Earn valuable internship experience at UVA this summer!

Summer Undergraduate Research Program in
Educational Psychology and Applied Developmental Science (EP-ADS) & Education Policy
The Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia
This fully funded 8-week internship is designed to encourage students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the field of education research to consider careers in academic, policy, or research organizations. Rising seniors are eligible for these paid research internships at UVA during Summer 2012. Interns will work with faculty on ongoing research focusing on schools, classrooms, and other youth settings as contexts critical to child and adolescent development. They will have the opportunity to collect and analyze data, write a section of a research paper, participate in research meetings, attend a research conference, and participate in related workshops as well as a GRE prep course.

You can read more about our program and get the application form at http://curry.virginia.edu/SURP   The program is for students who will be entering their senior year in Fall 2012 and the deadline for applications is 2/1/12.

Please contact the program director Christopher De La Cerda, at ChristopherD@virginia.edu for more information.

Don't delay! Submit a poster session proposal for the 2012 EPA Conference!

Time is running out for students to submit a Poster Abstract for the Eastern Psychological Association Meeting scheduled for March 1-4, 2012 in Pittsburgh, PA. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to share and present your research. The deadline for asbtract submissions is December 1, 2011.

To submit an abstract go to the following link:
https://www.easternpsychological.org/i4a/ams/amslogin.cfm?nextpage=/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3430  The login name to use is 9753 and the password is CStangor.

Rockville part-time psychology related job

A Rockville family is searching for a student to work in-house with their autistic son on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3-7 pm. The student selected will utilize behavioral techniques to teach life skills as well as a picture exchange system for teaching communication patterns.  Pay is $15 per hour. Training will be provided and the student must have dependable and reliable transportation.  Interested students should call 301-816-7923.

Lutheran Volunteer Corps Info Session

Lutheran Volunteer Corps: Employer Networking and Information Session
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

1:00PM - 2:00PM
Location: 3100 Hornbake Library - Multipurpose Room

Lutheran Volunteer Corps will present a career information session.

Appropriate Attire: Minimum attire for ALL sessions with employers present is business casual unless otherwise specified.

For additional information about this event: contact Kathy Walters at kwalters@umd.edu

**Read more about this employer: http://www.lutheranvolunteercorps.org/template/index.cfm

Resume in need of a boost? Check out these great opportunities!

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Research Assistant (Entry-level, Full-time)- 53621
The Walter Reed Army Institute is recruiting for a full-time laboratory technician position in the Brain Trauma Neuroprotection and Neurorestoration Branch, Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) located in Silver Spring, MD. Their research focuses on studying neuroprotection using experimental models of traumatic brain injury. This position is funded by the DOD-sponsored Student Leadership Program (CQL: http://wrair-www.army.mil/index.php?view=studentPrograms). B.S. degree is required. Salary consists of a stipend that is paid out monthly. Relocation allowance and health insurance are not included.

This position requires a basic knowledge of neuroscience research, biology/physiology. Previous surgical skills on rodents are preferred but not required. A strong GPA with a major in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology or pre-Med/degree is a plus. This position is ideal for an individual who is looking to strengthen his/her resume for medical or graduate school.

National Council Community Behavioral Health, DC (Internship)- 53833
Internship/Externship Program Interns gain substantive experience in state and federal policy on issues affecting adults and children with mental disabilities and organizations that provide community-based mental health and addictions treatment. Interns conduct varied research — eg. Legislative, social science, regulatory — and produce fact sheets and policy papers.

Recent intern projects include facts sheets and issue briefs on a wide array of topics — continuity of healthcare benefits for justice-involved individuals with mental illness, impact of state budget cuts on the ability of providers to serve clients in their communities, mental health and substance use disorder preventive and diagnostic interventions in the primary care setting, and the impact of national healthcare reform legislation on mental health and addiction services.

Qualifications
Interns should have strong analytical, writing, research and computer skills, including the ability to effectively use the internet. Graduate students are preferred, but stellar undergraduates with a strong interest in mental health, addictions, healthcare, disability policy, and public education are also encouraged to apply. Interns may work for academic credit or a stipend of $12/hour, up to $2,500/semester. Spring internships typically start in late January and end in mid-May. Both part and full-time positions are available.

St. Luke's House Inc., Rehabilitation Coordinator (Entry-level, Full-time)- 53408 
St. Luke's House Inc. is a psychiatric rehabilitation program, working with adults who are diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness. We are a community based non-profit organization located in Bethesda, with satellite offices in Silver Spring and Gaithersburg. This program currently has a need for Rehabilitation Coordinators. Within this position you would be given the following responsibilities: Work with approximately 25 clients who are diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness.

The Rehabilitation Coordinator will plan, develop, coordinate and document all services received by their client caseload including the Vocational, Life Skills and Day Programs. They will act as an advocate, communicate their clients’ progress to both internal and external treatment teams and ensure adequate communication is continuing between all treatment teams. The Rehabilitation Coordinator will also work to assess their clients’ needs for living in the community and thus develop goals in collaboration with their clients.

Montgomery County Hotline, Mental Health Association of Montgomery, Hotline Counselor (Internship), Rockville, MD- 50664
The Mental Health Association is looking for applicants to become dedicated volunteers and interns for the Montgomery County Hotline. The Montgomery County Hotline is a 24-hour, telephone counseling and information & resource program that provides services to Montgomery County residents and concerned friends and family. Trained Hotline volunteers and interns provide telephone supportive listening, facilitation of problem solving, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and information and resources to anyone who calls the Montgomery County Hotline, Youth Crisis Hotline, or National Suicide Lifeline. As a volunteer or intern you will also have the opportunity to participate in agency work to inform and educate the community about mental wellness. The Hotline works closely with the Montgomery County Crisis Center as part of a continuum of services to Montgomery County residents.

Volunteers and interns are required to attend a 36-hour training, in addition to completing 16-hours of on-the-phone training with an experienced volunteer. For information about upcoming trainings or to receive an application please contact Amy Regalado at (301) 424-0656 ext.516 or via email at hotline@mhamc.org.

For more information about the positions above, log on to your Careers4Terps account (http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number (listed beside the position titles) in the “Search” box.

Take a Career Road Trip this Winter Break!

ROAD TRIPS TO THE REAL WORLD!

The University Career Center & The President’s Promise is working with EACE to offer students an opportunity to visit a select number of organizations over Winter Break. Site visits may include panel discussions of employees and/or interns, site tours, or networking sessions. The programs cost $10.00 per site. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the site, and they are responsible for any incidental expense they may incur. View the Schedule at https://m360.eace.org/frontend/event/schedule.aspx?EventId=32601.

Who: Students who are interested in exploring career field opportunities.


   What: An opportunity for students to learn first-hand about a career field, network with employees and explore internship and job opportunities.


Where: From Williamsburg, VA to Portland, ME and points in between (Boston, Ft. Meade, Philadelphia, New York, Pittsburgh, Providence, Washington, DC, just to name a few). And some pretty awesome businesses too in a variety of industries such has pharmacy, retail, media, non-profits, consumer goods, finance/accounting, and more!


  When: The last day to register will remain as Friday, Dec. 2nd. Site visits take place January 3-13, 2012. View the Schedule at www.eace.org. (Select Programs & Services from the menu bar, then click RoadTrip on the left navigation)


     Why: It will help you to think about life after college and the career paths that are available. After all, it is never too early to start thinking about your career!


SOME OF THIS YEAR'S “LOCAL” SITES INCLUDE:

City Year Washington, DC

National Security Agency, Washington, DC

Federal Reserve Bank, Baltimore, MD    

MOD Worldwide, Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA

CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Owings Mills, MD


Research Assistant Position in new Dr. Jaeggi Lab!

Dr. Jaeggi is seeking a research assistant to help in establishing a new lab on the University of Maryland campus.

Applicants should be able to work at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis, preferably full-time (salaried payment; commensurate with experience). This is a temporary position for the period from January to June 2012, and due to the short time period of the position, it does not offer benefits.

Description of responsibilities:

*setting up the lab website

*writing IRB applications

*helping establish school contacts for conducting studies

*overseeing and managing the overall course of experiments that will take place in the lab

*recruiting participants, as well as training and supervision of undergraduate research assistants who will be involved in the research projects

*entering and analyzing data

Qualifications:

*Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field (psychology, education, or neuroscience)

*Previous research experience and/or experience managing research projects

*The ability to work independently, pay keen attention to detail

*Excellent public relations skills and the ability to interact warmly and professionally with school boards, teachers, parents and children, but also student participants and undergraduate research assistants

*Strong organizational, computational, managerial, problem-solving, and analytic skills are essential *Knowledge in Excel, SPSS, and basic programming skills (e.g. Eprime, Visual Basic, Matlab) are desired

Please email your letter of interest, CV, transcripts, as well as the names of 3 references directly to Susanne Jaeggi (sjaeggi@umd.edu).

PSYC 424 Public Service Campaigns - Fall 2011

Students in PSYC 424 (The Psychology of Communication & Persuasion) are charged with developing an evidence-based public service video campaign to serve their campus, county and/or state communities. The students have worked throughout the semester to apply what they've learned about the science of social influence to structure a two-minute video and a marketing campaign to promote positive social change.

The project culminates in a formal defense in which each group presents their project and then fields questions from a board of psychologists and university administrators. It is without a doubt among the most intense scholarly experiences our students encounter and fantastic preparation for both the professional and academic tracks.

Please feel free to join us on Tuesday 12/6 and Thursday 12/8 from 9:30am - 10:45am in BRB 1103 as student present the science behind their campaigns and field questions from the board.

If you would like to see the videos they will be defending, here are the links:

• Reducing the casual use of derogatory words for women: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUa41Rn-O8A
• Encouraging Terps to mentor Prince George County students: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hsWXAgFANM
• Mandate relationship violence education in Maryland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiCAKnCBAuA
• Increasing awareness of and compliance with 25-foot smoking rule: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIGF3BIhyz0

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the course instructor:

     Dr. Scott Roberts

     Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Psychology

     scott@umd.edu

     301-405-5866

Post-Thanksgiving Service Opportunity

Gemstone-Ellicott Service Committee

GESC is volunteering at Food & Friends, which prepares food for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses. The event will take place from 5-9 PM on Tuesday, 11/29. Space is limited, so slots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

If interested, please sign up at the following link: studentorg.umd.edu/gesc/  Questions can be emailed to umdgesc@gmail.com. Come out and make a difference!

Upcoming Career-Focused Information Sessions

Language Career and Internship Fair 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 • 10:00AM - 02:00PM
Location: Atrium - Stamp Student Union
The Language Career & Internship Fair is co-sponsored by the University Career Center & The President’s Promise and The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (www.languages.umd.edu). This fair is an excellent opportunity to connect employers with University of Maryland undergraduate and graduate students seeking full-time, part-time, and internship positions in a variety of fields that value language skills.

Students: Current List of Registered Employers: https://umd-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?mode=list&cf=LANGUAGE2011

For additional information about this event: contact Kate Juhl at kjuhl@umd.edu

Peace Corps: Employer Networking and Information Session
Thursday, November 17, 2011 • 04:00PM - 05:00PM
Location: 3100 Hornbake Library - Multipurpose Room
Peace Corps will present an information session on their overseas positions. They are interested in students from ALL majors.
Appropriate Attire: Minimum attire for ALL sessions with employers present is business casual unless otherwise specified.
For additional information about this event: contact Adrianne Bradford at abradfor@umd.edu

Lutheran Volunteer Corps: Employer Networking and Information Session
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 • 01:00PM - 02:00PM
Location: 3100 Hornbake Library - Multipurpose Room
Lutheran Volunteer Corps will present an information session on their various positions. They are interested in students from all majors.

Appropriate Attire: Minimum attire for ALL sessions with employers present is business casual unless otherwise specified.

For additional information about this event: contact Kathy Walters at kwalters@umd.edu
Read more about this employer: http://www.lutheranvolunteercorps.org/template/index.cfm

Today's Special: An Internship Smorgasbord!

Check out these great internship opportunities within the metropolitan area and mid-atlantic region!

Student Career Experience Program (53290)US General Services Administration (GSA) - Washington, DC, District of Columbia
Public Buildings Service, National Capital Region

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announces an open call for resumes and transcripts from students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Positions may be available immediately.
POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time), Co-op (Fall or Spring Full-Time)

Summer Camp Counselors (53238)Timber Ridge Camp - High View, West Virginia

Timber Ridge Camp is a traditional coed camp serving 250 boys and girls each summer who come from all over the country and the world. We are a family business and have helped lead the way in the camping industry for the past 50+ years. Our facilities are well kept, and we take great pride in our commitment to offering outstanding program choices.
POSITION TYPE: Summer Internship

Research Assistant Internship – Spring 2012 (53180)Center for Inspired Teaching - Washington, District of Columbia

Center for Inspired Teaching, a growing DC-based nonprofit dedicated to social change through improving education, seeks a creative individual with exceptional research and writing skills to serve as a Research Assistant. Inspired Teaching is seeking a candidate who is well-organized and familiar with urban K-12 teaching contexts.

POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)

Government Internships (Volunteer), Department of the Army, Fort Meade, MD (51431)

U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Meade - Fort Meade, Maryland

Federal Government Internships (Volunteer), Fort Meade, MD

POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)

To read more about the positions above, log on to your Careers4Terps account (http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number (listed beside the position titles) in the “Search” box.

Send Silence Packing this Friday, November 18

Active Minds at the University of Maryland is kicking off the 8th Annual National Mental Health on Campus Conference with Send Silence Packing. Come see the display at Hornbake Plaza from 10 am-3 pm on Friday, November 18. Send Silence Packing is an award winning program by Active Minds Inc. to promote dialogue about mental health issues on campus and to combat the incidence of student suicide. Send Silence Packing is an exhibit of 1,100 backpacks representing the number of college student lives lost to suicide each year. Active Minds Inc. has collected and continues to collect backpacks and personal stories in memory or in honor of loved ones impacted by suicide. Help show support for UMD's Chapter of Active Minds who is hosting this weekend's conference, by coming out to see the display!

To learn more about Send Silence Packing go to:
http://www.activeminds.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=99&Itemid=137

Mind, Brain, & Behavior Research Opportunity in the Sooner State

Overview

The Oklahoma State University Dept. of Psychology is searching for 12 undergraduate students for an in-depth, hands-on research experience focused on the biological basis of human and animal behavior. Students will be trained in the application of the scientific method to develop hypotheses, design and conduct research studies involving either animal or human subjects. Students will also be trained in the responsible conduct of research. Students will be mentored by full-time, Ph.D.-level faculty members who are tenured/tenure-track faculty with strong programs of research.

Program dates:

-June 2, 2012-July 29, 2012

Application deadline:

-February 1, 2012

Eligibility:

-U.S. citizen or permanent resident currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
-Fall 2012 enrolled undergraduate student Students selected for the program will be expected to devote at least 40 hours a week for research; thus, it is not possible to be enrolled in courses or other activities during the program.

Compensation:

-Free housing in campus residence hall

-$500 per week stipend to cover food and other living expenses

-$500 travel stipend to pay for their travel to and from campus

-$500 additional stipend for students presenting research at an academic conference

Application Materials

-Online application  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/osunsfreu2012

-Unofficial transcript

-Personal Statement

-One letter of recommendation from a faculty member

For more information go to:

http://psychology.okstate.edu/faculty/kennison/osunsfreu.htm

Spend your summer doing valuable research with MSS!

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.

Description: 
Maryland Summer Scholars research may take place in College Park, anywhere else in the US or abroad as required by the nature of the project. For the summer of 2012, the program will provide awards of $3,000 to approximately 30 outstanding, competitively selected applicants. [Please note: if a student's proposed research requires travel outside of the College Park area, the student may apply for a supplementary travel award of up to $1,000.]

Program Benefits:
-competitive edge when applying for graduate study, fellowships, and employment
-research which can be utilized as an independent study or honors thesis during junior or senior

Requirements:
-60 or more credits earned by the end of Spring 2012
-3.4 minimum GPA
-Fall 2012 enrollment at the University of Maryland-College Park
-All academic majors are eligible

Application Deadline:
-Monday, February 6, 2012

Information Sessions:
*please e-mail ugresearch@umd.edu to register for a specific session

Tuesday, December 13: 3:30 pm - 2100 D McKeldin Library
Tuesday, December 13: 4:30 pm - 2100 D McKeldin Library
Wednesday, December 14: 4:00 - 2100 D McKeldin Library
Wednesday, December 14: 5:00 - 2100 D McKeldin Library
Wednesday, December 14: 6:00 - 2100 D McKeldin Library
Thursday, December 15: 10:30 - 2100 D McKeldin Library
Thursday, December 15: 11:30 - 2100 D McKeldin Library
Thursday, December 15: 1:30 - 2100 D McKeldin Library
Thursday, December 15: 5:00 - 2100 D McKeldin Library

For more information about the Maryland Summer Scholars Program go to: http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/summerscholars.php

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program has been sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, the UMD Division of Research, UMD Schools and Colleges, and the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research.

Francis DuVinage, Ph.D.
Director, National Scholarships Office and Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research
2403 Marie Mount Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Research Assistant Openings in MPCRL Laboratory Apply today!

Undergraduate research assistant opportunities are available for Spring 2012 in the Maryland Psychotherapy Clinic and Research Laboratory (MPCRL). The MPCRL provides high-quality counseling and psychotherapy to adults in the Prince George's County, Montgomery County, and the Washington, D.C. area. Treatment focuses on insight and understanding difficulties in relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and meaning of life. To learn more about MPCRL, go to our web site at www.mpcrl.umd.edu.

Responsibilities:  Research assistants will help with the administrative tasks required to keep the clinic running, including interacting with clients and therapists. RAs will also become involved in the clinic’s research, which studies the effectiveness of psychotherapy. Research assistants will view, code, and occasionally transcribe therapy sessions. RAs who have taken Basic Helping Skills, PSYC 433, may also be invited to work on additional research projects.

Requirements:  Applicants should have an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher, and be prepared to work 9 hours per week for 3 hours of course credit (PSYC 479). Research assistants will write a short paper at the end of the semester describing their experiences in the lab.

To apply:  Please email a brief statement of interest, your GPA, and a resume/curriculum vitae to Kristen Pinto-Coelho at mpcrl@umd.edu, with the subject “Interested in RA Position [Insert Your Last Name].”

Looking for a National Leadership Experience? Become an APSSC Campus Representative today!

The North East Region of the Association for Psychological Science Student Caucus (APSSC) is seeking students to serve as campus representatives. The mission of the APSSC Campus Representative Program is to increase communication between students and the APS/APSSC. Gain invaluable leadership skills, build your curriculum vitae, and network with students from other universities as an APSSC Campus Representative while representing the Maryland community!

To apply for an APSSC Campus Representative position go to:
http://www.psychologicalscience.org/apssc/about/campus_rep_app-new.cfm

To learn more about  the APS Student Caucus go to:
http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/members/apssc/about

If you have any questions regarding the Campus Representative Program, please contact:

Michelle Patriquin
APSSC Membership and Volunteers Officer
apssc.mvo@psychologicalscience.org

Foreign Service Scholarship Information Sessions

The National Scholarships Office is hosting information sessions for the Pickering and Rangel Foreign Service Scholarships. Please RSVP to scholarships@umd.edu for the session you plan to attend or if you are unable to attend and would like further information.

Information Session Dates, Times, & Locations are listed below:
Tuesday, November 15 at 4:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, November 17 at 3:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, November 18 at 4:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall

National Foreign Service Scholarships

Are you interested in joining the Foreign Service of the US Department of State? The Pickering and Rangel programs seek young men and women who are dedicated to representing America's interests abroad. Pickering and Rangel awards provide financial support for two years of graduate study (and one years of undergraduate study also for junior-year awardees), as well as summer internship placements and mentoring programs. Juniors, Graduating Seniors and Recent Grads who are U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply for Pickering and Rangel Fellowships; interested full-time undergraduate students are eligible to apply for the Rangel Summer Enrichment program. Students with financial need, women, and members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, are especially encouraged to apply.

For more information about the Pickering and Rangel Fellowships go to:
http://www.scholarships.umd.edu/scholarships/pickeringgraduate7.html

Great research assistant opportunity in the LEAP Lab!

Dr. Blanchard's Laboratory of Emotion and Psychopathology is seeking a Spring 2012 undergraduate research assistant for a project on "Individual Differences in Motivation and Effort."

Research Project Description:  The Laboratory of Emotion and Psychopathology (LEAP) offers undergraduate BSOS majors an exciting opportunity to work as a research assistant on two ongoing research projects: (1) understanding psychological and physiological factors that impact motivation and effort in adults; (2) coding emotions and social skills in schizophrenia patients. Course credit is optional for this lab.

Responsibilities:  Collecting and interpreting physiological and behavioral data (e.g., blood pressure), recruiting and assisting in the completion of study assessments, coding video data, and potentially collaborating on data analysis, poster presentations, and manuscripts.

Requirements:  Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior BSOS major with a 3.5 minimum gpa and the ability to work 9 hours per week. Research training will be provided.

To apply:  Submit CV, unofficial transcript, and cover letter to Julie McCarthy, graduate student, at jmccarth@umd.edu Questions may be directed to Julie McCarthy at 301-405-1531. For best consideration, please submit applications by 12/01/2011. Applications received after this date will also be considered.

For more information on the LEAP go to  https://sites.google.com/site/leapblanchard/

Towson University Counseling Psychology Information Session

Interested in pursuing a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology that's not too far from College Park? Then plan to attend Towson University's Counseling Psychology Information Session on Wednesday, November 16.

Towson's unique program offers both a Practitioner’s track, which prepares students for counseling licensure at the MA-level, and a Research track, which prepares students to move on to a PhD or PsyD program in Psychology.

Details about the event can be found below:

Towson University Counseling Psychology Master's Program
Information Session
Wednesday, November 16
3:30pm
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Liberal Arts building, Room 1103

Please RSVP to Charlene Kim (ckim10@students.towson.edu) or Kim Coleman (kcolem4@students.towson.edu)

Earn internship credit. Register for PSYC 389 today!

Any PSYC major looking to pursue an internship for credit should complete a PSYC 386 Experiential Learning Contract at the following link: http://psychology.umd.edu/ugrad/documents/PSYC_389_Contract_R.pdf   PSYC 389 is a variable course and can be taken for up to 6 credits. For each credit registered a student must complete 45 hours in an approved internship site. The course complements the student's online internship experience allowing for open discussion and dialogue about the roles, functions, and responsibilities within the supervised internship work setting. Students are asked to complete a reflection journal as well as a final paper/project as part of the course. To research internship opportunities go to Careers4Terps, internships.com, USAJobs.Gov, Idealist.org, or Indeed.com

To be eligible for an internship a student must have completed at least 9 PSYC credits and possess a 2.80 overall GPA and a 3.00 PSYC GPA. Please note that PSYC 389 does not count towards the 35 credits required in Psychology.
Questions about the course may be directed to Steve Young, Academic Advisor at syoung17@umd.edu

Consider PSYC309C!

Confused about what to do after completing your Maryland undergraduate degree? Consider registering for PSYC309C! This 1-credit course will investigate various career and graduate school opportunities available to psychology majors. Options specific to psychology will be covered, as well as how psychology is a good background for related fields of study and work. Students will learn how to utilize available resources and take steps to find their professional identity that will further their career development. Space is limited, so register today!

Don't become a Tepid Terp! Heat Up with a 2012 Winter Term Course!

2012 Winter Session

January 3-23, 2012

A wonderland of course offerings await you for the 2012 Winter Term. This a great time to take a course to get ahead or to complete a PSYC major requirement in a matter of just three short weeks. Check out the list of PSYC courses being offered during the 2012 Winter Term:

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 221 Social Psychology
PSYC 301 Biological Bases of Behavior
PSYC 341 Introduction to Memory and Cognition
PSYC 353 Adult Psychopathology
PSYC 354 Cross-Cultural Psychology
PSYC 355 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 432 Counseling Psychology: Theories, Research, and Practice
PSYC 436 Introduction to Clinical Psychology: From Science to Practice
PSYC 437 The Assessment and Treatment of Addictive Behaviors
PSYC 478 Independent Study in Psychology
PSYC 479 Special Research Problems in Psychology

For additional information or to register for the 2012 Winter Session go to the link below:
http://www.fc.umd.edu/index.php?slab=winter-term

Summer Lutheran Social Services Internship

Employment Services Intern (49166)

POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time), Summer Internship
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area - Baltimore, Maryland/Falls Church, Virginia/Silver Spring, Maryland
The Employment Services Intern will provide support to LSS/NCA Office by helping the Employment Manager and Advocates to plan, develop and administer employment-related services to all LSS/NCA clients.

Qualifications

 Excellent written and oral communication skills
 Experience working in a social services setting or a background in psychology or social work
 Organized and detail oriented
 Able to work independently
 Possess an interest in international and refugee issues as well as working in a cross-cultural environment
 Sociable, outgoing personality
 Some knowledge of the following languages a plus: Burmese, Chin, Karin, Swahili, Farsi, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, French, Nepali and Amharic

To learn more about the position above, log on to your Careers4Terps account and paste the ID number (listed beside the position title above) in the “Search” box.

Community Service Internship Opportunities

A Wider Circle is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that hires 20-30 unpaid interns each semester to work out of the Center for Community Service in Silver Spring. Internships are available in business, direct service, education, marketing, research, and strategic planning.  Interns must commit to
working at least 15 hours per week. For more information please contact "A Wider Circle" at intern@awidercircle.org or 301-608-3504. http://awidercircle.org/internships.html

Don't miss the Whitehouse Internship Program Workshop!

White House Internship Program: Employer Networking and Information Session
Thursday, November 10, 2011 • 05:00PM - 06:00PM
Location: 2166 LeFrak
White House Internship Program will present an information session on their Internship Program. They are interested in students from ALL majors. Appropriate Attire: Minimum attire for ALL sessions with employers present is business casual unless otherwise specified.

For additional information about this event: contact Megan O'Rourke at morourk2@umd.edu

NIH Health Study seeks Research Project Coordinator

Research Project Coordinator, The CDM Group, Inc. (52244)
The CDM Group is a minority-owned, award-winning consulting firm that has worked to improve the health and well-being of all Americans since 1987. The Project Coordinator will primarily work on The NEXT Generation Health Study (NEXT), a NIH-funded national four-year longitudinal study examining the health and health status of older adolescents as they transition to young adulthood (10th grade to one-year post high school). NEXT focuses directly on diet, exercise, substance use, risky driving behavior, and dating violence. Data are collected via survey, anthropometric measurements, biomarkers, activity and dietary recalls, and accelerometers and sleep watches. Other possible studies include secondary data analyses of national health surveys, survey of the effectiveness of a health campaign, and a Head Start health study.

POSSIBLE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Direct the work of a team of national health researchers, assuring that data collection in schools and student homes is completed efficiently and within project deadlines
• Recruit students into a new component of the study; oversee the collection of informed consent and assent from each selected student and parent
• Coordinate the scheduling of school and home visits with schools and students
• Maintain positive relationships with schools, students, health researchers, and support staff
• Help supervise the work of project assistants and oversee quality control
• Work with an MS Access-based field management database

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health, psychology, public health, education, or related field
• Proficiency with MS Access, Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Prior research experience with interviewing, coding, and evaluation methods a plus
• Proficiency with SAS a plus
• Quantitative and qualitative analytic skills a plus

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will be someone who has a keen interest in research, an above average intellect, is a critical thinker and problem-solver, and has a strong work ethic. The candidate should take pride in his or her work and be motivated to learn and grow into additional responsibilities. The candidate must be a real team player, willing to make contributions outside of his/her day-to-day responsibilities to ensure the overall success of the study. The candidate must also have the capacity to lead and manage team members, when needed. This candidate must be highly organized, pay attention to detail, have the ability to multitask, work independently with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills (both oral and written) are a must. The ideal candidate should be outgoing and personable, with the ability to interact with school administrators, students, families, and health researchers in a professional and friendly manner.

Desired Major(s)

Behavioral and Social Sciences/Psychology, Education, Public Health

To read more about the position above, log on to your Careers4Terps account and paste the ID number (listed beside the position title above) in the “Search” box.

Counseling & Social Services Internship Workshop

Industry Networking Series: Careers & Internships in Counseling & Social Services
Wednesday, November 09, 2011 • 04:30PM - 06:30PM
Location: University Career Center
Interested in interning or working full-time in Counseling or Social Work? Are you trying to find a career that allows you to enjoy your passion for helping people? Confused about how to use your major in this field? Join us for a panel discussion with several counseling and social work representatives followed by a networking social. Professional dress is suggested and you may bring several copies of your resume.

Participating Organizations Include:
St. Luke's House
Volunteer Maryland
Children's Creative Learning Center
Peace Corps
UM Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
City Year Washington, DC

For additional information about this event: contact China Wilson at cwilson7@umd.edu

Interested in Biomedical Research?

The State University of New York Upstate Medical University, College of Graduate Studies is offering fellowships for its 2012 Summer Research Fellowship Program.
The program will be held from Monday, June 11, 2012 through Friday, August 17, 2012.

Applicants to the program should be undergraduate students in good academic standing, who will have completed their junior year of study, and are majors in chemistry, biology, or a related field. Applicants must have a strong interest in pursuing a career in basic biomedical research.

Applicants can apply online at: http://www.upstate.edu/grad/programs/summer.php or

SUNY Upstate Medical University
College of Graduate Studies
Room 3122 Weiskotten Hall
766 Irving Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 464-4538
E-Mail: biosci@upstate.edu 

Reward your brain with a SMART Scholarship!

Applications for the SMART (Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation) Scholarship are now being accepted. This is a scholarship offered through the Department of Defense for outstanding, academically gifted students in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. For more information and to apply go to http://smart.asee.org/ Questions can be directed to smart@asee.org

Train for a career in Public Relations

  
Public Relations Intern (52725)
POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)
Rational 360 - Washington, District of Columbia
A strategic communications firm in downtown Washington D.C. is currently seeking the immediate hire of a university junior/senior or recent graduate for its Fall Internship position -- this position could certainly extend beyond one semester.

*Qualifications: Excellent writing and editing skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and a strong independent work ethic are desired.

CANDIDATE MUST BE AVAILABLE A MINIMUM OF THREE FULL DAYS A WEEK.

To learn more about the position above, log on to your Careers4Terps account and paste the ID number (listed beside the position title above) in the “Search” box. 
http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/page.cfm?page_id=155

Federal Government Opportunities

Human Resources Associate (51749)
POSITION TYPE: Co-op (Fall or Spring Full-Time), Entry Level (Full-Time)

National Naval Medical Center - Bethesda, Maryland
The Human Resources Office-Washington has an exciting and challenging opportunity located in our Bethesda Satellite Office for a Human Resources Associate. This hands-on assignment requires a person who aspires to develop a career in Navy Human Resources Management. We require an individual who is "results oriented."

Student Career Experience Program (52353)
POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time), Co-op (Fall or Spring Full-Time)

US General Services Administration (GSA) - Washington, DC, District of Columbia
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
Public Buildings Service, National Capital Region, Washington DC

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announces an open call for resumes and transcripts from students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Positions may be available immediately.

After assessing the candidates’ skills, candidates will be assigned to work in an assigned Division including such areas as: Facilities Management, Real Estate, Acquisition, Budget, Engineering, Project Design, and Program Analysis.

Students may work any combination of work and school as long as the academic needs of the student and the work related needs of the agency are accommodated. Students in the SCEP are eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a career conditional appointment after completion of all educational requirements and a minimum of 640 work hours.

To read more about the positions above, log on to your Careers4Terps account and paste the ID number (listed beside the position titles above) in the “Search” box.

Federal Government Application Tips Workshop

Federal Government Application Tips for BSOS Students
Wednesday, November 09, 2011 • 04:00PM - 05:00PM
Location: 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Confused about how to apply or locate federal government work opportunities? This workshop will outline application material tips, ideas for finding opportunities outside of job board listings, and ways for your application to standout. A general overview of the application process will be presented as well as insider tips that the Center has obtained from federal government recruiters who have presented on-campus during the past year. FOR BSOS STUDENTS ONLY.

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

Wanted: Law Enforcement Interns

Chesterfield County Police Department is recruiting summer interns for the Summer of 2012. Chesterfield County is a FIRST CHOICE suburban community located outside of the capital city of Richmond Virginia.
The following internship positions are currently available:

 Police Intern- These interns work alongside our officers and detectives on the road and in special assignments, gaining real-world police experience.

 Crime Analyst Intern-This internship offers the opportunity to work in our civilian crime analysis division primarily in a research role. GIS mapping experience is preferred.

 Forensics Intern-This internship offers the opportunity to shadow our forensics technicians and candidates must be experienced. These opportunities are very limited.

 Human Resources Intern-This unique internship offers the opportunity to work in a busy HR office and is ideal for those interested in public administration or government human resources careers.

For more information please contact Jeanne Snead Billings, Internship Coordinator, Chesterfield County Police Department at  CCPDInternships@chesterfield.gov  or (804) 318-8485

Hurry - Only 16 PSYC Spots Left for Student-Faculty Dinner

Dear Fellow BSOS Student,

The Dean’s Student Advisory Council would like to invite you to the Fall 2011 Student-Faculty Dinner for the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Please pay attention to the following details for the event:

WHO: Students, faculty, and alumni from the BSOS College
WHAT: Free three-course dinner
WHERE: Grand Ballroom, Stamp Student Union
WHEN: November 15, 2011 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM
WHY: Networking with faculty and alumni from your major

Please make sure you dress in business-casual attire for the event. The event is free for students; however, if you RSVP and do not attend, your student account will be charged $25.

Please RSVP at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/bsos2011

If you have any questions, please contact Zach Cohen at zbcohen@umd.edu.

Thank you,
The Dean’s Student Advisory Council

Looking to pursue graduate study in School Counseling? Check out Johns Hopkins University!

The Johns Hopkins School Counseling Program offers an accelerated, full-time program called The School Counseling Fellows Program. The Fellows Program is an innovative, intensive 15 month graduate program that enables students to engage in an intensive program of school counselor training at the Homewood campus in Baltimore. The 48-credit program is urban-focused and specializes in preparing future school counselors to work within the context of school and/or educational reform initiatives. Fellows are admitted to begin the program starting in the Summer Semester only and will complete the program in August of the following year. For consideration for the School Counseling Fellows Program which starts in June 2011, the deadline is February 1, 2011.  http://education.jhu.edu/counseling/school/index.html

Dropping with a W

Please remember that the absolute last day to drop a course with a W is November 9th!  Please see an Advisor in the Undergraduate Office if you have any questions.

Holdfiles and Waitlists Info

Registration time is here! Please remember that you can't be registered for a class and on the holdfile/waitlist for the same class. For more information, please check Testudo:  http://www.testudo.umd.edu/soc/usingwl.html

8th National Mental Health on Campus Conference at the University of Maryland

FREE TO ALL UMD STUDENTS

Active Minds is a national network of thousands of college students working to create campuses where students feel encouraged to speak openly about mental health and seek help. We have over 360 student-led chapters at colleges/universities across the country – with one of our best chapters at the University of Maryland.

This year, we are having our 8th National Mental Health on Campus Conference at the University of Maryland from November 18-20. This annual event is the only national conference addressing college student mental health and young adult advocacy. The Active Minds conference educates, energizes and inspires the next generation of mental health advocates. This year's event will bring together students, faculty, staff, administrators, experts and supporters to network, learn from each other, and share resources and ideas for future campus programming.

This 3-day conference is FREE for all UMaryland students, faculty, and administration. I encourage you all to join us for conference this year, and also encourage your students to come! You can register at www.activeminds.org/conference.

Students, this is also a great opportunity to gain some valuable volunteer experience. Visit www.activeminds.org/volunteer for details on how to get involved.

Need Help Planning Your Spring 2012 Schedule?

Finding the right courses for your schedule isn't always easy... and that's why we have a team of academic advisors here to help you consider all your options (including ones you might not realize satisfy the requirements you need).  Call the Department of Psychology's Office of Undergraduate Studies at 301-405-5866 to schedule an appointment or email your questions to PSYCadvising@umd.edu.

Strategies for Success in PSYC100

Suggestions for Doing Well in PSYC100

Here are some suggestions for doing well in the remainder of the class:

·         The first and most important step is to schedule a meeting with one of our course teaching assistants who are available to help you review your approach to the course and answer any general questions that you have going forward. 

·         If you haven’t already, I’d also like to encourage you to attend the Guided Study Sessions (GSS) that help review material from the course (see the announcements on Blackboard). 

·         As you study, make sure you focus on the information in the exam review guides as well as the learning outcomes for the individual chapters.

·         You should know the information well enough that you can do the following:

o   Define a term. Example: “Classical Conditioning is when you pair a natural response to an unnatural stimulus”

o   Distinguish it from a similar term. Example: “Classical Conditioning is different from Operant Conditioning because Operant Conditioning teaches a person or animal to perform a completely new (unnatural) behavior.”

o   Give an example that can show the distinction. Example: “Teaching a dog to drool at the sound of a bell is Classical Conditioning because it is natural to drool (when food is present) but it is not natural to drool when hearing a bell (a new stimulus).  Teaching a dog to waterski is Operant Conditioning because nothing naturally causes a dog to waterski.”

·         Finally, if you feel that you are devoting the necessary effort to master the material and yet are not seeing the results you expect, I would strongly suggest that you schedule an appointment with an academic counselor to discuss some general strategies for getting more out of your study time (http://www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS).

Paid Summer Internship - The Wediko Summer Program

The Wediko Summer Program is a short term residential treatment program that serves approximately 150 children with emotional and behavioral difficulties each summer. Each year, we hire a group of dedicated, ambitious, and talented individuals to make the program meaningful and successful for each child. We offer a unique opportunity for students who are interested in psychology, social work, sociology, anthropology and other social science careers. The Wediko Summer Program uses a strengths-based model and trains staff extensively in behavior management, crisis intervention, group formation, and child development theories. Our internship provides students with 750 clinical hours, two supervisions per week with a licensed clinician, and the opportunity to work with experienced professionals in the mental health field.

For more information visit the Wediko Summer Program website and contact David Kim at 617-292-9200 or dkim@wediko.org.