What Are Crisis Hotlines and How Do They Work? Webinar

What Are Crisis Hotlines and How Do They Work?

December 19, 2025

10:00 am-11:00 am EST

This session will offer an inside look at how crisis hotlines operate, the kinds of support they provide, and how they function within the broader mental health landscape. The event will feature three leaders in the field: Tia Dole, PhD, who serves as the Chief 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Officer at Vibrant Emotional Health, Kacy Maitland, LICSW, the Chief Clinical Officer at Samaritans Inc., and Shairi Turner, MD, MPH, the Chief Health Officer and Pediatrics lead at Crisis Text Line.

Registration for the webinar is free but required. You can find the registration link here:
https://mgb-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/6117435189351/WN_3ZpupGMmQoGTyhHLNZKypg#/registration

More information about the CSRP webinar series is available at: https://csrp.mgh.harvard.edu/webinars/.

Spring 2026 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Positions for PSYC 221 Social Psychology: Applications Due Friday 12/5.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for PSYC 221 (Social Psychology) Spring 2026!

Dr. Nathan Cheek is currently seeking Undergraduate TAs to assist with his PSYC 221 (Social Psychology) course this upcoming spring 2026 semester.

Those who are offered the position can earn course credit by enrolling in PSYC 478 for 3 credits.

Benefits include: exposure to and experience with components of the teaching process, building communication, mentoring, and assignment assessment skills; potential opportunities to give a short lecture or review; help co-facilitate discussions, and refresh your understanding of social psychology.

Eligibility for applying:
• You must have taken PSYC221 at UMD and earned a grade of “B+”, "A-", "A", or "A+".

TA Responsibilities (9-10 hours per week for 3 credits):
-Must be able to attend Friday classes from 11:00-11:50 AM; ideally also available Monday and Wednesday from 11:00-11:50 AM
-Grading (shared among teaching team)
-Administrative tasks (including ELMS Canvas-related tasks)
-Collaborating with and working under the guidance of the instructor and the Graduate TA and attending semi-weekly meetings
-Holding office hours to assist with student's course questions
-Helping to lead class discussions
-Providing feedback to the course instructor about the course as it proceeds
-Supporting course-related needs (e.g., ensuring accessibility of all course content)

** Students who apply and are interested in the TA position must be invested in and committed to creating an atmosphere that values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. This includes, but is not limited to, demonstrating empathy with students, respecting accommodations, and working collaboratively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, and making room for diverse perspectives.

How To Apply:
Applications are due Friday, December 5th. To apply, use this link: https://forms.gle/R2vgMWZ57hje3xzD9

If you have any questions regarding the position or application, send an email to Dr. Nathan Cheek at ncheek@umd.edu

RACC Lab Research Assistant Positions

Undergraduate Research Positions for the 

Resilient Adaptation across Culture and Context
(RACC) Lab, University of Maryland, College Park

The RACC Lab, directed by Dr. Fanita Tyrell is seeking bright and motivated undergraduate research assistants to join our research team for Spring 2026.

Description:
The RACC Lab conducts research on how different processes of risk and protection support or
undermine the identity development, adaptation, and health outcomes of youth and families from
adversity-exposed, ethnic-racial minority, and immigrant backgrounds. A primary focus of our
RACC lab is to understand what cultural and contextual processes strengthen pathways to typical
and atypical patterns of development.

Responsibilities:
● Conduct literature reviews and research summaries
● Assist in data coding and transcriptions
● Assist in data entry, collection, and management
● Participate in community outreach activities
● Attend lab meetings

Qualifications:
● Excited and motivated about research on ethnic-racial minority & immigrant
communities
● Must commit to approximately 5-15 hours a week
● Will be required to register for course credit PSYC 479 (Please see department guidelines
for other PSYC 479 requirements)
● Engage in community outreach
● Strong academic background (i.e., Minimum 3.0 GPA)
● Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills

How To Apply:
Interested individuals should fill out this form. We will begin reviewing applications on
12/01/2025 and positions will remain open until the deadline. If you have any questions, please
email us at RACCLab@umd.edu. or the lab manager, Bailey Skeeter at bskeeter@umd.edu.

Spring 2026 Research Assistant Positions with The Cognition and Development Lab

The Cognition & Development lab (PI: Luke Butler) is 

looking for research assistants (RAs) to being in
the Spring 2026 semester. 

Our lab investigates children’s social cognitive development and we are looking for undergraduates who are interested in learning more about what it’s like to do scientific research!

 
RAs must commit 10 hours per week (mostly in person) for 2 semesters. You will have opportunities to learn about all aspects of the research process. Responsibilities may include things like creating stimuli for new studies, helping conduct studies with children, recording data, or reading scientific papers. You will have the option to receive 3 credits per semester for your time, and there are opportunities to conduct an honors thesis in the lab.

You do not need to have any prior research experience, as long as you are excited to learn about scientific research and have some experience working with children in any capacity and who are excited to be involved in research!

Responsibilities:

-creating stimuli

-data collection

-participant recruitment

-data coding

Qualifications/Requirements:

-Experience with children

-Comfortable talking with children

-Comfortable talking with parents

How To Apply:

If you are interested, please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/3WMyv1A52zvg6oSx7

We will begin reviewing applications on 11/20/25 and positions will remain open until filled. If you have any further questions, please email lpbutler@umd.edu.

Intelligence & Security Internship Info Session: Wed, 12/3

Inside ARLIS: Discover the RISC Internship & Career Opportunities

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 12 - 1 pm | Hornbake Library - Multi-purpose Resource Room, 3135 | Register

Join the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) for an engaging one-hour session on campus to explore how you can collaborate with government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions to deliver actionable insights and transformative solutions for national security through research and development. Learn about the Research for Intelligence & Security Challenges (RISC) Program, which offers hands-on experience supporting the Department of War and Intelligence Community missions, and discover how ARLIS connects students to meaningful, clearance-eligible career paths. This 10-week paid and mostly virtual program for Summer 2026. Read more about the program.

Enjoy pizza and drinks while networking with ARLIS researchers and former RISC interns.

Who Should Attend:
*UMD students interested in national security, research, and technology careers
*Undergraduates and graduates in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science, Psychology, or Public Policy

*Students seeking summer internships or research opportunities with real-world impact

Have an internship for Spring 2026? Earn credit for the experience through PSYC 389 Experiential Learning!

Psychology Majors can earn academic credit for an 

in-person, hybrid, or virtual internship
through PSYC 389 Experiential Learning. 

This is a semester long online asynchronous course that guides students on the effective reflection, processing, and analysis of a psychology based internship. Specific learning outcomes include the following:

*Engage in meaningful goal setting and problem solving relative to an internship site industry

*Communicate how one’s internship uniquely qualifies one for a future experiential learning opportunity or advanced degree

*Understand and articulate connections between one’s formal educational training in psychology and the professional work setting

*Critically examine how one’s internship is impacting one’s assumptions and beliefs about the field of psychology

*Self-Assess, manage, and apply supervisor feedback

*Effectively participate in professional development tasks that align with one’s internship and career path/goals

*Create deliverables to effectively market your internship to a future employer or Graduate School  

If you already have secured an internship, please complete the PSYC 389 Internship Contract

Review the course syllabus.

Questions contact Steve Young @ syoung17@umd.edu

Justice For Fraud Victims, Inc. International Fraud Awareness Week

JFV International Fraud Awareness Week RSVP

Join Justice for Fraud Victims (JFV) during International Fraud Awareness Week as we hear from leading organizations and experts in forensic accounting, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention!

Flyer

Combating Crypto Crime: Forfeiture, Fraud, Emerging Solutions
Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Van Munching Hall Room 1524 (Frank Auditorium)
Pizza will be provided!

JFV International Fraud Awareness Week RSVP

Financial Fraud & Forensics: Industry Roundtables
Date: Wednesday, November 19
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Van Munching Hall Room 2333
Refreshments will be provided!

JFV International Fraud Awareness Week RSVP

We are a non-profit organization associated with the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park. Our goal is to provide free assistance to victims of financial fraud. Fraud can be confusing, costly, and time-consuming. We are here to help you navigate that process and provide free, professional assistance. Please visit our website and reach out if you or anyone you are close to has been affected by fraud and could use our assistance.

Spring 2026 PSYC 355 TA Positions: Application deadline is 11/25

Spring 2026 Undergraduate TA Positions PSYC 355  

Thank you for your interest in being a UTA for PSYC355 (Developmental Psychology)! We will be teaching two sections of 355 in Spring 2026. One is led by Dr. Desi Jones (TuTh 3:30pm - 4:45pm) and one is led by Dr. Arianna Gard (MW 3:30pm - 4:45pm). We anticipate needing 2-4 UTAs for each section.

Applications are due Friday, November 28, 2025 and will be reviewed promptly. Online interviews for shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for early June.

Eligibility for applying:
• You must have taken PSYC355 at UMD and earned a grade of "B+", "A-", "A", or "A+".
• Students currently enrolled in 355 are welcome to apply. Final grades will be confirmed at the end of the semester.

TA Responsibilities (9-10 hours per week for 3 credits):
*** First and foremost, the TA must be committed to creating an atmosphere that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. This includes, but is not limited to, demonstrating empathy with students and making room for diverse perspectives ***
• Contributing to the development of assignments and exams
• Grading
• Helping with student review sessions
• Providing feedback to the course instructor about the course as it proceeds
• Administrative tasks

How To Apply:

Use this link: https://forms.gle/jtoxoJ6vQMWheDrP8

  
Questions:
If you have any questions about the undergraduate TA position or this application, please feel free to contact:
• Dr. Desiree Jones: drjones@umd.edu or Dr. Arianna Gard: arigard@umd.edu

Spring 2026 Research Assistant Positions with The HOLA STEM Lab

Are you interested in early childhood education and 

developmental research? Join the HOLA STEM Lab,

directed by Dr. Jimena Cosso! We study how young bilingual children learn mathematics at home and how assessment and instruction can better promote equity.

 
We are looking for motivated and responsible undergraduate Research Assistants for Spring 2026. Students will be part of an ongoing research project and will participate in a variety of activities, such as data entry, observational coding.

Preferred Qualifications:
• PSYC, HDFS, or related major
• Fluent in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Interest in early childhood, early math, bilingualism, or educational equity
• Availability for at least two consecutive semesters

What You’ll Gain:
• Hands-on research experience
• Mentorship and training in research methods
• Opportunity to strengthen your résumé

Approx. 5 hours

Spanish- English bilingual

Interested applicants should fill out this form:
https://tinyurl.com/56hn8ax7

Dept. of Psychology Academic Program Specialist Position

Academic Program Specialist Position  

Department of Psychology

The Academic Program Specialist will provide administrative support to the Undergraduate Office, including manage communications, coordinate events, serve as SONA administrator, serve as the undergraduate courses scheduler, and general administrative support to the Undergraduate Office staff and faculty. Additionally the Academic Program Specialist will manage multiple choice grading, coordinate Undergraduate and Teaching Awards (e.g., collate award materials for Undergraduate committee), serve as the PSYC479 administrator, assist with orientation coverage, schedule classrooms for exam review sessions, TAs meetings, or other special classroom requests.

The Academic Program Specialist will support the Director of the Masters in Professional Studies Program and the Professional Track Faculty in the program. This position will oversee multiple projects within the Program and serve as the liaison with campus and off-campus partners and oversee the operational tasks involved in the day to day activities and functions of the Program. Responsibilities include assisting the MPS IO Faculty and oversight of the admission process, graduate orientations, workshops, graduate interview weeks, graduate award ceremonies, commencement, and other general program administration.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree AND One year experience in administrative staff work in which program coordination in a directly related field was a primary responsibility.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
General knowledge of business English, spelling, and grammar. General knowledge of and skill in the use of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software to produce documents and maintain information. Skill in performing basic mathematical computations. Ability to present statistical material in table, chart, or graph form. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks and assignments. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with tact and discretion. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to operate computers and other office equipment. Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.

OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Additional Job Details
Preferences:
Prior administrative experience, ideally within a higher education setting (experience in higher ed preferred, but not required)
Proficiency with social media platforms, especially LinkedIn
Strong communication skills and comfort speaking with applicants by phone
Familiarity with University of Maryland systems (e.g., SIS, UAchieve) is a plus, though not required

Required Application Materials:
Application

Best Consideration Date: N/A
Posting Close Date: 11/26/2025
Open Until Filled: No

Application: https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP/job/University-of-Maryland-College-Park/Academic-Program-Specialist_JR102913-1

Research Assistant Positions with The Maryland Child & Family Development Lab

The Maryland Child and Family Development Lab, 

directed by Dr. Jude Cassidy, is seeking research
assistants for the Spring and Fall 2026 semesters. Students will investigate the influence of close relationships throughout the lifespan on cognitions, emotions, and behaviors.
Some of the lab's research interests include, but aren't limited to:

- Socio-emotional development from infancy through adolescence
- Mechanisms through which early family experiences influence well-being and relationships
- Links among adolescent peer and family relationships, social information-processing, and socio-emotional functioning

Responsibilities:
-Recruiting participants
-Conducting experiments
-Data entry
-Literature searches
-Must be willing to commit 6-9 hours weekly

Qualifications:

-Interpersonal Skills

-Organizational Skills

-An interest in developmental research

Interested applicants should fill out the lab's application form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdG7zEytaS9W_-7sSohc0c45IQk2msWO0MkbWTQV0HXLw19ww/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

Earn Clinical Experience Credit with The SIGNA Program! Application Deadline November 14th!

The Social Interaction Group Network for All (SIGNA) program is recruiting undergraduate students to support our neurodivergent college students for the Spring 2026 semester. This is a credit-based clinical experience.

More information https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FuAVyJpbo4QdnhZmwxuzAPvcXwgVtZsa/view?usp=sharing

SIGNA Peer Coaches (Juniors & Seniors Only)  

Earn 3 credit hours and a grade

Conduct weekly Friday 90-minute group sessions using the manualized PEERS for Young Adults curriculum (Must be available from 1:45-4:00pm on Fridays)

Participate in weekly 1-hour staff meetings on Fridays from 12-1pm

Plan social events for SIGNA members 4 times per semester (usually in person, but may be virtual or a hybrid model.)

SIGNA Peer Mentors (Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors)
Earn 2 credit hours and a grade

Peer Mentors will be assigned a UMD SIGNA member/mentee to work on generalization and carry-over skills taught in the group using the PEERS for Young Adults curriculum.

Participate in weekly group instruction Fridays 2:30-3:30 pm OR 4-5pm.

Participate in weekly 1-hour staff meetings on Fridays from 12-1pm

Conduct individual 1-hour weekly check-in mentee/mentor meetings to practice skills/check in.

 
How To Apply:
Students may apply to SIGNA https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2Y6Pz6SX5edlFEQ3qbRv8tZ1lNSCNdFRs9sGDk4aAMUpEwg/viewform

Clinical Research Positions with Children's National

Children’s National Hospital leads autism research related to gender, 

executive function intervention and

transition to adulthood. We are seeking applications from aspiring clinical researchers (and clinicians) who are committed to cutting-edge work using community-based, neurodiversity affirming, qualitative, and neuroimaging (EEG/ERP, fMRI) methods to improve quality of life for autistic people. Our positions offer intensive research, clinical, advocacy experience and publication opportunities for candidates interested in pursuing degrees in psychology or medicine. 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include managing and analyzing data, as well as administering psychological measurements. Opportunities to prepare grants and develop manuscripts are also provided. Our multidisciplinary faculty members, including Lauren Kenworthy, John Strang, Allison Ratto and Alan Gerber, work closely with research coordinators, providing supervision on individual projects and mentorship toward career goals. 

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree is required. A strong background in psychology, biology, and/or health sciences is preferred, as is prior experience with research, statistics, and neurodivergent youth. We encourage bilingual (Spanish and English) applicants. A hybrid schedule is available; however, a car is necessary to reach multiple work locations. Multiple positions may be available. Applications are being accepted for immediate start dates.

How To Apply:
Applicants can use this link to apply.

Spring 2026 Research Assistant Positions with The Early Childhood Interaction Lab

The Early Childhood Interaction Lab, directed 

by Dr. Geetha Ramani, seeking bright and 

motivated volunteer undergraduate 

research assistants for Spring 2026. 

Students will assist with data collection for studies evaluating online interventions designed to improve math and working memory skills in young children.

 

Description:    
This research project, based in a developmental psychology lab, investigates how early parent–child interactions shape children’s learning—particularly in math. The team examines how caregiver communication and behavior influence children's cognitive, emotional, and academic development. Current projects involve analyzing video-recorded parent–child interactions and partnering with early childhood education centers to support data collection. The research aims to inform parenting practices, educational strategies, and early interventions that support positive math outcomes. Volunteers contribute to this work while gaining hands-on experience with developmental research methods.

Responsibilities: 

-Data entry in Excel and SPSS
-Transcription of video-recorded interactions

-Can commit to at least two semester with the lab (Spring and Summer preferred)

-Must be willing to commit 6-9 hours 

Qualifications: 

-Prior research experience preferred
-Experience working with young children and diverse populations is preferred

How To Apply:

Interested applications should sent their application to lab manager Katie Nguyen (katien01@umd.edu). Include a resume, unofficial transcript, and short explanation as to why you would be interested in joining the lab.

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 2026 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 2026.

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, DECEMBER 5th, 2025 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!