Announcements for Psychology Students - 8/10/11
**** About the Psychology Listserv
If you are new to the psychology listserv, welcome. This listserv sends out psychology relevant announcements and information – including important information about advising, graduation, and psychology relevant activities. The messages are kept to a minimum, and in the introductory note I highlight what is covered in each announcement. This is a monitored listserv, so announcements do not go out without prior approval.
***Advising Information-Drop/Add Hours, Walk-ins, Appointments, and E-mails
Hi Everyone!
We hope you had an enjoyable summer break and are excited to start the new academic year!
Please read the following information thoroughly:
Drop/Add Hours
We will be available for walk-in advising only during the first ten days of the semester. Our available hours will be from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:00 p.m. Because of the heavy volume of students, we don’t process change of major paperwork or discuss long range planning, education abroad, etc. during this time period. You should always bring a current degree audit with you to see an adviser, but it’s especially important during drop/add.
Appointments and Walk-in Hours
After the first 10 days of the semester, you will be able to meet with an adviser either during weekly walk-in hours or by scheduling an appointment. You can schedule an appointment up to a month in advance, via this Web site: http://www.la.psu.edu/advising-appt/. During the fall semester, we will have walk-in advising hours on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:30-4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Also, keep in mind that we are closed on Labor Day.)
E-mail policy
While we are happy to answer quick questions via e-mail, we will not replace an advising meeting with e-mail correspondence. For example, discussing possible courses for the next semester is something that needs done in person, not through the computer. If we feel like something is too difficult to explain over the computer-or a reply would be too extensive-we’ll ask you to come in. During drop/add, we are extremely busy with walk-in advising; therefore, please expect a delay in our e-mail responses. The best way to reach us during drop/add is almost always to stop in.
Finally, please take a minute to read more about Psychology advising at the following Web site (i.e. how to schedule appointments, what’s appropriate for walk-in advising etc.):http://psych.la.psu.edu/undergrad/advising.html. This would be a great page to bookmark for future reference!
Welcome back-We are looking forward to working with you!
Courtney Orr, Sarah Krupp and Sarah Derewitz
****IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR POTENTIAL PIRE UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS
WHAT: Information session for potential PIRE undergraduate applicants
WHEN: Monday August 29th, 2011 at 5:30 PM
WHERE: 118 Thomas
To learn more about PIRE: Bilingualism, mind, and brain: An interdisciplinary program in cognitive psychology, linguistics, and cognitive neuroscience, please visit: http://cls.psu.edu/PIRE/
Information on eligibility requirements can be found at: http://cls.psu.edu/files/PIRE%20Undergrad%20Announcement_Travel%20for%20summer%202012.pdf
Announcements for Psychology Students - 7/19/11
Announcing International Research Opportunities in Summer 2012
for Penn State Undergraduate Students
Penn State’s Center for Language Science (CLS) announces Year 2 of an exciting and unique opportunity for undergraduate students. With the generous support of funding from the National Science Foundation program Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE), the CLS will sponsor undergraduate students’ travel to international sites in Summer 2012 to conduct research on the science of bilingualism.
One of Penn State’s main educational goals is to enrich the undergraduate academic experience by increasing participation of undergraduate students in research abroad. The PIRE grant “Bilingualism, mind, and brain: An interdisciplinary program in cognitive psychology, linguistics, and cognitive neuroscience,” allows for the creation of international research opportunities for qualified undergraduate students working on language research, who have had research experience with CLS faculty. Each year, eight CLS undergraduate students will receive funding to conduct innovative research on bilingualism at leading collaborating institutions in Europe and Asia. These include Beijing Normal University (Beijing, China); University of Hong Kong (China); Max Planck Institute (Leipzig, Germany); Radboud University (Nijmegen, The Netherlands); University of Granada (Granada, Spain); Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Tarragona, Spain) and Bangor University (Wales, UK). We anticipate adding Lund University (Lund, Sweden) as a collaborating institution by Summer 2012.
For more information and application materials go to:
http://cls.psu.edu/files/PIRE%20Undergrad%20Announcement_Travel%20for%20summer%202012.pdf
Announcements for Psychology Students - 5/2/11
Advising Announcements—IMPORTANT! Please read thoroughly!
As the spring semester comes to a close, we have a few important announcements for you:
1. We are very excited to announce the arrival of Sarah Derewitz, our new academic adviser. For those of you who were previously assigned to Maureen Mulenga, you have now been officially assigned to Sarah D. and her information can be seen in your eLion account, under “Adviser Information.” Sarah has begun to see students and you can schedule an appointment with her as you would Sarah K. or Courtney, via this Web site: http://www.la.psu.edu/advising-appt/.
2. Summer advising hours will be by appointment only; there will be no walk-in advising hours after this week. (See above link for scheduling appointments.)
3. Walk-in advising hours for Wednesday, May 4 are slightly different; we will only have walk-ins from 10:30-11:30 AM. Please plan accordingly.
4. Sarah K. and Sarah D. will be available during the summer for advising appointments and brief e-mail correspondence.Courtney Orr will be on maternity leave from approximately May 30 until the first day of classes and will not be available to respond to e-mail. Please e-mail your questions to Sarah K. (seg143@psu.edu) or Sarah D. (sbd123@psu.edu) over the summer months.
Best wishes as you take your finals and a big CONGRATULATIONS to our graduating seniors!
Best,
Courtney
Announcements for Psychology Students - 4/20/11
***Advising Announcements***
Walk-ins hours on Monday, April 25 will end promptly at 2:45 PM. Please keep in mind that there will only be one adviser available from 1:30-2:45 PM, so please plan accordingly.
The advisers will continue their normal walk-in advising hours through finals week. Beginning on Monday, May 16, and continuing throughout the summer, Psychology advising will be available by appointment only. As always, you can schedule an appointment via this Web site: http://www.la.psu.edu/advising-appt/.
Best wishes as your semester comes to a close!
The Psychology Advising Staff
***Biology 133***
The Biology Department is offering an on line version of Biology 133 this summer - here are the details:
Biology 133 with Leanne Topper
Dates: June 1, 2011 to August 8, 2011
Time and location: Web based
Schedule number: 718129
***Global Brigades***
Are you looking for an immersive service and cultural experience in a developing country?
A chance to travel over winter or spring break?
A chance to interact with likeminded students and development professionals?
Join Global Brigades!
Global Brigades consists of a group of nine passionate Penn State clubs which all mobilize toward positive social change and empowerment of communities. We are students in Medicine, Public Health, Architecture, Law, Business, Microfinance, Environmental, and Water studies who wish to increase the health and quality of life in Honduras, Panama, and Ghana by traveling to those countries and performing various sustainable development projects.
Info Session will be held:
- Wednesday 4/20 @ 7:30pm in 209 Henderson South.
The nine Brigades will have representatives present; all majors/ages welcome! For more information, visit globalbrigades.org
Announcements for Psychology Students - 4/8/11
Hello,
I just wanted to remind you that the late drop deadline is today.
Also, please consider nominating a faculty member for a 2012 Teaching Award. Lastly, Out of Darkness is sponsoring a walk this Saturday. For more information on all of the above, see below.
Dr. Gasper
***Late Drop Deadline TODAY
A reminder that Friday, *April 8*, is the late-drop deadline for the semester. This is a firm, University-wide deadline. Please remember that if late-dropping a course will result in your having less than 12 credits on your schedule, you will be considered a part-time student. If that's the case, it would be a good idea to check with the Office of Student Aid
(865-6301) beforehand to see how your financial aid might be affected, and with your insurance carrier to make sure you won't lose your health
insurance coverage. If you determine that late-dropping a course is in
your best interest, you can late-drop the class on eLion at https://elion.psu.edu/.
****Nominations for 2012 Teaching Awards
Any student, faculty, staff, administrator, or friend of Penn State may nominate a faculty member at:
http://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/AwardsForm/. To learn more about the Eisenhower, Atherton, and Teaching Fellow awards, the process, or previous recipients, please visit:
http://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/Awards.
Nominations for the 2012 teaching awards will be accepted through June 30, 2011. From the list of nominees, each college and campus selects number of Candidates for consideration. The Candidates provide additional information for the Review Committees in the fall and the recipients are honored in spring 2012.
***Out of Darkness Walk
Out of the Darkness is a national non-profit organization intended to raise awareness and money to help those with mental health issues and depression. We are holding the 5th annual Centre County Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday, April 9th at 1:00 pm. Day-of registration begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, but to avoid a long line, it is free and easy if you register at outofthedarkness.org, or just click on the link:
afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm
Donations are appreciated, but not mandatory. If you have any questions please contact Kristin Derosa at derosa.kristin@gmail.com
Announcements for Psychology Students - 3/30/11
Late Drop Deadline Approaching
A reminder that Friday, April 8, is the late-drop deadline for the semester. This is a firm, University-wide deadline. Please remember that if late-dropping a course will result in your having less than 12 credits on your schedule, you will be considered a part-time student. If that's the case, it would be a good idea to check with the Office of Student Aid (865-6301) beforehand to see how your financial aid might be affected, and with your insurance carrier to make sure you won't lose your health insurance coverage. If you determine that late-dropping a course is in your best interest, you can late-drop the class on eLion at https://elion.psu.edu/.
Penn State's 5th Annual Public Health Fair
Tuesday, April 5th 10am-3pm
Hosted by Alpha Epsilon Delta
Alumni Hall in the HUB building
Come and learn about Health
Many local and regional clubs/organization will be putting on demonstrations
To undergraduate students interesting in applying for PIRE fellowships for the Summer of 2012
There will be an opportunity this fall for undergraduates conducting research with faculty within the Center for Language Science (CLS) to apply for PIRE fellowships to conduct research abroad. For students to be eligible, they must not expect to graduate from Penn State prior to December, 2012. The formal announcement and details of the program will be available this summer and more information can be obtained at http://www.cls.psu.edu/pire.
For now, students who think they may be interested in these research opportunities should consider gaining experience by conducting research over the summer for credit with CLS faculty in the participating departments. It will be possible to do research for academic credit over the summer in psychology, linguistics, Spanish, German, and communication sciences and disorders. Interested students should contact Amber Evans (ale11@psu.edu) for more information.
Summer Internships Available at the Emotion, Health and Psychophysiology Lab
at UC San Francisco
We are currently accepting applications for summer interns at the Emotion, Health and Psychophysiology Lab at UC San Francisco under the direction of Wendy Berry Mendes. We offer an eight-week internship program (June 13 – August 5) for undergraduates who are interested in conducting research at the intersection of social psychology, emotion, psychophysiology, and neuroendocrinology. Interns learn how to conduct studies, collect physiological data, edit and score autonomic data, and attend weekly tutorials and lab meetings. Most interns receive funding or course credit from their own university, but there are a few stipends available.
If you are interested in applying to be a summer intern please email your resume/vita to the Lab Manager, Kate Reilly, kate.d.reilly@gmail.com. Selected interns will be notified by the third week of April and stipend awardees will be notified soon after.
Announcements for Psychology Students - 3/16/11
Walk-in Advising Hours Canceled for Thursday, March 17
Due to unforeseen circumstances, walk-in advising hours are canceled for Thursday, March 17. Walk-in advising will be available on Wednesday, March 16 from 9:30-11:30. Normal walk-in advising hours will resume next week, beginning on Monday, March 21 from 1:30-4 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Best,
Courtney and Sarah
Summer session courses offered online
Most summer PSYCH courses are being offered through World Campus. Slots remain in a number of popular courses, including PSYCH 243, 256, 281, 484, and 485. When considering summer classes, please note the following:
* Some courses (including PSYCH 105, 260, 301W, and 490) are controlled to allow students earning their major through World Campus the opportunity to take these courses. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for controlled courses, please email Jamie Featherer (jfeatherer@psu.edu) with your request. At the end of spring semester, we will review the availability of these courses to students on the waiting lists.
* Students earning a University Park degree must earn 24 credits of their major requirements, including 19 credits of PSYCH courses, at University Park.
* World Campus courses run on different schedules than on-campus courses in the summer. Some run from May 16 to July 8, others from May 16 to August 10. Please plan accordingly.
Psychology 405 (Mathematical Psychology) on Fall schedule
Psychology 405 is an introduction to mathematical modeling in psychology. A math model represents in a language of mathematics the phenomena of focus. Most math models in psychology use the language of probability theory, the focus here. When appropriate, current media topics motivate in class model development, but emphasis is on the standard models such as testing, choice, children's thinking, decision making, memory and signal detection. An alternative framework for modeling psychological phenomena is to simulate, on a computer, ``data'' that ``looks like'' real human data. Watson, IBM's computer that beat Ken and Brad on Jeopardy! in February 2011, is an example. This approach is also considered. Students need to be comfortable with algebraic expressions within a probability context. Concepts such as random variables, expectations, and probability distributions are critical. These concepts are reviewed and extended in class, but please do not take the course unless you have had probability theory at the Statistics 200 level. Calculus is not required and is seldom used. There is no textbook, consequently class attendance is absolutely crucial. Student performance is assessed primarily through weekly homework and exams. Questions? hxt@psu.edu
Announcements for Psychology Students - 3/3/2011
Hello,
Just a few informational announcements…. Today is the last day to submit to the Psi Chi Annual research conference (see below). Also, you may also be interested in joining the Psych Squad (see below). Lastly, there are a whole bunch of announcements concerning summer internship opportunities (see below).
I hope you all have a happy Spring Break,
Dr. Gasper
***Psi Chi Annual Research Conference***
Deadline: By March 3rd: Submit a 1 page application of your ideas only (not the poster)
- Applications are available at: http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/psichi/conference2.htm
- Research can be research proposals (like 301W) or empirical studies with actual data.
- Submit to psichiresearch@gmail.com
- Psi Chi will be in contact with all submissions that are accepted about how to create a poster.
If you have any questions, send us an e-mail!: psichiresearch@gmail.com
***Join the Psych Squad***
All majors are welcome to join Psych Squad, a discussion based group focused on psychology related issues. We meet every other Thursday in 067 Willard at 630PM so come check us out!
More info: http://groupspaces.com/PennStatePsychSquad/ or The Psych Squad on Facebook!
***Summer 2011 Internship at Neurobehavioral Associates deadline is April 4th***
http://laus.la.psu.edu/current-students/internships/listings/neurobehavioral-associates
***Research at Carnegie Mellon University***
The Center for Behavioral Decision Research at Carnegie Mellon University is accepting applications from undergraduates interested in conducting judgment and decision making in our summer research internship. The program begins on June 20, 2011 and ends on July 29, 2011. Applications are due March 13th, for information see: http://cbdr.cmu.edu/undergrad.html#2
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*** 2011-2012 INDIANA UNIVERSITY VISITING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP ***
The Cognitive Science Program at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites upper-level undergraduate students and students who are graduating from college to apply for the Cognitive Science Visiting Undergraduate Research Fellowship.
The application deadline is April 18th, 2011, and those who are accepted will be notified by early May.
General information about the Cognitive Science program and faculty can be found at http://www.cogs.indiana.edu and further information about the fellowship and an application form is at http://www.c ogs.indiana.edu/academic/visit.html
***Northwestern University Workshop on applying to graduate School***
Northwestern's psychology department is hosting a program on June 3rd and 4th for undergraduates who are members of traditionally underrepresented racial groups (+ first generation college students), and who are potentially interested in pursuing graduate study in psychology. Travel and accommodation costs associated with participation will be covered, and the application process will be fast and free (applications are due by April 8) For more information: http://www.wcas.northwestern.edu/psych/Documents/sneakpeek.html
**** Volunteer Research Position at Harvard University***
Professor Daniel Gilbert's Lab at Harvard University is accepting applications for volunteer research assistants for the summer. The ideal candidate is a motivated undergraduate or recent graduate with a keen interest in social psychology. Research experience is an asset but not a necessity.
Research topics relate to affective forecasting, the role of shared experience, the impact of alternatives and expertise on well-being, and judgment and decision making. Interns work approximately 35 hours a week; this includes data collection, analysis, and lab meetings.
To apply: please send a CV, unofficial grade report, and your proposed summer start and stop dates to gilbertlab.summer@gmail.com
The opportunity is for summer 2011; start and stop dates can be anywhere between May-September. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
***Summer Internship Opportunity at Automaticity in Cognition, Motivation, and Evaluation Lab at Yale University ***
The Automaticity in Cognition, Motivation, and Evaluation Lab (ACME; http://yale.edu/acmelab), under the direction of Dr. John Bargh at Yale University, is looking for bright and motivated research assistants interested in getting hands-on experience in psychological research to apply to our summer 2011 internship program. This is a volunteer internship program in which we aim to immerse our interns in every aspect of the research process, including hypothesis generation (in the lines of research we are currently pursuing), designing the study, creating the materials for the study, running the study, entering the data, doing data analysis and writing, all while working closely with our graduate students and post-doc. Interns will also participate in a weekly reading group where we will discuss empirical and theoretical papers at the cutting edge of our discipline.
The dates of the program are June 1st - August 5th, and we generally prefer a full-time commitment, though dates and daily schedules are flexible to accommodate your needs. If you would like to apply find out more information about this internship program, please e mail sarah.hailey@yale.edu. In addition to sending a CV and unofficial transcript, please send a brief statement of interest detailing how working in our lab in particular will help you develop your research interests and goals. You may also have faculty members send letters of recommendation on your behalf. Our policy is to use rolling admissions, so please apply as soon as you can.
Announcements for Psychology Students - 2/21/2011
Hello,
A few announcements are listed below concerning job fairs, internships, and psychology relevant clubs. The main one is that the People to People Career Fair is Feb 25 th (see below for more information).
Dr. Gasper
****People to People Career Fair ****
Are you looking for an internship, full-time, or summer job? Are you looking to gain those valuable soft skills that employers desire? Do you want to gain experience impacting the wellbeing and development of others? Then, don't miss the People-to-People Career Fair. Please check the website for how to prepare: http://www.fairs.sa.psu.edu/people/.
People-to-People Career Fair
February 25, 2011
11:00AM to 2:00PM
Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
For more information, visit:
http://www.fairs.sa.psu.edu/People/student/
****HealthWorks******
HealthWorks, a peer outreach health program in Health Promotion and Wellness at University Health Services, is currently recruiting student volunteers to become Peer Health Educators for the 2011 – 2012 academic year. The deadline for applications is March 2, 2011.
Students who apply and are accepted will receive training through a 3-credit course offered through the Department of BioBehavioral Health in Fall 2011. This course is specifically designed to train peer health educators on health issues and health promotion theories and strategies for college students.
Students can learn more about HealthWorks and apply online at http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health/wellness/healthWorks.shtml.
****Active Minds Chapter at PSU****
The Penn State chapter of Active minds was founded last spring as a part of a national organization. The mission is twofold, to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and to promote mental health on college campuses. We have many exciting events in the works for this spring, including "Send Silence Packing," an event that signifies the 1100 college students lost each year to suicide with 1100 backpacks. We also intend to utilize guest speakers and other creative outlets to reach out to students.
Active Minds at Penn State meets every Thursday in 111 HUB at 7:30pm. All students are welcomed and encouraged to come. We also have a website, http://www.activemindspsu.org/, where students will find information on how to add themselves to the Active Minds list-serve.
****PRIG****
PRIG will be holding an information session on campus on Feb 23rd at 7pm in Thomas 113 and interviews on Feb 24th every half hour between 8 am and 5 pm in the Bank of America Career Center. For more information see: www.uspirg.org/jobs
****Davidson-Broughton Summer Program – May 31 to July 22, 2011*****
Davidson College sponsors an eight-week summer academic program for undergraduates at Broughton Hospital in Morganton, N.C., a state psychiatric facility serving western North Carolina. The program will run from May 31 to July 22, 2011.
Service to the hospital is an important aspect of all placement options. Expected rotations include: Adult Services, Acute and Adult Services, Long-Term; Specialty Services, Adolescent, Specialty Services, Geropsychiatry; and Specialty Services, Deaf Services.
Program size is 8 students Applicants should have completed Abnormal Psychology prior to the program's start.
Tuition and room fees total $800. No financial aid from Davidson College is available.
For detailed information, visit the Department's webpage: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x31462.xml. The application form is also there. Deadline: APRIL 1, 2011. Visiting the Broughton Hospital web site athttp://www.ncdhhs.gov/dsohf/broughton/ may be helpful.
Announcements for Psychology Students - 1/28/2011
Hello,
Below are announcements that cover: staff changes in advising, information on joining Psi Chi honor society, an application for a fellowship, information on hotline training, volunteer opportunity with kids, and information on an undergraduate psychology conference at UCLA.
Have a happy weekend,
Dr. Gasper
1. Advising Announcement—Important Advising Staff Changes
We are writing to announce an impending advising staff change; Maureen Mulenga will be leaving the Psychology Advising Team and her last day will be February 4, 2011. Maureen will be available to see students up through February 4; you can schedule an appointment with her by clicking on this link: http://www.la.psu.edu/advising-appt/. You can also stop by during walk-in hours and ask specifically for Maureen. (Typically during walk-ins, you would meet with the next available adviser; however, based on the circumstances, exceptions will be made next week.)
Beginning on February 7th, Maureen’s students will be able to meet with Courtney Orr (cro3@psu.edu) or Sarah Krupp (seg143@psu.edu) until a new adviser is hired. Please keep in mind that waiting times for appointments and walk-ins will likely be longer during this transition, and please plan accordingly.
We are excited for Maureen as she relocates to join her family in Florida and begins a new chapter in her life. Please join us in wishing her the best.
2. Apply to Join Psi Chi: The International Honor Society of Psychology
• Benefits
– A life-long membership in a society of people interested in psychology
– Biweekly meetings and presentations on the science and practice of psychology
– A meaningful impact on society through THON and other activities
– Opportunities for leadership as an officer of Psi Chi
• Requirements
– Enrolled as a Psychology major, minor, or graduate student
– Completed 3 semesters of college
– Completed Psych 100 and two 200 (or higher level) psychology classes
– Earned a 3.2 Psych GPA and a 3.0 Cumulative GPA
See clubs.psu.edu/psichi for Application Form
Submit by February 18, 2011
See webpage for contact information if you have questions
3. APA Summer Science Fellowship at George Mason University: http://www.apa.org/science/resources/ssf/index.aspx
4. Free hotline training in return for volunteer commitment. Training topics include active listening, feeling awareness, and problem solving. Deliver appropriate support regarding issues related to emotional well-being, mental health, drug and alcohol, and referrals and transfers to community resources. Wednesday, February 2nd. Call Community Help Centre: 814-237-5855. Our address is 141 W. Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801. Applicants of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Volunteer work may lead to part-time paid positions. Applications for the spring training class are due and submitted to Community Help Centre by
5. Community Service Help Needed Spring Semester 2011
To volunteer for the following program, please contact Connie Schulz, SCASD Family Outreach Specialist, at ces11@scasd.org or by phone: 814-231-1070:
State College Area School District Family Outreach has a need for one (or two) more volunteer(s) to help with children during a daytime program that begins Tuesday, 1/25, at Schlow Centre Region Library, within walking distance to campus.
Daytime Program: Nurture, read and interact with young children in the Schlow Centre Region Library Community Room (100 E. Beaver Avenue, State College). Toys and books provided for child interaction,
Tuesdays, January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, & March 1
Noon – 1:45 PM
Toddlers and preschool age children
Location: Schlow Centre Region Library Community Room (Corner of Beaver and College Avenue, Downtown State College)
Parents will be next door participating in a program.
6. Application deadline for the 2011 UCLA Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference. PURC will be on Friday, May 6th, 2011 at UCLA and will showcase approximately 100 undergraduate psychology research projects in poster and paper talk sessions. Students must submit the application and fees online by Friday, February 25th, 2011. The application and details are available at http://purc.psych.ucla.edu/.
Announcements for Psychology Students - 1/19/2011
Hello,
A few important announcements:
Today (the 19th) is the last day of the drop period and 8am on the 20th is the last day of the add period.
If you are planning on graduating this semester, it is critical that you file your intent to graduate by January 24th. To do so, log into elion and click on "Graduating This Semester" to file your intent to graduate.
If you want more information about your senior year and how to best prepare for it, please see: please visit the following web page: http://psych.la.psu.edu/undergrad/seniors.html#prepare.
Best wishes for a great semester,
Dr. Gasper
Announcements for Psychology Students - 1/6/2011
Hello Everyone,
A few announcements. The first announcement is about advising and everyone should read it. The rest include an announcement about an NSF sponsored summer program, an internship at JP Morgan, and volunteer opportunities working with children.
Best wishes for a productive semester,
Dr. Gasper
****Advising Information****
Hi Everyone!
Welcome back and best wishes as you begin the spring semester! Please read the following information thoroughly:
Drop/Add Hours
We will be available for walk-in advising only during the drop/add period (January 10-19). Our available hours will be from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:00 p.m. Because of the heavy volume of students, we will not process change of major paperwork or discuss long range planning, education abroad, etc. during this time period. You should always bring a current degree audit with you to see an adviser, but it’s especially important during drop/add.
Appointments and Walk-in Hours
After the drop/add period, you will be able to meet with an adviser either during weekly walk-in hours or by scheduling an appointment. You can schedule an appointment up to a month in advance, via this Web site: http://www.la.psu.edu/advising-appt/. During the spring semester, we will have walk-in advising hours on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:30-4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
E-mail policy
While we are happy to answer quick questions via e-mail, we will not replace an advising meeting with e-mail correspondence. For example, discussing possible courses for the next semester is something that needs to be done in person, not through the computer. If we feel like something is too difficult to explain over the computer-or a reply would be too extensive-we’ll ask you to come in. During drop/add, we are extremely busy with walk-in advising; therefore, please expect a delay in our e-mail responses. The best way to reach us during drop/add is almost always to stop in.
Summer Class Scheduling
Students can begin scheduling summer classes at University Park (and online classes) via eLion beginning on February 1. This is several weeks earlier than in previous years, so please note the date. (Other campus locations may have their own summer scheduling start date.)
Finally, please take a minute to read more about Psychology advising at the following Web site (i.e. how to schedule appointments, what’s appropriate for walk-in advising etc.): http://psych.la.psu.edu/undergrad/advising.html. This would be a great page to bookmark for future reference!
Welcome back-We are looking forward to working with you!
Courtney, Maureen, and Sarah
***Summer 2011 Human Resources Internships at JP Morgan***
http://laus.la.psu.edu/current-students/internships/listings/jp-morgan
***NSF Summer program on the biological basis of human and animal behavior. Information is at: http://psychology.okstate.edu/faculty/kennison/osunsfreu.htm.
****Community Service Opportunities Spring Semester 2011 ***
State College Area School District Family Outreach has some needs for volunteer help with children during daytime or evening parenting programs for fall semester.
Daytime: Nurture, read and interact with young children in the Schlow Centre Region Library Community Room (100 E. Beaver Avenue, State College). Toys and books provided for child interaction,
Parents will be next door participating in a program.
Saturday/Evening: Assist with children of all ages during programs at Mount Nittany Middle School or Park Forest Elementary School. Your own transportation is required.
To volunteer to help with any of the following programs, please contact Connie Schulz, SCASD Family Outreach Specialist, at ces11@scasd.org or by phone: 814-231-1070.
Daytime Programs: Within Walking Distance to Campus!
1. Tuesdays, January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, & March 1
Noon – 1:45 PM
2. Mondays, March 14, 25, 28 – 9:30 – 11:30 AM
3. Wednesdays, April 13, 20, 27: Noon – 1:45 PM
Toddlers and preschool age children
Location: Schlow Centre Region Library Community Room (Corner of Beaver and College Avenue, Downtown State College)
Additional daytime program – requires your own transportation:
4. Tuesdays, January 11 – April 26 – Park Forest Day Nursery low income preschool– Park Forest United Methodist Church, 1833 Park Forest Avenue, State College
10 – 11:30 AM - Assist with toddlers during weekly parent meetings and/or in preschool classrooms as needed.
Saturday Program, February 26: Mount Nittany Middle School, State College, PA – Requires your own transportation
Help with school age or preschool children during the annual Focus on Strong Families Conference. Hours available in shifts between 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM: 8:15 – 10:30 AM ; 10 – noon; 1 – 3 PM; 2:30 – 4:30 PM or any combination of those hours. If you stay all day, we will provide lunch for you.
Evening Program: Tuesdays, February 1, 8, and 15; Park Forest Elementary School – Requires Your Own Transportation
6 – 8 PM (You may arrive at 5:30 PM for free dinner – please reserve ahead of time. Otherwise, arrive just before 6.)
Announcements for Psychology Students - 12/17/2010
Hello,
Just a few announcements, one about a course in HDFS for Spring that involves earning research credit, the other two are about research training opportunities.
I hope you enjoy the break,
Dr. Gasper
***SPRING 2011 HDFS 496A: MARCELLUS SHALE FAMILY PROJECT***
Earn upper-level research credit and experience!
You’ve probably heard or read in the news that natural gas companies are in Pennsylvania to extract gas from a formation called Marcellus Shale. It’s been estimated that there is $1.2 trillion of recoverable gas in PA!! Gas extraction will obviously cause changes to the natural environment (e.g., rigs and pipelines on properties), but it can also have implications for communities (e.g., satisfaction with community life) and families (e.g., increased wealth for some landowners). This project is examining how these changes are linked to parent and child well-being.
What’s involved? We need your help to transcribe and code interviews from community leaders on the topic.
What are the benefits?
1. Gain hands-on research experience!
2. Establish professional relationships with faculty!
3. Enjoy an active learning experience outside the classroom!
4. Earn 2-3 upper-level credits for Spring 2011!
If you are interested or want more info., please contact: Kelly Davis at kdavis@psu.edu
***NCMHD-funded Minority Health International Research Training (MHIRT) Latino Mental Health Program at USC! ****
Undergraduate and postdoctoral level students interested in conducting psychological research in Mexico this summer, and in working with Latino populations are encouraged to apply. Please see the attached flyer and application materials for more information. We encourage you to distribute the flyer, and to make the application materials available to your students.
Interested students should visit our website: http://college.usc.edu/latino-mental-health.
*** APA Summer Science Fellowship program (SSF)***
The APA Summer Science Fellowship program (SSF) aims to immerse
advanced undergraduate students in the science of psychology by exposing them
to the excitement and promise of the best of psychological science. Our
principal objective is to inform these students about the science of
psychology, and help prepare them for the rigors of graduate study in
psychological science.
An expenses-paid, intensive summer training program, the SSF places up to
twelve talented students in the psychology laboratories of faculty at George
Mason University, located in Fairfax, Virginia. The lab experience is 6 weeks in length – from June 18 to July 30. Students receive a stipend in addition to travel and living expenses. The SSF program gives students an opportunity to explore the intellectual, personal, and social processes of scientific inquiry and to experience cutting-edge psychological research through hands-on laboratory activities. SSF offers promising students the opportunity to equip themselves with skills essential to succeed in graduate school, and gives students who plan to pursue advanced degrees in psychological science the opportunity to be mentored by nationally-known faculty.
Eligibility is strictly limited to rising college seniors at US or Canadian
colleges and universities. Applicants should be psychology majors, although
students with related preparation may apply if they expect to enter a
psychological science graduate program. International students enrolled in US
or Canadian colleges are eligible; US citizenship is not required. Students
from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
The application period is open until February 11, 2011. Visit
http://www.apa.org/science/resources/ssf/index.aspx for more information about
the program.
Announcements for Psychology Students - 11/19/2010
Hello,
Below is some information on some research and fellowship opportunities.
I hope that you all find some time to enjoy the break,
Dr. Gasper
***University of Wisconsin Madison, Psychology Research Experience Program***
The University of Wisconsin – Madison is pleased to announce the return of
the Psychology Research Experience Program (PREP) in summer 2011. For more details on PREP, please visit www.psych.wisc.edu/PREP.
The Psychology Research Experience Program (PREP) provides intensive mentoring and experience in scientific research and professional development to undergraduates from historically underrepresented populations - racial and ethnic students of color, low socio-economic status, and first-generation college students - who have expressed and demonstrated an interest in a career in scientific psychology. PREP features a balance of mentored laboratory research (approximately 30 hours/week) and a curriculum of scientific instruction, professional development and networking opportunities. It is supported by the National Science Foundation through its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) mechanism.
***Marcus Autism Fellowships***
Application materials and additional information for the 2011 fellowships at the Marcus Autism Center are now found at http://socialneuro.med.yale.edu. The links below connect to their website's specific materials for each fellowship.
Donald J. Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience
Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience
Simons Fellowship in Design Engineering
Announcements for Psychology Students - 11/9/2010
Hello,
Below is an important announcement about the late drop deadline (Nov 12th), along with some information on internships, summer programs, potential degrees, and jobs.
Dr. Gasper
***Advising Notes***
Late Drop Deadline Approaching
A reminder that Friday, November 12, is the late-drop deadline for the semester. This is a firm, University-wide deadline. Please remember that if late-dropping a course will result in your having less than 12 credits on your schedule, you will be considered a part-time student. If that's the case, it would be a good idea to check with the Office of Student Aid (865-6301) beforehand to see how your financial aid might be affected, and with your insurance carrier to make sure you won't lose your health insurance coverage. If you determine that late-dropping a course is in your best interest, you can late-drop the class on eLion at https://elion.psu.edu/. If you wish to discuss late dropping a course with an adviser, you will need to stop by during walk-in hours Wednesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. or Thursday 1:30-4 p.m. (If you e-mail to discuss late dropping a course, you will be referred to walk-in advising.)
***Internship opportunity in Lewistown for psych majors***
http://www.psu.edu/dept/laus/blogs/announcements/2010/11/community-services-group-internship-available.html
*** The Harrisburg Semester Internship and Seminar Program**
Summer Internships in Policy-Making and Politics in Harrisburg—2011
There’s No Substitute for Being There . . .
The Harrisburg Semester provides summer internships coupled with a high-powered
classroom experience in Pennsylvania’s capital for qualified undergraduate
students. From Capitol Hill to major lobbying and public relations firms to
non-profit organizations, Harrisburg offers a wide array of outstanding
internship opportunities. By participating in this internship program, you
build your resume with real life experience while working in state government,
a policy advocacy association, a lobbying or public affairs firm, journalism,
or a community development organization. View government and policy making
first-hand, assemble portfolios of your work, meet valuable contacts who will
help you in your careers, test your career choices, hone your professional
skills. In addition to earning academic credit while working at an internship,
all Harrisburg Semester students enroll in the Harrisburg Semester Seminar
(PUBPL 490), a seminar class that meets once a week, includes guest speakers
deeply involved in state policy-making, and helps students learn about the
political environment and context for decision-making in Harrisburg. We will
work with you to find an internship that matches your interests and career
goals.
Students must pay the current Penn State undergraduate tuition rate for PUBPL
490 (3 credits) and for a minimum of 1 internship credit (a 495 course).
However, the 3 credit class (PUBPL 490) can be placed on students' fall
schedules, with the tuition due as part of fall semesters' bill. This greatly
reduces the financial barrier to participating in the Harrisburg Semester
program. The class will be listed as starting in mid-May and ending around
October 1. But ALL CLASS SESSIONS AND THE BULK OF THE WORK WILL TAKE PLACE
DURING PENN STATE'S SUMMER SESSIONS.
Information Session: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 7-8 pm in Willard 373
For more information, see www.hbg.psu.edu/hbgsemester or contact Dr. Carol
Nechemias at c4n@psu.edu
***Employment opportunities and internships at Community Services Group***
We have Full-time, Part-time and Flexible schedules and offer a competitive benefits package for those that qualify. Your students/graduates may go to our employment page: www.csg.jobs, to learn more about CSG or to apply for these positions. They will be on campus, Thursday, November 11th from 10 AM to 3 PM, at the HUB-Robeson Center near the bookstore.
***Jobs with U.S.PIRG***
see: www.uspirg.org/jobs
***PEIR at CMU***
Program in Interdisciplinary Educational Research (PIER): aims to provide students with a solid basis for a career in rigorous educational research. Eligibility for a PIER fellowship requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, commitment to educational research, and admission to a departmental PhD program. Our current PIER fellows are in CMU’s departments of Psychology, Statistics, Philosophy, Human-Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, and Computer Science. Our program -- described more fully at the PIER web site: http://www.cmu.edu/pier/
***Learn more about receiving a doctoral degree in Health Policy / Health Administration at PSU***
go to: (http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/hpa/grad/phd.html)
***International Education Week at PSU***
For information on programs see:
http://www.global.psu.edu/dgrp/iew/intl_education_week.cfm
Announcements for Psychology Students - 10/25/2010
Hi all
Just a quick reminder that Walk-in advising hours are cancelled for Wednesday, October 27, 2010.
Below are announcements about an on-line open house for a master’s program in experimental psychology at Saint Joseph’s University, information on the Wharton Undergraduate Marketing Conference, information on Blue Engine Fellowships, and a local job announcement.
Dr. Gasper
**** On-line Open house at St. Joseph’s University****
The master's program in experimental psychology at Saint Joseph's University; a full-time program designed to provide students with a solid grounding in the scientific study of psychology is having a virtual (online) open house on Tuesday, November 2nd. Information on how to attend the open house can be found at:
http://psychology.sju.edu/openhouse.php
Complete details about our program are available at www.psychology.sju.edu .
***Marketing Conference****
On November 5th, the fourth annual Wharton Undergraduate Marketing Conference will take place on Penn’s campus in Philadelphia. The conference will consist of several speaker sessions, interactive sessions, and a case competition with cash prizes. The conference theme, “Future of Marketing,” aims to explore what direction marketing is headed towards in the future, given today’s uncertain economy. Luke Gebb, Vice President of Global Network Marketing Capabilities for American Express, will participate as the keynote speaker for the conference. Representatives from companies such as Clear Channel Outdoor, world’s largest advertising company, and Interbrand, world’s largest brand consultancy, will also speak at the conference. This year’s conference will also feature speakers in the non-profit marketing sector, such as Erin Burke, Senior Marketing Associate of TransitChek, a commuter benefit program. For further details or to register online, please visit www.musepenn.org/events/wumc
Please feel free to send me an e-mail or call me at 732-221-7549 with any questions or concerns.
Colin Hu
2010 WUMC Chair
****Blue Engine Fellowship***
Introducing Blue Engine, an urban education fellowship year in New York City designed for talented recent college graduates to connect with small numbers of students in a different way—not as teachers, but as full-time teaching assistants. During one-year terms of service, Blue Engine Fellows conduct small group tutorials (4-5 students per period) alongside experienced classroom teachers, working in teams from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. to help entire grade levels make dramatic progress in core coursework. By channeling thousands of direct service hours to address one of our nation’s most pressing challenges, we are proud to join the national movement dedicated to expanding educational opportunity in America.
Want to learn more?
• Read profiles of current Fellows, check out the application, and watch a short video of our work at www.blueengine.org.
• Sign up here to receive notification once the online application goes live on January 1, 2011.
• Join us on Facebook to receive updates and more information about the Blue Engine Fellowship year.
Right now, on college campuses throughout the country, we are looking for a small number of top-notch candidates to get involved with Blue Engine from the ground up. The admissions process will be competitive, with our next class of approximately 20-30 Fellows set to begin service in New York City in August of 2011.
We hope one of those Fellows will be you.
Sincerely,
Nick Ehrmann
CEO & Founder, Blue Engine
www.blueengine.org
*** Local Job Announcement: MH Direct Support Specialist***
Tracking Code: 20100253
Job Description
General Summary:
Mental Health Direct Support Specialist is responsible for integrating the Philosophies of Recovery and Resiliency while working with individuals who are living in a community residential program or in their own home setting. The Direct Support Specialist participates in the individual’s development of interdependence, self-directed care, individually created support systems and community involvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assists individuals to live more independently within the community residential program.
· Assists individuals to adjust to life as an independent member of the community.
· Assists individuals in the development of appropriate social, money management, housekeeping, hygiene, and other skills that are necessary for living independently in the community.
· Assists individuals where applicable in the management of the symptoms of their mental illness, to monitor their own medications and establish their own recovery plan.
· Updates and completes all daily, weekly, and monthly records, reports, logs, progress notes, location reports, and medical records in a timely fashion.
· Communicates and cooperates with on-site team, individual’s family, involved agencies, and the community in providing relevant information when needed and applicable.
· Supervises and/or completes all duties and responsibilities in the daily operation of the residence in the 24 hour daily operation of the location.
· Conducts fire drills and manages emergency situation during assigned work shift
· Adheres to Department of Public Welfare Regulatory requirements
· Encourages that individuals adhere to all dietary guidelines
· Maintains the physical environment in a manner that does not create a health and safety risk for others.
· Participates in the development and implementation of each individual’s Support/Recovery Plan.
· Transport individuals to services/appointment in personal or CSG cars/vans and assists individuals in and out of vehicles.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Community Program Direct Support Specialist duties only (in addition to core duties):
· Assesses and documents instructional needs initially and on an ongoing basis.
· Provides support and assistance to individuals in arranging for medical care when responsible to do so and follows health care recommendations.
· Develops and facilitates skills instruction in appropriate setting.
· Utilizes community resources to promote community integration, independence, and interdependence
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Knowledge of basic math and the ability to maintain financial records.
· Knowledge and the ability to utilize good listening skills and comprehend verbal instructions given in English.
· Ability to learn the recovery process.
· Ability to learn positive reinforcement techniques.
· Ability to learn how to support individuals with mental illness.
· Ability to understand and relate to persons who have mental illness and/or mental retardation/ intellectual and developmental disabilities.
· Ability to create and foster a home environment that operates under the main components of real choices, respect, and the development of meaningful relationships.
· Ability to learn and adhere to a professional code of ethics.
· Ability to learn the fundamental principles and practices of treating individual with disabilities, including appropriate medical terminology and programming.
· Ability to learn the regulations as they pertain to job assignments.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality.
· Ability to observe and assess the needs of others.
· Ability to perform first aid/CPR and administer medication if permitted by regulations.
· Ability to read and comprehend medical orders and prescription.
· Ability to remain awake during all work hours unless designated as sleep time as a part of the schedule.
· Ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task work assignments.
· Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
· Ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English.
· Ability to write legibly in English in a clear, concise, and logical manner.
· Ability to speak clearly and express self effectively in English.
Minimum Education, Credentials, and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalency;
Or
Have the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the functions of the position.
Special Requirements:
Must be able to work flexible hours to meet individual’s and program’s needs.
Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individual to appointments.
Must have the ability to obtain clearances as defined by regulations.
Job Location
State College, PA, US.
Position Type
Part-Time
David A. Study
Recruiter
Community Services Group
2330 Vartan Way, Suite 204
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Office: 717-920-9434 ext. 10263
Mobile: 717-682-3161
Fax: 717-920-9197
A Network of Services. A World of Possibilities.
www.csgonline.org ~ www.csg.jobs
Announcements for Psychology Students - 10/19/2010
Hello,
The announcements for this week concern information on advising (note that walk-in hours are canceled for Wed, Oct 27th), a reminder about the graduate school fair, information on internships, information on psychology and women’s studies dual major program, and a volunteer opportunity with the Second Mile.
Dr. Gasper
***Advising News***
We hope your semester is going well! Please read below for a few advising related reminders/announcements:
1. Do not e-mail the advisers or stop by 111 Moore to schedule an appointment. All appointments must be scheduled via our online scheduling system: http://www.la.psu.edu/advising-appt/
2. Walk-in advising hours are for quick 10-15 minute questions only. (For hours, visit: http://psych.la.psu.edu/undergrad/advising.html.)
3. PSYCH advisers cannot over-add students into full courses, whether they are offered by Psychology or another department.
4. Walk-in advising hours are canceled for Wednesday, October 27, 2010.
***Graduate School Fair***
The graduate school fair is this week, for information go to: http://www.fairs.sa.psu.edu/GPWeek/
***Spring 2011 Internships with the Admissions Office***
Deadline Nov 4th see:
http://www.psu.edu/dept/laus/blogs/announcements/2010/10/spring-2011-internships-with-the-admissions-office.html
***Psychology and Women’s Studies Dual Major Program****
Why Psychology and Women’s Studies?
Able to apply for graduate studies in psychology, women’s studies, or a dual degree program
Gives a great philosophical and social justice background for law school applicants
Get involved in research on psychology and gender, race, class, disability, or sexuality
Exposure to on- and off-campus activism and community outreach opportunities
Become a part of a great community of scholars and activists who are interested in the psychology of social issues
Email kbs175@psu.edu for more information
***Volunteer Opportunity at the Second Mile***
The Second Mile is looking for college students to serve as mentors to elementary students in our Friend Program! The Friend Program is a recreational and educational activities program for kids ages 5-12 who could benefit from additional support and social support. As a College Friend you serve as a role model and a friend for a young person. We hold events one or two times per month in the State College area, all events are for two hours on Sunday afternoons. If you are interested in volunteering or would like additional information, please contact Meghan at mbisbey@thesecondmile.org or visit our website www.thesecondmile.org.
Announcements for Psychology Students - 10/12/2010
Hello,
Below are the announcements for this week. Included in this set of announcements is information on internships and research opportunities, job announcements, and information on graduate school in Akron.
Dr. Gasper
****PIRE Internship Information Session****
The Center for Language Science (CLS) is announcing an exciting opportunity:
PIRE internships for research abroad. Travel to international sites during
the summers to conduct research on the science of bilingualism. If you are a
US citizen who has conducted research or is planning to conduct research
with a CLS research faculty member in the Spring, 2011, you are eligible to
apply. You must be in residence at Penn State for at least one full semester
following the research abroad experience. For more information go to:
http://www.cls.psu.edu/files/PIRE_Undergrad_9-13-2010.pdf
Information Session:
Tuesday Oct 19th, 2010
12 to 1
623 Moore Building
Students who are not able to attend, are uncertain about their eligibility, or would like more information should contact Amber Evans (ale11@psu.edu).
*****WISER/MURE/FURP Undergraduate Research Program – Application Open! (Deadline November 1, 2010)********
WISER/MURE/FURP Application
The Space Grant's undergraduate research program application is now open for students to apply. This program will give you the opportunity to work in one of Penn State’s most exciting and prestigious research labs. For more details about the program and eligibility information, please go to:
Women In Science and Engineering Research (WISER)
Minority Undergraduate Research Experience (MURE)
Freshman Undergraduate Research Program (FURP)
To review available labs, click here.
****Spring Internships International Center for the Study of Terrorism***
For information see:
http://www.psu.edu/dept/laus/blogs/announcements/2010/10/spring-2011-internships-at-the-international-center-for-the-study-of-terrorism.html
****Event Planning Internship with Career Services****
For information see:
http://www.psu.edu/dept/laus/blogs/announcements/2010/10/spring-2011-event-planning-internship-with-career-services.html
***Jobs at U.S.PRIG****
U.S.PIRG is a federation of state-based public interest advocacy groups. And working together we have a much greater opportunity to actually make a difference. U.S. PIRG has 35-year track record of organizing on these issues, and, we’re hiring over 100 graduating seniors to jump right in and make a critical impact as a campus organizer or in our fellowship program.
Learn more, and apply online: www.uspirg.org/jobs
For more information I invite you to check out our website, or send me an email at: claire@pennpirgstudents.org
Sincerely,
Claire Fromme, PennPIRG claire@pennpirgstudents.org
U.S. PIRG www.uspirg.org/jobs
***Open House at University of Akron****
The faculty in the Psychology Department here at The University of Akron wants to reach out to promising juniors and seniors of color and invite them to consider our graduate programs as they plan for their futures. Currently, we offer degree programs in Adult Development and Aging, Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited), and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Each program has its own particular emphasis, but all three intersect in joint research efforts, cross-disciplinary curriculum experiences, and a unified foundational curriculum in psychology to create a shared psychology community.
We are hosting a Psychology Department Visit Day on Friday, November 12, 2010 from 10:00am – 12:30pm. We are located at 290 East Buchtel Avenue, College of Arts & Sciences (Room 346), Akron, OH 44325. Faculty and current graduate students representing our doctoral programs will meet with prospective students to give information and answer questions. We envision prospective students will be able to spend time with faculty and graduate students learning more about our programs, curriculum, research opportunities, funding, and career options. We will provide lunch at noon for everyone. Please go to the Psychology Department’s webpage for more information and to RSVP www.uakron.edu/psychology .
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Kim Sturmi at 330-972-8367or via email at ksturmi@uakron.edu.
Sincerely,
Paul E. Levy, Ph.D.
Chair
Announcements for Psychology Students - 9/29/2010
Just two quick announcements...
****PIRE Internship Information Session****
The Center for Language Science (CLS) is announcing an exciting opportunity: PIRE internships for research abroad. Travel to international sites during the summers to conduct research on the science of bilingualism. If you are a US citizen who has conducted research or is planning to conduct research with a CLS research faculty member in the Spring, 2011, you are eligible to apply. You must be in residence at Penn State for at least one full semester following the research abroad experience. For more information go to: http://www.cls.psu.edu/files/PIRE_Undergrad_9-13-2010.pdf
Information Session:
Friday, October 1, 2010
9:00—9:45 am
623 Moore Building
If you can’t attend the session but would like more info, please email Amber
Evans in the Center for Language Science at: pireundergrads@gmail.com
**** Primary Care Day****
Every fall our colleagues in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center have a one day program on Primary Care. There is no cost, program details, contact information and the registration form (lunch provided) are appended.
This is an outstanding opportunity, once a year, for students at University Park to make their interests known at Hershey and to get their questions addressed on the admissions process; gain tips on the application process (among several other workshops); meet with current medical students and more! For information and contact info see: http://www.science.psu.edu/advising/news/2010/psu-college-of-medicine-primary-care-day
Announcements for Psychology Students - 9/21/2010
Hi All,
The announcements below are of interest to students a) wanting to apply to graduate school in psychology and b) wanting to go to medical school.
Dr. Gasper
****Psychology Grad School Info Night ****
How to find schools, the application process, and what to ask when you visit schools?
Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 4pm
102 Chambers Building
****MAPS day at Hershey, PA***
The Penn State College of Medicine Chapter of the Student National
Medical Association (SNMA) would like to invite all students interested
in medicine to our annual MAPS Day on October 23, 2010 in Hershey, PA.
An important goal of SNMA is to emphasis the importance of cultural
competence in medicine. The Minority Association of Premedical Students
(MAPS), the undergraduate component of SNMA, focuses on
encouraging premedical students from different colleges and ethnic
backgrounds to pursue a career in medicine. During MAPS Day students
spend time with current medical students to experience life as a medical
student. Students who attend will have the awesome opportunity to get
firsthand advice from current students regarding the
application/admission process, tips on medical school interviews, and
ways of fine-tuning their applications. We have also planned a hands-on
experience, where students can learn how to take vital signs and use
medical equipment in our state of the art Simulation Lab. Students will
tour the anatomy lab to view cadaver dissections, as well as the medical
college. Lastly, students will have a meet and greet with the Dean of
Medical Education and the Dean of Student Affairs.
Announcements for Psychology Students - 9/17/2010
Hello,
Below are a few announcements. In order, they pertain to:
- Applying to become a member of Psi Chi (the National Honor Society of Psychology)
- Medical School Open Houses
- Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities
- An opportunity to become involved in International Research
If you have any questions, please contact the websites or persons noted in the announcement.
Happy Weekend!
Dr. Gasper
***Apply to become a member of Psi Chi: The National Honor Society of Psychology***
Requirements:
– Must be enrolled as a Psych major/ minor and have completed 3 semesters of college
– Taken Psych 100 and at least two 200 or higher level Psych classes
– Cumulative GPA: 3.0 and Major GPA: 3.2
Application can be downloaded from http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/psichi/ and is due October 8, 2010
***Medical School Open Houses****
1) The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, Virginia campus has an open house on Saturday, Set. 25th. details and program plans at their website: www.vcom.vt.edu
RSVP: admissions@vcom.vt.edu
2) Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 4170 City Av. Philadelphia PA 19131
Open House, Friday Oct 22, 2010
Dinner and Registration: 4 to 5:15 pm
Program: 5:30 to 8 pm, RSPV by Oct 18th
www.pcom.edu
***COMMUNITY SERVICE ****
1) Work with Children
Tuesday mornings, 9:45 - 11:30 AM September 21 - December 7
Park Forest Day Nursery (low-income preschool)
Park Forest United Methodist Church
1833 Park Forest Avenue
State College, PA 16803
Assist with a small number of toddlers during a regular parent meeting to enable their parents to fully participate.
Need one or two volunteers. Own transportation required.
Please contact: Connie Schulz, SCASD Family Outreach Specialist by email at ces11@scasd.org or by phone: 814-231-1070.
2) Be A PHREE peer educator
Want to make a difference? Be a PHREE peer educator!
Are you concerned about issues such as sexual assault, body image & healthy relationships?
· Get free training & make a difference at PSU!
· Gain experience in public speaking and community outreach
· Have fun & meet new people!
For more information about Peers Helping Reaffirm Educate and Empower (PHREE) and our upcoming peer educator training (Dates: September 22, 29 & October 13, 20) contact Jennifer @ jes552@sa.psu.edu
***Announcing International Research Opportunities for Penn State Undergraduate Students***
Penn State’s Center for Language Science (CLS) announces an exciting and unique opportunity for undergraduate students. With the generous support of funding from the National Science Foundation program Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE), the CLS will sponsor undergraduate students’ travel to international sites during the summers to conduct research on the science of bilingualism. One of Penn State’s main educational goals, in line with our country’s key educational priorities, is to enrich the undergraduate academic experience by increasing participation of undergraduate students in research abroad. The PIRE grant “Bilingualism, mind, and brain: An interdisciplinary program in cognitive psychology, linguistics, and cognitive neuroscience,” awarded to the CLS on August 15th 2010 for a 5- year period, will allow for the creation of international research opportunities for eight qualified undergraduate students working on language research, who have had research experience with CLS faculty. CLS undergraduate students will receive funding to conduct innovative research on bilingualism at leading collaborating institutions in Europe and Asia. These include Bangor University (UK), Max Planck Institute Leipzig (Germany), Radboud University Nijmegen (the Netherlands), University of Granada (Spain), University of Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona (Spain), Beijing Normal University (China), and University of Hong Kong (China). Funding will cover airfare, housing and meals, tuition, and some research expenses. Applications are due November 01st, 2010 and must be sent my email to Amber Evans at pireundergrads@gmail.com. No hardcopy applications will be accepted.
1. Application materials:
(1) Completed application form. To obtain a copy of the application form, please contact Amber Evans at pireundergrads@gmail.com. Questions about the application process and requests for application forms can be directed to Amber Evans starting September 20th.
(2) Copy of applicant’s Curriculum Vitae
(3) A statement indicating how the research-abroad experience will enhance the applicant’s future educational and professional plans
(4) A letter of recommendation from the CLS faculty research advisor. The letter of recommendation must be sent directly to Amber Evans at pireundergrads@gmail.com.
2. Eligibility requirements:
(1) Must be a US citizen
(2) Must be actively conducting research on language with a planned project for the proposed summer research experience that fits with the goals of the CLS PIRE project (see the abstract for the PIRE grant appended below).
(3) Must have completed research experience with a CLS research faculty member for a minimum of a semester. Students currently enrolled in research experiences with CLS faculty are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to students who have had more than one semester of research experience.
(4) Eligible students will have at least once semester in residence remaining at PSU after returning from the summer abroad research experience.
IMPORTANT:
· Priority will be given to students with more research experience and to junior students. Students who currently do not have research experience can prepare themselves for future eligibility by enrolling in research credits with a CLS faculty member in Spring 2011 to apply for the following cycle. We anticipate that the PIRE program will be available for five consecutive summers, beginning in the Summer of 2011.
· Students will be required to enroll in 6 credits of LING 496 during the summer of travel abroad.
Award#0968369 - PIRE: Bilingualism, mind, and brain: An interdisciplinary program in cognitive psychology, linguistics, and cognitive neuroscience
This PIRE project, a collaboration between three U.S. and seven foreign institutions in
Europe and Asia, will investigate the cognitive and neural consequences of bilingualism to
understand the ways in which multiple languages are learned and used. Recent
behavioral and neuroscience evidence suggests that there is more extensive processing
interaction between the two languages of a bilingual than previously thought, and this is
true even when bilinguals are using only one language. Bilingual science therefore
provides a tool for revealing fundamental principles about the mind and the brain
otherwise obscured in research focused on monolinguals. The next stage of research on
bilingualism calls for national and international collaborations to unify our understanding
of the nature of the bilingual mind and brain, the process of bilingual language
development, and the consequences of bilingualism for cognition. International
collaboration is essential for accessibility to widely differing bilingual populations of
several spoken, written, and signed languages. This award enables an international
network of collaborators with common research goals and methods to exploit unique and
complementary opportunities to investigate properties of human languages. Leveraging
the diverse perspectives inherent in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research will
facilitate the establishment of a world-class research context for investigating bilingualism
science, enable generalization of research findings, and exploit bilingualism as a tool for
investigating the representation and processing of language in the mind and brain.
This PIRE project will bring together the complementary international expertise of
collaborators studying bilinguals who communicate in a variety of languages (e.g.,
Spanish, Catalan, Welsh, and Chinese). A unique feature of this project is the partnership of U.S. and Dutch scientists exploring the consequences of bimodal bilingualism in deaf people. The NSF-funded VL2 Science of Learning Center at Gallaudet University, a world leader in education for deaf students and research on topics related to deaf people, focuses on issues of visual language processing recognizing deaf readers as bilinguals using a signed language for communication yet reading a written language. Researchers in The Netherlands also study sign language and gesture, deaf literacy development, and speech-sign translation but using different signed and written languages. The convergence of these projects provides a unique opportunity for cross-linguistic collaboration and training that would not be possible in the U.S. alone.
Enthusiasm for bilingualism research naturally draws an unusually diverse group of
students, scientists, and research participants. This PIRE project will be committed to
harnessing that excitement to create opportunities for broadening participation in science
by research participants from a broad spectrum of ages and linguistic abilities, and by
students and researchers from groups under-represented in the sciences. This PIRE
project will provide training and research opportunities to students and scientists not
possible without the international collaboration, such as conducting research abroad,
participating in virtual international colloquia, developing and sustaining international
collaborations, and training by industrial partners with specific expertise in speech,
literacy, and neuroimaging. The project also provides institutional opportunities for
research with diverse populations, enriching undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral
training, and increasing opportunities for early career faculty to develop research
programs globally engaged and solidly grounded in cross-disciplinary collaborations.
The nature of the science of bilingualism is inherently interdisciplinary and cross-cultural
and this project provides opportunities for the participating U.S. institutions to strengthen
international offices and activities, develop survey tools to evaluate student's
international experiences, and provide energy and synergy for integration and for
strengthening links across disciplinary units. This project will strengthen the U.S.'s
scientific capital through international training not otherwise available in the U.S. U.S.
institutions will benefit from attracting international visiting researchers and students to
enrich the internationalizing initiatives and cultures on their campuses. The U.S.
population is also increasingly bilingual with ever-diversifying demographic and cultural
characteristics so research results are expected to reach well beyond academia.
U.S. project partners include The Pennsylvania State University, Gallaudet University
(D.C.), and Haskins Laboratories at Yale University (CT). International partners include
ESRC Centre for Research on Bilingualism in Theory and Practice, Bangor University
(Bangor, UK), the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (Leipzig,
Germany), Universidad de Granada (Granada, Spain), Universitat Pompeu Fabra
(Barcelona, Spain), Radboud University Nijmegen (Nijmegen, The Netherlands), Beijing
Normal University (Beijing, China), and the University of Hong Kong (China).
This project was jointly funded by NSF's Office of International Science and Engineering
and the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences.
Announcments for Psychology Students - 12/04/09
Hello Everyone,
Below are a few announcements that are relevant to psych majors. I numbered them in order to make it easier for you to find any that might be of interest to you. Announcement 1 concerns how to nominate your favorite Professor for a teaching award, 2 concerns a job opportunity at the Cedar Clinic, and 3 to 5 are about fellowships.
Dr. Gasper
- Students can give recognition to great professors
Did you have a great professor this semester? Take a few minutes to nominate him or her for an Undergraduate Teaching Award before you leave campus for the semester break. The nomination form is available at http://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/AwardsForm/. All you need to do is fill in the fields and submit the form.
- The CEDAR clinic is currently seeking students with work-study funds to fill in a few positions we have available at the clinic, mainly performing office tasks while simultaneously allowing for study time. This may be a great opportunity for students thinking about applying to graduate programs to gain experience working in a clinical setting. If you are interested, please contact: MATTHEW CHRISTIAN JOHNSON mcj133@psu.edu
- The Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship program provides funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service,and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. See: http://www.woodrow.org/fellowships/foreign_affairs/pickering_undergrad/index.php
- Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program
Announcement of Summer Student Fellowships
May 23-July 29, 2010
The Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (MURAP) is a paid
summer fellowship designed to foster the entrance of talented students from
diverse backgrounds within the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts into
graduate school and faculty positions in U.S. colleges and universities. More
broadly, the program seeks to increase the presence of minorities and others
who demonstrate a commitment to eradicating racial disparities in graduate
school and eventually in academic ranks. The program serves the related
goals of providing role models for all youth and structuring campus
environments so that they will be more conducive to improved racial and
ethnic relations. MURAP aims to achieve its mission by identifying and
supporting students of great promise and helping them to become scholars of
the highest distinction.
Each summer, the program brings a cohort of 18-22 undergraduates (rising
juniors and seniors) from colleges and universities in the U.S. to the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus for an intensive, ten-week research
experience. Students are expected to develop a 20-page research project
under the guidance of a faculty mentor with whom they are paired according
to areas of study and research interests. In addition to meeting at least three
times a week with faculty mentors, students will attend weekly 3-hour
seminars where they will present their research and discuss it with faculty and
other students in the program, receive required biweekly instruction in
preparation for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), attend biweekly
writing and presentation skills workshops, and participate in a variety of
informative workshops, social events and conferences designed to expose
them to the graduate experience. Participants will submit their final research
paper based on their project and must receive approval through the signature
of their faculty mentor. For a student to complete the program successfully
and receive the entire stipend, participation in all of these activities and
completion of the research paper are required. A sample calendar of required
activities and deadlines is available on our website.
For their participation in the program, student fellows will receive a generous
stipend of $3500 (in the case of students holding Mellon Mays Undergraduate
Fellowships, they receive the difference between their summer stipend and
MURAP’s), an allowance for meals of $1450 and travel allowance up to $500 to
cover the cost of transportation to and from Chapel Hill. Additionally,
students will be provided on-campus housing at the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill. - Applying to MURAP
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 5, 2010
Program applicants should be mindful that MURAP offers an intensive research
experience which requires a substantial commitment of time, intellectual
resources and effort. Therefore, students may not be employed or take
classes while enrolled in the program. Student fellows are selected based on
a variety of factors that may include their academic promise, clarity and
quality of their statement of research interests, availability of an appropriate
mentor match, their demonstrated commitment to increasing opportunities for
underrepresented minorities in academic settings in the fields designated
above, serious intent to pursue graduate (as opposed to professional) studies,
and willingness and ability to participate in all aspects of the MURAP program.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, must have completed
at least four semesters of undergraduate study, and must have at least one
semester of undergraduate work remaining when they enter MURAP.
In completing the statement included in the application, students must
demonstrate clearly their fit with and suitability for the program given MURAP's
mission and selection criteria. For more information about the program and to
learn how to apply please visit the MURAP website
http://www.unc.edu/depts/murap/index.html .
Rising seniors applying to MURAP should consider applying simultaneously to
the Associate Program of the Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT), as it
would be of great help during the graduate school application process. For
more information consult http://www.andover.edu/irt .
Ted Bosack
STP Executive Director
stp@teachpsych.org - MHIRT Latino Mental Health Program
This NIH/NCMHDò‹funded program at USC is intended for undergraduate and pre-doctoral level students interested in conducting psychological research in Mexico this summer, and in working with Latino populations.
Our program website is now up. Please encourage interested undergraduate and pre-doctoral students to visit us at http://college.usc.edu/latino-mental-health. (Make sure to include hyphens). Also, please note that our
website is a work in progress, and more information will be made available in the coming weeks. Students should contact me for updated application materials for the time being.
We encourage you to distribute the attached, updated program flyer. Please contact me with all questions and concerns about the LMH program. Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Maria Santos
MHIRT Project Assistant
University of Southern California
Psychology Department
3620 McClintock Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Phone: (213) 740-6312
FAX: (213) 746-9082
mmsantos@usc
Announcements for Psychology Students - 11/18/2009
Hello everyone,
I have a lot of announcements this time. To make it easier, they are organized as follows:
New section of abnormal psych has been added, info on MCATs, community service opportunity, a bunch of information on fellowships, paid internships, scholarships, and lastly an announcement on a conference for undergraduates interested in child and family issues.
Hope you all have a happy Thanksgiving,
Dr. Gasper
***New Psychology Section of Abnormal Psychology
Psych 470.002, MWF 9:05-9:55, schedule # 485944, will meet in 118 Thomas. Anna Engels is the instructor.
****For those planning to take the MCAT in 2010, from the Michelle Sparacino, Director of the MCAT:
*** Community Service Opportunities
State College Area School District Family Outreach has some needs for volunteer help with children during the remaining three weeks of a daytime parenting program for Fall semester.
Nurture, read and interact with toddlers and preschool age children children during mid-day program.
Tuesdays, November 17 & 24, and December 1.
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: Schlow Centre Region Library
(downtown corner of Allen Street and Beaver Avenue: walking distance from campus.)
To volunteer , please contact Connie Schulz, SCASD Family Outreach Specialist, at ces11@scasd.org or by phone: 814-231-1070. Text messages: 814-404-6198.
****PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Applications accepted between NOW and January 15, 2010
Are you a Liberal Arts student with an interest in government, public policy, and environmental issues? Consider applying for a Summer 2010 internship in Washington D.C. with the Environmental Protection Agency. While some EPA internships require a science background, others do not; one good possibility for Liberal Arts majors is the Program Analyst Trainee internship. Program Analysts are professionals with strong writing and analytical skills whose widely varied work can include analysis of environmental enforcement programs and initiatives, enforcement targeting and data analysis, administrative and resource management, and designing and conducting enforcement training programs. All majors are welcome to apply.
If you do apply for an internship with the EPA, please let Ashley Tarbet (aet143@psu.edu) know; she will pass your name along to a Penn State Liberal Arts alum at the EPA. Note that EPA internships are paid; the Program Analyst Trainee internship is $14.25 an hour.
*** CHARLES G. KOCH SUMMER FELLOW PROGRAM
Applications accepted between NOW and January 31, 2010
The Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program combines a paid public policy internship with two career skills seminars and weekly policy lectures. You’ll gain real-world experience, take a crash course in market-based policy analysis, and hone your professional skills. The intensive ten-week program begins in June and includes a $1,500 stipend and a housing allowance. Internships are available at more than 70 think tanks and nonprofits involved with state or federal policy located across the United States.
The application review process considers demonstrated ability, leadership, intellectual curiosity, understanding of classical liberalism, and interest in learning about policy and the market process. Successful fellows hail from both large and small universities and major in a variety of disciplines. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in public policy issues and in learning how a market-based approach might help solve social and economic problems. For more information, see the program's website.
****Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes
The United States Department of State is pleased to announce the upcoming scholarship competition for overseas intensive summer language institutes in thirteen critical need foreign languages for summer 2010. The on-line application for CLS Program awards will be available November 9, 2009, and the deadline to apply will be December 18, 2009. The selection process will be administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) with awards approved by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The CLS Program is administered by CAORC and the American Councils for International Education.
Please visit www.CLScholarship.org for more information regarding the online application and selection process. Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) provide group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks.
Levels available for each language are as follows: Arabic, Persian: Advanced beginning, intermediate or advanced level; Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Turkish, or Urdu: Beginning, intermediate or advanced level; Chinese, Japanese, or Russian: Intermediate or advanced level.
****Devereux Foundation Training Program
The Devereux Foundation offers a full-year training program to recent
college graduates interested in psychology, social work, counseling, and/or
special education. This would be an ideal opportunity for your current
seniors or recent alumni who want to solidify their research and clinical
interests through hands-on experience for a year before applying to graduate
school. For more information see: http://ppt.DevereuxICTR.org
*** Annual Professional Development Conference for Undergraduate Seniors Interested in Graduate Training in Family and Child Sciences
The School of Social and Family Dynamics (http://www.asu.edu/ssfd) at Arizona State University is proud to host the 4th Annual Professional Development Conference for Undergraduate Seniors Interested in Graduate Training in Family and Child Sciences. This conference is designed to bring together eager and bright students to learn about the exciting changes and facets of research-oriented doctoral training in family and child sciences. Undergraduate students from across the country who are seniors and who plan to pursue doctoral graduate education in a discipline related to family and child sciences (child development, sociology, family studies, psychology, education, life sciences, etc.) will be brought together on campus for a weekend of discussions about preparation for graduate school, where the field is going, opportunities for interdisciplinary research and education, and general discussions with faculty and graduate students in the field. Students will also learn about cutting-edge research from faculty who study children’s social-emotional development, peer relationships, children with autism, academic performance, the health and well-being of individuals from childhood through old age, parenting, gender development, social networks, and other exciting areas. This competitive conference will allow students to learn more about the profession, develop networks of faculty and students from across the country, and help prepare themselves for doctoral-level graduate school and beyond.
Students who are selected to attend will be provided with funding to pay for all travel-related expenses (airfare, local transportation, hotel, and meals). Students will attend interactive discussion sessions over the course of the 2 days of the conference. Opportunities for socializing and individual sessions will also be provided.
Please email Dr. Gasper (kgasper@psu.edu) if you are interested in getting a copy of a flyer that outlines the conference, eligibility, and application process. Applications are to be completed on-line and are due March 1, 2010.
* Conference website: http://www.asu.edu/ssfd/conf
* On-line application: http://www.asu.edu/clas/ssfd/conf/register.html
Please share this with interested undergraduate seniors who may be eligible for this. Questions: feel free to contact us at:familychild1@gmail.com
FUNDED BY THE COWDEN ENDOWMENT
Announcements for Psychology Students - 10/28/2009
Hello Everyone,
Just 3 quick announcements for this week – a course announcement, a fellowship announcement, and an announcement on an upcoming informational session about jobs with USPIRG. For all of these announcements, I only know what is presented below. If you want more details, please follow up with the contact information in the announcement.
Hope you all have a Happy Halloween,
Dr. Gasper
*** Fellowship Opportunity
The Yale Child Study Center at the Yale School of Medicine is offering two
fellowships, the Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience and the Cohen
Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience. We are interested in
recruiting the highly qualified students in Penn State's Psychology
department. Students who will receive a bachelor's degree by June 2010 are
eligible for the positions. The fellowships will commence in July 2010 and are
2 years in duration. Students can find further details at
http://childstudycenter.yale.edu/autism/fellowships.html (click links on the left for even more information on the nature of each of these fellowships)
The training experience for the Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience
will be in developing methods for the analysis of visual scanning and
eye-tracking data, computational models of visual salience, and data
visualization techniques, all with the aim of advancing understanding of autism
and efforts at early diagnosis.
For the Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience, the primary
training experience will be in daily activities related to eye-tracking
research, including operation of experimental equipment and paradigms, contact
with infants and toddlers and their families, and responsibility for completing
experimental protocols.
*** Course Announcement
MGMT 441
Organizational Staffing and Development
MGMT 441 is designed to provide students interested in Human Resource Management with
advanced and in-depth information on three HR areas: strategic human resource management,
recruitment and selection, and training and development. Specifically, it will enable students to
- Understand how HRM is integral for meeting the strategic demands of the organization
- Gain in-depth knowledge about the processes involved in the effective recruitment, selection,
- Develop critical thinking skills necessary in business and particularly in HRM
- Apply HRM knowledge to current organizational problems and opportunities
This is a 3 credit course that will meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:15-5:30PM in 003
HRIM, LSER & PSYCH students are invited to register for this course and should
contact the Department of Management & Organization to schedule it. Any students with general questions concerning the course or scheduling the course our encouraged to contact our office at 865-1789.
*** Information session about jobs with USPIRG
As a graduating senior, you are no doubt trying to decide what you will do
next year, or even for the next 5 years. I'm asking you to consider a job
with USPIRG, and consider being a part of taking on our country's most
pressing problems.
www.uspirg.org/jobs
As young people, we have inherited big problems - from a failing economy,
to a broken health care system, to the challenge of global warming. But we
also know this OUR opportunity to make an impact on these problems.
USPIRG is a federation of state-based public interest advocacy groups. We
have a 35-year track record of organizing and winning results for the
public interest. And we're hiring over 100 graduating seniors to jump right
in and make a critical impact on these issues, as a Campus Organizer or in
our Fellowship Program.
We will be holding an information session on campus on Tuesday, November
10th, at 7:30 pm in Thomas 113, followed by on-campus interviews on
November 11th. I encourage you to participate in either opportunity. If you
are interested, please contact me by e-mail at sarahc@njpirgstudents.org,
or by phone at 908-868-7511.
As for me, I graduated in May 2008, and I have been working as a Campus
Organizer for about a year. Last year I organized the students I was
working with to hold the biggest voter registration and get-out-the-vote
drive their campus had ever done, registering over 2,000 of their peers to
vote. Right now I'm working with students, faculty, and my state's members
of Congress to shine the spotlight on the health care problems that young
people face and how to fix them.
For more information I invite you to check out our website,
www.uspirg.org/jobs, or send me an email; I would love to tell you more.
Sincerely,
Sarah Clader
USPIRG Campus Organizer
sarahc@njpirgstudents.org 908-868-7511
Announcements for Psychology Students - 10/15/2009
Hello Everyone,
Just two quick announcements, one about the PSU Undergraduate Psychology and Neuroscience Club and the other about a specific set of research opportunities.
Enjoy your Homecoming Weekend,
Dr. Gasper
**Penn State Undergraduate Psychology and Neuroscience Club
Dates: Wednesdays, 6 -7 pm
Location: 106 Chambers Building
The purpose of the Penn State Undergraduate Psychology and Neuroscience club is to facilitate discussion between the scientific disciplines of Psychology and Neuroscience, to promote interest in the brain and mind among members of the Penn State Community, and to provide information to students about research opportunities in the aforementioned areas at Penn State. All Penn State undergraduate students with an interest in the disciplines of Psychology and Neuroscience are invited to attend meetings. Meetings take place every Wednesday from 6 - 7 pm in 106 Chambers building. Please contact Rebecca at rjv151@psu.edu with questions.
**Research Opportunities: The Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium's WISER, MURE, and FURP programs offer research opportunities in a variety of laboratories each year. These opportunities include some funding, and target first-year students and groups underrepresented in science. Several labs in Psychology and related fields are participating. Applications are due November 1. More information can be found here: https://php.scripts.psu.edu/webaccess/dept/spacegrant/research/index.php
Announcements for Psychology Students - 10/05/2009
Hello Everyone, Just a few quick announcements/reminders about registration, advising, and an internship fair this Wednesday.
Dr. Gasper
*****Reminder about registration for controlled courses: A note on controlled courses and waiting lists Some of our 400-level courses are controlled to allow Psychology majors the first opportunity to enroll. These controls will be removed later in the semester (exact date to be announced), allowing anyone to register after that time. If you are a major, you should do so before then. If you are a minor and submitted a request form (see below), we will accommodate you in order of semester standing before the controls are lifted. Note that PSYCH 490 is always limited to majors. If you are a major and meet the prerequisites for PSYCH 490 (Senior Seminar), but are having difficulty registering through eLion, please contact Heather Read (hxh129@psu.edu, 111 Moore Building) for assistance. PSYCH 301W is also controlled, allowing only Psychology majors to register via eLion. Minors wishing to request 301W should complete the form at the link below. Minors and others wishing to register for these courses should complete this form: http://psych.la.psu.edu/undergrad/PsyWaitListRequest.pdf and drop it off in 111 Moore Building.
*****Reminder about advising: Please be advised that PSYCH Advising is experiencing large numbers of students attending Quick Question Advising sessions as well as full appointment schedules. Students attending in person sessions will receive priority over email requests. Please review the information on this web page http://psych.la.psu.edu/undergrad/advising.html which addresses how appropriately to approach and to use a QQA/walk-in session . If an audit is needed to address your concerns, you must bring your current audit with you to a QQA session. (Note, there are no public computer labs in the Moore Building.) QQA sessions are limited to 10 minutes. If QQA is not an appropriate choice for your concerns, then please schedule an appointment via the following link: http://www.appointment-plus4.com/ap/collegeoftheliberalartspennstateuniversity/. It is likely that a few week wait for an appointment will continue throughout the semester. If you need an appointment, please plan accordingly. Please bring your most current audit. Also, please double check your audit for your assigned advisor with whom you should schedule your appointment. The college just initiated numerous advisor assignment changes. If you have career, graduate school or general internship questions, we encourage you FIRST to utilize The Bank of America Career Services Center http://www.sa.psu.edu/career/intake.shtml located across Bigler Road from the outdoor swimming pool (MAP: http://www.registrar.psu.edu/soc_maps/career_s.html) and The College of Liberal Arts Enrichment Office http://www.la.psu.edu/CLA-UCEC/co-curricular/index.shtml prior to scheduling an academic advising appointment.
*****Internship Fair: The College of Health and Human Development & The Department of Human Development and Family Studies Presents the Fall 2009 Human Services & Helping Professions Career & Internship Fair: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7th from 2-5 pm Located in Heritage Hall in the HUB Not sure what to do with your degree? Need an internship? Want to meet employers from the surrounding area? Then come on out to learn about some great opportunities and get your questions answered! Many agencies will be in attendance including: Strawberry Fields, The Second Mile, The Youth Service Bureau, The Women’s Resource Center, The Bennett Family Center, and many more!!
Announcements for Psychology Students - 09/21/2009
Hello Everyone,
Just a few quick announcements including: information on how to apply to graduate school in psychology, how to apply for a GRE prep course, and where to inquire about a PAID research assistantship. Also, if you still need the descriptions for the 490s offered this Spring, you can find them at: http://psych.la.psu.edu/undergrad/PSYCH490Descripts.html .
Hope you all have a good week,
Dr. Gasper
Graduate School Information Night is for undergraduate students interested in applying to graduate school in psychology. A graduate student in Industrial/Organizational psychology will be giving a one hour talk about the application process, personal statements, letters of recommendation, studying for the GRE's, and recruitment weekends. The talk will be at 101 Chambers on Tuesday, September 29th at 5pm and is open to all students.
Penn State-UP’s Office of Career Services will be offering its popular (and low-cost) GRE preparation course again this fall, on Oct. 3-4, 2009. The same course also will be offered, for the first time, by Lock Haven University’s Office of Career Services on Oct. 17-18, 2009. Registration at Penn State is on-line at https://psu-csm.symplicity.com/events/PrepCourses. An informational flyer about the course is available at http://www.sa.psu.edu/career/PDF/GRE_Prep_Courses.pdf and so too are the student evaluations from the last time it was offered.
Research assistants are needed to work this semester (Fall 2009) on a project, funded by the National Science Foundation, concerning collective behavior. Research assistants will be coding data using computer software. This task will take approx. 3-5 hours, but if the work is satisfactory, there will be additional opportunities for assisting with this research. Students who have taken introductory courses in either sociology or psychology, as well as research methods will be preferred. A GPA of 3.5 or higher is required. Research assistants will be paid $8.00 per hour. If interested, please contact Sarah Koon-Magnin at slk304@psu.edu.
Announcements for Psychology Students - 09/16/2009
Dear Psychology Students,
I’m writing with an update on the Senior Seminar (PSYCH 490) sections for spring. We have identified an instructor for the final section, and brief descriptions of all the seminars are now available (see below). As a reminder, PSYCH 490 is available only to senior Psychology majors who have completed the prerequisites (PSYCH 301W and 6 credits of 400-level PSYCH courses). Students with semester standing beyond 8th semester should contact Heather Read (hxh129@psu.edu) to schedule the course.
Section 1: Dr. Janet Swim (social) - Conservation Psychology
Conservation Psychology is the scientific study of the reciprocal relationship between human behavior and the natural environment. Conservation Psychology is an applied field, meaning that it involves the use of psychological principles, theories, or methods, to understand and solve issues. The social issue that will be the focus of the present course is global climate change. As experts on human behavior, psychologists have the potential to serve a crucial role in halting our ecologically-destructive trajectory and promoting a sustainable future. In this course we will explore different ways that psychologists have studied human's understanding of, relationship with, and impact on the natural environment and psychologists efforts to promote environmentally sustainable society. The course will include an introduction to social marketing and students will design and carry out a project that will promote environmentally friendly behaviors.
Section 2: Dr. Ken Levy (clinical) – Developmental Psychopathology
The seminar is designed to provide students with a solid background in developmental psychopathology. Although the field of developmental psychopathology is far too broad and complex to be sufficiently covered in a semester, my goal is to provide basic knowledge of a broad range of areas relevant to developmental psychopathology to build upon. In this seminar we will examine psychopathology from a developmental perspective through a consideration of relevant theory, empirical investigations, and clinical case material. We will attempt to keep a fairly even balance between focusing on the historical background, the current research related to particular maladies, and the more clinical or applied aspects of psychopathology. Major topics covered will include: contrasting models of psychopathology; taxonomic/classification and epidemiology of psychopathology; course and outcome of psychiatric disorders; therapeutic approaches and their effectiveness and efficacy; and risk, trauma, and resilience. Specific disorders covered include: Anxiety disorders; mood disorders; personality disorders; schizophrenia; conduct disorder; attention deficit disorder; and autism spectrum disorders. Recommended prerequisite: Abnormal Psychology or Theories of Personality
Section 3: Dr. Sandy Azar (clinical) – Marriage and Family
In recent years, psychology has gone beyond studying individuals and begun to look at couples and families. This course will extend students' understanding of human behavior beyond that of the individual and the parent-child dyad and help them to consider the individual in the context of other intimate relationships (e.g., dating, living together, marriage, and the family). It will begin by familiarizing students with the major psychological theories of how couples and families operate and develop their ability to apply these theories to real life family transactions, using material from films and literature. The methods used to study families and their strengths and limitations will then be presented. Using the family life cycle as a rough developmental framework, changes in couples and families over the lifespan will be reviewed and discussed (young adulthood and leaving family of origin, dating and becoming a couple, having children,
raising young and adolescent children, and launching children and old age). Along the way, discussions will focus on non-traditional couples and families (e.g., families who have adopted children, divorced families, gay and lesbian couples), as well as issues of race, ethnicity, social class, and gender. Finally, students will begin to consider the effects of major stressors on couples and family (e.g., migration, chronic physical and mental illness, poverty) and within the couple and family disturbances (e.g., dating violence, domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse).
Section 4: Dr. Kristin Buss (developmental) - Emotional Development
NOTE: This section will actually meet for 75 minutes (10:10-11:25) not for 2 hours!
This course is designed to teach you about the current state of knowledge in children's emotional development. You will learn about research spanning from infancy to childhood on topics such as emotions, attachment, and self regulation. This course will be presented from the perspective of developmental psychology and will be focused primarily on the current state of research knowledge in emotional development.
Section 5: Dr. Aaron Pincus (clinical) - Personality Disorders
This capstone seminar focuses on an increasingly important topic in clinical psychology—Personality Disorders. We will review conceptualization, classification, assessment, research, and treatment of personality disorders from multiple perspectives (e.g., Psychodynamic, Attachment, Interpersonal, Trait, Cognitive, Evolutionary, and Neurobiological). While “abnormal personalities” are well documented throughout the history of clinical psychology and psychiatry, their unique clinical status in contemporary psychology only began with the publication of DSM-III Axis II in 1980. Because focal attention to personality disorders is relatively new, current theory, research, and treatment of personality disorders reflects a significant diversity of assumptions, perspectives, and models. While we can’t cover everything in depth each week, the seminar is designed to help you think broadly about the best ways to define and describe personality pathology. While this certainly includes the DSM system, the seminar attempts to go well beyond the DSM when possible. This seminar is particularly suited for students intending to pursue graduate training or careers in clinical psychology, psychiatry, social work, and other professions where personality disorders are commonly encountered.
Section 6: Dr. Frank Hillary (clinical) - Functional Neuroimaging As a Window into the Human Mind
This course will focus on results of research using imaging and related methods that measure brain functioning. It will focus on multiple literatures including the clinical and cognitive neurosciences and examine how findings in these fields have influenced what we know about the brain and its products. We will discuss fundamental brain processes such memory, perception, and language as well as some of the fundamental characteristics thought to be unique to humans such as awareness/insight, consciousness and the "mind". The course requires a basic understanding of functional neuroanatomy and cognitive psychology.
Section 7: Dr. Ginger Moore (clinical) - Emotion and Psychopathology
This course will examine the role that emotion processes play in the emergence, expression, and treatment of psychological disorders from a developmental psychopathology perspective. Topics covered will include emotion and emotion regulation as core elements in etiological theories of psychopathology, normal and abnormal emotion processes, and emotion-focused techniques in treatments for psychological disorders. A prior course in abnormal psychology, such as 212, 412, or 494, is recommended.
Section 8: Dr. Sam Hunter (industrial-organizational) - Creativity and InnovationReviews influences and antecedents of creativity at the individual level. Also examines team and organizational factors that impact the implementation of creative ideas.
Section 9: Dr. Terri Vescio (social) - The Social Psychology of Gender and Power
In this class we will study the prevailing beliefs about the differences between men and women and examine the extent to which people are aware and unaware of their gendered beliefs. We will examine ways in which gender attitudes affect our expectations, judgments, feelings and behaviors. In this class we will also consider the rewards of conforming to stereotypes such as feminine “niceness” and masculine “assertiveness” – and the costs of deviating from them. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to think critically about theory and research on gender and link scholarly research to broader social issues of import.
Announcements for Psychology Students - 09/04/2009
Hello everyone, I hope you enjoy your Labor Day Weekend. Just a few quick announcements, including information on the first Psi Chi meeting, a reminder of important dates, Career Services information, and information on some Community Service Opportunities. Dr. Gasper
The first Psi Chi Meeting will be Tuesday, September 8th at 7:00 p.m. in 106 Chambers.
Important dates (reminder)
If you plan on graduating in December, you must fill out your
intention to graduate by September 7th. To find and fill out this
information, please log into elion.
Registration for Spring begins September 17th. To find out when
you can register for Spring please go to:
http://www.registrar.psu.edu/Reg_Timetable/act_RegTimetable_Main.cfm
Career Services information
Fall Career days are September 15th to 17th, to find out more information go
to: http://www.fairs.sa.psu.edu/fall/
Job Postings - accessible through Nittany Lion Career Network at http://www.sa.psu.edu/career/nlr/default.aspx
Procter & Gamble Online Virtual Career Fair
P&G will host their Virtual Online Diversity Career Fair on October 1, 2009. Here you can learn about the opportunities available & how to apply to each. Have a question? Instant message one of our recruiters or join the group chat. This is your chance to experience P&G through the eyes of our employees, connecting not only via professional aspiration but through shared cultures as well. And do this all from the comfort of your home computer! No fees & no business attire required! Registration is now open.
WHEN: Thursday, October 1st, 2009 / 10:00am – 6:00pm EST
HOW: Click this link to register: https://vts.inxpo.com/scripts/InXpo.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&ShowKey=1728
TO LEARN MORE: Facebook: search for us by P&G Diversity Networking page. Become a fan!& Twitter: search for us by PGVCF. Follow us for updates!
Community Service Opportunities
State College Area School District Family Outreach has some needs for volunteer help with children during daytime and evening parenting programs for Fall semester.
Nurture, read and interact with young children during daytime program; read, interact and help both young children and school age children with activities and homework during evening program.
Volunteers are greatly appreciated!
To volunteer with any of the following programs, please contact Connie Schulz, SCASD Family Outreach Specialist, at ces11@scasd.org or by phone: 814-231-1070.
Daytime Programs: Within Walking Distance to Campus!
Parenting “Brown Bag” Lunchtime Series
1. Wednesdays, Sept. 30, Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4 & 11
Noon – 2:00 PM (program is 12:15 – 1:45 PM)
2. Tuesdays, November 10, 17, 24, December 1
Noon – 2:00 PM (program is 12:15 – 1:45 PM)
Toddlers and preschool age children
Schlow Centre Region Library Community Room (Corner of Beaver and College Avenue, Downtown State College
Evening Programs:
Tuesdays, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3 (6 weeks)
6 – 8 PM (Free dinner available at 5:30 PM if requested ahead)
Preschool - grade 5 age children
Houserville Elementary School, 217 Scholl St., State College, PA 16801 – Requires Your own Transportation
Mondays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16 (7 weeks)
6 - 8 PM (Free dinner available at 5:30 PM if requested ahead)
Preschool - grade 5 age children
Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College 16801 (near Boalsburg) - Requires Your Own Transportation
Thursdays, November 5, 12, 19 (3 weeks)
6 – 8 PM (Free dinner available at 5:30 PM if requested ahead)
Preschool - grade 5 age children
Park Forest Elementary School, 2181 School Drive, State College, PA 16803 – Requires Your Own Transportation
Announcements for Psychology Students - 08/31/2009
Welcome back everyone,
If you are new to the Psych Majors List Serve, a few times each month you will be getting a message from me informing you of important deadlines, upcoming events, and educational opportunities. Rather than send out multiple messages, we try to send one message with multiple items. So, please take the time to read the messages, for you may miss out on some important information.
This message contains information on add/drop deadlines , intention to graduate information (for December, not May), Spring registration, career day, advising, a volunteer opportunity, and information on Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) Premedicine Honor Society.
I hope that you all have a wonderful Fall Semester,Dr. Gasper
Associate Professor of Psychology and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies
Important Information PLEASE READ:
- Add/drop deadline is Wednesday September 2nd
- If you plan on graduating in December, you must fill out your intention to graduate by September 7th. To find and fill out this information, please log into elion.
- Registration for Spring begins September 17th. To find out when you can register for Spring please go to:
http://www.registrar.psu.edu/Reg_Timetable/act_RegTimetable_Main.cfm
Career Days
Fall Career days are September 15th to 17th, to find out more information go to: http://www.fairs.sa.psu.edu/fall/
Advising
For the first two weeks of classes, advising will be available only on a walk-in, quick-question basis. You may come to 111 Moore Building 8:30-11 and 1:30-3:30 M-F, and you will be seen by the first available adviser. Complex advising issues such as changing or adding majors require appointments and should wait. To make an appointment with your adviser, visit http://www.la.psu.edu/advising-appt/ If you do not know who your assigned adviser is, log into eLion and click on “adviser information” in the menu on the left-hand side of the page.
HANDS ON COUNSELING EXPERIENCE! Free hotline training in return for volunteer commitment. Training topics include active listening, feeling awareness, and problem solving. Deliver appropriate support regarding issues related to emotional well-being, mental health, drug & alcohol, and referrals & transfers to community resources. Great on-the-job experience for HDFS, psychology, rehab ed, sociology, business administration or any career in which experience working with varied customer/client population will be critical for employment and success. Volunteer work may lead to part-time paid positions. Applications due Wednesday, September 16th. Come to Community Help Centre, 141 W. Beaver Ave for an application. For more information, call: 237-5855 or email Leanne at llutton@communityhelpcentre.com.
Advisees and other students with health professions aspirations!
On alternate Tuesday evenings, the Penn State chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) Premedicine Honor Society holds informative meetings with a range of speakers on topics germane to Health Professions careers.
The PS chapter of AED formed in 1938; active membership is recognized at medical, dental, and optometry schools.
The non-business portions of the meetings are OPEN to all students at Penn State with interest in a health-related career and we heartily encourage all students to take advantage of this excellent group and join the Blood Cup/ THON and Public Health Fair too!
Fall Meetings:
Sept 8th; Oct. 6th, 20th, Nov. 3rd, 17th, Dec. 1 7:00 p.m. in 201 Thomas
Sept. 22nd, 7:00 p.m. in 110 Wartik
Your initial AED contact person: President Derik Tomlinson, djt5042.
Dr. Markle, chapter adviser.
cc: premed related advisers
Announcements for Psychology Students - 05/06/2009
Congratulations to all our graduating students! You all should be very proud of your accomplishments. I hope that you learned at lot and enjoyed your time at Penn State.
This announcement is the last one for the semester. It includes information on a class that you might be interested in taking, a job announcement, and graduation information (last item).
Best wishes to all for the summer,
Dr. Gasper
Course announcement:
PSYCH 477: Mental Health Practicum with Children
AND
PSYCH 495K: Interventions with High Risk Youth
I would like to make you aware of an exciting class opportunity next year (Fall 2009 and Spring 2010) within the department of Psychology. Dr Janet Welsh of the Prevention Research Center in the college of Health and Human Development, will be teaching PSYCH 477, Mental Health Practicum with Children, in the Fall 2009 and its continuation, PSYCH 495K, Interventions with High Risk Youth, in the Spring of 2010. These courses consist of two related components: (1) learning about different evidence-based interventions for children with behavioral and socio-emotional difficulties, and (2) running social skills groups with children in grades K through 5. These social skills groups are run both in the Fall and in the Spring. This is a unique opportunity within Penn State for undergraduate students who would like to get some hands-on experience working with children with behavioral, social, and emotional difficulties during the academic year.
In the Fall of 2009, students learn techniques for interacting with children and managing challenging behaviors. In the practicum sessions, they implement a social skill training curriculum developed by Dr. Karen Bierman that contains activities and lessons designed to facilitate social development.
In the Spring of 2010, students continue to implement Friendship Groups using activities that they themselves develop. Students work with with the same group of children (usually around 5-6 children of similar ages) during both semesters. These courses are a great opportunity for those students interested in careers in child psychology, school guidance, social work, or education.
The requirements for this year long class are a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a commitment to register for the Fall 2009 and the Spring 2010. If you are interested or have more questions, please contact Dr. Janet Welsh at jaw900@psu.edu.
Job announcement:
Coordinator of Research Programs
Department of Psychology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Regular, full-time, twelve-month, academic professional position to conduct and facilitate research in the Communication and Language Lab in the Psychology Department at the University of Illinois, directed by Duane Watson.
The coordinator will be involved in every aspect of our research, including recruiting participants, conducting experiments, running an eye-tracking system, coding and analyzing data, supervising undergraduate assistants, purchasing and maintaining lab equipment, organizing lab resources, helping to design studies and prepare stimuli, and assisting in grant and manuscript preparation.
A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field is required. Experience over-seeing personnel, organizational skills, and experience working with people is preferred.
Experience working in a psychology research lab and skills in computer programming are strongly preferred.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position beginning as soon as possible after the closing date. To ensure full consideration, applications, including an email address, must be received by May 6, 2009. Interviews may be conducted before this date, but no decision will be made until after the closing date. To apply, please send a cover letter, a resume, and name and contact information for three references to Summer Curry, Search #12300, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois, 603 East Daniel Street, Champaign, IL 61820. sdcurry@psych.uiuc.edu. Phone: 217-265-8486.
For information, contact Duane Watson via email at dgwatson@illinois.edu.
Please refer to search # 12300 in all communications.
Women, minorities, and other designated classes are encouraged to apply.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Graduation:
If you are graduating you should have received an invitation to the reception sponsored by the department of psychology. The event is May 16th, between 2 to 3 in Tent #4 on the mall between the Sparks and Burrowes Buildings and you should have already sent in your RSVP to Mrs. Read . Also general commencement information is available at: http://commencement.psu.edu/
Announcements for Psychology Students - 04/21/09
This week we have opportunities for counseling experience, MCAT info, a request for Spend a Summer Day Volunteers (one day only), an information session for those of you heading out for your first job, and a last call for students applying for enrichment funding to support your internship, study abroad, or research expenses.
HANDS ON COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Free hotline training in return for volunteer commitment. Training topics include active listening, feeling awareness, and problem solving. Deliver appropriate support regarding issues related to emotional well-being, mental health, drug & alcohol, and referrals & transfers to community resources. Great on-the-job experience for HDFS, psychology, rehab ed, sociology, business administration or any career in which experience working with varied customer/client population will be critical for employment and success. Volunteer work may lead to part-time paid positions. Applications due Wednesday, May 20th. Come to Community Help Centre, 139 S Pugh St for an application. For more information, call: 237-5855 or email Leanne at llutton@communityhelpcentre.com.
STUDENTS TAKING THE 2009 MCAT
The 2009 MCAT Exam Guide may now be purchased with the Medical School
Admissions Requirements (MSAR) for the reduced price of $47. The two books
would otherwise sell for $55 if purchased separately. The guide and the
MSAR are available from AAMC Publications: www.aamc.org/publications.
Here are the various options from which your students may choose and their
current prices:
1) 2009 Official Guide to the MCAT Exam ($30)
2) MSAR ($25)
3) Official Guide + MSAR ($47; regularly $55)
4) Official Guide + online MCAT Practice Test of student's choice ($45;
regularly $65)
SPEND A SUMMER DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Will you be in State College for at least one day between July 27 and August 7? If you are interested in a volunteer opportunity that will involve very little of your time, read on. . .
Remember when you were a high school student starting to explore your college options? Are you interested in being a part of an information day for current high school students and their families? We are searching for Liberal Arts students to help with Spend-a-Summer Day at Penn State--a program that brings prospective students to campus for tours and information sessions.
Each college gives presentations during the day for anyone wanting information about programs within that area. As part of the Liberal Arts presentation, there will be a student panel using students from a variety of majors. Prospective students and families will have an opportunity to ask questions of the students on this panel. We have used this format during previous years, and the students have been great! They were an important component of the program, because prospective students wanted to know why the current students chose Penn State, why they chose their majors, and what their experiences at Penn State have been like.
Here are typical questions for student panelists:
- Why did you choose Penn State?
- Why did you choose Liberal Arts and/or your major?
- Have you done anything to enhance your classroom experiences, such as education abroad, an internship, independent study, research, etc.?
- Have you added a minor, second major, etc.?
- Do you have any advice for high school students?
- Is there anything that surprised you about Liberal Arts or Penn State?
- What are your future plans?
Each session lasts only 50 minutes (the student panel is only a portion of the session), so volunteering will not require a significant time commitment. If you'd like to share information about your Penn State experiences with others and might have an interest in volunteering, we want to hear from you! Please let me know if you'd like me to add you to a list of potential volunteers. You will be contacted in the summer to check on your availability (the sessions are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays). Previously some students have volunteered for one session, and others have participated multiple days. . . the amount of time you spend volunteering is up to you.
Thanks for considering helping future Penn Staters!
PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST JOB
Do you feel ready for your first professional job? Are you prepared to fill out all the paperwork on benefits? Do you know the best way to learn the company culture?
I’m Hired, Now What?
Essential Know-How for Your First Job!
featuring
Alton Fox from Lockheed Martin
Thursday, April 23 @ 1:00 pm
103 Bank of America Career Services Center
Light lunch refreshments will be provided courtesy of Lockheed Martin
ENRICHMENT FUNDING
Students applying for Summer 2009 Liberal Arts Enrichment Funds (for internships, education abroad, and research) are encouraged to submit their applications by Friday, April 24, 2009.
Enrichment Funds applications are accepted on a rolling basis. However, as the school year is coming to an end, the available funds for summer activities are becoming increasingly limited. Students who submit their applications by April 24 have the best chance of receiving awards. If you have questions, refer to the below application. You may also e-mail questions to laenrichment@la.psu.edu.
http://www.la.psu.edu/CLA-LAUS/pdf/Enrichment%20Application_08_09%20.pdf
Announcements for Psychology Students - 04/04/09
Important Date
The late drop deadline is April 10. Remember that this is the final day to drop a class for the semester. You may drop a class on elion until midnight on that day – but if you are planning to consult with your adviser please keep in mind that the last quick question advising session on that day ends at 11:00 and it is usually a busy day. Please try to see an adviser before that!
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor
The TESL Minor provides undergraduate students from any major with the minimum qualifications to teach English to adults in a variety of language programs in the United States and abroad. Prescribed courses include knowledge about the English language, approaches to teaching English, as well as tutoring and team teaching experiences in authentic ESL instructional settings. Students who obtain a TESOL Minor typically seek teaching positions in private language institutes or as private language tutors in the United States and abroad as well as through organizations such as the Peace Corps and the Fulbright Exchange. In addition, upon graduation students are encouraged to participate in one of the international teaching exchanges sponsored by the Department of Applied Linguistics.
Jefferson Medical College’s rural Physician Shortage Area Program (PSAP)
Informational meeting on Friday, May 15, 2009 for interested pre-medical students from rural areas or small towns planning to practice in similar areas
Jefferson Medical College is hosting an informational meeting on Friday May 15, 2009 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM) for pre-medical students who are interested in the rural Physician Shortage Area Program (PSAP). This program is specifically geared for those students (freshman through seniors):
- who have grown up or lived in a small town or rural area (i.e. not urban and not suburban), and who are also
- committed to practicing in a small town or rural area (not necessarily their home town).
Please share this information with your students – and encourage any students who fit the PSAP goals and want to learn more about the program to join us in May. Additional information about Jefferson’s PSAP can be found at: http://www.tju.edu/psap/
During this day, students will be provided with more specific information regarding the PSAP and the admissions process – and will have an opportunity to meet with faculty and students involved in the program. Lunch will be provided, and a campus tour will be offered after the meeting for those who are interested.
Interested students can sign up for the program, or obtain additional information, by contacting contact Carolyn Little, MEd, Education Coordinator, via email at Carolyn.Little@jefferson.edu (or by phone at 215-955-2362). (There is limited space, so please advise students to RSVP early.)
Career Services Announcements this Week
Peace Corps Information Session
Tuesday, April 7th at 6:30pm
234 Career Services Center
Communicating with Prospective Employers… How to DO IT RIGHT!
and… The Second Interview & Site Visit
Tuesday, April 7th at 3:30pm & 5:00pm
103 Career Services CenterTHIS WEEK..MARK YOUR CALENDAR...
Industry Spotlight Series...
Join us on Tuesday, March 31st at 7pm in 103 Career Services to learn more about the Non-Profit & Public Service Industries!
DROP-IN COUNSELING
You can always drop by and meet with a Career Counselor for a 15 minute chat!
Stop in Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm and Tuesday evenings until 7:00pm at the Bank of America Career Services Center.
Announcements for Psychology Students - 03/23/09
Commencement Information
Information regarding the spring commencement ceremony is available at http://commencement.psu.edu/regalia.html. This site covers information regarding parking, ordering your cap and gown, guests, and schedules. Information on more academic matters, such as graduating with distinction, may be found at the registrar’s website http://www.registrar.psu.edu/graduation/graduation_index.cfm.
Psi Chi Research Conference
Psi Chi would like to welcome all psychology majors and minors to attend our annual research conference. At this conference undergraduate students present research projects they have conducted on their own or worked on in a lab. This year we are having two sessions: an empirical session which will be from 2-3, and a conceptual session from 3:30-4:30. The conference will be held Monday, March 30th in The Penn State room at the Nittany Lion Inn. Again we welcome all of you to come and support your fellow undergraduate students.
Psi Chi Application Deadline
Psi Chi, the National Honors Society in Psychology, is having their member application deadline coming up March 27th. All requirements that must be fulfilled in order to be inducted into Psi Chi are listed on the website: http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/psichi/index.htm. At the website you may also learn more about the meetings that are offered and how Psi Chi can benefit you. The application is also on the website. Please turn in your completed application and membership dues to 111 Moore by the March 27th deadline. If you have any questions regarding membership or the application please contact the Psi Chi Vice President Jennifer Grabler at jmg521@psu.edu
NEW SUMMER COURSE OFFERING!
If you’re considering a career in a healthcare profession, and if you already have some Spanish language background, then this course may interest you. It was offered for the first time during the SP09 semester and has just been added to the SU09 course listing. You can see the details on the Schedule of Courses; the class is from June 15 to July 10, schedule #342196.
Spanish for Health Care Providers (Span 297A). Spanish 297A provides the students with practical and useful information on a variety of health related topics used in the health care field. This offering will cover a semester-length course in a 4-week block. The pace is rapid and students are required to have taken SPAN 003 and/or a higher level (SPAN 100 or SPAN 110). The main goal is to develop your competence in Spanish-language medical terminology and therefore you will have “hands-on” learning experience through case scenarios, class participation, and presentations. During the course, students will develop communication skills and cultural awareness to be used when taking care of the health of Hispanics/Latinos.
The deadline to apply for HealthWorks has been extended to March 25th
HealthWorks is a peer education/outreach program in University Health Services. The group aims to promote health among Penn State students.
The mission of HealthWorks is to:
Increase awareness and knowledge of health issues, such as sexual health, nutrition and fitness, wellness, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, and body image and eating disorders, promote healthy lifestyle choices, provide health education programs, information, and materials to students, and advocate for a healthy Penn State community.
There are many benefits of participating in HealthWorks, including:
Learn up-to-date information about current health issues
Advocate to improve health-related programs and services, including those related to fitness and food services
Make a difference in the health of Penn State students
Become a valuable health resource for your friends and peers
Develop your communication and leadership skills
Supplement your classroom experience
Build friendships
Build your resume
Get academic credit
More information and the application can be found at the HealthWorks website www.sa.psu.edu/uhs/wellness/hw.cfm.
FREE practice MCAT
Saturday, March 28th @ 10am in 101 Thomas Bldg at PSU.
(sponsored by PSU AED, The Premedicine Honors Society)
On Saturday, March 28th at 10am, Penn State AED is holding a FREE opportunity for students to take a practice MCAT. The event will be held in 101 Thomas building on the University Park PSU campus. It is open to anyone who would like to take a practice test, even if you are not a PSU student.
The test will last about 3.5 hours and will be proctored like an actual exam. After the test, a guest MCAT instructor will give a short workshop on test-taking strategies and answer questions.
This is a great opportunity for students to see how they might score on the real thing, and also to get an idea of the kinds of questions that will be on the real test. The tests will be scored and returned to the students at a later date with computerized feedback about their individual performance on the test. In addition, for every attendee that we get at the event, the State CollegeKaplanCenter will be donating $2 to the PSU chapter of AED.
To sign up for the event, you just need to provide us with the following information by e-mail at:
PennStateFreePracticeTest@gmail.com
1. Name
2. Home address
3. E-mail
4. Phone number
Before the event, we will send you an e-mail confirming your registration.
Again, this is a completely FREE event and a great opportunity for anyone interested in going to med school in the next few years!
Sincerely,
The State CollegeKaplanCenter & PSU AED
IES Open Advising for All Programs
Catherine Fierro, the Regional College Relations Manager, will be at University Park, 410 Boucke Building (International Lounge) to discuss with any students or colleagues questions about IES and studying abroad.
Wednesday, March 25 th , 11 AM – 2 PM
Thursday, March 26 th , 1 – 3 PM
Job opportunity
The Human Electrophysiology Facility (HEF), part of Penn State's new Social and Life Sciences Imaging Center (SLIC), is currently recruiting for a LABORATORY MANAGER. The HEF is an EEG laboratory, equipped for low- and high-density EEG recording, and serves faculty from across a number of departments and colleges on Penn State'sUniversity Park campus. The LABORATORY MANAGER is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the lab's day-to-day operation, including training and overseeing lab assistants on all aspects of data collection, equipment care and maintenance, data management, data analysis, record-keeping, and coordination of lab schedules and operations with those of the SLIC. The lab is currently equipped with two high-density EEG systems, one low-density EEG system, one low-density MR-compatible EEG system, an eye-tracker, and a magnetic motion tracking system used for digitizing EEG sensor locations. Experience with EEG data collection and analysis, MATLAB programming, and experience with Mac OS/X, Windows XP, and Linux operating systems are highly desirable.
This is a part-time position, requiring a minimum of 20 hrs per week. Depending on the availability of funds, it is highly likely that the number of hours will increase. This is a two-year position, available immediately, with the possibility of renewal contingent on performance.
To apply for the position, please send BY E-MAIL a cover letter, vita/resume, and the names of THREE professional references to Michael Wenger, HEF Laboratory Director, mjw19@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Information on the HEF and SLIC can be found at:
http://www.imaging.psu.edu/
Announcements for Psychology Students - 03/17/09
Summer courses
This summer, most University Park Psychology courses will be offered on line only, through Penn State’s World Campus. Only PSYCH 100 and PSYCH 301W will be offered in classroom versions at University Park. The online course schedule may be viewed here: http://schedule.psu.edu/soc/summer/Allwd/p-z/psych.cfm# Note that some courses run on an 8-week schedule, and others on a 12-week schedule.
The enrollment controls you will see on some courses limit enrollment at this time to PSYBA and PSYBS majors, or Liberal Arts students in premajor status, because these courses serve World Campus psychology majors who need them for graduation. Students who meet these criteria can register online via eLion as usual. Minors may request these courses by completing the Psychology course waiting list form http://psych.la.psu.edu/undergrad/PsyWaitListRequest.pdf and returning it to 111 Moore Building. Please write “Summer World Campus” on the top of the form. We can’t guarantee a space, but we will try to accommodate requests on a first come, first served basis.
If you would like to register for a course that is full, please do not contact the instructor. Instead, complete the waiting list form. We have very limited flexibility in going beyond the posted limits, but will accommodate students as possible. You can, of course, also watch for openings.
Grad school information session
A grad student in Industrial/Organizational Psychology is presenting information about applying to grad schools in psychology. Topics include finding grad school programs, letters of recommendation, applications, personal statements, studying for the GRE, and what to ask when visiting schools. This is the same presentation that was given in October.
The presentation will be next Monday, March 23rd at 6pm in 101 Chambers. All students are welcome to attend!
Announcements for Psychology Students - 03/03/09
Announcements
Friday, March 6, is the deadline for the Liberal Arts Scholarship application. If you are applying for a scholarship be sure to get everything turned in by Friday. The application is available at http://www.la.psu.edu/CLA-LAUS/scholarship_app_process.shtml
Information regarding the spring commencement ceremony is available at http://commencement.psu.edu/regalia.html. This site covers information regarding parking, ordering your cap and gown, guests, and schedules. Information on more academic matters, such as graduating with distinction, may be found at the registrar’s website http://www.registrar.psu.edu/graduation/graduation_index.cfm.
Descriptions for the Fall sections of PSYCH 490 were emailed to this listserv last night from Dr. Carlson. Please refer to that email if you are going to be a senior in the fall. By that I mean if you plan to graduate in December 2009, May 2010 or August 2010.
Check your degree audit for your schedule date for the fall and make your appointments to see your adviser if you would like to get in before your schedule date. It would be helpful to the advisers if you would put your major in the notes section of the appointment form (PSYBA, PSYBS with option). If you must come for Quick Question advising remember that we hold those sessions to 10 minutes and you must bring your current degree audit.
Registration for the summer MCAT sessions will open on March 5. Keep an eye on their web page for registration instructions.
Conference Announcements
37th Annual Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychology Conference.
This year, the conference will be held at Robert Morris University (main/Moon Township campus) on Saturday, April 25, 2009. All presentations (talks/posters) are to be submitted online. The due date for conference submission is Friday April 10th.
It would be helpful if all individuals who plan to attend the conference complete the Online Registration Form. Presenters who complete the Online Submission Form will automatically be registered. If presenting as a group, only one group member needs to complete the Online Submission Form. The other presenters in the group will each need to complete an Online Registration, to help the organizers to be better prepared to meet the needs (breakfast, lunch, handouts, parking, etc.) of all individuals attending the conference.
The online registration option will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17th. However, on-site registration will be available on the morning of the conference at the registration desk.
For over 30 years, undergraduate researchers interested in the diverse fields of psychology have been presenting at the Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychology Conference. Approximately 100 different institutions have participated. Since its relatively humble beginning in 1973, WPUPC has grown to host well over 100 presenters annually and over 200 attendees. We anticipate that this year will see even greater numbers of presentations and attendees. Clearly, the popularity of the conference is increasing and we look forward to becoming part of the tradition of providing both an exciting and scholarly experience for all of those in attendance.
Employment Announcements
The Securities and Exchange Commission's Summer Honors College Program introduces undergraduate students pursuing degrees in such areas as accounting, economics, finance, human resource management and information technology/information security, among others, to the regulation of the securities markets and the work of the Commission. Students have the opportunity to work for ten weeks during the summer at the Commission's Washington, DC headquarters or in one of its 11 regional offices nationwide.
*This is a paid internship. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2009. To apply just go to http://www.sec.gov/jobs/jobs_students.shtml#shcp
Grad School
The Masters of Science Program in Human Resources and Employment Relations (HRER) welcomes applications from strong students with backgrounds in the social sciences.
The MS in HRER Program is a two-year applied social science graduate program that prepares students for careers in human resources (including general HR, training and development, recruiting, benefits and compensation administration, diversity, etc.) and employment relations.
The program has a 98% placement rate, with most students finding jobs with major corporations, government agencies, and unions. The program also prepares students for further graduate study in doctoral programs and law school.
Applicants should have a 3.0 overall gpa and are required to take the GREs or the GMATs. More info on the program can be found at http://lser.la.psu.edu/Prospective%20Students/grad-info.htm
Prospective students can also contact Patricia Everhart, HRER Grad Staff Assistant, at peverhart@la.psu.edu or HRER Graduate Director Professor Paul Clark at pfc2@psu.edu."
A limited amount of financial aid is available on a competitive basis.
Summer Opportunities
Summer Internships Available at the Health and Psychophysiology Lab at Harvard University
We are currently accepting applications for summer interns at the Health and Psychophysiology Lab at Harvard University under the direction of Wendy Berry Mendes. We offer a nine-week internship program (June 15 – August 14) for undergraduates who are interested in conducting research at the intersection of social psychology, emotion, psychophysiology, and neuroendocrinology. Interns learn how to conduct studies, collect physiological data, edit and score autonomic data, and also attend weekly tutorials and lab meetings. Most interns receive funding or course credit from their own university, but there will be a few stipends awarded.
If you are interested in applying to be a summer intern please email your resume/vita to the Lab Manager, Kristin Concannon, concann@wjh.harvard.edu. Selected interns will be notified by the first week of April and stipend awardees will be notified soon after.
Study Abroad
The following are upcoming general and region-specific info sessions for studying abroad. Please keep in mind that the deadline for studying abroad in the Spring of 2010 is April 1st. If you would like, please share this information with your colleagues and students!
Study Abroad 101:
March 4th from 4:30-5:15 PM in the International Lounge (410 Boucke Bldg)
Come to this event to hear about all the basics of studying abroad from costs, academics, housing, travel, language and more! Students who have studied abroad in different regions will be attending and willing to share their experiences as well.
Info Sessions through March:
England and Ireland Education Abroad Programs & How to Apply
Monday, March 2, 4:30-5:30 PM, International Lounge (410 Boucke Building)
Italy Education Abroad Programs & How to Apply
Tuesday, March 3, 4:30-5:30 PM, International Lounge (410 Boucke Building)
Australia & New Zealand Education Abroad Programs & How to Apply
Thursday, March 5, 5-6 PM, 105 Wartik Building
How to Apply for Education Abroad
Wednesday, March 18, 4-4:45 PM, International Lounge (410 Boucke Building)
Community Service
State College Area School District Family Outreach has some needs for volunteer help with children during daytime, Saturday, and evening parenting programs for the second half of this semester.
Nurture, read and interact with young children during daytime program; read, interact and help school age children with homework during evening program. Saturday program needs people for three different age groups.
Volunteers are greatly appreciated!
To volunteer with any of the following programs, please contact Connie Schulz, SCASD Family Outreach Specialist, at ces11@scasd.org or by phone: 814-231-1070.
Daytime Programs:
Parenting “Brown Bag” Lunchtime Series of 3 Sessions
1. Wednesdays, March 18 & 25 and April 1.
Noon – 2:00 PM (program is 12:15 – 1:45 PM)
2. Mondays, April 6, 13, and 20
Noon – 2:00 PM (program is 12:15 – 1:45 PM)
Toddlers and preschool age children:
Schlow Centre Region Library Community Room (Corner of Beaver and College Avenue, Downtown State College)
Saturday Program:
Focus on Strong Families Conference – Sat. February 28
Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College 16801 (near Boalsburg) - Requires Your Own Transportation
Hours available all day from 8 AM – 4:15 PM. Lunch provided for those who volunteer all day; shifts available.
Help needed for 3 ages groups: Infant & Toddler; Preschool; or School Age Youth.
Evening Program:
Mondays, March 23 & 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4 (7 weeks)
6 - 8 PM (Free dinner available at 5:30 PM if requested ahead)
Preschool - grade 4 age children
Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College 16801 (near Boalsburg) - Requires Your Own Transportation
Announcements for Psychology Students - 03/02/09
Dear Psychology Students,
Below are announcements of the PSYCH 490 topics for Fall 2009, information on enrollment controls and waiting lists. Also, please note that in the case of PSYCH courses that are full when you try to register, you should complete the waiting list form (see link at the end of this message) rather than contacting the instructor directly.
Best wishes,
Rich Carlson
PSYCH 490 Senior Seminar
PSYCH 490 (Senior Seminar) is a required course for Psychology majors, open only to Psychology majors who meet the prerequisites of senior standing, completion of PSYCH 301W, and completion of 6 credits of 400-level PSYCH courses. Each section has a different topic, and some instructors have recommended specific backgrounds. Here are the descriptions for the sections for Fall 2009:
Section 1: Dr. Alysia Blandon (developmental) - Prosocial Development
Prosocial behavior is broadly defined as behavior that benefits others, such as helping, sharing, and empathy. This course examines the determinants and correlates of prosocial behavior (biological, cultural, socialization processes, & personality characteristics) as well as the development of prosocial behavior from childhood through adolescence. The course will focus on theory and current empirical research.
Section 2: Dr. Nancy Dennis (cognitive) - Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory
This course will examine the neural mechanism associated with complex memory processing. Readings will draw on the most popular neuroscience methodologies including PET, fMRI, EEG, as well as the study of animal models and patient populations. Discussion will include such topics as working memory, episodic memory, false memory, implicit memory, and semantic memory. PSYCH 256 (Introduction to Cognitive Psychology) is recommended as a prerequisite.
Section 3: Dr. Jan Cleveland (industrial-organizational) - Assessing Work-life Interfaces
The majority of both male and female senior undergraduates will work (fulltime or part time) continuously or at some point(s) in their lives. Upon completion of a 4 year degree, many seniors have a reasonably accurate view of the requirements of paid work or the specific tasks/activities necessary to successfully perform in the workplace. However, there are few opportunities at the undergraduate level for students to systematically assess their own values, perceptions, preferences and expectations (as well as concerns and fears) associated with how they envision their personal and family lives to unfold.
or how to integrate their personal and family lives within the context of maintaining financial and/or employment stability. The primary objective of this course is to provide a realistic ‘job’ preview (RJP) of the ways in which we can plan our career and personal life and the extent to which we cannot anticipate how our work-life interfaces unfold (e.g., “life comes at you fast”)
In this class, we will read and hear from experts about the evolving workplace and workforce and its implications for our non work lives. Further, we will assess beliefs, attitudes, and expectations regarding work-life interfaces (current and anticipated) in order to enhance awareness of the range of possible life scenarios and applications of psychology.
Section 4: Dr. Aaron Pincus (clinical) - Personality Disorders
This capstone seminar focuses on an increasingly important topic in clinical psychology—Personality Disorders. We will review conceptualization, classification, assessment, research, and treatment of personality disorders from multiple perspectives (e.g., Psychodynamic, Attachment, Interpersonal, Trait, Cognitive, Evolutionary, and Neurobiological). While “abnormal personalities” are well documented throughout the history of clinical psychology and psychiatry, their unique clinical status in contemporary psychology only began with the publication of DSM-III Axis II in 1980. Because focal attention to personality disorders is relatively new, current theory, research, and treatment of personality disorders reflects a significant diversity of assumptions, perspectives, and models. While we can’t cover everything in depth each week, the seminar is designed to help you think broadly about the best ways to define and describe personality pathology. While this certainly includes the DSM system, the seminar attempts to go well beyond the DSM when possible. This seminar is particularly suited for students intending to pursue graduate training or careers in clinical psychology, psychiatry, social work, and other professions where personality disorders are commonly encountered.
Section 5: Dr. Steve Wilson (clinical) - Brain imaging research in the media
Functional brain imaging techniques, such as positron emission tomography and functional magnetic resonance imaging, provide powerful tools for studying the functioning of the human brain in a non-invasive manner. Brain imaging research has greatly advanced our understanding of various psychological processes, including perception, attention, emotion, memory, language, and motor function. Additionally, researchers are increasingly using these techniques to examine brain dysfunction in a variety of neuropsychological disorders (e.g., schizophrenia). Not surprisingly, brain imaging has become a very popular tool for conducting psychological research. Such research also has gained significant public visibility in recent years, with numerous news stories and programs discussing the nature and implications of the results from brain imaging studies. In this course, we will critically examine media coverage of brain imaging research. We will do so by comparing reports of brain imaging research by scientific sources (scientific journal articles) to those found in the public media (newspapers, magazines). As this is a seminar course, emphasis will be placed upon discussion of material by the class as a whole. The course also will include presentations by individuals and small groups of students.
Section 6: to be canceled
Section 7: Dr. Ginger Moore (clinical) - Emotion and Psychopathology
This course will examine the role that emotion processes play in the emergence, expression, and treatment of psychological disorders from a developmental psychopathology perspective. Topics covered will include emotion and emotion regulation as core elements in etiological theories of psychopathology, normal and abnormal emotion processes, and emotion-focused techniques in treatments for psychological disorders. A prior course in abnormal psychology, such as 212, 412, or 494, is recommended.
Section 8: Dr. William Ray (clinical) - The mind and brain of madness: Psychological and neuroscience perspectives on psychopathology
Presently, descriptions of psychopathology such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) use observable behaviors and self-report to classify mental disorders. In this seminar we will go beyond DSM and examine psychopathology from both a psychological and neuroscience perspective. We will consider how the neurosciences might offer a deep structure perspective as well as a better classification scheme to the traditional surface level one currently in use. The focus will be on brain mechanisms which are involved in basic human processes such as emotionality, cognition, and motor processes and how these lead to the behavior and experience involved in psychological disorders. DSM Axis I disorders (e.g. schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, PTSD) and Axis II disorders (personality disorders) will be emphasized. We will also examine treatment implications.
Some of our 400-level courses are controlled to allow Psychology majors the first opportunity to enroll. These controls will be removed in April (exact date to be announced), allowing anyone to register after that time. If you are a major, you should do so before then. If you are a minor and submitted a request form (see below), we will accommodate you in order of semester standing before the controls are lifted.
If you are a major and meet the prerequisites for PSYCH 490 (Senior Seminar), but are having difficulty registering through eLion, please contact Heather Read (hxh129@psu.edu, 111 Moore Building) for assistance. I encourage all Psychology majors who meet the prerequisites to consider taking the course in fall rather than spring, as demand and class size will likely be greater in spring. Unfortunately, I will not have a list of spring topics until September.
PSYCH 301W is also controlled, allowing only Psychology majors to register via eLion. Minors wishing to request 301W should complete the form at the link below.
Minors and others wishing to register for these courses should complete this form: http://psych.la.psu.edu/undergrad/PsyWaitListRequest.pdf and drop it off in 111 Moore Building.