Paid Undergraduate RA Position with Academic Learning, Teaching, and Student Achievement Research Group

The College of Behavioral & Social Sciences and the Department of Psychology are pleased to announce another Emerging BSOS Scholar position for the Fall 2012 semester. The selected scholar will work with Drs. Roberts, Curtis and Stangor and the Academic Learning, Teaching, and Student Achievement Research Group.

Description:

The goal of the research group is to apply psychological principles to the evaluation and improvement of undergraduate education. Specifically, we monitor how psychology students progress through our major, how they are influenced by the courses they take, how they respond to difficulties that they face, and what they learn during their time here. Although the knowledge gained through this research is initially about psychology majors, we expect that our findings will apply to all college students and we will attempt as we go to generalize, and perhaps to study students from other majors as well.

The selected scholar will commit at least 10 hours per week during the Fall 2012 semester and earn a total of $1500.  He or she will attend the weekly research team meetings and will be involved in all aspects of our research, including studying and preparing background readings, creating and administering questionnaires, coding responses, conducing qualitative and quantitative analyses, and writing and presenting research reports.

Read more about this semester's Emerging BSOS Scholar

Requirements:

To be eligible to apply undergraduates must

1. Be a current or prospective PSYC major
2. Have earned between 30 and 60 credit hours at the beginning of the Fall 2012 semester
3. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher

Experience with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel & PowerPoint) is required and experience with statistical software is a plus (but not necessary).

Application Deadline:

Students must submit their application by March 16th, 2012 to be considered for this position.  For full details and application instructions visit: http://www.ugresopps.bsos.umd.edu/

Help tackle the nation's problems this summer as a Grassroots Campaigns Leader!

Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. (GCI) is a national organization that focuses on engaging people within their communities to take action on issues that affect them. We are currently hiring motivated students across the country to take part in a rigorous in-field leadership development and organizing program on our campaigns this summer. Grassroots Campaigns' current and past clients include some of the most well established and groundbreaking organizations in our country like the ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, OXFAM, League of Conservation Voters, The Nature Conservancy and The Sierra Club.

Locations include: CA, CO, IL,MA, NC, NM, MO, NY, OH, OR, PA, KS, WA & Washington DC

On Tuesday 2/21 and Wednesay 2/22, Grassroots Campaigns will be on campus to interview for their summer campaign jobs. This summer, Grassroots Campaigns is teaming up with advocacy groups and progressive organizations to tackle the problems facing our nation. We are hiring for leadership positions in our summer campaign offices. If you want a job that will help bring the change this country needs, join us at one of our information sessions:


CAMPUS INFORMATION SESSIONS:
Dates: Tuesday 2/28, Thursday 3/1                         
Info session times: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm
Location: Student Union Lobby

Date: Wednesday 2/29Info session times: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm
Location: 3126 Hornbake Library, South Wing

Interested in attending a session?
Just email here: mthibideau@grassrootscampaigns.com
Feel free to bring a friend!
Or if you can’t join us there, call us here to find out more:
P: 1(800)455-8555
WEBSITE: www.grassrootscampaigns.com

Considering graduate study in psychology? Dr. Kevin McGann can help!

If you are thinking about pursuing a graduate degree in psychology, there are many factors to consider! These include the area of psychology (e.g., Clinical, Developmental, Counseling, Neuropsychology, Social, Industrial-Organizational, School, or Forensic, just to name a few!), the type of degree (e.g., Master's versus Ph.D. or Psy.D.), career options based on each type of degree, the professional reputation of each graduate program, application requirements and admission trends, the best types of experiences to be getting as an undergraduate, the best people to ask to write your letters of recommendation, how to prepare adequately for the application process, and the list goes on!

Dr. Kevin McGann is an advisor in the Office of Undergraduate Studies who is available to all psychology majors who are in need of guidance with the graduate school application process. He is also available to review and provide feedback on elements of your application package, such as your resume and personal statement.

If you are interested in utilizing this service, please email kjmcgann@umd.edu or call (301) 405-5866 to set up an appointment with Dr. McGann. The earlier in your college career that you can set up this meeting, the better!

Stand out from the crowd at the Criminal Justice Career & Internship Fair!

Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair Prep
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 • 04:00PM - 05:00PM
Location: University Career Center (3100 Hornbake Library)- Resource Room
The University Career Center & The President's Promise has invited a Representative from Washington/Baltimore HIDTA to co-present on tips for excelling at the Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair. The employer will share her perspective on how to stand out at the Fair. The Center will also provide a short introduction to the following topics: how to prepare for a career fair, creating and presenting your sixty-second commercial, questions to ask, tips for what to wear, and much more.

For additional information about this event, please contact Crystal Sehlke at csehlke@umd.edu

Interested in law enforcement, intelligence, or homeland security? Don't miss the Criminal Justice Career & Internship Fair on March 6!

Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair 2012
Tuesday, March 06, 2012 • 10:00AM - 03:00PM
Location: Grand Ballroom - Stamp Student Union
Interested in Criminal Justice or Psychology related internship and career opportunities?...Then, the Criminal Justice Career Fair is for YOU! Come network with employers, market your skill sets, and gather information on employment opportunities that await you. The Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair is open to ALL majors and alumni of the UMD College Park campus.

Students: Review and research organizations currently registered at
https://umd-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php

The Criminal Justice Career Fair is co-sponsored by the Criminal Justice Student Association, and the University Career Center & The President's Promise.

**For additional information about this event, contact Stephanie Pratt at spratt@umd.edu.

Spend this spring break sharpening your career research skills!

INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP SERIES: Make the Most of Your Spring Break!
Thursday, March 08, 2012 • 04:00PM - 05:00PM
Location: Multi-Purpose Room, University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)

Learn how to make the most of your time during Spring Break. Learn how to search for internships, fine tune your resume, and consider participating in a one or two-day job shadow experience (also known as an externship). For additional information about this event, contact Erin Rooney-Eckel at erooney@umd.edu.

Paid RA position for motivated undergraduate interested in the Neurobiology field!

Paid Undergraduate Research Assistant Position

Description:

The project investigates learning mechanisms in juvenile crayfish. Behavioral and neurobiological methods will be applied.

This is a paid position ($1500) funded through the BSOS Emerging Scholar Program and available for the fall semester 2012 in the laboratory of Crustacean Neurobiology & Behavior (http://www.bsos.umd.edu/psyc/Herberholz/Research.html).

Requirements: (1) completion of between 30 and 60 credit hours when beginning the assignment, (2) a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and, (3) student has not declared major in a college other than BSOS (double majors are OK).

Additional Qualifications: Students should be highly motivated for research, have a strong interest in neurobiological and behavioral experiments, and are available to work for at least 10 hours/week in the lab. A written project summary is required at the end of the semester.

How to Apply:

To apply for the position, please email a resume and brief statement of research interests to Dr. Herberholz no later than March 16^th.

Please contact Dr. Jens Herberholz (jherberh@umd.edu) if you have questions or need more information.

RA position at Georgetown University Medical Center

Description:
The Cancer Prevention & Control research program of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC has an opening for a full-time (40 hours/week) Research Assistant. This is an entry-level staff position for several ongoing, federally-funded research studies addressing behavioral aspects of cancer risk and prevention.

Responsibilities:
The Research Assistant is responsible for recruiting and enrolling study volunteers (children, adults), scheduling and conducting telephone interviews, performing data entry and management, and participating in research team meetings and other tasks. Applicants with interests in health psychology or preventive medicine are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:
The minimum educational requirement is a BA/BS degree in psychology or related discipline. Prior experience with patient interviewing and database software is preferred; excellent organizational and oral communication skills are essential. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package (including tuition benefits), supportive work environment, and excellent career planning/mentorship. Graduate educational opportunities are available at the University and nearby research institutions. This is an excellent position for post-baccalaureate applicants ultimately interested in attending graduate or professional school in psychology, medicine, nursing, or public health who wish to gain additional clinical research experience.

To Apply:
Submit a cover letter detailing research interests and relevant experience, a resume, and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, supervisor, or professional employer familiar with the applicant’s research potential. Applications should be sent via e-mail to:

Ms. McKane Sharff
Project Director
Cancer Prevention & Control Program
E-mail: mes225@georgetown.edu

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is May, 2012.
Georgetown University is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information go to:

http://lombardi.georgetown.edu/research/areas/cancercontrol/index.htm

Become $10 richer by participating in this Neural Systems Lab Study!

The Neural Systems Lab is look for students to participate in a research study on the human ability to identify voices in different environments.

The study will take place in a lab. You will wear head-phones and be asked to decide whether two speech segments are from the same or different speakers.

This will involve about an hour of your time. You will get paid $10/hour.

We are looking for undergraduate or graduate students, but you must have normal hearing and should not use any enhancement for hearing such as a hearing aid.

Interested? Want more information? Please contact Dr. Greg Sell, gsell@umd.edu

Note that this study is funded all or in part by the US government. This research has been reviewed according to the University of Maryland, College Park IRB procedures for research involving human subjects.

Interested in studying terrorism and Global Security? Don't miss the START Career Development Program Info Session!

START Emerging Global Security Issues Fellowship
Application Information Session
Wednesday, February 22
12:00 pm
Symons 3307

-in-state tuition for two academic years
-salary for a 10 week summer research internship
-support to attend career conferemces and networking events
-research training

Applicants must be University of Maryland undergraduate students with a strong academic record and an interest in homeland security.  Application deadline is Friday, March 9 @ 5:00 pm.

For more information about the START program go to:
http://www.start.umd.edu

Apply now for the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management! Applications due this Friday, February 24 @ 5:00 pm!

The Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) is currently accepting applications. MIDCM is a 16-credit undergraduate program open to students of all majors interested in the fields of conflict resolution, international development, and humanitarian relief. To apply, or for more information, visit the program website at www.cidcm.umd.edu/minor.

Do you desire to make a difference as an intern or volunteer?

Heartland Hospice provides quality care to terminally-ill individuals and their families throughout Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. Much of the non-medical care offered is possible through the positive and creative contributions of our interns and volunteers. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities or if you would like to become a part of our organization, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Gordon Creamer at # 240. 205. 5872. We are currently seeking individuals to assist our hospice team as patient companions, bereavement visitors and vigil attendants. Training and ongoing development are required and offered!

Learn the how and why of psychological research at the February 21 PSI Chi Meeting!

This week, Psi Chi will welcome Dr. De Los Reyes to speak about research, why it's important to gain research experience, how to obtain research experience, and how you can network yourself through research in order to be admitted to graduate school. Come join us for this talk as well as free pizza on Tuesday, February 21 at 7 in 1142 BPS!

Interested in adolescent mental health? Become a Research Assistant with the Judge Baker Children's Center!

The Laboratory for Youth Mental Health at Judge Baker Children’s Center currently is seeking Research Assistants to assist with assessment administration, data management and other lab activities. For further information please contact Andrew Potter at apotter@jbcc.harvard.edu

To learn more about the Judge Baker Children's Center go to:
http://www.jbcc.harvard.edu/

Spring HIV/AIDS Advocacy Meeting

Second GBM: HIV/AIDS Movie Clip & Advocacy Teams
Tuesday, February 21
7:00 pm
STAMP Pyon Su Room

Join us for our second GBM where we will watch a short movie to introduce our HIV/AIDS topic for the semester! Afterwards, we will lead a discussion and get input from you on what types of advocacy teams we want to create. All of this over delicious PIZZA--can’t wait to see you all there!

Do you need a fresh start this semester? Are you interested in improving your academic performance? Join Project Success!

PROJECT SUCCESS
Thursday, March 1
3:30-5:00 pm
3100 Tydings Hall

PROJECT SUCCESS is your one stop introduction to academic advising and learning strategies for the Spring semester. Topics that will be discussed include:

• How to be successful in school and life
• The Wise Choice Process and how to overcome the barriers to academic success
• How to prepare for mid-term exams and long term assignments
• Ten top academic advisor/learning specialist tips for improving your academic performance

Enjoy free pizza and prizes, meet other BSOS students, and discuss ways to maximize your academic potential!

To register go to: http://tinyurl.com/projectsuccess2012

Sponsored by the College of Behavioral and Social sciences and the Learning Assistance Service

Ever considered joining a Startup Company? Find out more on March 5!

Startup DC/MD/VA Student Job Fair on March 5th:
Jobs at startups can be incredibly exciting and rewarding – and more fun than the typical big company. Acquiring talent is a critical challenge for new startups and growing companies, so the Startup DC organization is working with University of Maryland, George Washington University, Georgetown University, George Mason University, and other universities in the region on ways to overcome that challenge. The idea is to match the best-and-brightest students in the region with the fastest growing startups in the region. On March 5th startups from DC, Maryland, and Virginia want to meet you – and all 85 companies will be in one place to see you and other students interested in jobs with startups. This year’s event will be held in downtown D.C. at GW’s campus in Foggy Bottom.

DC Area Startup Job Fair for all DC Area Students:
Free participation for all Startups, Students, and University Partners
Hosted by GWU
Monday, March 5, 2012, 1-4pm
GWU Marvin Center
Continental and Grand Ballrooms
800 21st St, NW
Washington, DC 20052
METRO: Foggy Bottom
Register at: https://umd-csm.symplicity.com/events/DCSTARTUP12

Students should register quickly and no later than February 29th -- the organizers are expecting hundreds of students from all of the participating colleges and universities. Startups are already vying for the 85 company spots available.

Students can also help determine which startups are selected to participate and which company is named “Top Startup for College Students!” Submit your nomination, comment on others, and vote for the hottest startups: http://techcocktail.uservoice.com/forums/147936-startup-dc-student-career-expo

Register to attend the fair (no later than February 29th) at https://umd-csm.symplicity.com/events/DCSTARTUP12.

Applied Child Development Students needed for toy assessment and analysis!

Positions:
The Division of Human Factors at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in Bethesda, Maryland is currently looking for 1-2 students who are available for part-time employment with the possibility of full-time during the summer.

Qualifications:
Graduate student or upper-class (3rd/4th year) undergraduate student in developmental psychology, child development, early childhood education, or a related field.

Responsibilities:
Assist Division staff with making age determinations for a wide range of children’s products
Help to assess toys and other children’s products to determine the age range for which the product would be most appealing
Work with databases
Prioritize products for analysis
Make preliminary analysis using standardized guidance in CPSC’s age determination guidelines
Contribute to other projects related to child development

More information on CPSC’s student job opportunities is available at the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/about/student.html.

How To Apply:
Please send a copy of your resume and anticipated availability to Division Director Dr. Bob Ochsman rochsman@cpsc.gov

Use your psychology skills this summer as a Camp STAR Counselor!

The University of  Illinois at Chicago (UIC) in partnership with the Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS) is recruiting Summer 2012 recreational and educational counselors!

What is Camps STAR?
Camp STAR is a 7 week, evidence-based, therapeutic Summer Treatment Program (STP) designed to help children, ages 6-12 learn to manage behavioral, emotional, social, and learning issues.

The camp runs from June 11-July 27 in Highland Park, IL. Non-local applicants are encouraged to apply since summer housing is available.

Applications are due March 1, 2012. For more information please contact Laura Hlavaty at lhlavaty@psych.uic.edu

Present your research at the 12th Annual Undergraduate Conference!

Call for Papers
12th Annual Undergraduate Conference
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Paul Companies Pavilion

The 12th Annual Undergraduate Conference at Stevenson University will focus on the theme of realities—discovered, created, envisioned. Papers, posters, and projects are welcome from any field or discipline that explore a particular attempt in studying, changing, or imagining nature, human society, the past/present/future, from antiquity to virtual reality. Deadline to submit work is March 12, 2012. Papers will be published in ScholarWorks: Proceedings of the Conference or in Proto: An Undergraduate Humanities Journal.

For information or submissions please contact Alex Hooke (Conference Chair), at 443-334-2294 or ahooke@stevenson.edu.

Need some extra cash? Earn $15 as a CASL Study participant!

The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) invites students at the University of Maryland, College Park to participate in a 2011-2012 study examining people’s descriptions of how they behave with different types of people. The study will consist of taking questionnaires related to this topic, and/or completing several simple cognitive tasks, such as unscrambling words or making judgments about displays of geometric shapes.

Research participants must be 18 to 35 years of age, must be native speakers of English, and must have been born and raised in the United States.

Compensation: $15 for approximately 1.5 hours, or $8 if you did not press “submit” but completed a significant portion of the survey.

Location: The survey may be completed from any computer, including the comfort of your dorm room.

For more information and to register, please email CPsurvey@casl.umd.edu with “CP” in the subject line.

Don't miss the Spring Career and Internship Fair February 21-23!

SPRING CAREER AND INTERNSHIP FAIR 2012
First Floor, Stamp Student Union - DIFFERENT EMPLOYERS EACH DAY
February 21 – 23 • 12:00pm – 5:00pm 
The largest fair of the spring 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 212 employers hiring for non-technical positions and 202 employers looking to fill technical positions. These include 104 employers who are looking to hire for BOTH types of positions.

Some of the employers attending the fair that students in the Behavioral & Social Sciences can look forward to include: 

· American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (AEI)

· Bureau of Economic Analysis

· Capital One

· Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

· City Year Washington, DC

· Columban Center for Advocacy & Outreach

· District Department of the Environment

· Fund for Public Interest Research

· Grassroots Campaigns

· Hearts and Homes for Youth, Inc.

· International Rescue Committee

· Kennedy Krieger Institute

· Macy's, Inc.

· Maryland Public Television

· Metropolitan Police Department

· National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

· National Institutes of Health

· Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

· Peace Corps

· SiriusXM

· St. Luke's House, Inc.

· T. Rowe Price

· UN Association of the National Capital Area

· Unilever

· United Service Organizations (USO)

· United States Secret Service

· US Census Bureau

· US Department of State

· US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

· Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

· and many more! 

Check out ALL the employers and which days they will be attending the Fair at www.Careers.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, February 20, 2012, from 11:30am - 2:30pm in the Baltimore Room, SSU, and bring your resume!

ADDITIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

This year we will have two additional networking opportunities occurring concurrently with the Spring Career & Internship Fair:

· Environmental and Sustainability Career & Internship Fair 2012 
 Tuesday, February 21, 2012 • 11:00am - 3:00pm

Location: Colony Ballroom - Stamp Student Union
http://www.careers.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=2620

· Maryland Metropolitan Education Expo 2012 
 Thursday, February 23, 2012 • 09:00am - 3:00pm


Location: Colony Ballroom - Stamp Student Union
http://www.careers.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=2606

Interested in environmental and social justice issues? Become a Fund for the Public Interest Activist!

Fund for Public Interest
Information Sessions & Interviews
February 28-March 1
Hornbake Library- South Wing
www.jobsforgoodcauses.org
1-800-75-EARTH

The Fund for the Public Interest is a national non-profit organization that works to build support for progressive organizations across the country.  Campaigns include Human Rights, USPIRG, and Environment America.  This summer the Fund for Public Interest will be in over 50 cities, working and lobbying to help win environmental and social justice campaigns.

Paid campaign staff positions are currently available.

For more information go to:
www.jobsforgoodcauses.org or call 800-75-EARTH (753-2784).

PSYC Exam Scanning Services

The Department of Psychology has implemented a new exam scanning system, Remark Office OMR that provide students and instructors with some great new features.  We will provide the answer sheets for you - just email PSYCexams@umd.edu with the number of answer sheets you need and then come by BPS 2143 to pick them up.

Some advantages of the new system:

• Students can use pencil or pen.
• Instructors can easily
• Make up to 9 versions of the same exam without having to sort the students' answer sheets.
• Set the point value for each question - they can all be the same or weighted differently
• Designate some items to be counted only as extra credit
• Review detailed item analyses and individual student performance
• We save a lot of money by printing our own answer sheets.

How to create multiple exam versions:

Option 1 (The better way)

Sample Answer Key Table

• Create Version A of your exam
• Download the answer key table by clicking here
• Enter the answers for Version A into the answer column
• For each additional exam version you create you will shuffle the order of the questions – do not change the order of the answer choices for each question.
• Using Version A as the reference point you will make a list for each version of the exam that indicates the new item number for that question.  For example, see the chart below. Question 1 on Version A was moved to be Question 3 on Version B, so we write “3” in the first row in the B column. That same question was moved to be Question 5 on Version C. 
• You can create up to nine versions of the exam.  Contact PSYCexams@umd.edu if you would like to use the testing software that automatically creates multiple versions with randomly shuffled question orders.  The software also generates the answer keys for you
• Save and email this table to PSYCexams@umd.edu or turn it in with the students' answer
  sheet.

Why is this the better way?  The scanning software automatically matches up the items from the different forms and gives you the detailed item analysis for each item.  If you don't do it this way, the software cannot tell you how the whole class did on a specific item.

Option 2

• Create up to nine forms of your exam how ever you would like.
• Bubble in an answer key for each form and be sure that the exam code is bubbled in.
• Submit the keys with your students' answer sheets.

Make change happen as a MaryPIRG intern or volunteer!

MaryPIRG Kickoff Meeting
Thursday, February 16
7:00 pm
STAMP Student Union
Benjamin Bannaker Room

MaryPIRG is a statewide, student directed and funded advocacy group working on student issues such as textbook affordability, student voter registration, sustainability on campus, and hunger and homelessness. The organization is currently recruiting new students to become involved with their internship and volunteer program.

For more information please contact Dan Herb, MaryPIRG Campus Organizer, University of Maryland
at dan@marylandpirgstudents.org or 408-218-0004.

Spend your summer as a research intern in the Grand Canyon State!

                                               
Department of Psychology
Northern Arizona University
Summer 2012 Research Internships in The Social Psychophysiology of Compassion
Flagstaff, Arizona
May 23 through July 31, 2012
Application deadline is March 1, 2012

A 40-hour/week research-intensive internship in the following potential areas:
Psychophysiology of compassion, anxiety, and stress
Social goals, friendship, and happiness across cultures
Anxiety, depression, compassion, and cardiovascular health
Functional analysis of compassionate parenting and child-rearing
Role of compassionate behaviors and diversity in the work-life interface
Electrocortical (EEG) and psychophysiological correlates of compassion
Role of compassionate behaviors in sexual health practices across cultures
Cross-cultural compassion, perceived similarity, identification, and The Quiet Ego
Self-centeredness and self-serving social behaviors, social interest/compassion and health
Mirror neurons, empathic resonance, and electrocortical manifestations of compassion and cruelty


Internship includes:Individualized research collaboration with Psychology Department doctoral faculty
Creating and presenting a professional conference presentation, with an opportunity for manuscript submission
Travel support to and from Flagstaff and partial conference travel
A $5000 Stipend
Room and Board in Flagstaff, Arizona for the Summer
A $550 Laboratory allowance
6 Credit Hours PSY 485 Tuition Paid
Picnics, lunches, recreational travel around Northern Arizona

For further information and to apply, please see our website at
www.nau.edu/~psych/StevensREU/reu.html  or email Dr. Larry Stevens at Larry.Stevens@nau.edu
or call (928) 523-6530



 

Enrolled in a challenging course? Guided Study Sessions can help!

Tired of trying to figure things out all by yourself? Guided Study Sessions can help!

• weekly collaborative peer led review sessions
• voluntary participation in FREE sessions
• deevlop strategies for studying in the course
• prepare for quizzes and tests

Students who attend GSS typically earn better grades than those who do not.

For a complete listing of GSS Study Session Courses go to:
http://www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS/html/gss.html

Present your psychological findings at Maryland Undergraduate Research Day!

MARYLAND CENTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH – 2100D McKeldin Library – UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY – APRIL 25
Francis DuVinage, Director – Rebecca Calcagno, Coordinator – http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/

Have you been involved in research as an undergraduate, either as an individual or as part of a team, at Maryland or beyond? Would you like the opportunity to present your work at Maryland’s largest, most visible and diversified showcase for undergraduate research accomplishments?

Then present your research at Undergraduate Research Day on Wednesday, April 25, 2012!

This year Undergraduate Research Day will take place in the Grand Ballroom of the Stamp Student Union, so your work will reach the widest possible audience.

The Undergraduate Research Day poster and presentation session will run from 1 to 4 pm on April 25, with set-up beginning at 12 noon. You can be present part or all of the time. All majors and fields of research – including creative and performing arts – are welcome!

Submitting a proposal is free and easy – you can find the form on the MCUR homepage at www.ugresearch.umd.edu – the deadline to submit your proposal is Monday, April 9 but we strongly encourage you to submit early. We look forward to learning about your work!

If you have questions, please contact us at ugresearch@umd.edu

Share your Terp Story as a Maryland Images Tour Guide!

In an effort to best represent the diverse array of interests, actions, beliefs, and identities of the University of Maryland, Maryland Images, the university’s tour guides, would like to invite you to apply to be a tour guide.

Maryland Images provide tours regularly, share honest opinions about our school, and encourage others to join the Terp family. In exchange, tour guides earn the satisfaction of helping students make the right choice during their college application process, impressive professional experience, and a part in an enthusiastic on-campus community.

Maryland Images is a lively group of students with interests in meeting new people, working with other student organizations, and sharing their love for the university. So whether you volunteer at the Co-op, represent your sorority in step competitions, take center stage in CSPAC, or play Quidditch on the Mall, you have a Maryland story that we want to hear. Apply to be a tour guide!

Applications are due February 16, at 5 pm. Apply online by clicking the below link.

Maryland Images Application

If you would like more information feel free to attend an information session where you will have the opportunity to meet current tour guides and learn about their experience in Maryland Images. 

Wednesday, February 8 @ 7 pm - Cambridge Community Center, Room 1111
Monday, February 13 @ 7 pm - Anne Arundel Hall, Ground Floor Common Area

If you have any question please email joinimages@gmail.com.

Intern at the Kennedy Kreiger Institute this summer!

Undergraduate: Summer Internship, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD
The Maternal and Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement (MCHC/RISE-UP)

The program is designed for undergraduates in their junior and senior year, and recent baccalaureate degree students in psychology, social work, biology, nursing, public health, sociology, and other related disciplines who are interested in learning more about the prevention of health disparities. Through this program, university partners from across the nation will offer learning opportunities for these students, both at a local and national level. This program's ultimate goal is to promote a more diversified and equal health system by introducing highly qualified undergraduate students from underrepresented groups to the field of public health.

Program Activities:
The MCHC/RISE-UP Program is a 10-week summer program that begins May 29, 2012 and ends August 3, 2012. The program kicks off with a two-week orientation at KKI and CDC, focused on public health training, as well as career and health equity.

A stipend is provided to all program participants. Housing and round-trip travel for out-of-state students are also available.

Application deadline is February 14, 2012.
For more information and the application process please visit:
http://www.kennedykrieger.org/professional-training/professional-training-programs/rise-programs/mchc-rise-up

Interested students may contact Jenese McFadden, Program Coordinator for RISE-UP, with Kennedy Krieger by phone at 443.923.5879 or by email at McFaddenJ@KennedyKrieger.org

Gain an in-depth study of human behavior through PSYC 457 Qualitative Research this Fall 2012!

PSYC 457: Qualitative Research
Professor Clara E. Hill
Fall 2012
TuTh 2-4 pm
Permission of Instructor Required

Description: Qualitative methods are particularly valuable for studying in-depth the inner experiences of people. It is important to possess knowledge about the skills for conducting qualitative research. In this course, students will learn about the assumptions underlying different research methods and discuss the rationale for when to use qualitative approaches as compared to quantitative approaches. The steps for conducting research using consensual qualitative research (CQR) along with reading and critiquing published CQR studies will be covered. Students will also conduct a qualitative study as a part of the class, starting with reviewing the literature, developing an interview protocol, interviewing participants, analyzing the data, and writing a manuscript. The class will work collaboratively to conduct this study.

Prerequisite: PSYC 300. 
If interested, contact Prof Hill (cehill@umd.edu) for an interview; class size is limited.

Make a difference as an After School Program Volunteer!

Beyond These Walls: New Volunteer Training!
Do you like working with kids? Have you thought about mentoring but don't have time to commit to a whole semester? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of local elementary school students?

Beyond These Walls runs two after school programs at nearby elementary schools. For anyone who is interested in joining, we will have our new volunteer training at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 10th in Terp Rooms B and C of the Student Involvement Suite (in Stamp), where we will preparing new members for the upcoming semester. This a great opportunity to get involved in the surrounding area outside of campus!

Questions? Concerns? Email btw.umd@gmail.com.

Helping Children in Abusive Families: An Innovative Approach to Engaging Psychology Students in Service Learning

The University of Maryland’s Department of Psychology is committed to providing its undergraduates with opportunities to develop not just as students, but also as aspiring  young professionals.  To do so, we must take their learning beyond the classroom and challenge them to integrate knowledge with meaningful experience in their field.  A remarkable example of such a holistic approach to education is Dr. Karen O’Brien’s service learning course series on domestic violence and community intervention.

Students in PSYC 318D spend the semester learning about the complexities of addressing the epidemic of domestic violence.  The following semester, students who successfully complete the first course have the opportunity to enroll in PSYC 319D, the service learning experience where they put their learning into practice by facilitating support groups for children at the Family Crisis Center of Prince George’s County.  Since the year 2000, over 80 students in this course have donated over 4,000 hours to their local community in service that helps those at the shelter, but mostly changes the students’ lives and perspectives.

An Innovative Model of Service Learning

Central to the success and impact of this course is its integrative design that provides students with a strong foundation in research and theory in the first semester and close supervision while they work with abused children. The two-semester course sequence begins with advancing understanding about abusive relationship where students think critically about the research findings and consider ethical dilemmas and practical challenges that society faces in addressing domestic violence in a truly multicultural world.  They learn to think beyond our instinctual tendency to dictate actions to victims (e.g., “Just leave!”) and develop a more nuanced and empathetic understanding of the causes and consequences of violence.

Students that enroll in the service learning semester meet in a small group twice a week with the professor, individually volunteer four hours each week at the shelter and write weekly reflection papers.  The class meetings focus on the fundamentals of group counseling and the application of core helping skills, though the sessions are focused on providing intensive supervision and an opportunity for collective reflection on the experience.  In doing so, students also learn more about counseling-related career paths and develop very marketable skills for related fields.

“Ironically, I came into the class expecting to change other people’s lives, but instead, they changed mine. I couldn’t be more grateful.”

Service Learning in Action

At the shelter, the students’ primary responsibilities are to spend “special friend time” with the children and facilitate group sessions that foster self-esteem, healthy expression of feelings and healthy life habits.

Each student is assigned to several children in shelter for “Special Friend Time.” During this time, students meet in small groups and may assist their special friends with homework, talk, or play games. The goal of these interactions is to develop a caring relationship with the children, provide support to the children, and give the mothers time to pursue their goals.

The groups that students facilitate (under supervision) use creative and fun interventions to help children learn more about their strengths, to aid them in expressing their feelings in a safe and caring environment, and to teach them strategies for eating healthy, exercising regularly, using relaxation strategies, and choosing healthy friendships.

"The collaborative relationship between our program and the University of Maryland students is the best thing that happened to our shelter." - Ms. Malinda Miles, ED, Family Crisis Center

Research Findings
An early study conducted to evaluate the impact of this service learning course found increases in multicultural awareness and in the understanding of how values and biases affect helping relationships (O’Brien, Patel, Hensler-McGinnis, & Kaplan, 2005).  A more recent study (O’Brien & Castro, 2010) found similar increases in the students’ general knowledge of intimate partner violence and the role of an advocate in helping relationships.  Students also improved in their use of basic helping skills to listen, empathize, and intervene with people experiencing domestic violence. More telling, however, are quotes from students in the course.

On the increased awareness and understanding of violence:

“First, I will take with me the importance of attending and active listening, which will help me if I pursue a career that involves counseling, but also in my relationships with friends, family and romantic partner. Second, I will use my knowledge to be an effective advocate for women…I feel much more prepared. Lastly, I now know extensively about the signs of abuse in romantic relationships…I will ensure that I am in healthy and positive relationships with friends and romantic partners. I will make it a top priority to become an economically self-sufficient woman.”

On the importance of multicultural awareness:

“I realize now that it’s important to learn and talk about racial differences, rather than denying their existence. Previous to the class, I came in believing that everyone is really the same, and that the world would be a better place if we were all colorblind. I know now that this is naive, and that I only thought this way because I never really had to think about my own race before. I don’t think of myself as a White woman, but an independent woman, or an athletic woman. But through this class, I’ve learned that race definitely matters, and that for some, it’s a huge part of their cultural identity. I’ve learned to acknowledge and discuss racial differences.”

On the impact of poverty:

“I realized how much of my privilege I take for granted… on a day when we were playing outside and some of the children’s clothing got muddy. There were two new boys at shelter who had no other pants. The realization that these children had no change of clothes really put my five pairs of pants, folded in my dorm closet, into perspective.”

Developing Professional

Students leave the course series with an understanding of empirically-based interventions, practice using helping skills and a meaningful experience that for many solidifies their passion to pursue careers and academic positions in this field.  More importantly, they leave with an empathetic bond and the knowledge they helped better someone's life.

"Thinking back to freshman year, I can't really remember what I wanted to study or what I wanted to do with my life. But now, I can't think of anything else but working against domestic violence. I'm amazed, and extremely grateful, that one class could change my life so dramatically. It really has opened up so many opportunities, and given me some direction in both my future academic and professional careers."

How do I get involved?

Students interested in learning more should enroll in PSYC 318D, currently offered each fall at the University of Maryland.  The Department of Psychology is currently seeking funding to expand the offering to year round.  Consult the Schedule of Classes for course offerings.

Photography at the FCC by Scott Roberts

Learn about HIV/AIDS Research from School of Public Health professor Dr. Bradley Boekeloo!

GBM Meeting HIV/AIDS Research Lecture

WHEN:     Tuesday, 2/7, 7:00pm
WHERE:   STAMP Pyon Su Room
WHAT:     First GBM: Speaker--Dr. Bradley Boekeloo!

Dr. Boekeloo is an Associate Professor at the School of Public Health and Director of Graduate Studies, in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health. He has conducted studies on patient-provider communication about prevention for the last 15 years. Dr. Boekeloo is founder and director of the Laboratory for Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health. Don't miss this opportunity to hear him speak about HIV/AIDS research and learn from his experiences!

Liven up your Tuesday with a Psi Chi Information Session!

Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, is hosting an information session for prospective members on Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 pm in BPS1142. Come out and learn more about our application process, organization benefits, and diverse range of opportunities.

For further information please access the link below:
http://umdpsichi.blogspot.com/2012/02/spring-2012-introductory-meeting.html

Questions please e-mail psichi.umd@gmail.com

Interested in a rewarding behavior analysis position? Become an ABA Therapist for a local autistic boy!

Position Description:
Patient and creative student needed to work as an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapist for a 14 year old autistic boy. This should be a responsible individual who enjoys working with young children and has an interest in acquiring experience in behavior analysis methods.

The child's ABA/VB home program is overseen by a board certified behavior analyst who determines the student's curriculum. Therapists are responsible for implementing the curriculum in 2 to 2.5 hour sessions at Potomac residence.

Qualifications:
Successful therapists must have a high energy level and desire to see the child improve. Experience with ABA is preferrable but not necessary. Training will be provided.  Compensation will correlate with experience.

Hours:
Sessions are available starting at 3:30pm during the school week and mornings and/or afternoons on the weekend.

Contact:
If interested, please contact Lisa Nicklas at 703-203-6193 or lnicklas@gmail.com

Add some international flavor to your degree with the Fulbright Fellowship Program!

ATTENTION Juniors, Seniors and recent graduates! Are you interested in pursuing international study/research or teaching opportunities during the 2013-14 academic year?
Learn about the Fulbright Fellowship Program, the nation’s largest and most prestigious global fellowship program! http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

The National Scholarships Office at the University of Maryland is hosting information several workshops on Fulbright study/research and teaching opportunities – please RSVP using the links below if you plan to attend (and let us know if are interested but unable to attend by writing to fulbright@umd.edu).


FULBRIGHT STUDY/RESEARCH GRANT WORKSHOPS:
Friday, February 10 at 9 am – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Friday, February 10 at 4 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Monday, February 13 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Tuesday, February 14 at 4 pm– at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Wednesday, February 15 at 4 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Thursday, February 16 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Friday, February 17 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu

FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHING GRANT WORKSHOPS:
Friday, February 10 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Monday, February 13 at 4 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Tuesday, February 14 at 9 am – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Wednesday, February 15 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Thursday, February 16 at 4 pm– at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Friday, February 17 at 4 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu

Who Can Apply: US Citizens – Current Juniors and Seniors, Recent Grads – All Majors – GPA of 3.4 or higher recommended – Campus Deadline: Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Fascinating pre-trial internship position in DC!

Summer Internship, Position Type: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)- 56013
DC Pretrial Services Agency, Washington, District of Columbia
Desired Start Date June 4, 2012 Duration Summer
Approximate Hours Per Week minimum of 12 Travel Percentage No Travel 
Intern Opportunities:• Conducting pretrial interviews
• Tracking and reporting compliance with conditions of release
• Evaluating defendant eligibility for PSA Supervision Programs
• Coordinating treatment placements
• Referring defendants to appropriate social service organizations
• Conducting individual and group counseling sessions; and
• Conducting program orientations.

Qualifications:· Candidates must be attending a college or university that is accredited by one of the regional or national institutional associations recognized by the United States Secretary of Education
· Students must attend a college or university at least part-time
· Fall and Spring semester candidates must receive academic credit from his/her college or university for participating in the internship program
· Candidates must provide proof that academic credit will be received
· Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or be able to prove legal residency in the United States of America.

Desired Major(s): Behavioral and Social Sciences/Psychology, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Sociology

To read more about the position above, log in to your C4T account (http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number (listed beside the position titles) in the “Search” box.

Explore Global Leadership through the Capital One Leadership Internship Program!

The Capital One Leadership Internship Program (CLIP), sponsored by the Adele H. Stamp Student Union - Center for Campus Life, the University Career Center & The President's Promise, and Capital One Bank is now accepting applications for its 2012-2013 cohort. Do not miss this wonderful opportunity to gain leadership skills while doing an internship and studying abroad!

CLIP is an opportunity for students to explore the concept of Global Leadership through two leadership courses, an internship, and a short-term study abroad experience. During the fall semester students will participate in an internship with a local community agency and attend a weekly 3-credit leadership course, EDCP 318I. During the spring semester students will enroll in the continuation of EDCP 318I and will travel to Masaka, Uganda during spring break to explore community-based leadership in an international context.

This great program covers all the major expenses (i.e. airfare, accommodation, meals, in-country transportation, and tours) of the trip to Uganda. In addition, the program, with the help of the University Career Center and the President’s Promise, will assist students to find the fall internship.

First year students who want to make a difference in their community, who have an interest in global leadership, and who are searching for a way to connect at Maryland are strongly encouraged to apply. However, ALL students are eligible to apply.

Applications are due Friday, February 24th, 2010 at 5 pm. Applications and program information is available online at www.thestamp.umd.edu/clip

Get inside career advice from industry professionals!

Meet with National Security Agency (NSA): Employer-In-Residence Program
Thursday, February 09, 2012 • 11:00AM - 04:00PM
Location: UCC - 3100 Hornbake Library
This program allows employers to serve as "career advisors" to students seeking help. Employers participate in our daily rotation by providing career advice to students, in a 1-on-1 setting, on issues ranging from resume assistance to answering the question "how do I get a job like yours?” Come learn about ways you can improve your skills and get feedback from industry professionals about what they look for in a candidate in this 30 minute session.

Description of the organization:
The National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) is home to America's code makers and code breakers. The National Security Agency has provided timely information to U.S. decision makers and military leaders for more than half a century. The Central Security Service was established in 1972 to promote a full partnership between NSA and the cryptologic elements of the armed forces. NSA/CSS is unique among the U.S. defense agencies because of our government-wide responsibilities. NSA/CSS provides products and services to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, government agencies, industry partners, and select allies and coalition partners. In addition, we deliver critical strategic and tactical information to war planners and war fighters.

Registration Required: http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/page.cfm?page_id=179 (only a couple of spots left, so register soon!)