Feb 19, 2025

Coffee Chats with Neuro Grad Students! Fridays 2-3 pm

Are you interested in exploring neuroscience and cognitive science? Do you want to learn more about
getting involved in on-campus research and chat with PhD students in the Neuroscience & Cognitive Science Program (NACS) about their grad school experiences? Coffee Chats are a collaboration with the NACS PhD Program (Outreach and DEI Committees) and the NEUR Neuroscience Ambassadors. Coffee Chats provide a casual, small group environment for NACS PhD students and curious undergraduate students to connect and chat about all things: neuroscience, cognitive science, brain research, pathways to graduate school, post-bacc jobs, and more! 

This semester, Coffee Chats will be hosted on Fridays 2-3pm in the Biology-Psychology Building on the following dates: 

2/21 (room 1140B)
3/7 (room 1140B)
3/28 (room 1208)
4/11 (room 1208)
4/25 (room 1208)
5/9 (room 1230). 

Come by for coffee, tea, and pastries/sweets!

More information HERE.

If you have any questions, please email: Gloria Kim (hkim1230@umd.edu) or Deena Shariq (dshariq@umd.edu).

See you there!

Feb 17, 2025

Paid Spring & Summer Internship Opportunities with Pathways Behavioral Health

The Pathways Behavioral Health Internship is the perfect opportunity 
for those who are looking to start
their career in ABA therapy, as well as those who want to learn more about the field and decide if it's right for them. Our internship will give you a hands-on experience with providing therapy to children with various behavioral concerns. By shadowing our behavior technicians and analysts, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of ABA therapy, as well as the day-to-day experience and work lifestyles of ABA therapists.

The mission of Pathways Behavioral Health is to create pathways to independence for children and adolescents with emotional, developmental, and behavioral disorders.

Spring and Summer Internship Opportunities: 
We are looking for undergraduate interns in Montgomery County, Howard County, Prince George's County, Frederick County, and Washington DC. Our caseload includes children with Emotional Disabilities, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Developmental Delay, Learning Disabilities, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, and Intellectual Disability. We take a comprehensive approach to therapy by offering family therapy, parent training, parent coaching, mentoring, social skills groups, tutoring, respite and Applied Behavior Analysis services. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.pathwaysbehavioralhealth.net/.

We are currently looking for paid undergraduate interns for our spring and summer semesters. Our spring semester internships are one calendar year in duration. Our summer semester internships are 3 months in duration. All internships have in person work components. This is an ideal position for undergraduate applicants who are looking to gain clinical experience for graduate school. More information about our internship can be found at: http://www.pathwaysbehavioralhealth.net/internships.html.

How To Apply:
Apply HERE. Interested applicants should also send a resume and cover letter to our Co-Clinical Director, Amber Shriver, at ashriver@pbhaba.com. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Feb 14, 2025

Great summer research internship with Pitt's Learning Research and Development Center! Eligible for PSYC 389 credit!

Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program
Learning Research and Development Center
University of Pittsburgh
June 1-July 31, 2025 
Application Deadline: March 7, 2025

Flyer: HERE
Application: HERE

Description:
The Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking summer undergraduate interns to promote broader participation in training in the Learning Sciences. The University aims to bring students to LRDC who embody the diversity of our nation, region, and city. LRDC interns would gain experience in the Learning Sciences (research on instruction and learning) by working on a project with a faculty member who specializes in this area. Interns may also work with advanced graduate students or postdoctoral fellows in the faculty members' labs. See HERE for a list of potential faculty mentors. Room and board provided.

Qualifications:
Eligibility requirements: Students
should have a primary field of study in
an area relevant to the learning
sciences. GPA should be over 3.0;
however, promise can be
demonstrated through other means,
such as student background, research
experience, the required letters of
recommendation, etc.

How To Apply:
Complete application HERE. Two letters of
recommendation should be sent on behalf of applicants directly to LRDCinterns@Pitt.edu by March 7th. Email questions to the intern program co-directors, Timothy Nokes-Malach,
Scott Fraundorf, and Diana Leyva, at LRDCinterns@pitt.edu. Application deadline is March 7th and should be completed HERE.

Paid Summer Research Internship with The Center for Suicide Research and Prevention

The Center for Suicide Research and Prevention (CSRP) at Mass General Brigham and Harvard
seeks student interns interested in pursuing clinical research, starting Summer 2025.
The CSRP is a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) funded practice-based center aiming to advance and implement research that prevents suicide, in addition to delivering innovative tools on suicide prevention to health systems. CSRP projects include the development of a machine learning algorithm to assist in clinical decision making, enhanced community outreach to support suicide attempt survivors following emergency room discharge, risk assessment for minority youth, and a micro-randomized trial assessing just-in-time interventions for those at risk.

Working closely with the CSRP Administrative Core Staff, the Intern will participate in day-to-day Center operations and gain invaluable research and research administration experience (including, but not limited to: aiding in project management, community outreach, management of IRB documents). This role provides an immersive experience in the clinical research process and supports development and learning opportunities. No prior research experience is required for this role. Internships are hybrid (in-person & virtual).

This internship provides a stipend totaling $3,000 for the summer role.

Qualifications:
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health)
Interested in questions related to suicide prevention and mental health
A desire to learn in a fast-paced hospital research setting
Weekday availability of at least 10 hours per week – more availability is welcome.This role is hybrid. Please ensure you are able to come into the Massachusetts General Hospital main campus regularly.
U.S. citizens and noncitizens with a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) are eligible to receive a stipend.

Required Skills:
Extremely detail-oriented, self-motivated, and flexible
Computer skills, including prior use of Microsoft Office products
Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
Strong initiative and willingness to learn new tasks
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

Use the REDCap link to apply for the internship starting Summer 2025: https://redcap.link/CSRPsummer2025.

If you have any questions NOT answered above, please email mghcsrp@mgb.org.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Feb 12, 2025

First Gen Student and Faculty Lunch: Limit 10 Students First Come, First Serve


Two Psychology Faculty who were first in their families to attend college would like to treat 10 psychology majors who are first in their families to go to college for lunch at Potomac Pizza! The first ten students to sign up will be able to join. If you are a first-gen student and would like to attend, please do so ASAP!

Sign Up Here!

Feb 11, 2025

Apply to be The BSOS Spring 2025 Commencement Speaker! Application deadline is March 12th!

Are you interested in being a speaker at commencement? 
Each year, the College of Behavioral and Social
Sciences selects a student to deliver a 4 - 5 minute speech at each of our commencement ceremonies. Therefore, we are looking for two enthusiastic student speakers who have a unique story and a message to share with their graduating class.

Apply here!

All applications are due by March 12th, 2025.

If you have questions or would like to nominate a student for consideration, please contact the BSOS Special Events team at bsosdeanevents@umd.edu.

Summer Employment with Conferences & Visitor Services

Conferences & Visitor Services is the one-stop shop for 
holding meetings, conferences, and events on
campus. Each summer, C&VS coordinates services to over 130 programs including youth groups, competitions and athletic camps, conferences, meetings of professional associations and educational programs, workshops, seminars, and campus-wide multi-function events. We coordinate a full range of campus services including meeting space reservations, catering, on-campus lodging, and meal plans in the dining halls. Conferences & Visitor Services is looking for future leaders to work with us on campus. We provide free housing during the summer, competitive wages, and management experience.

Apply online at: https://cvs.umd.edu/cvssummerjobs

NACS Finding A Research Position Event

Everything undergraduate students need to know about seeking a research position for experience

Hosted by the NACS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee

When: Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 12pm-1:30pm
Where: 1208 Biology-Psychology Building

RSVP by Friday, Feb. 14: forms.gle/btPRXoMYLJFeR14s6
Pizza will be provided by NACS.

We encourage students from marginalized backgrounds to attend! Please contact Claire Morse at cmorse@umd.edu with any questions.

PSYC Rainbow Room coming (back) soon! Consider joining our focus group!

PSYC Rainbow Room coming (back) soon!
Consider joining our focus group!

Rainbow Room Focus Group Interest Check

https://forms.gle/tBfsvoo8fvxWKgLaA


Rainbow Room was a space first introduced in 2017 by the Department of Psychology that aimed to provide a place where LGBTQIA+ undergraduate student and allies could come together to "build community, de-stress, and have a good time."  Rainbow Room was a largely unstructured group that afforded students the opportunity to collaboratively decide on how they wanted to spend the time; some days were spent discussing identity, while others were spent simply enjoying snacks and light conversation together. We believe that regardless of the day’s topic, there is power in just showing up and occupying a physical space alongside others who share and appreciate your identities. 


We are excited to share that Rainbow Room will be making a return to the Department of Psychology during the Spring 2025 semester, and we'd like YOUR voice to be represented in the revival of this space. Our team (Jose Lima Rosas, Brittany Carpenter, and Nel Odike) is putting together a focus group to help inform how this space can best fit your needs and what you would like to see out of it. 


Next steps:

1) If you are interested in joining the focus group, please fill out the interest check: https://forms.gle/tBfsvoo8fvxWKgLaA

2) Jose, Brittany, or Nel will reach out over Terpmail to collect your availability

3) A 30 to 45-minute interest group will be scheduled over Zoom a few weeks from now


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the folks listed below. Thank you!


Jose Lima Rosas (jlimaros@umd.edu)

Brittany Carpenter (bcarp1@umd.edu)

Nel Odike (codike@terpmail.umd.edu)

Feb 7, 2025

Attend The First Impressions Matter Session To Prep for Future Career Events

First Impressions Matter: Navigating Your Professional Journey (BSOS)  
Monday, March 3, 2025
5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Zoom/Virtual
Register at the link below: 
https://umd.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1694653

Attend this session to gain tips that will help you make a great first impression at the UMD PSYC Exploration Networking Night as well as on your future colleagues and supervisors. The PSYC Alumni Career Influencers Network of seasoned professionals will share what they have learned to do and NOT to do in a professional environment. This event is open to all BSOS undergraduate students, but PSYC students may find it especially helpful.


Highlighted Breakout Rooms: 
Navigating a new work culture
Meeting etiquette tips to excel
Building a personal brand, it starts now!
Strategies for career development
Leading an effective meeting
Tips for professional correspondence
How to navigate acquiring Mentors in an academic/professional context
Tips for excelling at the PSYC Career Exploration Night (March 4)


Questions? Contact Crystal Sehlke, Director of Career Planning, Feller Center at csehlke@umd.edu.
Register through Handshake.

Feb 4, 2025

Looking for FREE Food and Fun? Sign Up To Volunteer @ The Psychology Career Exploration Night On Tues. 3/4!

Volunteer @ the Psychology Career Exploration Night  

San QR Code To VolunteerTuesday, March 4th, 2025  
Volunteer Flyer: HERE.
Sign Up: HERE.  Volunteers are needed between the hours of 4:30 pm and 8:30 pm for this very important event. You can volunteer one hour or more if you like! Get VIP Access to all of the employers and alums. FREE Food! 

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:  
-Greet & direct Alums and Employers
-Assist with registration 
-Assist with set up and tear down of event-Guide and direct student participants
-Provide information to guest and attendees
-Maintain traffic flow in Colony Ballroom STAMP

To sign up to volunteer click HERE.
Questions email syoung17@umd.edu

Feed Your Future @ The Psychology Career Exploration Night on Tues. March 4th

Psychology Career Exploration Night  

March 4, 2025 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Stamp, Colony Ballroom, Register to receive updates & essential prep materials

Connect with UMD alumni and organizations to learn about career paths options related to psychology at the UMD Psychology Career Exploration Night. This event offers the opportunity for you to chat individually, or in small groups, with professionals who have successfully established themselves in the field of psychology. Professionals and employers will also be sharing openings and/or tips to break into areas related to Psychology.
 
View attending Organizations & Employers

*Undergraduate Psychology Majors are strongly encouraged to attend this event. Questions? Contact the Feller Center at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Preparation Tips for Students: Make a powerful first impression with these tips!
Need help preparing? BSOS majors may schedule an appointment to review your 30-second pitch.
Business casual attire recommended.
​Questions? Contact the Feller Center at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Feb 3, 2025

Paid Summer Social Impact Internships with The Do Good Institute

Do Good Institute Paid Impact Internships

Impact Interns: Impact Interns is a professional development and leadership program that connects passionate and talented students to paid social impact-based internship opportunities with Do Good partners and local organizations. The program is designed to provide emerging social sector leaders with meaningful opportunities to gain professional experience, develop skills, build a professional network and learn more about working in the nonprofit and social impact sphere. Internships take place in Summer 2025. Internship positions are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. Work areas are diverse (communications, research, fundraising, program management) and across different fields (arts, civics, education, environment, health, international development, justice and equity, and social services). Hybrid, remote, and in-person options are available. 

Apply now through February 23 at go.umd.edu/impactinterns.

Jan 31, 2025

Second Look Fair: Thursday, February 6th

Whatever your thing is—sports, theater, community 
service, beekeeping, or just about anything else you
can imagine—you have a SECOND chance to find your thing at the Second Look Fair!

Second Look Fair will be in person on Thursday, February 6 from 10:00am - 3:00pm in the STAMP Student Union.

We have over 400 student organizations and University departments participate in the Second Look Fair annually. Check out our Organization List page to see the full list of participating organizations and departments! *The organization list will be updated after the event registration closes and SORC Staff finalizes their list.

Check out TerpLink for a full list of registered student organizations!

Navigating the Second Look Fair just got easier

Download the UMD app to learn all about the student orgs that will be at the Second Look Fair, and where to find them.

To download the UMD App, visit the Apple Store, Google Play or visit umd.edu/app

Study Abroad Fair: Monday 2/3

Visit the Study Abroad Fair February 3 to explore 
hundreds of international programs for every student's
academic, financial and personal needs. Discover why Terps study abroad at twice the national average and learn how you can start your journey today.Browse 300+ programs in 60+ countries to see what might fit your career, academic and personal goals!

Speak with study abroad alumni to hear from the experiences of students just like you!
Learn about scholarship opportunities to help fund your time abroad!
Explore international internship opportunities and increase your employability after graduation!Whether you are looking to go abroad soon on one of our Summer, Fall or Full Year programs or are planning for the future, the Study Abroad Fair is a great way to see what UMD has to offer beyond our campus borders.

Monday, February 3
Grand Ballroom, Stamp Student Union
2-5 p.m.

Please RSVP on Terplink

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