UMD Public Health Career Expo: Wed. 11/4

Public Health Career Expo
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Location: School of Public Health - Lower Level Concourse 

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Whether you're interested in epidemiology, health policy, kinesiology, community health, or global health, the Career Expo will expose you to various sectors and roles as they pertain to public health. Discover new possibilities and potential career paths. This is your chance to expand your professional network with public health professionals and learn about future internships and job opportunities. Open to all University of Maryland students, graduates, undergraduates, and alumni.

RSVP:

https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/af6eca5b-dfa6-4d02-b292-a82193591d8e/student_preview

Employers attending:
Service Coordination, Inc.
Adventist HealthCare
Johns Hopkins Health System - Suburban Hospital
Maryland Department of Health
Arundel Lodge, Inc.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Brighter Bites
Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County (M-NCPPC)
Coach Across America
Beatrice Loving Heart, INC.
Peace Corps
Federal Emergency Management Agency - FEMA
Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants
MedStar Health
Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department
Cornerstone Montgomery Inc.
The ARC of Prince George's County
L'Arche Greater Washington DC
U.S. Air Force & Space Force Health Professions & Officer Recruiting - 318th Recruiting Squadron
US Army Healthcare
Ally Behavior Centers
Kennedy Krieger Institute
The Homeless Children's Playtime Project

Being an Introvert in Clinical Careers Event: Friday 11/16

Being an Introvert in Clinical Careers
Friday, November 6, 2026
4:00 pm

Unity Center Multipurpose Room

The event is intended to support students who are interested in clinical or other people-facing careers but may feel intimidated by the social demands of those fields. We’ll discuss how introverts can work with their personalities rather than against them, strengths they can bring to clinical work, strategies for managing their energy, and questions students may have about entering these careers.

Featuring: 

Katharine Campos

Licensed Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist

Flyer/More Information & RSVP: HERE

Spring & Summer 2027 Internships with The Center for Healthy Families

The Center for Healthy Families (CHF) at the University of Maryland, College Park, is accepting applications for its Spring & Summer 2027 undergraduate internship. 

This internship provides students with hands-on experience in the field of couple and family therapy, including clinical observation and participation in the operations of a mental health agency. Interns gain exposure to therapy sessions, assist with clinical intakes, and support administrative functions that sustain CHF’s mission. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in mental health careers and, for PSYC Majors, is eligible for PSYC 389 Experiential Learning credit: https://go.umd.edu/psyc389 

How To Apply:
Interested applicants must fill out the application and have 2 letters of recommendation. Your recommenders should submit their letters to Sarah Walker (scwalk@umd.edu) no later than the application deadline of November 11th at 11:59pm.

Any questions can be sent to Tiara Fennell at tfennel1@umd.edu or Sarah Walker at scwalk@umd.edu.

Gain clinical experience with The Neurodiversity and Autism Services Team

The Neurodiversity and Autism Transition Services team is recruiting undergraduate students (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors) interested in gaining clinical experience and course credit for the fall 2026 semester. 

To apply and learn more about positions through our programs, please use this link HERE. The deadline for submissions is Nov 9th.

Keep Those Neurons Firing This Winter Session 2027: Fulfill a PSYC Requirement in Just Three Weeks!

Winter 2027 Registration is in full gear!

Consider fulfilling a psychology requirement to stay on track or get ahead! All Psychology Course Offerings for Winter Term 2027 are mostly offered in an online, asynchronous format. 

Winter Session 2027 January 4-22, 2027

Psychology Course Offerings include: 

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (two sections)

PSYC 200 Statistical Methods in Psychology

PSYC 202 Introduction to Neuroscience

PSYC 221 Social Psychology (Theme III)

PSYC 234 Living the Good Life: The Psychology of Happiness (Theme II)

PSYC 237 Psychology of Evil (Theme III)

PSYC 334 Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships (Theme III)

PSYC 336 Psychology of Women (Theme II & Multicultural Requirement)

PSYC 344 Health Psychology (Theme II)

PSYC 353 Adult Psychopathology (Theme II)

PSYC 354 Multicultural Psychology in The U.S. (Theme III & Multicultural Requirement)

PSYC 404 Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology (Theme I/400 Non-Lab)

PSYC 425 Psychology and Law (Theme II/400 Non-Lab)

PSYC 437 The Assessment and Treatment of Addictive Behaviors (Theme II/400 Non-Lab)

PSYC 489J Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Applied Introduction to Human Brain Mapping (Theme I/400 Non-Lab)

More information about Winter Term 2027 HERE.

Register on TESTUDO https://app.testudo.umd.edu/main/dropAdd

BSOS DSAC Inaugural 3 Minute Thesis Competition

The College of Behavioral & Social Sciences (BSOS) Dean’s Student Advisory Council is excited to host the inaugural Undergraduate 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition!

All BSOS undergraduate students who have completed research ready for presentation and have a faculty or staff advisor are invited to participate. This is an opportunity to showcase your research, strengthen your communication and public speaking skills, and compete for cash prizes!

Interested in learning more? Complete this RSVP form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKq143yex8CGtKijeRKchfGY9RfBUSUj5NkKW_ib0WWKjBrw/viewform to attend the upcoming information session and learn about the competition format, participation requirements, and timeline.

BSOS Student & Alumni Networking Mixer: Tues. 11/10

BSOS Student & Alumni Networking Mixer

Register: https://go.umd.edu/bsosmixer
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | STAMP, Atrium | Learn More

Explore your interests, connect with BSOS alumni, and discover how your skills and experiences can lead to meaningful careers. Join us for an interactive networking mixer featuring networking bingo and small-group discussions with industry insights designed to help you build connections and explore possibilities.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or already have a career direction in mind, this mixer is a chance to ask questions and envision how your BSOS major can help you make an impact.

Education Abroad Simplified: A Roadmap to Going Abroad for BSOS Students

Education Abroad Simplified: A Roadmap to Going Abroad for BSOS Students

Thinking about studying abroad but not sure where to start? This session shares program options and a step-by-step process for moving forward. We'll also cover how to turn an education abroad experience into real resume and interview material. Whether you're set on going or just curious, come find out what's possible.

Friday, Oct. 23 from 12-1 pm, Register via Handshake

Beyond the Resume: Building the Path to Your First Internship for BSOS Students

Beyond the Resume: Building the Path to Your First Internship for BSOS Students

Wondering how to land your first internship? Join us for a panel discussion where you’ll hear how other BSOS students are building their resume through leadership, service, research, and education abroad. In this discussion, you’ll hear about the skills BSOS students have gained and how they use it for internship success. You’ll leave with tips on how to get started, ideas for high-impact activities, and when to begin looking for your next great opportunity. Discover that there are multiple paths to achieving the same goal.

Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 7-8 pm Virtual, Register via Handshake

UMD School of Medicine Doctoral Program in Neuroscience Virtual Open House

Doctoral Program in Neuroscience 

Virtual Open House

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University of Maryland School of Medicine

Wednesday, November 4th

5:00 pm

https://lifesciences.umaryland.edu/neuroscience/

Register: HERE.

The Graduate Program in Neuroscience trains outstanding graduate students to earn a PhD degree in
neuroscience. We are an interdisciplinary program spanning several departments in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing. Our alumni fill top-tier academic, government, and industry positions worldwide.

Our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and experimental design through an innovative applied learning model. This coursework is completed within the first 15 months, after which students perform full-time dissertation research in a laboratory chosen from 2-3 laboratory rotations completed in the first year.

Our students are fully supported by the Graduate Program in Life Sciences and other training grants for their first 15 months and subsequently fully supported by their dissertation research lab. Our students (~75 in total) boast an impressive 50% success rate for securing additional individual NIH funding through F31 National Research Service Awards.

Our approximately 100 principal investigators teach and mentor students in their NIH-funded laboratories. Our neuroscience research faculty conduct basic, clinical, and translational research to study the nervous system at the cellular and molecular, systems and circuits, and cognitive and behavioral levels. Our collaborative investigators employ these approaches and a variety of models and techniques to understand neural form, function, modulation, and disorder.

Our location is in the heart of historic downtown Baltimore, offering all the amenities of city life while maintaining easy access to the Appalachians and the irresistible appeal of the Chesapeake Bay.

Our application deadline is December 1st. We holistically review research experience, personal
statements, letters of support, and academic performance for applicant selection. Visit us online to
apply.

UMD IO Psychology Master's Program Information Sessions

Join our information session to learn more about 

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the UMD IO Psychology Master's program!

This session will be lead by the IO program director and will cover information about:

-UMD IO Master's program overview
-courses
-student development
-out-of-class consulting opportunities
-admissions
-faculty
-what you can do with your IO degree

We will also have some time at the end for questions. We are looking forward to meeting you!

More Information/Flyer

REGISTRATION LINK: https://iop.umd.edu/events

Event Details:
Monday, November 2, 2026 - 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Monday, December 7, 2026 - 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Apply to join the 2027 orientation staff!

The Office of Student Orientation and Transition offers students an opportunity to apply to serve in several student leadership roles on campus. You can apply to be an Orientation Advisor, Orientation Office Assistant and/or a Teaching Assistant and assist us as we support new students' in their transition to the University of Maryland, College Park.

Apply: HERE.

WHAT IS THE NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION STAFF?
At the Office of Student Orientation and Transition, our mission is to assist new undergraduate students in their transition to the University of Maryland, College Park. Our office is dedicated to hiring a well-rounded, diverse staff that is reflective of the student population we serve. As part of the New Student Orientation Staff, you will have the opportunity to enhance your public speaking and leadership skills, learn to work on a team, and develop relationships with your peers, as well as UMD faculty and staff.

HOW CAN I LEARN MORE?
Want to learn more? Come to one of our information sessions or tabling times to learn more about the application process, and what it means to be an Orientation Advisor or Orientation Office Assistant.

Application Timeline:

Applications OPEN - Monday, October 19th
Applications CLOSE - Monday, November 2nd
Group Interviews - Friday, November 6th (please ensure you are available for this date!)
Individual Interviews* - November 16th-20th
Decision Day* - Wednesday, November 25th
First Team Meeting* - Friday, December 4th
*by invitation only

Information Sessions & Tabling:

Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 PM - In Person - ESJ 1202
Friday, October 23 at 4:00 PM - ZOOM
Wednesday, October 28 at 5:00 PM - In Person - ESJ 1202
Thursday, October 29 at 12:30 PM - ZOOM
Monday, November 2 at 1:00 PM - In Person - ASY 3215

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS/COMPENSATION?

Working in the best office on campus!
Paid Stipend
On-campus housing during the summer
Summer Eppley Recreation Center Pass
Terp Swag
Program Meals
And much more! 

https://orientation.umd.edu/apply

University of Georgia I/O Psyc PhD Virtual Open House: Wed. 10/28

University of Georgia I/O Psychology PhD Program

Virtual Open House

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:00 pm-7:00 pm

Register HERE.

The Industrial-Organizational Psychology Doctoral Program at UGA exists to develop, research, and apply psychological principles to raise the quality of life for working individuals. We strive to improve organizational functioning through our commitment to teaching, research and service. We take pride in our scientist-practitioner integration, diverse perspectives, and whole person development.

The Industrial-Organizational Psychology program is committed to nurturing a culture that is inviting to students and faculty with a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives, and to promoting an understanding of the importance of diversity in organizations throughout our doctoral curriculum.

Learn more about UGA's Doctoral Program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology: https://psychology.uga.edu/industrial-organizational-doctoral-program

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 SIOP Diversifying I-O Psychology (DIP) Program will host its 6th annual virtual conference designed to heighten awareness about I-O psychology among undergraduate students. 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 psychology doctoral programs. This two-day event will provide undergraduate students with an inside look at the field and provide guidance about the path from exploring I-O psychology to applying for graduate programs.

The virtual conference will take place from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET November 9 and 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. ET November 10, 2026. Attendees can register for this Zoom event at the DIP event page. Note there are separate registration links for each day.

DAY 1 | November 9 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. ET
Discover the World of I-O Psychology

Attendees will hear from accomplished practitioners, researchers, and scholars as they share insights about exciting career paths, doctoral training, and the experiences that shaped their journeys.

DAY 2 | November 10 | 1–4 p.m. ET
Turn Graduate School Goals Into a Plan

Attendees will receive practical guidance on finding doctoral programs that fit their interests, preparing a competitive application, navigating interviews, and getting ready for graduate school.

For a select group of participants, the conference could be just the beginning. Students selected as DIP Scholars may have the opportunity to participate in additional experiences, including:

• Hands-on research: A 10-week mentored research experience, starting in January, designed to build research skills and confidence.

• Professional connections: An immersive experience at the 2027 SIOP Annual Conference in April, connecting students with the broader I-O psychology community.

Please consider sharing this opportunity with any undergraduate students you may know. Your invitation could inspire a student to discover a field, pursue a PhD, and become part of the next generation of I-O psychology.

Did you know?
The DIP Program was introduced in 2021 and was unanimously approved by the SIOP Executive Board as a pipeline program to support undergraduate students interested in I-O psychology. Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) data collected via the National Science Foundation show that in 2019, 183 respondents reported earning a doctorate in I-O psychology. Of these respondents, approximately 10% were Black, 10% Hispanic, and less than 1% American Indian or Alaska Native. Each of these percentages is less than their respective percentages in the U.S. population. The mission of the Diversifying I-O Psychology Program is to build a larger, more diverse talent pipeline within the field of I-O psychology and SIOP by increasing the number of Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and Native American students applying to and entering funded I-O doctoral programs.

Careers in Neuroscience Panel: Wed. 11/4

Careers in Neuroscience: So, You’re Interested in Exploring Brains Across Species?
Did you know? A ground squirrel can survive for months without a drop of water because its brain quiets the neurons that drive thirst.

Much of what we know about the brain comes from a wide variety of animal models. The Undergraduate Major in Neuroscience invites you to explore that animal research frontier at our virtual career panel:

Careers in Neuroscience: So, You’re Interested in Exploring Brains Across Species?
Date: Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
Time: 5:30 to 7:00 PM (EST)
Location: Zoom
Registration: go.umd.edu/neur-career-panel-f26

Featured Panelists:
Dr. Slav Bagriantsev, Yale University: Professor of Physiology studying ground squirrels, including how hibernators endure months without water.

Dr. Michael Long, NYU Grossman School of Medicine: Neuroscientist who uses parrots, songbirds, singing rodents, and humans to study the circuits behind vocal communication.

Dr. James Bourne, National Institute of Mental Health: Principal Investigator who leads the Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment, using marmosets to study how the developing cortex is wired.

Dr. Scott Juntti, University of Maryland: Biologist whose lab studies mating, aggression, and parenting in cichlid fish.

Gain…
Insight into careers in comparative neuroscience and animal research
Practical advice on securing research experience with non-human species
A moderated Q&A, with time for your own questions

Open to undergraduate students in ALL majors. No prior research experience is required.