Become a Social Change Problem Solver! Register for BSOS 388B next semester!

BSOS 388B Innovation and Social Change: Do Good Now 
Tuesday 2:00-4:30 PM
 
Explore the many mechanisms for achieving social impact through social innovation. This is team-based, highly interactive and dynamic course that provides an opportunity for students to generate solutions to a wide range of problems facing many communities today. This course deepens the students understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation practices by guiding them through the creation and implementation process as applied to a project idea of their choice. These projects serve as the laboratory to implement topics such as design systems thinking, developing and communicating a strategy and goals, project management and implementation skills, teamwork and talent management, fundraising and revenue generation, marketing and partner development, leadership skills and project sustainability. For more information, visit dogood.umd.edu. This is a Fearless Ideas course offered in collaboration with PUAF388D and HONR348D

Apply for the Clinton Global Initiative University!

CGI U is a growing community of young leaders who don't just discuss global challenges - they take real, concrete steps toward solving them. In order to be chosen to attend the CGI University at University of Miami (March 6-8), you need to create a Commitments to Action. A commitment to Action is a new, specific, and measurable initiative that address pressing challenges on campus, in local communities, or around the world. Commitments range from manufacturing wheelchairs for developing countries to establishing campus bike share programs, from creating free vision clinics to developing e-learning applications for mobile phones. The deadline is December 1st. You can apply here at: cgiu.org

Direct questions to LaurenRBrown@hotmail.com

Social Psychology Lab Research Assistant position!

Research Assistant Position 
Social Psychology Lab

The Social Psychology Lab is conducting research into various social psychology phenomena. Various projects are conducted at the Social Psychology laboratory, with our main emphasis currently into conducting a group study project in collaboration with the Open Science Framework (OSF). Undergraduate research assistants at our laboratory will be trained in conducting group studies, and learn more about replication research and its importance for the integrity of psychological research. This position is high paced and requires strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities:
-Data collection with groups of participants
-Data entry and review using Excel/Google Docs
-Volunteer at least 3-10 hours Monday-Friday

Qualifications:
-3.0 GPA
-Must be attending the University of Maryland, College Park and be at least Freshman status
-Strong organizational skills
-Attention to detail
-Basic Excel skills
-Able to commit to the Spring semester of 2015

How To Apply:
If interested please email a copy of your unofficial transcript, resume/CV, and Spring 2015 Class Schedule (tentative schedules are fine) to mdugas@umd.edu. Application deadline is December 5th, 2014.

Interested in a career in marketing, talent development, or human resources? Consider USC's one year MS in Applied Psychology!

Master of Science in Applied Psychology 
(Organizational Psychology & Consumer Psychology concentrations)
University of Southern California

USC's MS in Applied Psychology program is at the intersection of psychology theory, research, and practice in business settings. The program currently offers concentrations in both organizational psychology and consumer psychology, both of which are in the top occupational growth areas of this decade.

This program is unique for having an eye towards the career preparation of liberal arts graduates. A required internship in a business setting in Los Angeles is a highlight of the program. Students have held internships in market research, marketing, human relations, public relations, organizational development, and social media communications amongst other fields.

This highly selective program is growing and USC is now offering the degree in a part-time online format to meet the needs of students who must work full-time to finance their education.

For more information about USC's Applied Psychology MS go to: 
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-WK1jWUo8h2MmYxd1gwb01nRzQ/edit

Health Services Research Internships at Georgetown University!

The Cancer Prevention and Control Program at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center of Georgetown University have openings for unpaid research interns to work on the Measuring Your Health (MY-Health) study. The project measures the symptoms and function of cancer patients. Responsibilities include: entering Medical Record data, and conducting literature searches.

This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduates interested in attending nursing/medical school or health science graduate studies. Applicants enrolled in a psychology, pre-med, or public health-related program are preferred.

The schedule is flexible but interns are expected to stay through the Spring semester. Please email cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample (fewer than 3 pages) to Charlene Kuo at Charlene.Kuo@georgetown.edu.

Location: Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, 3300 Whitehaven St. NW, Washington, DC

The University of Maryland Autism Research Consortium Presents

Financial Planning for Children with Special Needs

-With Mark Friese (CSNA, CRPC) & Chase Phillips (CSNA)

-Saturday December 6, 2014, 10:00am-12:00pm, Lefrak Hall

Current Brain Research in Autism

-With Professor Elizabeth Redclay

-Saturday February 7, 2015, 10:00am-12:00pm, Lefrak Hall

Responding to Disruptive Behavior in the Home Setting

-With Dr. Andrew Egel

-Saturday March 7, 2015, 10:00am-12:00pm, Lefrak Hall

UMARC Movie Event & Guest Panel for Autism Awareness Month!

-Presenting The Story of Luke followed by a guest panel

-Saturday April 11, 2015, 2:00pm-5:00pm, Lefrak Hall

Apply to Join the Maryland Child and Family Development Lab!

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Maryland Child & Family Development Lab

Description:
Project Overview: Parenting Intervention This study is a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of an attachment-based intervention called Circle of Security. The intervention is a 10-week parenting program for mothers of preschool children attending Head Start, which teaches the basics of attachment theory, as well as strategies for recognizing and responding to children's needs. The intervention also encourages parents to share their thoughts and feelings about parenting and their own childhood experiences in a therapeutic setting as a way to reflect on how those experiences relate to their current parenting practices. Data collection is ongoing, and will be continued until Spring 2015. Research Assistants would assist with a variety of tasks, depending on availability and interests. Some students may have the opportunity to accompany graduate research assistants to the Lab's playroom in Baltimore in order to assist with running participants, if interested.

Responsibilities:
-6 to 9 hours per week
-data entry and management
-data collection with mothers and children
-coding videotaped interactions

Qualifications: 
-3.0 minimum GPA
-Someone with a car is preferred

How to Apply:
If interested, please go to http://cassidylab.org to complete the online application. The link is located on the right hand side under the heading "Research Opportunity."

Questions and Contact Information:
Name: Jason Jones
Email: mdchildfamilylab@gmail.com

Apply to Work in the Child Development Lab with Dr. Fox!

Undergraduate Research Assistant
Child Development Lab

Description:
The Child Development Lab, under the direction of Dr. Nathan Fox, is currently seeking a highly motivated and extremely dependable student for the Spring semester. PSYC 479 credits available. This student will work on the Bucharest Early Intervention Project, which is a randomized control trial of foster care involving infants and young children in Romania. For more info about this project, visit: http://www.bucharestearlyinterventionproject.org/

Requirements and Responsibilities:
-Prereq: PSYC 200
-3.0 GPA
-9 hours per week
-4 semester commitment (including paid summer 2015 internship)
-Data entry and review

Qualifications:
-Organizational skills
-Attention to detail
-Commitment to the accuracy and completeness of data
-Familiarity with SPSS Statistics preferred
-Sophomore or junior status

How to Apply:
If interested, please send your resume, unofficial transcript, and Spring 2015 class schedule to Leanna Papp at lpapp@umd.edu. Application deadline: January 1. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Questions and Contact Information:
Name: Leanna Papp
Email: lpapp@umd.edu

Build your scientific skills as a Maryland Summer Scholars Researcher!

MARYLAND CENTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH – 2015 Maryland Summer Scholars Program 
Francis DuVinage, Director – Elizabeth Mackenzie Tobey, Coordinator – http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to spend the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research or artistic projects. Maryland Summer Scholars research may take place in College Park or anywhere in the US or abroad as required by the nature of the project. For the summer of 2015, the program will provide awards of $3,000 to approximately 30 outstanding, competitively selected applicants. [Please note: if your proposed research requires travel outside of the College Park area, you may apply for a supplementary travel award of up to $1,000.]

Students who carry out Maryland Summer Scholars projects gain a competitive edge when applying for graduate study, fellowships, employment and other competitive opportunities. Many Summer Scholars turn their research into an independent study or honors thesis during their junior or senior year.

Who can apply: You are eligible to apply if you will have completed at least two full semesters (and 30 credits) by the end of Spring semester 2015, if you have a GPA of at least 3.4 at the time of application, and if you will be enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park, in Fall 2015. All academic majors are eligible.

Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for summer 2015 awards will be midnight on Sunday, February 8, 2015. It is important that candidates begin developing their proposals as soon as possible.

The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research will hold numerous information sessions about the summer 2014 MSS program. Please note: All information sessions will be held in 2100 D in McKeldin Library. Click on this link for a list of information sessions: http://ugresearch.umd.edu/msrfall2014info.php  Please reply to ugresearch@umd.edu
indicating the session you plan to attend as space is limited (if you are interested but cannot attend reply to the same address to be notified about additional sessions).