Research Assistant Positions with The Social and Moral Development Lab

The Social and Moral Development Lab is recruiting Undergraduate Research Assistants to work on several exciting projects that investigate how children and adolescents evaluate social and moral issues in everyday life. The lab is housed in the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology at the University of Maryland and is supervised by Professor Melanie Killen (mkillen@umd.edu). This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in applying to graduate school.

Description:
Our projects focus on the origins of prejudice and bias, children’s conceptions of fairness and merit, social exclusion, peer and intergroup relations, stereotyping, and moral judgment. The projects are funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development (NIH). The lab also has a school-based intervention study called Developing Inclusive Youth, that Undergraduate Research Assistants work on.

More information https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TgZyT66p4IqoKBgWk02ZIA2SsYtYRUZm/view?usp=sharing

Responsibilities:

Research Assistants in the Social and Moral Development Lab learn about the research process through participating in various tasks, including reading relevant developmental science literature, attending weekly lab meetings, and assisting with collecting, transcribing, and coding data. Research Assistants are expected to spend 10 hours per week on lab work.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Research Assistants must be available for weekly lab meetings from 2:30-5:00 pm every Wednesday. It is desired but not required for applicants to have taken coursework in developmental psychology, child development, or developmental science, and/or worked with children in a school or after-school capacity.

How To Apply:

Interested applicants should complete the online application form located at go.umd.edu/killenlab. The application will ask you to upload your resume and a copy of your unofficial transcript. For additional questions, please contact Nathaniel Pearl (npearl@umd.edu).

BSOS DSAC Graduate School Unfiltered Event

Graduate School Unfiltered

A Real Conversation with Graduate Students about their Experiences

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

Juan Ramon Jimenez Room 2208

Adele H. Stamp Student Union

RSVP HERE.

Are you considering graduate school? Get the inside scoop from a panel of BSOS graduate students about their experiences with the application process, coursework, and more! Food and drink will be provided and please RSVP through the Google form link!

Hosted and sponsored by The BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council

How To Get Involved in Human Development Research Info Session: Wed. 10/23

Interested in learning about how to get involved in Human Development Research as an
undergraduate student?

 
Join us for an info session on Wednesday October 23rd, 12:15-1:30pm in Benjamin 1107 to learn more about what research in Human Development entails, how to get involved, and how research can lead to the Human Development Honors Program!

The event will be hosted by Dr. Melanie Killen, with several other HD faculty members available to discuss their research. Pizza, fruit, and cookies will be served.

Flyer and more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ZKPnhob_YHLNqREFkRFSEekk-I-ptFI/view?usp=sharing

Career Exploration Events for PSYC Majors

Career Exploration Events for PSYC Majors  
Read more and register for the events below on the Feller Center’s Events page.

BSOS Career Chat, Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon: Zenab Abubakari '12 PSYC & '21 MPH
Tuesday, October 22 2024 | 4 - 5 pm EST | Virtual Event, Register via Handshake for the zoom link
Join us for an insightful and informal chat on Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon. During this session, Zenab will share her experiences navigating challenges as a first-generation student and offer strategies to overcome the imposter phenomenon. Whether you're curious about her career path, interested in grant compliance, or have questions you've been too afraid to ask, this is the perfect opportunity to engage in an open conversation. Currently, a Management Analyst with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) through Federal Management Systems (FMS), Zenab is critical in reviewing grant applications from non-profit organizations, ensuring compliance with NOFO/Funding Opportunity Announcements and Federal and HHS regulations. These grants provide vital resources for behavioral health, treatment, and addiction prevention programs. Hosted by the Department of Psychology and the Feller Center.

Careers in Mental Health Panel
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 4 - 6 pm | Tydings Hall Room 1102 | Register on Handshake
Curious about a career in mental health? Join this information and Q&A session with a panel of licensed mental health providers to learn about career paths in: Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Couple & Family Therapy, and Social Work.

Careers in Impacting and Improving The Workplace Panel  

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 5 - 6 pm | Virtual- Register on Handshake
Learn about how psychology is applied and practiced to impact and improve the workplace through careers focusing on human resources, people analytics, and organizational culture. Hosted by the Department of Psychology and the Feller Center.
Panelists:
People Analytics Analyst- Texas Instruments
Director of Strategic Initiatives- Kennedy Krieger Institute
Executive Director & Founder- Evolving Minds
Senior Advanced Benefits Specialist, Company:Strategy and Analytics

The Counseling Couch, A Tailored Talk On Becoming A Psychotherapist Panel
October 29, 2024 | 6-7 pm | Virtual, Register to receive the Zoom link
Attend this event to hear from alumni working in the field of therapy. They will share their experiences and insights on educational/licensure requirements, as well as tips on gaining experiences that will allow you to test out the field. This virtual event will begin with a moderated question and answer and conclude with students posing their questions. Hosted by the Department of Psychology and the Feller Center.
Professionals Attending:
LCSW-C- Psychotherapist / Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Jessi Collins Therapy, LLC
MS, LCMHCA, NCC- Psychotherapist, Lotus Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
LICSW, LCSW (licensed in Virginia & DC) Psychotherapist, District Therapy Associates
TBA

*BSOS Etiquette & Networking Dinner  

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | Time: 5-7:30 pm | On-Campus | Registration is required
Attend this event to learn how to navigate a professional meal with key tips regarding not only dinner place settings and utensil use, but also the art of dinner conversation. It's a perfect opportunity for you to polish your skills and gain key tips regarding not only dinner place settings and utensil use, but also the art of dinner conversation! Business casual attire is suggested. All attendees will also receive a Feller Center pad folio. *Open to BA and BS current UMD BSOS majors. Registration will close when we reach capacity or November 6, 2024. Hosted by the Feller Center.

CAREER SHUTTLE: International Rescue Committee
November 15 | 9:15 am-1:30 pm | Off campus | Prior registration is required.
Are you passionate about making a difference and responding to global humanitarian crises? The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading organization dedicated to helping people survive, recover, and rebuild their lives in the face of conflict and disaster. Join us on this visit to learn about internship and job openings. Take the next step in your career by joining an organization committed to delivering innovative and impactful solutions to some of the world’s most challenging problems. Open to all UMD undergraduate majors. Space is limited. Hosted by the Feller Center.

Submit your research for publication in the UCLA Undergraduate Research Journal of Psychology

The Undergraduate Research Journal of Psychology  

(URJP) at UCLA is now accepting
submissions of original undergraduate research papers to be published in the Spring 2025 issue.

We would appreciate it if you could please forward the following call for submissions to the members of psychology and psychology-related organizations, student groups, honor societies, research laboratories, and any other students who may be involved or interested in undergraduate research.

CALL FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PAPERS
Have you completed a research paper in a psychology-related field (i.e. psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, linguistics)? Are you looking for a platform to publish your work?

If so, The Undergraduate Research Journal of Psychology at UCLA (URJP) WANTS YOU to submit your papers for our annual publication, expected to be released Spring 2025.

URJP is an organization dedicated to informing the community of psychological findings through research run by undergraduates from all over the world. Last year, we received submissions from both local and international universities. URJP is one of the few established psychology journals that publishes undergraduate psychological research.

Submitted papers must fulfill the requirements below:

-Original work completed by undergraduates (Includes senior honors theses, independent research, reviews, theoretical papers, and other scholarly writing);
-Never before been published.
-Find more details about submission criteria here

If you have not completed an independent research project, we still encourage you to apply by submitting a “literature review article” which does not require access to original research data.

The deadline to submit papers is FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. PST. Multiple submissions from one author are welcome. If you would like to submit an article for consideration, please complete the following:

Replace any identifying information (i.e. author name, institution, mentor names) with empty brackets in order to ensure anonymity within the selection process

Read our submission criteria to ensure that you are complying with our rules.
Visit our website's eScholarship portal to submit. Here you will be able to upload your work.
Once you have completed that, please fill out the form linked on the submission page

More information regarding our publication can be found on our website, https://urjp.psych.ucla.edu/. To view our prior publications, please visit our website at https://urjp.psych.ucla.edu/publications/.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at psychjournal.ucla@gmail.com for further information. We look forward to reviewing your submissions!

Society for I/O Psychology Diversifying I/O Psychology Program

SIOP’s Diversifying I-O Psychology (DIP) Program will host their annual virtual conference
designed to heighten awareness about I-O psychology among undergraduate students later this month. 

The DIP mission is to increase diversity within the field of I-O psychology, and ultimately SIOP, by increasing the diversity of students who are applying to and accepted into funded I-O doctoral programs.

The DIP conference will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. ET Oct. 22 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET Oct. 23:

Day One will focus on the I-O PhD experience. Attendees will hear from distinguished speakers about what a career in I-O psychology is like, how to pursue a career in I-O psychology, and what a PhD program involves.

Day Two will focus on the application process, including how to find programs that are a good fit, the application itself, interviewing, and preparing to start the program.

Each of the sessions will include time for students to ask questions.

Register by visiting the DIP website

Spring 2025 Research Assistant Positions with The Child Development Lab

The University of Maryland Child Development Laboratory, 

under the direction of Dr. Nathan Fox,
is now accepting applications for Spring 2025 undergraduate research assistants! 

Successful applicants will work on projects funded by the National Institutes of Health. Our studies examine the effects of temperament on social and cognitive development using a variety of neurological and behavioral methods. This position involves assisting with study visits, and research assistants will gain experience with behavioral coding, electroencephalogram (EEG) collection, electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) collection, taking part in research discussions, and play an active role in behavioral and physiological data collection. Social and biological science-related field majors are encouraged to apply. This position requires a flexible schedule, including weekend and evening availability.

Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to work on several studies going on in the lab. Many of our undergraduate research assistants present at the annual Undergraduate Research Day. The position requires attention to detail, proper time management, and excellent interpersonal skills. We ask for a two semester commitment, but space is not guaranteed. Credit is available for PSYC 479, EDHD 498, & PHSC 389 for those interested!

Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:
-6 hours per week in lab
-Data collection
-Research discussions
-Behavioral and physiological data collection
-Assisting with study visits

Qualifications:
-Experience working or completing research with infants, children, and adolescents is preferred but not required

How to Apply: Fill out this link (https://forms.gle/dx6izqaYPtWGGtXb7) with your resume/CV and unofficial transcript

Questions? Contact Jamie Listokin (listokin@umd.edu)

Portland State I/O Psychology PhD Info Session

Portland State University will be hosting a virtual information session for prospective students
interested in pursuing a PhD in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology with optional minor concentrations in Occupational Health Psychology and Quantitative Psychology. The session will be led by PSU faculty and graduate students. 

We will cover lots of information about our program including:
-structure, milestones, and courses
-faculty areas of expertise
-opportunities for research and professional development
-our #1 rated program as rated by I-O Phd students across the country life in the vibrant city of Portland
the application process.

The information session will take place on Wednesday October 30 at 2:00-3:00 PM PDT (5:00-6:00p EDT). 

Those interested can join our zoom call using the following link: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/89270675994 and can also review our program webpage for additional information.

Please contact Dr. Jason Randall (jasonran@pdx.edu) or Dr. Liu-Qin Yang (lyang@pdx.edu) with questions.

Becoming A Psychotherapist Panel Event: Tues. 10/29 @ 6 pm

The Counseling Couch: A Tailored Talk On Becoming A Psychotherapist
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 6-7 pm | Virtual
RSVP: https://umd.joinhandshake.com/events/1601705/share_preview

Attend this event to hear from alumni working in the field of therapy. They will share their experiences and insights on educational/licensure requirements, as well as tips on gaining experiences that will allow you to test out the field. This virtual event will begin with a moderated question and answer and conclude with students posing their questions. The event is open to all current UMD students, but will be especially helpful for BSOS majors. Questions? Contact the Feller Center in BSOS at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Professionals Attending:
Jessi Collins, LCSW-C- Psychotherapist / Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Jessi Collins Therapy, LLC
Michaela Henderson, MS, LCMHCA, NCC- Psychotherapist, Lotus Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
Samuel Schor, LICSW, LCSW (licensed in Virginia & DC) Psychotherapist, District Therapy Associates

Howard University Counseling PSYC Ph.D. In-Person Open House

Howard University Counseling Psychology Ph.D.      

In-Person Open House

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

5:00 pm

Learn about the program, admission requirements, financial aid and more!

Early Application Deadline: November 1, 2024

Regular Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

Scan the QR Code to RSVP for the Open House. 

Introducing The Human Development Major Honors Program

Human Development Honors Program  

Apply HERE

Program Flyer

Eligibility Requirements:
-Be a current HD major
-Maintain an overall 3.5 GPA
-Have taken 9 HD major credits, including EDHD 306

About The Human Development Major Honors Program: 

-12 credits of advanced coursework
-Graduate with distinction in honors
-Work one-on-one with a faculty advisor
-Take graduate-level courses
-Be immersed in diversity and global science

Contact the Honors Program Director, Dr. Melanie Killen, at
coehdhonors@umd.edu for any inquiries!

Visit https://education.umd.edu/human-development-honors-program for more information.

PSYC Student Success Series Event: Meet & Get To Know Dr. Edward Lemay on Mon. 10/14

PSYC Student Success Series Event

Meet & Get To Know Dr. Edward Lemay  

Monday, 10/14 from 1 to 2 PM.
BPS 3147B

https://psyc.umd.edu/facultyprofile/lemay/edward

From Dr. Lemay, "I'd love to meet you! I'm happy to talk about social psychology, the psychology of interpersonal relationships, statistics and research, navigating graduate school and academia, studying tips, halloween, pets, or anything else. I hope to meet you soon!"

Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (NACS) Thursday Coffee Chats

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?

NACS Coffee Chats are a collaboration with the Neuroscience & Cognitive Science PhD Program
(Outreach and DEI Committees) and the NEUR Neuroscience Ambassadors. NACS 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!

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

NACS Coffee Chats will be hosted 1-2 pm on the following dates and locations:
10/17: BPS1140B
10/31: BPS1208
11/14: BPS1140B
12/5: BPS1140B

If you have any questions, please email: Gloria Kim (hkim1230@umd.edu) or Deena Shariq (dshariq@umd.edu). For more about NACS, visit: https://nacs.umd.edu/.

Spring 2025 LEAD Lab Research Assistant Positions

Lead Lab RA Positions Spring 2025  

The Language, Experience, and Development (LEAD) Lab team studies how children’s early experiences—both favorable and adverse—influence their neural, cognitive, and academic development.

 
Research Assistants may assist with the PLANES (Preschool Language and Neural Engagement Study) project. This study will investigate factors that contribute to socioeconomic differences in neurocognitive development and associated protective factors that promote resilience in preschool aged children (3-5 years). The study utilizes observational, experimental, and noninvasive neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, fNIRS) to examine how caregiver-child interaction relates to the development of brain networks that support language, executive functioning, and social cognition.

Research Assistants in the LEAD Lab engage in a variety of tasks, including recruiting participants, facilitating child and family visits to the lab, assisting with neuroimaging sessions, examining videos for patterns of parent-child interaction, and much more! RAs will work ~10 hours per week from January 2025 to December 2025, and some of this work will likely occur on evenings/weekends when families are available.

The LEAD Lab is interested in applicants with a range of experiences, and we especially encourage students without previous research experience to apply. Applicants with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, history of/interest in working with children and families, commitment to collaboration, and interest in the intersections of developmental psychology, developmental cognitive neuroscience, and educational equity may find a good fit in the LEAD Lab.

Interested applicants should fill out the lab’s interest/application form using the following link: https://forms.gle/pnVZ3naNykuGgKh98

Applications are due by November 1

Interested in The I/O Psychology Field? Don't miss The Careers In Impacting and Improving The Workplace Panel!

Careers in Impacting and Improving The Workplace

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

5:00 pm-6:00 pm 

Virtual Zoom Event

Register on Handshake

Learn about how psychology is applied and practiced to impact and improve the workplace through careers focusing on human resources, people analytics, and organizational culture.

Panelists:

Matthew Hailemariam 2022 | PSYCHOLOGY  

People Analytics Analyst
Texas Instruments

Hayley Kantziper 2013 | PSYCHOLOGY
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Kennedy Krieger Institute

Anthony Sartori 2018 | PSYCHOLOGY
Executive Director & Founder 

Evolving Minds

Michael Gracey 1993, 1999 | PSYCHOLOGY, MBA

Senior Advanced Benefits Specialist

Strategy & Analytics