See You @ Welcome To PSYC Day on Monday 9/14

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The UMD Department of Psychology 
Presents:

Welcome To PSYC Day
Monday, September 14, 2026
12 Noon-1:00 pm

Bioscience Research Building Colonnade (1st floor and basement)

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RSVP HERE

*Network with fellow PSYC Terps, staff, and professors
*Learn about PSYC clubs and research labs
*See everything that PSYC @ UMD has to offer!

Click HERE for a directory of programs and organizations you can engage with @ Welcome To PSYC Day!

Temple University Demystifying Grad School Apps Event

The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Temple University are thrilled to host our annual online workshop "Demystifying Grad School Apps." This event is intended to be useful for applicants who are planning to apply to graduate school for entry in Fall 2027 or beyond.

We are eager to solicit your feedback on what you'd most like to gain from this workshop so we can host an event that will be tailored to our attendees' interests. We aim to host the online event in September or October 2026 (depending on your preference!). A Zoom link and detailed schedule will be shared closer to the date.

Please complete this survey by September 1st, 2026 to provide your feedback. After this date or once an attendee limit is reached, the survey will close. Please also provide your email address to stay updated about the workshop! We look forward to your responses and attendance!

Online Workshops
• How to Become a Successful Applicant (CV Building)
• How to Prepare a Successful Application (Crafting Personal & Diversity Statements)
• Effective Interviewing for Graduate Programs

Online Grad Student-Faculty Panels
• Faculty Perspectives on Successful Applications
• Breaking Down the Graduate School Application Process
• Graduate Life at Temple University

Survey link: https://forms.gle/fio8Ya8qCYf8J4r16

Please complete the survey by 09/01/2026.

PSYC354: Multicultural Psychology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Position

Dr. Monica Cushnie is looking for two Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) for Fall 2026! This is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking for a leadership position, is interested in graduate school or becoming a professor in the future, or who wants to get a behind the scenes look at how a course is developed and run.

 
UTAs may register for up to 3 credits of PSYC478 as compensation. If this will be your first UTA experience, you will be also be asked to register for 1 credit of TLTC333.

Responsibilities/Requirements:

-Must attend class one day per week (Monday or Wednesday from 10:00am-10:50am)
-Respond to student questions in-class, via the course email, and through online office hours
-Lead one guest lecture with UTA peers or individually

-Grade assignments
-Attend a weekly teaching team meeting with the instructor and other TAs

Qualifications: 

-Must have taken PSYC354 and earned a grade of A-, A, or A+
-Must be committed to creating and contributing to an environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

How To Apply:

If you are interested, please send an email to Dr. Monica Cushnie at msk0191@umd.edu with a short paragraph about what makes you interested in the position and your unofficial transcript. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

PSYC432: Counseling Psychology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Position

Dr. Monica Cushnie is looking for two Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) for the Fall 2026 semester. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking for a leadership position, is interested in graduate school or becoming a professor in the future, or who wants to get a behind the scenes look at how a course is developed and run.

 
UTAs may register for up to 3 credits of PSYC478 as compensation. If this is your first TA experience, you will also be asked to register for 1 credit of TLTC333.

Responsibilities/Requirements:

-Must attend class one day per week (Monday or Wednesday from 2:00pm-2:50pm)
-Respond to student questions in-class, via the course email, and through online office hours
-Lead one guest lecture with UTA peers or individually
-Grade assignments
-Attend a weekly teaching team meeting with the instructor and other TAs

Qualifications: 

-Must have taken PSYC432 and earned a grade of A-, A, or A+
-Must be committed to creating and contributing to an environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

How To Apply:

If you are interested, please send an email to Dr. Monica Cushnie at msk0191@umd.edu with a short paragraph about what makes you interested in the position and your unofficial transcript. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Paid DEI Undergraduate Student Liaison Position

University of Maryland Department of Psychology

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DEI Undergraduate Student Liaison

Are you passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion? 

Are you looking for student leadership roles in
the Department of Psychology? 

Apply to be the Department DEI Undergraduate Student Liaison for Fall 2026-Spring 2027!

Responsibilities:

-Serve as a student representative on the diversity committee
-Attend DEI Related events to boost student participation
-Meet Regularly with Assistant Chair for Equity and Inclusion, 

Dr. Monica Cushnie
-5 hours per week but may vary

Qualifications:

-Must be an undergraduate psychology major @ The University of Maryland

-Preference will be given to those who can commit for at least one academic school year

How To Apply:

Please submit your application using this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeciN6lHIsFhGQ1BWAHxJHhan-P29rrEblwODUTbD5Ml7m__Q/viewform

The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 10th!

Plan to attend the PSYC Multicultural Town Hall on Wed. 4/8

Multicultural Town Hall  

When and Where?

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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
5:00 pm-6:30 pm
1140 Biology-Psychology Building

Want to share your thoughts and discuss how we can improve diversity and inclusion in the Undergraduate PSYC program? Join PSYC students and faculty for dinner and discussion about diversity and inclusion. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their ideas for building a culture of greater inclusion and learn about the results of the multicultural survey. RSVP to attend the Department of Psychology's Multicultural Town Hall on Wednesday, April 8th from 5pm to 6:30pm in BPS1140. We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP link: HERE.

Want to help set up, lead, and facilitate the event? Sign Up HERE!

Wellness Program Facilitator Internship with Safe Haven Space: Eligible for PSYC 389 Credit

Safe Haven Space
Northern Virginia preferred | DMV welcome | Virtual-first | ~5–10 hrs/week | 6-month commitment

Safe Haven Space supports newcomer and immigrant youth and families through culturally responsive wellness, connection, and education programs. We’re a small, growing nonprofit building practical, trauma-informed programming that helps families feel safe, supported, and connected.

We’re looking for a volunteer with a background in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field to help design and facilitate groups and workshops. This is a hands-on, “builder” role for someone who wants to create programs from the ground up and make a direct impact.

What you’ll doCo-design and pilot wellness groups and workshops
Facilitate virtual sessions and occasional in-person events
Apply trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices
Help track participation and outcomes for grants and learning
Collaborate with staff and volunteers to strengthen programs

Good fit if you

*Have training or experience in social work, psychology, counseling, or behavioral health
*Enjoy facilitating small groups
*Care about immigrant and newcomer communities
*Like flexible, startup-style environments where you can shape the work
*Are based in Northern Virginia (preferred) or the DMV area

This is not a therapy role. Programming focuses on wellness, skills-building, and group support.

What you’ll gain

Meaningful leadership experience
Direct community impact
Program design and facilitation experience
Letter of recommendation

Interested?
Email christopherhundley@safehavenspace.org with a short note about your background and availability.

This experience is eligible for PSYC 389 Experiential Learning Credit https://psyc.umd.edu/undergraduate/earning-internship-credit

PSYC 389 Experiential Learning is the course undergraduate psychology majors enroll in to earn academic credit for a professionally supervised and department approved internship experience. It is an asynchronous online course that assists the student in making meaning of their internship through processing, reflection, and exploration activities. Here are the steps for obtaining permission to register for PSYC 389. If you already have secured an internship, you can complete this learning agreement.

Add Your Voice To The Dept. of Psychology's Annual Multicultural Climate Survey: Enter to win a $100 gift card!

Dear Students,

You are invited to add your voice to the

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Department of Psychology's Annual Multicultural Climate Survey

The purpose of the survey is to understand how inclusive our Psychology department feels to you. We would like to hear your honest feedback about our strengths and weaknesses as they relate to our mission of creating a respectful, affirming, and inclusive environment.

The Psychology department will use the survey results to help us improve our multicultural climate. Your responses are anonymous. Although the survey is anonymous, students have an option of clicking a link to a separate survey to enter their name and course information for courses that offer extra credit. Additionally, students names will be entered into a lottery to win one of four $100 gift cards.

A summary of the results will be shared with faculty, staff, and students. We will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The survey will be open until Monday, March 9th. We are especially interested in hearing what feels most pressing to students as they return to campus in the current political climate.

It is our hope that you will join us in this departmental evaluation and answer as honestly as possible.

Take the survey here. by March 9th. 

Sincerely,

Students in the Psychology Research Empowerment Program
Psychology Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Psychology Undergraduate Committee

Psych & Cinema: Real Stories, Real Talk

Tuesday, November 11th

6:00 pm-7:00 pm

BPS 1243

UPA is teaming up with the Psychology Departments 

Diversity and Inclusion Committee for a
documentary screening + open discussion!

 
We’ll be watching the first episode of Living Undocumented, a powerful Netflix series about immigrants. This will be a space to share our thoughts, reactions, and how we can support communities during difficult times as psychology majors.

Navigating Graduate School in our Current Climate: A Panel with Current Graduate Students

Social Justice Teach-In Event

Navigating Graduate School in our Current Climate: A Panel with Current Graduate Students

Thursday, November 13, 2025

10:00 am-11:00 am

BPS 1140B

Description:

Interested in learning what graduate school is like in today’s evolving academic and social climate? Join our graduate student panel for an engaging discussion. Hear their experiences, gain insights, and ask any questions you have.

Panelists:

Debbie Nguyen, SDOS

Reante Talton, Developmental Psychology

Tara Sullivan, Clinical Psychology

Akram Yusuf, Clinical Psychology

Inclusive PSYC Lunch and Conversation: Wed. 10/22

Inclusive PSYC Lunch and Conversation

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

1:00 pm-1:50 pm

Biology-Psychology Building 1140

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Join Dr. Naz, the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Psychology, and students in the PREP program to
discuss your experiences and strategies to improve the multicultural climate in the Department of Psychology over complimentary PIZZA!

RSVP: HERE

For any questions or concerns, please email: nsalah@umd.edu

Rainbow Room: Returning to PSYC Tomorrow October 15th!

With support of the Undergraduate Psychology Association, 

the Department of Psychology is happy to
announce the return of Rainbow Room for the Fall 2025 semester! Rainbow Room is a student-led space where LGBTQIA+ undergraduate students and allies can come together to build community and unwind. Bring your lunch, get some work done, and/or enjoy some conversation with your fellow Terps - think of it as a LGBTQIA+ study hall and lounge rolled into one!

Rainbow Room is open to undergraduate students of all majors who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or who would like to learn more about fellow LGBTQIA+ students’ experiences and build community. 

Rainbow Room will meet every Wednesday from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM in BPS 0283, starting tomorrow October 15, 2025. Drop in for a few minutes or stay the entire time - either is okay!

Questions? Please do not hesitate to reach out to Jose Lima Rosas (jlimaros@umd.edu) or Brittany Carpenter (bcarp1@umd.edu) for more information. Also, follow Rainbow Room on Instagram @rainbowroompsyc for updates!

Spring 2026 & Summer 2026 Internships with The Montgomery County Family Justice Center. Eligible for academic credit through PSYC 389.

Client Services Intern Position

(Available Spring and Summer Semesters)
Assist with intake and reception responsibilities and work closely with the Sheriff's Office Client Assistants and Management on administrative projects. Must be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school.

Apply HERE.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/volunteerinternship.html

Legal Services Intern Position
(Available Spring and Summer Semesters)
Assist with the review of legal services referrals and updating databases, observing court proceedings and taking notes, outreach to potential clients to offer legal services, and assist with reception and intake responsibilities. Must be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school.

Apply HERE.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/volunteerinternship.html

Domestic Violence Prevention Programs Intern Position
(Available Spring and Summer Semesters)
Assist with coordinating meetings for all prevention programs, with the Choose Respect Montgomery initiative, facilitating workshops on teen dating violence for middle and high schoolers, reception responsibilities and handling FJC Foundation donation collections. Must be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school.

Apply HERE.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/volunteerinternship.html

Eligible for academic credit through PSYC 389 Experiential Learning: https://psyc.umd.edu/undergraduate/earning-internship-credit Enrollment Steps for PSYC 389

Application Submission Deadline:
For Spring 2026 Internships - November 2nd, 2025
For Summer 2026 Internships - March 1st, 2026

Meet Your PSYC DEI Student Liaison Isabella Gonzalez

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella Gonzalez, and I’m excited to 

be your new DEI Student Liaison. I’m a senior at UMD majoring in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. After graduation, I plan to pursue a Master’s in Social Work.

Outside of school, I enjoy watching shows and movies, spending time with friends and family, and being outdoors. A few fun facts about me: Spanish was my first language and I used to have a pet rabbit and two parakeets.

As student liaison, I help plan initiatives that focus on fostering community and making our department more inclusive and equitable. I am also someone students can reach out to if they would like to share any concerns they have about the climate of the psychology department. To do so, just email me at psycinclusion@umd.edu!

 
I’m looking forward to serving as your DEI Student Liaison this year!

Rutgers University Diversifying Psychology Day

Rutgers University - New Brunswick Psychology Department 

has opened applications for their annual
Diversifying Psychology Day!

This is a day-long REMOTE workshop for potential Ph.D. applicants, with the aim to prepare students for the graduate admissions process in psychology. The day will consist of webinars and panels led by current PhD students, social activities, and the option to meet with faculty in small groups.

Applications are due September 19th, and the event will take place on October 24th from 11am-6pm EST.

Please visit the event website to learn more: https://sites.rutgers.edu/rdpd.

NextGen Psych Scholars Program. Application deadline is 5/23!

NextGen Psych Scholars Program is opening recruitment for 2024-2025 from now until May 23rd @ Midnight CST!

The goal of the NextGen Psych Scholars Program (NPSP) is to cultivate long-term support structures between diverse undergrad or post-baccalaureate mentees and current graduate students and post-docs to 1)embrace and celebrate the unique journeys that have led current graduate students to pursue a PhD and 2) to inspire and empower the next generation of scholars while enhancing feelings of belongingness in academia. In addition to outlining the process of applying to graduate school, a significant amount of time will be spent discussing how to both challenge and navigate the “hidden curriculum” (e.g. networking, advocating for yourself) of academia.

Over the course of a year, the program will consist of a series of virtual panels and workshops such as:

Individual journeys, highlighting both the challenges and successes that led graduate students to pursue a PhD

Considerations when choosing a program:

The admissions process and application tips (led by faculty)
Navigating the hidden curriculum
Fellowships and post-baccalaureate opportunities
Professional development including R programming basics

Mentees are paired with current graduate students and post-docs to discuss their graduate school plans and workshop application materials. Prospective students at all stages of the process, from contemplation to application, are invited.

How To Apply:
If you are interested in joining for 2025-2026, please fill out our application at https://z.umn.edu/NPSP24-25 by 5/23 at midnight. All are welcome to apply, but priority admittance to the program will go toward students from underrepresented groups. Please note that this program is focused specifically on psychology PhD programs; if you are interested in mentorship for other types of programs (e.g. MA or PsyD) this program will likely not meet your needs.

Notifications for acceptance into the program will go out by 07/01/2025.

For additional information, please see our website (nextgenpsychscholars.com) and follow us on Twitter (@NextGenPsych) for updates and announcements.

Summer Language Institute for Arabic, Persian, and Korean

Learn Arabic, Persian or Korean this summer at UMD's 

Summer Language Institute! Get an entire year's
worth of language learning through classes, cultural activities, field trips, and individualized tutoring and conversation practice while earning 12 UMD credits. Apply by the upcoming priority deadline of April 11th to be considered for merit and need-based scholarships. Reach out to umdsi@umd.edu with any questions, and click here to learn more: https://sllc.umd.edu/special-programs/arabic-persian/summer-langage-institutes

Apply on the Summer Language Institute website. Click here to learn more! https://sllc.umd.edu/special-programs/arabic-persian/summer-langage-institutes/apply

Increasing Diversity in NACS PhD Program Event

Increasing Diversity in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science: Learn more about the Neuroscience
and Cognitive Science (NACS) PhD Program at the University of Maryland and how to apply!

Hosted by the NACS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee
When: Monday, April 14, 10-11am
Where: Zoom
RSVP by Friday, April 12: bit.ly/nacsinfo2025

All undergraduate students and postbaccalaureate researchers are welcome to attend and may be eligible for a NACS application fee waiver. Please contact Claire Morse at cmorse@umd.edu with any questions.

NACS Finding A Research Position Event

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

Hosted by the NACS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee

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

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

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

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

PSYC Rainbow Room coming (back) soon!

Consider joining our focus group!

Rainbow Room Focus Group Interest Check

https://forms.gle/tBfsvoo8fvxWKgLaA

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

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

Next steps:

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

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

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

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

Jose Lima Rosas (jlimaros@umd.edu)

Brittany Carpenter (bcarp1@umd.edu)

Nel Odike (codike@terpmail.umd.edu)