September 30, 4:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall

PLEASE LET US KNOW BY EMAIL TO TRUMAN@UMD.EDU WHICH SESSION YOU PLAN TO ATTEND - SPACE IS LIMITED.  If you are interested in learning more but cannot attend these sessions, please reply to the same address listing days/times you have available.  The deadline to apply for University of Maryland nomination for the Truman Scholarship will be FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2011.  For more information, read the description below and contact us at truman@umd.edu

Hope Foundation 5K

Hope Foundation will be hosting a 5K Run/Walkathon next month to raise money for NIH's Children's Inn! Help create a better home for ill children by joining us on Sunday, October 2nd, from 1PM to 3PM in a leisurely walk or a competitive run around beautiful Lake Artemesia. We will provide refreshments to all participants, and PRIZES to the first 5 finishers.

Early registration is $12. The first 50 registrants will receive FREE t-shirts. So register NOW.  To register for the walk and for further information, please go to: http://studentorg.umd.edu/umdhope/walkathon.html

If you have any questions, feel free to email umdhope@gmail.com.

Walk for Autism Speaks

GESC is walking for Autism Speaks on Saturday, October 22. We will meet at the STAMP bus-stop at 8:45AM. Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding research for autism, increasing awareness of autism disorders, and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Walk and donate to a great cause.

If you're interested in joining our team or simply donating, please sign up at our website: studentorg.umd.edu/gesc/

If you have any questions, email us at umdgesc@gmail.com.

Thinking About Graduate Study in Psychology?

Let the Maryland Psychological Association for Graduate Students (MPAGS) help you! We will connect you with current graduate students who can give you the inside scoop by matching you with mentors whose interests align with your own.

Please contact Jueta McCutchan at jbmccutchan@loyola.edu or Maya Zayat at mmzayat@loyola.edu or visit the website http://www.marylandpsychology.org/mpags/mentoring.cfm for more information.

Internship with the Psychological Group of Washington

The Psychological Group of Washington is privately owned mental health organization that provides psychological services to children, adolescents, individuals, groups, and couples through psychological, therapeutic techniques to enhance overall health and promote a sense of well-being. With a strong commitment to the community, the Psychological Group of Washington, also provides outreach seminars, and other mental health services to the public.


We are seeking interns for the Fall 2011 school year. Interns must be in an undergraduate program or recent graduate thereof, possess excellent written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated interest in psychology and its related disciplines. Duties will include administrative tasks and working on various projects with therapists.


To apply, send a resume and a brief cover letter (Attn: Akia Dillard to a.dillard@psychgroupdc.com). *Within the cover letter please outline your weekly availability and potential start date. Please note this internship is unpaid and will constitute a commitment of at least 6-8 hrs/wk. The practice is located in downtown DC on K street, minutes from the Foggy Bottom/GWU metro stop.

Undergraduate Research Assistants Needed

Projects on Motivation and Learning

Research conducted under the supervision of Dr. David Miele in the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodologies (HDQM).  Our lab studies how people think about their own intelligence, memory, motivation, and learning. We conduct experimental studies and are in need of undergraduate research assistants to help run experiments. This is a great opportunity for undergraduates who are interested in going to graduate school and/or who are interested in learning more about the research process.

 

Contact: Katie Muenks, graduate research assistant at katherinemuenks@gmail.com

Do you want to learn more about counseling psychology and the University Counseling Center?

Are you interested in promoting mental health services to the UMD community? If the answer is yes, her is a great volunteer opportunity for you.

The UMD Counseling Center seeks motivated and committed undergraduate students to serve on the Student Advisory Board. The Student Advisory Board of the Counseling Center (SAB)  serves several functions: publicizing Counseling Center services and acquainting the campus community with the Center, working on special projects within the Counseling Center and also on campus, and acting as a sounding board for the Center.

The SAB is committed to reaching all groups represented on campus and offering outreach services in order to ensure that all students know of and have access to the Counseling Center services. The SAB is also an active organization within the Counseling Center and serves as a vital connection between the Center and the campus community.
The members of the SAB will gain valuable experience working with other students on diverse projects, getting exposure to Counseling Center professionals, increasing their knowledge of the workings of the Counseling Center, and publicizing important events. Members must attend bimonthly meetings and participate in projects and activities.

If you are interested in joining SAB, please download the application form at http://www.counseling.umd.edu/Staff/sabapp.doc, fill out the form, and return it to Jingqing Liu at jingqing.liu@gmail.com. If you want to know more about the SAB, please check out the website of The University Counseling Center at http://www.counseling.umd.edu/Staff/sabstf.htm. Thanks!

Become a Counselor at the Help Center Hotline

Help Center volunteers have been helping fellow students talk about what’s on their mind since 1970. The Help Center is UMD’s Peer Counseling and Crisis Intervention hotline. We’re trained to talk with students on the phone, and in person, about anything that’s troubling them, including homesickness, relationships, sexual assault, and suicide.

If you’re interested in becoming a Help Center volunteer counselor, call 301-314-HELP to set up an interview or ask for more details. If selected, you must be available October 19th from 7-9:30pm and October 22nd & 23rd from 9am-5pm.

Scientific Terrapin: Last Call for Submissions

Have you done exciting research lately?  Now get it published!

The University of Maryland undergraduate research journal, Scientific Terrapin, is now accepting submissions of your research findings. The journal is accepting articles in the fields of life sciences, social sciences, and natural and applied sciences. Articles must be 5-6 pages, single-spaced (up till 10 pages including tables/figures), formatted in 12 pt Times New Roman font with 1" margins in .doc(x) or .pdf files.

The submission deadline is TODAY, September 15, 2011. Take the opportunity today to share your work with the University of Maryland community by publishing in Scientific Terrapin.

Visit our website scientificterrapin.umd.edu for further details and submissions guidelines. Please send any questions or submissions to scientific.terrapin@gmail.com.

Research Assistant needed

Research assistant committed to continue with the project through the end of Spring 2012. The first semester will include training on conducting clinical interviews and running participants on some cognitive tasks. The second semester will include running the actual research project.

Please email enorwood@psyc.umd.edu for more information.

Hope Foundation: 5K Run/Walkathon 10/2

Hope Foundation will be hosting a 5K Run/Walkathon next month to raise money for NIH's Children's Inn! Help create a better home for ill children by joining us on Sunday, October 2nd, from 1PM to 3PM in a leisurely walk or a competitive run around beautiful Lake Artemesia. We will provide refreshments to all participants, and PRIZES to the first 5 finishers.

Early registration is $12. The first 50 registrants will receive FREE t-shirts. So register NOW.

Please go to http://studentorg.umd.edu/umdhope/walkathon.html to register for the walk and for further information.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at umdhope@gmail.com.

Apply to Join the Student Government Association!

Are you interested in getting more involved in the Student Government Association? We currently have a number of open positions, ranging from two Freshman Legislator positions to Academic Legislator positions. As a legislator, you will be responsible for working with your constitutes to enhance their UMD experience. We also have positions open on the Finance Committee and the Audit Committee. Applications are due by Wednesday, September 21 at 5pm. Below find both applications:

Legislator Application: Click Here!

Finance and Audit Committee Application: Click Here!

Have any questions? Contact us at SGACommunications@gmail.com. 

Interested in being a Maryland Tour Guide?

Each semester Maryland Images, our campus tour guide organization, recruits current students to train and become Imagers. The first step in this process is the application which is available online at:
http://www.studentorg.umd.edu/mi/mdimages/F11Application.pdf

Information regarding the responsibilities and expectations of an Imager are contained in the application, please note the deadline is September 22. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Matthew J. Jones, Coordinator of Visitor Services
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
admissions.umd.edu
P: 301-314-4112

Thinking About Law School? - Two Great Events

Graduate School Day - Part of the Graduate and Law School Fair 2011

www.careercenter.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=2200
Monday, September 19, 2011 • 12:00PM - 03:00PM; Location: Grand Ballroom - Stamp Student Union

Students and alumni will be able to meet with recruiters from over 50 graduate programs from across the nation. The University of Maryland's University Career Center and The President's Promise and the Pre-Law Advising Office within Letters and Sciences are partnering to present this Graduate School Day. This event is open to not only University of Maryland students, but also students and alumni from around the Baltimore/Washington DC area.

• LIST OF REGISTERED ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES: https://umd-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?mode=list&cf=GRADSCHOOL11
• Learn how to prepare for the fair: www.careercenter.umd.edu/page.cfm?page_id=211

Law School Day

www.careercenter.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=2201
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 • 12:00PM - 03:00PM; Location: Grand Ballroom - Stamp Student Union

This event provides a unique opportunity for students and alumni considering law school to meet face to face with law school admissions representatives from across the country. Over 100 law schools are registered to attend this event and the Law School Admissions & Financing Workshop held during the fair will provide valuable information about the law school admissions process. Suggested attire for this event is business casual. The University of Maryland's Pre-Law Advising Office within Letters and Sciences is partnering with the University Career Center and The President's Promise to present this Law School Fair. 

• LIST OF REGISTERED ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES: https://umd-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?mode=list&cf=LAWSCHOOL11

More Job & Internship Opportunities for PSYC Majors

Careers4Terps is a free web-based service providing students and alumni access to full-time, part-time, and internship positions posted by employers looking to hire UM students and alumni. http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/  

Executive Assistant / Project Associate (50924)
Indiggo Associates Inc. - Potomac, Maryland
Indiggo Associates is looking for an Executive Assistant/project associate for a fast paced, small boutique leadership consulting firm.
The position will be responsible for all administrative, organizational and some accounting tasks as well as supporting client projects through typing up meeting notes, putting together meeting reports ... POSITION TYPE: Entry Level (Full-Time)


Human Resources (50926)
AFLAC - Rockville, Maryland
AFLAC is a Fortune 500 company (#125, 2011) and part of the prestigious Standard & Poors 500 Index. AFLAC was honored as one of the 100 “Best Companies to Work For” for the fifth consecutive year by Fortune Magazine (January 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010).
This unique Internship/Training Program offers an intense training program that **Upon completion of this PAID internship, you will know more than most current Corporate Recruiters** Receive Class Credit: Students are encouraged to seek credits (3 or 6 credits) for this 1 or 2 semester internship.
Time Commitment: 12-15 Hours per week – flexible scheduling… POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)


Student Volunteer (50923)
Federal Trade Commission - Washington, District of Columbia
Volunteer Opportunity
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The Office of Public Affairs is looking to hire a part-time Student Assistant to work in our Washington, D.C. Office of Public Affairs.
The Student Volunteer will work in the Office of Public Affairs with higher graded staff in support of office programs and…
POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)


Intern for the "The Hawaiian Humpback Whale: Field Research, Maui (43999) Ocean Mammal Institute - Maui, Hawaii
Ocean Mammal Institute: Join the Ocean Mammal Institute (OMI) in Maui as a research intern as we pioneer the way in the most important fields of study in the 21st century: Conservation Biology and Ecopsychology. Together, we can turn the tide of extinction!
POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)

Decorating Assistant Intern (44533) Storybook Rooms, LLC - Potomac, Maryland
An internship with Storybook Rooms provides the opportunity to gain real world, hands-on experience in the field of interior design. As an intern you will learn how products are priced, ordered and tracked by working with designer and he/she will have the opportunity to use creativity in assisting in the selection and presentation of ideas to ... POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)

Speech/Language Tutor for 5-Year-Old Needed

Seeking tutor for 5-yr old.  Must have experience in speech/language therapy, special ed, child development, or related field. Tutoring is 1 hr, 3x per week at a Rockville school. Offering competitive pay and will reimburse for gas or transportation. Emphasis will be on executive functioning skills: planning, sustained attention, working memory, and reasoning. Tutoring embedded within fun, creative, pretend-play sessions based on Adele Diamond’s “Tools of the Mind” approach. Please call 240-620-2427 for more information.

Master of Public Policy Information Session

Are you interested in graduating with both a bachelors degree and a Masters Degree in Public Policy from the University of Maryland?  If so, you'll want to attend this information session to learn all about the program and requirements.


DATE: Wednesday 9/21
TIME: 6:30pm
ROOM: VMH 1520


For more information about the BA/MMP program visit www.publicpolicy.umd.edu or contact the program coordinator, Blessing Okoroafor at blessing@umd.edu.

Applications Being Accepted for December Graduation Speaker

The University of Maryland is beginning its search for a student speaker for the December commencement ceremony.  Students who wish to apply must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher and have completed at least 60 credits at the University of Maryland, College Park. All applications will be acknowledged. Finalists will be interviewed in early November, and the speaker will be chosen by mid-November.

The deadline to apply is October 21, 2011.

To download a copy of the application visit:

http://www.bsos.umd.edu/for-students/commencement-information/commencement-speaker-application.aspx

Should YOU Have an Internship Lined Up?

Not sure how to choose or apply for internships related to the Psychology field? We will discuss tips on how to start your search, resources the University Career Center has to assist you in your search, and ways for developing customized internships in your area of interest. Co-sponsored by the University Career Center and The President's Promise and the Department of Psychology.

DATE: Tuesday (9/13)
TIME: 4:00pm

ROOM: BPS 1208

No RSVP necessary, and please encourage all those interested to attend with you!

Thinking About Law School?

Thinking about going into the law profession? Need tips on getting into law school? Wonder what careers are out there in the field of law? We have the perfect workshop for you!

The Maryland Alumni Association, Student Government Association, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Robert H. Smith School of Business, Letters & Sciences Pre-Law Advising Office, and the University Career Center and President's Promise are proud to present Alumni Connections: Careers in the Field of Law. Use this opportunity to gain insight into what it takes to get into law school, explore the numerous professions available to those with a law degree and network with alumni who work in the field.

DATE: Tuesday, Oct. 4
TIME: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Orem Alumni Hall, Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
COST: FREE (Please see cancelation policy on registration form)

This workshop will begin with Law School 101, featuring a panel discussion on the basics of getting into and surviving law school. The workshop will conclude with roundtable dinner discussions with alumni who are currently working in various fields of law based on individual's interests. A light dinner will be provided.

Ensure you're ready beyond a reasonable doubt when it comes time for law school! Visit http://alumni.umd.edu/alumniconnections to RSVP by Sept. 30. Space is limited. For more information, contact Kourtney Kleine Temple at ktemple@ur.umd.edu or 301.405.8071.

More Job & Internship Opportunities for PSYC Majors

Child Care Worker I, II, III (44928)
TriVisions, Inc. - Temple Hills, Maryland
POSITION TYPE: Entry Level (Full-Time), Permanent Experienced Hire

Hotline Counselor (50664)
Montgomery County Hotline, Mental Health Association of Montgomery - Rockville, Maryland
POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time), Summer Internship

There are more located in the Careers4Terps database. To read more about the positions below, log on to your Careers4Terps account and paste the ID number (listed beside the position titles below) in the “Search” box.

Careers4Terps is a free web-based service providing students and alumni access to full-time, part-time, and internship positions posted by employers looking to hire UM students and alumni. http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/

Internship with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Research Internship Available for Junior and Senior Psychology Majors

The DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center is welcoming an intern to assist with a clinical trial for a new medication for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Interns are expected to work at least eight hours a week for at least one semester. This position is ideal for students who plan to further their education in medical or graduate school, particularly in the fields of psychiatry or clinical psychology.

Applicants should have junior or senior standing, familiarity with research methods, strong organizational skills, and embody professionalism. Business casual attire is required.

If you are interested in volunteering as an intern on this clinical trial, email your cover letter and résumé to the Study Coordinator, Erika Roberge at Erika.Roberge@va.gov.

NEW Peer-To-Peer Class Now Forming!

Peer to Peer is a FREE, 10 week education class that is designed to help people living with mental illness. This special class will focus on young adults (18yrs-28 yrs).

Each class:

• Helps participants pave a path to recovery
• Provides information on many topics, such as relationships, coping skills, addictions, and stigma
• Provides the opportunity to examine patterns of thoughts, feelings and actions in specific situations

When: Thursday, October 6 thru Thursday, Dec 15, 2011
Time: 6:30 PM– 8:30 PM
Where: Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church
6601 Bradley Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
　
To Register:
Contact Rose Halper
Consumer Programs Coordinator
(301) 949-5852 x105
P2P@namimc.org

Paid Part-Time Local Government Position

The Office of Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin is searching for a Coordinator for the Prince George’s County Youth Commission. This is a part-time position in a County Council office and is ideal for a matriculating college student, recent college graduate or graduate student who is interested in local government and youth organizing.

Applicants with a focus in Political Science, Communications, Social Sciences, Law, Public Policy or related studies are preferred. Applicants should be residents of Prince George’s County and have involvement and experience with student organizations at preferably both the high school and college levels, and an interest in government and the political process.

If interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your cover letter and resume to bllaster@co.pg.md.us

No phone calls please.
　
Brendon L. Laster
Chief of Staff
The Office of the Honorable Mel Franklin
Prince George's County District 9
County Administration Building
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301.952.3820 (p)
301.952.5275 (f)

Scientific Terrapin is now accepting manuscripts!

Want to share your scientific research with the rest of campus?   Scientific Terrapin is now accepting manuscripts!

The University of Maryland undergraduate research journal, Scientific Terrapin, is now accepting submissions of your research findings. The journal is accepting articles in the fields of life sciences, social sciences, and natural and applied sciences. Articles must be 5-6 pages single spaced (up till 10 pages including tables/figures), formatted in 12 pt Times New Roman font with 1 in. margins in .doc(x) or .pdf files. Submissions will be accepted for priority consideration on September 15, 2011. Take the opportunity today to share your work with the University of Maryland community by publishing in Scientific Terrapin.

Visit our website www.scientificterrapin.org for further details and submissions guidelines. Please send any questions or submissions to scientific.terrapin@gmail.com.

Help Center Hotline Volunteers

Become a Counselor at the Help Center Hotline!  The Help Center volunteers have been helping fellow students talk about what’s on their mind since 1970. The Help Center is UMD’s Peer Counseling and Crisis Intervention hotline. We’re trained to talk with students on the phone, and in person, about anything that’s troubling them, including homesickness, relationships, sexual assault, and suicide.

If you’re interested in becoming a Help Center volunteer counselor, call 301-314-HELP to set up an interview or ask for more details. If selected, you must be available October 19 th from 7-9:30pm and October 22nd & 23rd from 9am-5pm.

A Wider Circle Internships

A Wider Circle is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that hires 20-30 unpaid interns each semester to work out of our Center for Community Service in Silver Spring. We request that interns commit to working at least 15 hours per week, though the average is closer to 25. Students interested in our internships may reply to this email or contact us at intern@awidercircle.org

Gilman Scholarship awards for Study Abroad!

Are you thinking about studying abroad this Spring 2012? Are you a Pell Grant recipient and U.S. citizen? Are you wondering how to pay for it or fit it into your schedule?  Learn about the Gilman International Scholarship, which provides up to $5000 for Pell Grant recipients to study abroad. Last year 23 Maryland applicants won over $98,000 in Gilman scholarship awards for study abroad!

Please join us for a panel discussion with Gilman recipients and staff from Education Abroad and the National Scholarships Office:
Thursday, September 8, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
St. Mary's Hall, Multipurpose Room (adjacent to the patio facing McKeldin library)
Food and refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP to gilman@umd.edu

Interested but unable to attend? Please contact gilman@umd.edu to learn more.

IMPORTANT: The deadline to apply for a Gilman Scholarship is fast approaching - October 4, 2011! Your chances of a successful application are dramatically stronger if you start early and seek advice from the National Scholarships Office.

ELIGIBILITY: To apply for a Gilman Scholarship you must be a US citizen receiving Pell Grants during the semester you plan to study abroad. For the October 4, 2011 deadline you must be planning to apply to Spring 2012 study abroad programs that are at least 4 weeks long - WINTER TERM COURSES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR GILMAN SCHOLARSHIPS.

　

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).

Annual Constitution Day Celebration
Friday, September 16, 2011 4:00-5:00 p.m.
McKeldin Library's Special Events Room (Room #6137)
Guest speaker: Michael W. Coulter '97
Regional Director for the Middle East and South Asia,
General Dynamics Corporation

Light refreshments will be available.
Lecture with question and answer session.
Contact 301-405-8746 for more information.

Organized by the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences' Office of the Dean.

BIO:

Coulter served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. He was a principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense on the formulation and coordination of international security strategy and policy, with responsibility for Africa, Europe and NATO, Eurasia, and the Middle East and Arabian Gulf.

Prior to joining the Department of Defense, he served at the Department of State, where he was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs (2005-2007). As Deputy Assistant Secretary, he was responsible for U.S. government policy direction in the areas of international security, security assistance, military operations, humanitarian assistance, and defense trade. Prior his appointment, he served at the State Department in different capacities, including Senior Advisor for Coalitions, Chief of Staff of the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of State, and Foreign Policy Advisor (POLAD) to the Commanding General of Combined Joint Task Force-76, Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan.

Prior to joining the Bush Administration, he served on Capitol Hill. He worked foreign policy, national security, and military policy, first for Senator John Warner (VA) and then for Senator Chuck Hagel (NE). He is also an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, with experience in the Middle East (CENTCOM), Europe (EUCOM), and the Americas (SOUTHCOM). He has received the State Department's Superior Service Award (3), the U.S. Army's Superior Civilian Service Medal, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medals, among other awards and recognitions. He received his MA (National Security Studies) as well as Command and Staff diploma from the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island and his BA (Political Science) from the University of Maryland at College Park.

Coulter has also studied at the National Defense University.