Thursday, December 1, 2011

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Monday, November 28, 2011

Lab available for interested undergraduates

RA Opportunity

The Psychosocial Intervention and Implementation Sciences Lab (PIIS) currently has one available slot for a research assistant (RA) to begin work on a particular project as soon as possible. The position is unpaid but would afford the opportunity to earn credits in the spring semester (and possibly future semesters). We are looking to have an RA focus their efforts on a particular project: A Comprehensive Review of Implementation Science Instruments. This is a multi-site project including RAs at IU and the Universities of Montana and Washington. In addition, work on this project would connect you with an international, interdisciplinary team of implementation scientists who serve on our “Instrument Review Task Force”. Implementation, as defined by the National Institutes of Mental Health, “is the use of strategies to adopt, integrate and use evidence-based health interventions and to change practice patterns within specific settings”. For more information seehttp://www.seattleimplementation.org/sirc-projects/sirc-measures-project/.



Role Responsibilities

Your only responsibility would be managing the measures project, alongside our lab coordinator. As a project manager you would need to organize and oversee various project elements, delegate tasks to our Task Force, communicate with the various sites, collect and enter data. There are indeed opportunities for co-authoring products coming out of this project. In addition, you would be expected to attend once weekly PIIS Lab meetings where you would learn about additional PIIS Lab projects.



Eligibility

We are particularly interested in RAs who could potentially stay on to continue work in the lab on additional projects. Therefore, we are encouraging interested freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to apply. The key attributes necessary to excel in this position are strong communication and organizational skills with a keen desire to immerse oneself in the field of implementation science.



Application Process

For those interested, please complete the attached RA application and either email it to lewiscc@indiana.edu or drop a hard copy off for Dr. Cara Lewis in the Psychology main office




--
Cara C. Lewis, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Indiana University
1101 E. 10th St.
Bloomington, IN 47405
Office: PSY 162
P: 812-855-6952

Seattle Implementation Research Conference (SIRC) Core Group Member
SIRC Junior Colleague Mentoring Program Coordinator
SIRC Instrument Review Taskforce Project Lead
website: http://www.seattleimplementation.org/

Midwest Cognitive Science Conference: May 7th, IU Bloomington.

2nd Annual Midwest Cognitive Science Conference
Indiana University, Bloomington
May 7th, 2012

The Indiana University Cognitive Science community would like to invite you to the 2nd annual Midwest Cognitive Science Conference. Last year we had a very successful inaugural meeting at MSU, and this year we are expecting an even larger turnout. The conference is aimed at providing an affordable local forum for faculty and students (graduate and undergraduate) within the cognitive sciences to present scientific papers/posters, and to foster a network of cognitive scientists in the Midwest.

The meeting will be held May 7th, 2012, at Indiana University in Bloomington IN.

This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Mark Steyvers from UC Irvine.

Paper and poster submission deadline is March 1, 2012.

We have not yet set the registration rate, but are working to keep it very affordable. A block of rooms at the Indiana Memorial Union Hotel have been reserved for attendees.

More information on the conference, and details as we hash them out, will be posted on the conference website:

http://www.indiana.edu/~clcl/mwcogsci/

Please feel free to forward this information to any relevant colleagues and discussion lists, and consider posting the attached flyer in your department.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you in May!

Monday, November 14, 2011

Upcoming Boren study abroad scholarship info session: Thursday, December 1st 2-3 p.m.

The program is geared towards students studying intensive foreign languages in non-traditional locations (semester/year), but students in STEM fields can also apply for a special summer language study scholarship. Students have to apply well in advance for this scholarship—the info session is geared towards students who would be studying abroad in summer 2012 through academic year 2012-13. I serve as the campus representative for the scholarship (for undergrads) and am happy to answer any questions on the scholarship so please feel free to e-mail me or have your students contact me. The campus deadline for the scholarship is January 9th.

Boren Scholarship Announcement

The Boren Scholarships provide a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Boren Scholars are awarded up to $20,000 for an academic year.

Additional information on preferred geographic regions, languages, and fields of study, as well as application procedures can be found at www.borenawards.org.

For more information, please come to our information session:
Boren Scholarship for undergraduate study abroad Thursday, December 1st
2-3 p.m.
Ballantine Hall, room 004

Warm Regards,
Katie

Katie Saur, Assistant Director
Office of Overseas Study, Indiana University
Franklin Hall 303
Appointments: +1 (812) 855-9304
Phone: +1 (812) 855-7588
Fax: +1 (812) 855-6452
kbsaur@indiana.edu
http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas

Thursday, November 10, 2011

GLOBAL WATER & PUBLIC HEALTH BRIGADES CALL-OUT MEETING

GLOBAL WATER & PUBLIC HEALTH BRIGADES CALL-OUT MEETING

Interested in traveling to Honduras this spring break? Join us for a week of volunteer work, education, and adventure! The Global Water & Public Health Brigades at IU aim to empower rural Honduran communities to prevent common illness through in-home infrastructural development, clean water access, community leader training, and health education.

Our call-out meeting will be on Wednesday, November 16th at 8:30 p.m. in Ballantine 219.

If you have any questions, please contact Collin at collin.abbott@globalbrigades.org or Adam atindiana.gwb@globalbrigades.org.

Monday, October 31, 2011

Tues, 11/1 - HPPLC visit to PSY/NEUS Pre-Law students.

HPPLC visit to PSY/NEUS Pre-Law students.
When: Tue Nov 1 4:15pm – 5:15pm
Where: PY128 (Inside the Main Office)

Health Professions & Prelaw Center pre-law advisors will provide a brief presentation about what you can do as an undergraduate to prepare for a career as an attorney and law-related fields.

The most important part of this visit: The questions you ask!

Read about HPPLC and come prepared with questions.

Career Services - including HPPLC:
http://www.indiana.edu/~psyugrad/careers/services.php

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Job Opportunity - Autism Research Center at Riley

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT CHRISTIAN SARKINE AUTISM TREATMENT CENTER AT RILEY HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN

The autism treatment center at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis is looking for a self-motivated and detail-oriented applicant to work 30+ hours a week from January through June 2012.
Exact hours worked are flexible. Job duties will include gathering and organizing data as part of a large patient chart review process.
Familiarity with the medical field and medical charting is preferred.
Computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Excel or equivalent spreadsheets is required. Generous hourly pay rate is available.
Applicant will be included in all scientific publications resulting from this work.

If interested please contact (email if preferred):

Craig A. Erickson, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Chief, Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center Chief, Fragile X Research & Treatment Center Indiana University School of Medicine Riley Hospital for Children
702 Barnhill Drive, Room 4300
Indianapolis, IN 46202
1-855-9-AUTISM (288476)
fax: 317-948-4241
crericks@iupui.edu>

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Volunteer Opportunities for Psychology Students

Recommended GoEco Volunteer Opportunities for Psychology Students & Staff
My name is Jonathan Gilben and I studied at the University of Nottingham and later co-founded GoEco, an organization dedicated to promoting student volunteering in humanitarian, environmental, and social volunteer projects across the globe.
We offer excellent programs for students / faculty of psychology and related fields such as social work in India, community development projects in South Africa, cultural exchange and coexistence projects in Israel, and many other exciting opportunities.
We would be delighted if you could assist us by either promoting, spreading the word and / or by posting the attached flyers for potential volunteers on your student notice boards or, if possible, through the university intranet. To download the flyer press here.
Your assistance will help our efforts of sustaining and developing many projects around the world, and we also hope that you and or your students will enjoy a unique opportunity to volunteer while experiencing diverse cultural and natural environments.
If this is not of interest or of relevance we apologize for this message and ask that you please click on the link at the end of this message.Further information including project details and organization info can be found at: www.goeco.org
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Many thanks for your help and kind regards,Jonathan GilbenGoEco6 Agripas St.Tel-Aviv 62491, IsraelTel IL: +972-77-5527000Tel US: +1-917-477-3931Tel UK: +44-208-133-8041 Fax: +972-153-77-5527000goeco@goeco.org

Thursday, October 20, 2011

MIT's Amgen UROP Scholars Program

Dear Colleagues,The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a participant in a summerresearch program in science and biotechnology ­ the Amgen-UROP ScholarsProgram. UROP is MIT¹s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. Themission of the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program is to provide students with astrong science research experience that may be pivotal in theirundergraduate career, cultivate a passion for science, encourage the pursuitof graduate studies in the sciences, and stimulate interest in research andscientific careers.During the summer 2011 program, MIT hosted 15 visiting scholars who engagedin research under the supervision of MIT¹s foremost faculty and leadingresearchers. In addition to the visiting scholars, 13 MIT undergraduatesparticipated in the program. Over the past five summers, more than 135students have conducted research through this program.We are soliciting applications for visiting students to engage in researchas part of the summer 2012 Amgen-UROP Scholars Program. I request yourassistance in distributing this announcement to your faculty and encouragingyoung scholars on your campus to submit an application. While spending asummer in Boston and gaining research experience, your students will be paida stipend; room, board and transportation to and from Boston will also becovered by their appointment. All students will live on-campus in one of ourundergraduate residences. This community of young scholars will share in theexcitement of research by participating in a faculty-led seminar series, aposter session and a mid-summer symposium at UCLA (travel, room and boardare covered).MIT is delighted to invite undergraduate students from other colleges anduniversities to join our research enterprise. We value the knowledge,experience and enthusiasm these young scholars will bring to our campus andappreciate this opportunity to build a relationship with your faculty andcampus.I have attached a brief description of the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program. TheURL listed on the document will direct interested faculty and students to awebsite with additional details, application materials and contactinformation.Thank you for sharing this information with your faculty and students. Welook forward to receiving applications from your students.Sincerely yours,Julie B. Norman,Senior Associate Dean, Undergraduate Education,Director, Office of Undergraduate Advising and Academic ProgrammingEmail: jbnorman@mit.edu

Monday, October 17, 2011

Request for PSY-MAJOR Announcement - Autism Mentoring Program

Greetings,
The Autism Mentoring Program is a student group that matches highly motivated IU students with families in the Bloomington community who have a child diagnosed on the Autism spectrum. The goal of the program is to foster social skills relationship-building through a long-term (we ask for a minimum one-year commitment) mentor/mentee relationship with a child through nothing more complicated than spending a few hours a week hanging out and going on social outings to the movies, the park, whatever!
We are looking for both male and female mentors. Because Autism is more prevalent in males, some families specifically request male mentors if their children are older, and making a match with guys may be easier in some cases. But everyone is welcome and encouraged to apply! We currently have a few families waiting to be matched, but we are actively recruiting more! Matches may not be immediate, but we will keep your application on hand as more mentees are available.
If you are interested in forming a close friendship and making a difference in a child or adolescent’s life, then please visit the website ( http://www.indiana.edu/~iubhonor/honorvol/Autism.php ) for information about applying. We will be holding an informational callout meeting in room 108 in the Hutton Honors College building on October 20th from 6-6:30pm. Applications will be due by October 27th.
If you have any questions, please email me at mentorp@indiana.edu

Thanks,
Brian Donley
AMP Student Intern

Friday, October 14, 2011

Psychological & Brain Sciences Graduate School Series

Are you thinking about going to grad school to become a psychologist?
Do you know what you need to do as an undergraduate so graduate school will be an option for you? Would you like to hear from representatives of grad school programs and from professionals who are currently practicing psychotherapists?

Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:15 p.m. in PY100 for a 4-week series:

10/18 Preparing for Psychology Graduate School - Part 1 Foundation & Career-Focused Preparation

10/25 Preparing for Psychology Graduate School - Part 2 Selecting Schools & Application Process

11/1 Psychotherapy Graduate School Representatives

11/8 Practicing Psychotherapists. What is this career really like?

Details! Career specialties of our guest speakers! More! See http://www.indiana.edu/~psyugrad/features/gradschoolseries.php

HPPLC visit to PSY/NEUS Pre-Med & Allied Health Students

When: Tue, October 18, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Where: PY128 (Inside the Main Office) (map)

Health Professions & Prelaw Center (HPPLC) pre-medical school &
pre-allied health advisors will provide a brief presentation about what
you can do as an undergraduate to prepare for these careers. (Allied
health fields include physicians assistant, occupational therapy,
physical therapy, optometry, pharmacy, dentistry and more.)

The most important part of this visit: The questions you ask!

Read about HPPLC and come prepared with questions.

Scroll down this page to learn more about HPPLC:
http://www.indiana.edu/~psyugrad/careers/services.php

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Broadcast Media & Entertainment Networking Night

Broadcast Media & Entertainment Networking Night
Thursday, October 6, 2011 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
DeVault Alumni Center - 1000 E. 17th St.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.


Please join IU Alumni and career professionals in diverse careers within the Broadcast Media & Entertainment industries for an evening of networking. Guest speakers will participate in a panel discussion focusing on their career paths, organizational opportunities, and sharing advice for students entering the world-of-work. An introduction to networking will follow with light refreshments and the opportunity to mingle with the guest speakers.

Panelists include:

• Ashley Adamson, WISH-TV Sports Reporter
• Jamie Berns, Pacers Sports and Entertainment Vice President of Entertainment
• Mark Boyle, Pacers Radio Play-by-Play Announcer
• Chris Denari, Pacers TV Play-by-Play Announcer
• Melissa Hook, WISH-TV Promotion Coordinator
• Joseph Hren, WTIU Anchor, Manager of On-Air Operations

Don't miss this great professional opportunity!

Monday, October 3, 2011

IU/IUPUI Graduate, PhD Students and IU Campus Juniors/Seniors!

IU/IUPUI Graduate, PhD Students and IU Campus Juniors/Seniors!

Only a few days left to RSVP to:
Reception & Information Session
Tuesday, October 11th, 5:30-7:30 pm
IU Kelley School Graduate Bldg, Room 0034
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.


Key Presentation & Sponsorship By

In this session you will:
- Learn how to receive a Certificate in Business of Life Sciences.
- Hear an inspiring presentation from Roche representatives.
- Network with current CBLS Student Associates, instructors and staff.

Note to current CBLS Student Associates: this reception will count towards your life sciences experiential credit.

RSVP by noon Thursday, October 6th!

The Center for the Business of Life Sciences (CBLS) at the IU Kelley School of Business offers a Certificate in the Business of Life Sciences program to select students in the sciences, medicine, informatics, law, business and other fields. This highly successful and competitive program provides you interaction with top-notch industry leaders and students from many life sciences and business disciplines.


Can't Attend the Reception?
Send your application in today.

Fall'11 course X519/X419 begins on October 25th.
Spring'12 course X518/418 begins in January.
Meets for seven weeks each Tuesday 6:15 - 9:15 pm.

For more info or to apply please contact:
Inga Paegle
CBLS Student Associates Program Manager
www.kelley.iu.edu/CBLS

Nestle Purina is scheduling interviews NOW!

As many of you know, Nestle Purina is currently recruiting for our internship and entry level opportunities. We wanted to reach out to you again to see if you could assist us in identifying your top quality students for the positions listed below.

Please forward this information along to the appropriate people (professors, students, advisors, clubs, etc.) and encourage your students to apply now as we are currently scheduling interviews.


Summer Sales Internship for current Juniors:
o Juniors with the following Majors: Marketing, Sales, Communication, Psychology, Business Administration
o GPA: 2.75
o Graduation Date: graduation date between December 2012 - August 2013
For more information about the Sales Internship: http://dld.bz/Sales
To apply NOW: http://bit.ly/rlENFv

Entry Level Quality Assurance positions for Seniors:
o Seniors with the following Majors: Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Industrial Engineering
o GPA: 2.8
o Graduation Date: Will attain by June 2012
For more information about the Entry Level positions: http://dld.bz/EntryLevel
To apply NOW: http://bit.ly/rlENFv



We welcome your students to ask us any questions, directly on our Facebook wall: http://www.facebook.com/NestlePurinaCareers


Encouraging students to take the right first step along their career paths.

Visit the links below to learn more and interact with our company.
Apply Now to Internships & Entry Level Opportunities
Nestlé Purina Careers
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Call for Papers - 11th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences

11th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences

May 30-June 2, 2012

Honolulu, Hawaii

For full conference details, visit our website at:
http://www.hicsocial.org


Submission/Proposal Deadline: January 27th, 2012
(Submit well in advance of the above date to take advantage of our
Early Bird Registration Rate. For rate details, click here)

The 11th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences will be held from May 30th (Wednesday) to June 2nd (Saturday), 2012 at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii. Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu. "Oahu" is often nicknamed "the gathering place". The 2012 Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences will be the gathering place for academicians and professionals from social sciences related fields from all over the world.
Topic Areas (All Areas of Social Sciences are Invited):
• Anthropology
• Area Studies (African, American, Asian, European, Hispanic, Islamic, Jewish, Middle Eastern, Russian, Women's and all other cultural and ethnic studies)
• Communication
• Economics
• Education
• Energy Alternatives
• Ethnic Studies/International Studies
• Geography
• History
• International Relations
• Journalism
• New Urbanism
• Political Science
• Preservation and Green Urbanism
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Sustainable Development
• Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Women’s studies
• Other Areas of Social Science
• Cross-disciplinary areas of the above related to each other or other areas.

________________________________________
Submitting a Proposal/Paper:

You may submit your paper/proposal by following the instructions on our website. To make a submission, and for detailed information about submitting see:
http://www.hicsocial.org/cfp_ss.htm


To be removed from this list, simply reply and type REMOVE in the subject line.

Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences
P.O. Box 75023
Honolulu, Hawaii 96836
social@hicsocial.org
http://www.hicsocial.org

Sponsored by:
University of Louisville - Center for Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods

Organized By:
Hawaii International Conferences
For more information,
please contact:
Joelle Lee, Conference Coordinator
Phone:
808-941-5080
Fax:
808-947-2420

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Undergraduate Research Conference at IU Kokomo


SAVE THE DATE
Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity
17th Annual Indiana University Undergraduate Research Conference at IU Kokomo
Friday, November 18, 2011 · 8:30am – 5:00pm
Abstract Submission DEADLINE: Friday, October 21, 2011
Conference Registration DEADLINE: Friday, November 4, 2011

The Indiana University Undergraduate Research Conference (IUURC) is dedicated to the promotion of undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity performed in partnership with faculty or other mentors. The conference is open to all disciplines including (but not limited to): visual and performing arts, humanities, natural and physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, business and economics, education, and nursing.

More information soon!

Monday, September 19, 2011

Korean Proficiency Test Information

Korean Language Proficiency Testing


Students needing to take the Korean Language Proficiency Test during Fall 2011 need to visit the Korean Language Homepage at http://www.indiana.edu/~korean/, and fill out the PROFICIENCY (NOT “Placement”) Exam Request Form to sign up for the test to be given on:

Friday, October 28, 2011
Ballantine Hall, Room 228

Online registration must be completed by October 12, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
Late registrations will not be accepted.

After submitting the online form, students will be contacted by EALC to confirm their registration for the exam.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Life Sciences Student Associates Fall Information Session on 10/11

Hi PBS Majors,
An excellent program and worth looking into.
Sincerely,
PBS Advising
~~~~~

INDIANA UNIVERSITY
09/15/11

Center for the
Business of Life Sciences

Quick Links

Graduate
Student Associates Program

Undergraduate Student Associates Program





All students interested in CBLS Student Associates program and the current CBLS Associates are invited to a reception.

IU/IUPUI Grad and PhD Students and IU Campus Juniors/Seniors
who are interested in expanding career opportunities in the life sciences!
The Center for the Business of Life Sciences (CBLS) at the IU Kelley School of Business offers a Certificate in the Business of Life Sciences program to select students in the sciences, medicine, informatics, law, business and other fields. This highly successful and competitive program provides you interaction with top-notch industry leaders and students from many life sciences and business disciplines.

Reception & Information Session
Tuesday, October 11th, 5:30-7:30 pm
IU Kelley School Graduate Bldg, Room 0034
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.
Please RSVP by noon Thursday, October 6th!

Key Presentation & Sponsorship By


Note to current CBLS Student Associates: this reception will count towards your life sciences experiential credit.



Can't Attend the Reception?
Send your application in today.
Fall'11 course X519/X419 begins on October 25th.
Spring'12 course X518/418 begins in January.
Meets for seven weeks each Tuesday 6:15 - 9:15 pm.

For more info or to apply please contact:
Inga Paegle
CBLS Student Associates Program Manager
www.kelley.iu.edu/CBLS

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Fall Career and Internship Fair

Fall Career & Internship Fair

Wednesday, September 21st 4-7 pm

Alumni Hall, IMU
Indiana University Bloomington

For more information visit:

IUCareers.com

http://www.indiana.edu/~career/services/events/index.php?event_type=&event_id=1363

Monday, September 12, 2011

Interested in traveling to Honduras this spring break? Join us for a week of volunteer work.

GLOBAL WATER & PUBLIC HEALTH BRIGADES CALL-OUT MEETING

Interested in traveling to Honduras this spring break? Join us for a week of volunteer work, education, and adventure! The Global Water & Public Health Brigades at IU aim to empower rural Honduran communities to prevent common illness through in-home infrastructural development, clean water access, community leader training, and health education.

Our call-out meeting will be on Wednesday, September 14th at 7:30 p.m. in Ballantine 219.

If you have any questions, please contact Collin at collin.abbott@globalbrigades.org or Adam at
indiana.gwb@globalbrigades.org.

Thanks again,
Collin (Neuroscience major)

Psychology Club Call Out Meeting

Psychology Club will hold it's Fall call out meeting this Tuesday, September 13th at 7 p.m. in PY226. Come to the meeting to find out how you can get involved as a general or executive member, what kinds of events we hope to hold this semester, and to enjoy free pizza with fellow Psychology majors!

Hope to see you there!

Molly Blazak
Psychology Club President
mblazak@indiane.edu


Thanks so much! Let me know if there's anything else you need.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Crimson CORPS - Apply Now! Counseling Experience.

Dear IU Student,

We are writing to inform you of an exciting new opportunity for students entering helping professions.

Crimson CORPS (Caring, Open-Minded, Respectful, Peer Support) is a student group created by Indiana University's Counseling and Psychological Services.

This group will be comprised of carefully selected undergraduate students, who will be trained to provide informal, accepting and non-judgmental peer support.

In addition, volunteers will be trained to recognize and refer students in need of more professional services.

The mission of Crimson CORPS is to promote a culture of compassion and action on the IU Bloomington campus and to bring awareness to issues of emotional well-being within the student community.

Why are we doing this?
* 1 in 5 of your fellow classmates is depressed
* 1 in 2 is overwhelmingly anxious
* 1 in 10 is coping with mental illness
* 1 in 6 has seriously considered attempting suicide

We are looking to create a diverse group of students who offer different perspectives but who are bonded by a common commitment to make a difference in the lives of their fellow IU students.

CORPS volunteers will be trained and supervised by the professional staff at Counseling & Psychological Services.

Training will be focused on the following skills:
* Active listening without judgment
* Engagement with people from different backgrounds
* Information gathering in a non-threatening manner
* Engendering feelings of trust and safety


You may contact Crimson CORPS staff at ccorps@indiana.edu <mailto:ccorps@indiana.edu> with any questions.

Sincerely,
Crimson CORPS staff
www. healthcenter.indiana.edu/counseling/ccorps

Thursday, September 8, 2011

The Student Organization for Cognitive Science (SOCS)

The Student Organization for Cognitive Science (SOCS) will hold their callout meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 5:30pm in the Eigenmann Formal Lounge. The Formal Lounge can be reached by entering through the front doors and walking past the elevators to the right.
There will be signs posted!

In addition to free pizza and good company, expect some healthy rational competition in the first-ever Cognitive Olympics, after which the contestant demonstrating the most gripping control over her or his own mind will be crowned Bloomington's Greatest Rationalist! And this contestant will win a fabulous prize fit for a rational thinker.

SOCS is a community for students interested in cognitive science and related fields: philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, artificial intelligence, anthropology, education, mathematics and more!
The club is open to majors and non-majors.

Weekly meetings are held every Tuesday at 5:30pm. Meetings include discussion of articles and TED Talks bearing on exciting current issues in the sciences of mind, as well as free pizza! This semester will include three discussion dinners with faculty, at least one laboratory tour, and several talks by graduate students and professors.

To find out about weekly activities, please subscribe to our listserv by sending a message to

listserv@indiana.edu

with the body 'subscribe socs-l'.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Student Involvement Fair

Student Involvement Fair - Student Groups & Volunteer Opportunities Wed Sep 7, 11am - 3pm, at the IMU Parking Lot

New and returning IU students can learn more about student organizations, local non-profit agencies and IU offices and programs.

More than 250 student organizations, local non-profit agencies and IU offices will host tables at the event.

Students will have the opportunity to meet current student leaders, IU administrators and Bloomington community members to find the right involvement opportunity that meets their interests.

Student representatives from the fraternity and sorority councils will be on hand to answer questions about Greek Life at IU.

Local non-profit agencies such as the American Red Cross, Hoosier Hills Food Bank, Volunteers in Medicine and Middle Way House will share information about volunteer opportunities and civic engagement with the Bloomington community.

Student Groups for Psychology & Neuroscience Majors http://www.indiana.edu/~psyugrad/cocurricular/groups.php

150+ Volunteer Opportunities of Interest to Psych Majors
http://www.indiana.edu/~psyugrad/cocurricular/volunteer.php

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

UMass Lab Manager Position in Cognitive Neuroscience

The Brain, Cognition, and Development (BCD) Lab, directed by Dr. Lisa Scott at the University of Massachusetts Amherst anticipates hiring a full time Lab Manager to work on studies aimed at understanding the processes and previous experiences important for perceiving and recognizing faces and objects in infants and adults. The BCD lab uses longitudinal training designs and behavioral, electrophysiological (event-related potentials; ERPs), and eye-tracking methods, to further understand the perceptual, cognitive, and social experiences that enhance or constrain face and object processing. To learn more about our work please see our website: http://www.people.umass.edu/lscott/

Please see the attached job description/information. If you are interested in applying please email your CV/resume to:

Lisa S. Scott, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
413 Tobin Hall/135 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA 01002
office phone: 413-545-5965
email: lscott@psych.umass.edu

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Volunteer Opportunity for Students Interested in Social Work

Are you interested in a career in social work?

New Leaf - New Life is seeking volunteers to assist with a community transition program for inmates at the Monroe County Corrections Center. This program is intended to help soon-to-be-released inmates prepare for their transition back into the community. Upon release, inmates often lack basic resources such as appropriate clothing, housing, and medical services and may need assistance seeking employment and education. We are currently looking for volunteers to work with transition counselors outside the jail by researching and coordinating resources for individual inmates in the program.

This is a excellent opportunity to gain experience with social work and to make a considerable impact in the lives of people in need. New Leaf - New Life is a Bloomington-based organization, dedicated to transformational change in our criminal justice system through volunteer action. Additional information about New Leaf - New Life is available at the following url: http://www.newleaf-newlife.org/

Please contact John Putz (John.Putz@centerstone.org) or Sarah Forster (sarforst@indiana.edu) if you are interested in this exciting volunteer opportunity!

Monday, June 6, 2011

Lab Manager Position

Lab manager position starting July 1 or later at Johns Hopkins Language/ Cognition lab

Dear colleagues,

I am searching for a new lab manager/ research assistant to start this summer, and am hoping you'll pass this on to any smart, enthusiastic and knowledgeable graduating seniors and/or new MA students you know. The position is full time for a minimum of 1 year, with renewal for up to 3 years. The lab manager position involves coordinating multiple lines of research on spatial representation and language learning in young children and neurologically impaired individuals. Candidates should have background in psychology and/or cognitive science and/or neuroscience with a cognitive emphasis, including statistical skills. They need to be highly independent and responsible. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Please have interested candidates get directly in touch with me by email as soon as possible and send a cv, statement of interest, and names of 2-3 references. Alternatively, candidates can apply on-line on the JHU website; search for the position in the Department of Cognitive Science. Feel free to circulate this to other colleagues who may know of interested candidates.

Thanks,
Barbara



Barbara Landau
Dick and Lydia Todd Professor
Chair, Cognitive Science
241 Krieger Hall
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: 410-516-5255
Fax: 410-516-8020

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Full-Time Research Assistant

Full-Time Research Assistant - Goldin-Meadow laboratory at the University of Chicago

The Language Development Project at The University of Chicago seeks a full-time research assistant to join our team starting this summer. We are looking for a highly motivated person with an interest in gesture to assist in the coding and analysis of gesture and speech in young children and their parents. The project is part of a longitudinal study of language development in children from the Chicago area. The position will involve video coding of gesture during parent-child interactions as well as participation in the analysis of data and communication of results.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong interest in language development who will take advantage of the opportunity to participate in all stages of the research process. In addition to coding gesture, the research assistant will work closely with a postdoctoral scholar on the project to identify, address, and analyze targeted questions about the role of parent and child gesture at different stages of language acquisition. Prior research experience with gesture, movement, or facial expression is desirable but not required.

This position is especially appropriate for candidates who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in developmental psychology. We seek candidates who are able to commit to spending at least 12 months in this position.

For more information about our lab, see http:/ldp.spc.uchicago.edu.

Inquiries can be directed to Erica Cartmill (cartmill@uchicago.edu).

Kristi Schonwald
Dir., Operations, Language Development Project
University of Chicago
5848 S. University Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 834-7573
(773) 834-5261
kschonwa@uchicago.edu

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Motorists should expect delays traveling to IU Bloomington commencement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 3, 2011

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Highway construction on the north side of Bloomington is expected to cause traffic delays for Indiana University Bloomington commencement ceremonies this weekend.

IU officials are encouraging graduates' friends and family members, especially those coming from the north, to allow extra time for the drive and to be patient. Motorists may want to take an alternative route to avoid the intersection of North College Avenue and Ind. 46.

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Because of construction, traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction at the intersection of College Avenue and the Ind. 46 Bypass. Motorists attempting to reach Assembly Hall from north of Bloomington via the College Avenue or Ind. 46 exit from Ind. 37 are likely to experience delays.

On Saturday, officers with the Monroe County Sheriff's Department will assist IU Police Department officers in directing and regulating traffic and parking, said IUPD Chief Keith C. Cash. Officers will be stationed at heavily traveled intersections near Assembly Hall to keep traffic moving.

Additional information and directions are available at http://www.indiana.edu/~bypass/.

Commencement ceremonies for Indiana University Bloomington graduates will take place Friday (May 6) and Saturday (May 7) at Assembly Hall (1001 E. 17th St., Bloomington, IN 47408). They include:

Friday, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: Graduate Student Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony for business, education, HPER, music, nursing, public and environmental affairs and social work
Saturday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m.: Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony for arts and sciences, continuing studies, informatics and computing, journalism and optometry
While there is a 3 -hour gap between the two Saturday ceremonies, graduates and some audience members will begin arriving early for the afternoon ceremony. Congestion can be reduced if those who attend the morning ceremony don't linger at Assembly Hall but travel to other locations on campus or in Bloomington to celebrate graduation.

For more information, see the IU Office of Ceremonies website, http://www.indiana.edu/~ceremony/. A news release with additional information about Indiana University commencement ceremonies is at http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/18144.html.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Full Time Lab Manager/Research Assistant

The University of Chicago Infant Learning and Development Laboratory seeks a full time laboratory manager/research assistant beginning as early as July 1, 2011. Working both independently and with doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, the laboratory manager/research assistant will be responsible for conducting infant experimental procedures using eye-tracking methods and controlled behavioral paradigms, coding behavioral data using a digital coding interface, and managing and analyzing data. He or she will be responsible for interacting with families and infants who visit the lab, conducting informed consent and debriefing procedures, and following the laboratory's established human subjects procedures. He or she will also recruit, train and manage a small group of part time undergraduate research assistants.

This position is especially appropriate for candidates who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in developmental psychology. We seek candidates who are able to commit to spending at least 12 months in this position.

For more information about our lab, see http://woodwardlab.uchicago.edu/Home.html

Please apply on-line via the University of Chicago human resources website https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/search/SearchResults_css.jsp -- Search for requisition number 086945.

Inquiries can be directed to Amanda Woodward (woodward@uchicago.edu) or Molly Clear (mclear@uchicago.edu).




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Amanda Woodward
William S. Gray Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Chicago
5848 South University Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

(773) 834-1375

http://woodwardlab.uchicago.edu

woodward@uchicago.edu

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Masters Program in Psychology at Bucknell University

The M.S. program aims to prepare students for Ph.D. programs. Students who enroll in the program often are looking for additional research experience, time to clarify their professional goals, or are seeking a terminal Masters degree.

Bucknell’s Master’s program in psychology is a full-time, two-year program in general-experimental psychology that leads to the M.S. degree. Our program is small and selective, as we accept 2-3 students per year. Many students who graduate from our program continue on to a Ph.D. In recent years, graduates have enrolled in doctoral programs in many areas of psychology--clinical, cognitive, human development, neuroscience, social, behavioral medicine, and others.

We seek out applicants who are committed to conducting high-quality empirical research and who wish to be active, contributing members of a department community. Our master’s students typically receive a full tuition remission plus a stipend for serving as a TA. For the 2008-2009 academic year, the stipend was $8800. Each semester, students take two courses, conduct research with their advisor, and serve as a Teaching Assistant, typically in our Introductory or Statistics course.

Potential applicants may contact those faculty whose interests seem to offer a good match. With questions about the program, contact the coordinator of the master’s program, Prof. Bill Flack (570-577-1131), wflack@bucknell.edu). The departmental secretary is Ms. Kay Ocker (ocker@bucknell.edu, 570-577-1200).

Thanks
Ruth
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Ruth Tincoff, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
http://www.facstaff.bucknell.edu/rjt023

Department of Psychology
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837

Office: 205 O’Leary
phone 570-577-1787
fax 570-577-7007

Lab: 301 & 306 O'Leary
phone 570-577-1828
http://www.bucknell.edu/ChildLanguageResearch
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Friday, April 8, 2011

Research Assistant Positions

The Computational Cognition and Learning Lab is looking for motivated undergraduates interested in assisting graduate students in experimental psychology research for Summer and Fall 2011. Our lab studies human development and learning through both empirical studies and computational models. We are particularly interested in how language is grounded in sensorimotor experience and how language development depends on complex interactions among brain, body and environment. To learn more, please visit the lab website at http://www.indiana.edu/~dll/index.html If you are interested in learning how to conduct research, and have at least10 hours available a week, we're looking for you. In addition to valuable research experience you will receive lab class credit. More importantly, if you're considering graduate school, this is a great opportunity to see what working in a lab is really like. You will attend weekly lab meetings, run subjects in experiments, score and analyze data, and help design new experiments. No prior lab experience is necessary, but relevant skills such as experience working with children or some computer science background may be considered. For more information, please contact Amanda Favata at afavata@indiana.edu Please include the following information: Your Name Year in School (freshman, sophomore, etc) Number of hours available to work and tentative time blocks available Major (declared or undeclared) GPA Psychology/Cognitive Science/ Computer Science classes (taken or will be taking) Have you worked in any other labs? Why are you interested in working in this lab? Experience working with children? *Also, please attach a resume and a transcript. We will begin reviewing applications on April 26, 2011. Any applications received after that may not receive full consideration.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Internship Position Available

Themester, an initiative of the College of Arts and Sciences, is pleased to announce two internship positions available for Fall 2011 through a 1-credit course in the College.

Time commitment
• Approximately 5-7 hours a week during the fall semester, August 29-December 9.

Qualifications
• Strong writing and observational skills • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to see a project to its conclusion • Creativity • Interest in the upcoming Themester ?Making War, Making Peace?
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment • Ability to work unsupervised • Event planning experience or strong interest

Duties and Responsibilities

The general duty of interns is to assist the Themester coordinator in the successful completion of the Fall Themester. An intern's duties will include the following:
• Create and contribute to the Themester blog • Help solicit guest contributors (faculty, staff and student) for the Themester blog • Attend Themester planning meetings • Attend a selection of Themester events to count participants, troubleshoot, and write short reports • Coordinate at least one Themester event • Help publicize Themester. This would include putting up Themester posters, staffing a Themester table at events such as the Activities Expo and/or posting events on IU/community calendars

Coursework

In addition to the previously-mentioned duties, students will complete career-development activities such as establishing learning objectives, keeping a journal, conducting an informational interview, producing items for a career portfolio, and attending a Career Development Center event. At the close of the semester, interns will produce a 5-to-7-page reflection paper and program evaluation. Through their duties and assignments, students should expect to engage academically in Themester.

Application
Please send a cover letter, resume, and a proposal for a student-centered Themester event on the theme of ?Making War, Making Peace? to themes@indiana.edu.

Application deadline: April 15.

Please direct questions to themes@indiana.edu.

Tracy Bee
Director of Academic Initiatives
College of Arts and Sciences

Fall 2011 Volunteers in Medicine Field Experience - Apply Now!

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is partnering with Volunteers in Medicine of Monroe County (VIM) to offer "P457 - Volunteers in Medicine Field Experience" in Fall 2011. As part of your experience with Volunteers in Medicine, you may greet clients at the front desk, schedule appointments, help fill scripts or stock shelves in the pharmacy, work as an interpreter (Spanish), conduct eligibility interviews, or enter medical data. For additional information about VIM, please visit the following website: http://www.vimmonroecounty.org/ For more information about the requirements for "P457 - Volunteers in Medicine Field Experience" carefully read the application attached to this email. To apply for the field experience: Follow the instructions in the application and submit your complete application packet before 5 p.m. on Friday, May 6. If you have questions: Contact Dr. Cynthia Hoffman (hoffmanc@indiana.edu) or Dr. Hoke-Sinex (lsinex@indiana.edu).

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Reach High Summer Camp

Hi, I'm Kevin Domanico from Reach High Consulting and Therapy, an ABA clinic over on the southwest side of Bloomington. I was contacting you today to ask if there was any way you could pass on information to your students about volunteering for our summer camp this summer. We run a Summer Camp for children with autism and other developmental delays that uses the practices of Applied Behavior Analysis services to help children learn language, social, play, academic, and self-care skills. ABA is a scientific method of improving socially significant behavior using tactics derived from the principles of behavior. We take ABA and use it in traditional camp settings and activities to help our campers grow. It's a great way for them to have a lot of fun while at the same time learning and growing. Our summer camp runs from 9am to 4pm from June 13th to August 5th from 9am to 4pm and we are looking for volunteers for any part of it, if they can't do the whole thing that isn't a problem we're willing to work around them. We have a limited number of paid positions available as well for those with more experience. Please e-mail me if this sounds like something your students may be interested in and we can give you even more information on the whole endeavor. Thank you for your time, hope to hear from you soon!

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Kevin Domanico, Office Manager
Reach High Consulting and Therapy
2100 S. Liberty Dr. Suite 102
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-4460
www.reachhighconsulting.org

Friday, March 25, 2011

Volunteer Bloomington! Opportunities Update - Mar. 23, 2011

Volunteer Bloomington! Opportunities Update - Mar. 23, 2011

Bloomington Volunteer Weekly Update
http://tinyurl.com/6aag2oo

This week's feature opportunity: Be a Buddy - Be a buddy, a companion, to one of our individuals living in our residential group homes for people with developmental disabilities. In the afternoons or on the weekends, help with daily household activities and duties such as dinner preparation, homework, and laundry, lead activities (going for a walk, games, sports, crafts, ect.) or just sit and talk. < http://tinyurl.com/69fbs4j >

Monday, March 21, 2011

LAB MANAGER POSITION in Cognitive Development at NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

The Conceptual Development and Social Cognition Lab (http://www.psych.nyu.edu/cdsc/) directed by Dr. Marjorie Rhodes and the NYU Infant Cognition and Communication Laboratory (http://www.psych.nyu.edu/niccl/) directed by Dr. Athena Vouloumanos are seeking a full-time lab manager to coordinate research on cognitive development and social cognition in infants and young children.
Job duties include: (1) conducting experiments with infants, children and adults in laboratory, museum-based, and school-based settings; (2) training and supervising undergraduate research assistants; (3) administrative duties, including data management and maintenance of budgets, lab web pages, and participant recruiting systems; 4) working with local schools to recruit participants and organize school-based data collection, and 5) providing general support to researchers.
Candidates should have: (1) a bachelor's degree in psychology or cognitive science; (2) one or more years of research experience; (3) excellent computer skills; (4) the ability to work independently; (5) keen attention to detail; (6) excellent communication skills. Strong organizational, computational, managerial, problem-solving, and analytic skills are essential.
Please email a cover letter describing your research experiences and career goals, a current resume/CV, your unofficial college transcript, and two letters of reference to Dr. Marjorie Rhodes, marjorie.rhodes@nyu.edu or Dr. Athena Vouloumanos athena.vouloumanos@nyu.edu.
We will begin reviewing applications on March 31, 2011. The expected start date is September 1, 2011.

Marjorie Rhodes

Assistant Professor of Psychology
New York University
6 Washington Place, rm. 301
New York, NY 10003

212-998-3546
http://www.psych.nyu.edu/rhodes/index.html

Lab Coordinator position, Wesleyan University

The Cognitive Development Lab at Wesleyan University anticipates hiring a new research associate/lab manager to work in the laboratory of Professor Hilary Barth. The position requires primarily assisting with a series of studies on the development of numerical thinking, in addition to other lab coordination duties.

Duties include:
- Hiring and supervising undergraduate research assistants
- Recruiting and scheduling participants; maintaining participant databases
- Coordinating preschool and grade school participation in research
- Literature searches, data entry, and meticulous record-keeping
- Planning and conducting studies with children and adults
- Assisting with preparation of conference abstracts, manuscripts, and grants
- Management of IRB protocols

The position has a one-year minimum, with a possibility of extending to two or more years. The research associate/lab manager will have opportunities to be directly involved in research, to earn authorship on a paper, and to attend a major research conference.

Preferred qualifications:
Degree in cognitive science, psychology, or related field; prior experimental research experience; at least one semester's experience working with children between the ages of 3 and 8 in a research setting; excellent computer skills (in a Mac environment); excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal qualities and leadership; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; intellectual interest in cognitive development

If interested, please send a cover letter detailing your interests and relevant experience, current CV/resume, and contact information for three (3) references to Jennifer Garcia (jgarcia02@wesleyan.edu).

Hilary Barth
Department of Psychology
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT 06459-0408
E-mail: hbarth@wesleyan.edu
Phone: (860) 685-2468
Personal: http://hbarth.faculty.wesleyan.edu/
Lab: http://cogdev.research.wesleyan.edu/

Monday, March 7, 2011

Summer Internship at University of Delaware

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
INFANT LANGUAGE PROJECT
DR. ROBERTA GOLINKOFF

The Infant Language Project under the direction of Dr. Roberta Golinkoff invites graduating seniors and undergraduate students to apply for an unpaid summer internship. Our laboratory, funded by federal grants, focuses on how children learn language, early mathematical and spatial concepts, and the benefits of playful learning. This is an ideal way to gain research experience for students thinking of going on in a variety of fields such as psychology, speech pathology, and medicine. While there are no specific requirements, you must like children and be an eager learner and responsible individual.

Why you should apply:

Working at the Infant Language Project will allow you to experience, first hand, how research is conducted. You will learn the practical applications of research methods, participant recruitment, data collection, data coding, and data entry. Additionally, we will hold weekly lab meetings where we discuss cutting-edge research in developmental cognition. You will leave the lab having gained a significant amount of knowledge in language acquisition, research methods and infant cognition.

Requirements:

1. Some background in psychology or a related field.
2. Basic computer skills.
3. Must be able to commit at least 20-30 hours/week for 8 weeks between June and August.

To Apply:

Complete and send the application form at the end of this email, along with all requested materials to the Laboratory Coordinator, Sujeet Ranganathan (sujeetr@udel.edu), no later than May 1, 2011. We will review applications on a rolling basis.

Questions?

Please contact Sujeet Ranganathan, Laboratory Coordinator at (302) 831-2073 or sujeetr@udel.edu. Visit Dr. Golinkoff’s website at http://udel.edu/~roberta/
More information:
Why you should apply:

Working at the Infant Language Project will allow you to experience, first hand, how research is conducted. You will learn the practical applications of research methods, participant recruitment, data collection, data coding, and data entry. Additionally, we will hold weekly lab meetings where we discuss cutting-edge research in developmental cognition. You will leave the lab having gained a significant amount of knowledge in language acquisition, research methods and infant cognition.

Requirements:

1. Some background in psychology or a related field.
2. Basic computer skills.
3. Must be able to commit at least 20-30 hours/week for 8 weeks between June and August.

To Apply:

Complete and send the attached application form along with all requested materials to the Laboratory Coordinator, Sujeet Ranganathan (sujeetr@udel.edu), no later than May 1, 2011. We will review applications on a rolling basis.

Questions?

Please contact Sujeet Ranganathan, Laboratory Coordinator at (302) 831-2073 or sujeetr@udel.edu. Visit Dr. Golinkoff’s website at http://udel.edu/~roberta/
Application to be a Summer Intern at the Infant Language Project
University of Delaware
Dr. Roberta Golinkoff

Please submit your CV, your unofficial university transcript and a letter of recommendation with this application form.

Name:
Address: Email Address:

University, Degree, Program, and Year in Program:

Language(s) Spoken and Proficiency (Novice, Intermediate, Fluent, Native):
Computer Skills and Proficiency. Mark Novice, Intermediate, Expert for each of the following:
Mac: ___ Microsoft Word: ___ SPSS: ___
Web/Photo Programs: ___
Super Coder: _____ Habit: _____
Do you have experience working with Tobii Eye-trackers? (Explain):
Other:

Have you had previous experience in research?
Please provide the following information for each research experience:
Previous Supervisor:
Supervisor’s Email:
Work period:
Your duties:
Can we contact your previous supervisor for a reference?



What do you hope to get out of a research experience?



What are your plans once you graduate?



How did you hear about us?

Sujeet Ranganathan
Lab Coordinator
Infant Language Project
School of Education
Willard Hall Education Building
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716-2920
(302) 831-2073

Monday, February 28, 2011

Volunteer/internship options at the Middle Way House

Hello,
My name is Monte Simonton and I run the after school program at Middle Way House The Rise. We serve children between the ages of 3-19 years old who have come from domestic violence, homeless, and poverty situations. We have several volunteer options and a service learning course that we need more volunteers for. Each of them are described below.

L100: *** We still have 6 spots left.
Every year we collaborate with a service learning course (CLLC-L100, 11614) to provide the children with a Spring Break Camp. The class meets March 2nd, March 9th, and March 23rd from 6:00-8:30 p.m. and includes meeting the week of Spring Break from 8:30-5 p.m. The first two classes the students will get a foundation on the effects of domestic violence on children. They will learn about Middle Way House and about what we will doing with the children over spring break. During spring break we will spend Mon-Fri 8:30-5 with the children. We will go to the Children’s Museum in Indianapolis, the Exotic Feline Rescue Center, The Indianapolis Zoo, and Wonder Lab. We will go to a Chemistry Magic show, go swimming, and have live animals brought in by the Humane Society for some educational programs and two animal rescue programs. It is a really fun week that allows students to make a difference in a child’s life over Spring Break. **** We still need to raise another $1000 to do all of the weeks activities. If you or a student group would like to help raise it please let me know.



Mentoring:
We currently need 25 men to be mentors to the children in our program. We currently have a wait-list of women waiting to be paired with girls, but will probably need more female mentors starting in April. We pair IU students with a child of the same gender for a year commitment as a mentor. The mentor must spend an average of 3 hours a week with the child, not counting winter, summer, or spring breaks. Some of our boys have been waiting close to a year to get mentors, because we have not had that many male applicants. We have a large number of female children who have recently moved and also need mentors. Mentoring is one of the easiest ways to make a difference in a child’s life. Just by hanging around them and incorporating them into your life, you can make a major difference in their lives. Please contact Monte Simonton at msimonto@hotmail.com for more information.

Tutoring;
We tutor children between the ages of 4-18 with their homework. We do tutoring Mon-Thurs from 5:30-7 p.m. and Friday from 4:20-5:30. We need help with tutoring children in all grades. We could also use help in developing assignments for children to do when they do not have homework that would increase their literacy and math levels. We are tutoring about 30 children a day and need more volunteers. We in particular need more tutors on Fridays. Please contact Monte Simonton at msimonto@hotmail.com for more information.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

A Lab Manager/full time Research Assistant position is open at the Yale University Cognition and Development Lab under Professor Frank Keil.

A Lab Manager/full time Research Assistant position is open at the Yale University Cognition and Development Lab under Professor Frank Keil. The position is best suited to a graduating senior in a Cognitive or Developmental Psychology program. The position starts this summer and a two-year commitment is preferred. Please see the attached notice for more information and application instructions. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Jonathan Kominsky

YALE UNIVERSITY COGNITION AND DEVELOPMENT LAB DIRECTOR - PROFESSOR FRANK KEIL
FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE

General purpose

Conduct research-related tasks for projects on cognition and development in
preschoolers, school-age children, and adults.

Essential duties

1. Assist in the design of research stimuli, enter, and analyze the collected data.
2. Interview children according to research protocols.
3. Recruit children and their parents.
4. Set up and maintain liaisons with greater New Haven area schools and preschools.
5. Perform additional research-related tasks.
6. Oversee lab staff, coordinate and schedule research activities by all lab affiliated staff.
7. Order supplies and equipment, and oversee maintenance of lab resources.

Experience and training

1. A Bachelor's degree in either natural or social science area, or from a Bachelor's
program with substantial course work in that area.
2. Previous experience working with children.
3. PREFERRED: Experience in experimental psychological research involving human
subjects, especially children. Course background in cognitive and/or developmental
psychology and cognitive science.

Skills and abilities

1. Excellent interpersonal skills, with both children and adults.
2. Familiarity with research methodology.
3. Strong organizational and writing skills.
4. Sound independent judgment.
5. Excellent interviewing skills.
6. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and graphics.
7. Excellent proofreading skills.
8. Access to frequent and efficient transportation to schools and daycare settings in
greater New Haven area.
9. PREFERRED: Genuine curiosity about the research questions a major asset.

Familiarity with any of the following programs or programming languages: HTML,
MatLab, PsyScope, E-Prime, SPSS/PASW, Python, Photoshop, Final Cut.

For more information or questions: cogdevlab@yale.edu

To apply, please mail cover letter, resume, two or more letters of recommendation, and a
current transcript to:
Cognition and Development Lab
c/o Jonathan Kominsky
2 Hillhouse Ave
New Haven, CT 06520-8205

Monday, February 14, 2011

Interviews & Dealing with Rejection" 2010-11 Grad School Chat Series

ONLINE ONLY at http://breeze.iu.edu/iubpsychgrad (LOG IN AS GUEST)

Prepping for a graduate school visit? Don't know what to do if you don't get into the school of your choice? Or are you just an undergraduate considering graduate school with general questions about the process, or an alumni willing to give back by imparting your wisdom on the next batch of graduate students?

We hope you'll join us for our next chat. The main topic will be "Interviews & Dealing with Rejection," but other topics are welcome. Talk to current IU graduate students and former department alumni now in graduate school, or who already have their graduate degrees, about options at this stage in your application process.

All topics related to grad school are welcome in our sessions, as always. Log in as a guest at http://breeze.iu.edu/iubpsychgrad at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 16 to attend.

WildCare Interships

It's that time of year again when I send out emails and promise posters to departments that seem to furnish fabulous interns in the summer for us. Your animal behavior certificate being right up there with biology. We treat our interns very well and I really work hard to give them great references. Sometimes 2-3 years after the fact. Please send this email to interested students when you get a chance. Someone will bring a nice color poster by in the next week.

Wildlife Internship
Build your resumé Learn new skills Enjoy wildlife moments

WildCare Inc. 501 (c) (3) can offer the experience and support you are looking for.
WildCare incorporated in 2001 and has helped over 11,000 wild
songbirds, mammals, birds of prey, and reptiles since that time.
Our Center sits on 3 acres of land with a deer pen, two flight cages,
outdoor aviaries, and pre release caging for mammals and raptors.
You will need access to a car.
Check our website www.wildcareinc.org for applications

Thursday, February 10, 2011

SPHS Colloquium: Dr. Linda Smith, Feb. 28

What: Colloquium presented by the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences and the SPHS PhD Organization
Where: Speech and Hearing Building, Room C141
When: Monday, February 28, 4-5 pm

Speaker: Dr. Linda B. Smith
Psychological and Brain Sciences Department, Indiana University

Title: Grounding Toddler Learning in Sensory Motor Dynamics

Abstract:

Most theories of cognitive development are "cognitive" in the sense of being about internal models, propositions, and inferences. It is not at all clear that these theories can explain real world learning. Child learn in a physical world - about objects, actions, and other social beings, and language - through their second-by-second, minute-by-minute sensorimotor interactions in that world. They create their own experiences through their own actions. This talk considers how the body - and physical actions - may play a special role in - and indeed simplify - learning object names. The body's momentary actions appear to play a direct role in what might seem to be cognitive operations - attention and binding - bind objects in the physical environment to internal cognitive operations. The domain used to illustrate these points is toddler word learning. Using tiny videocameras placed low on the forehead of the child to capture the dynamic first person view, measure of eye-gaze direction, motion sensors on heads and hands, and success in word learning tasks, the experiments show learning that is inseparable from - and made in - embodied interaction in the world.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Neuroscience Talks at the Indianapolis campus

Sven Vilim, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Neuroscience
Associate Professor of Structural and Chemical Biology
Department of Neuroscience
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY

“The chemical brain: What slugs can tell us about neuropeptides and behavior”

Thursday, February 10, 2011
4:00 PM
Research 2 Building
Room 101
IUPUI
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John T. Povlishock, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Anatomy
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Medicine
Richmond, VA
“Traumatic Brain Injury Constitutes a Unique Neurological Disorder: Evidence from Acute and Chronic Studies in Brain Injured YFP-Expressing Mice”

Thursday, February 17, 2011
4:00 PM
Research 2 Building
Room 101
IUPUI

Monday, February 7, 2011

Lab manager at Johns Hopkins--Senior undergrads seeking lab experience

Seeking Lab Manager for Laboratory for Child Development
at Johns Hopkins University

This full-time position will involve overseeing all aspects of cognitive development research with infants, children, and adults. Duties will include: recruiting research participants, conducting behavioral experiments, coding infant and child behaviors, hiring, training and supervising undergraduate research assistants, maintaining a participant database, interacting with graduate and post-doctoral students, data entry and assisting with data analysis, equipment and computer purchasing and upkeep, and budgetary organization. This position reports to Dr. Lisa Feigenson and Dr. Justin Halberda in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.

A college background in psychology or cognitive science and experience with psychological research is required. Ability to work well with parents, infants and young children is a must. Computer skills and supervisory experience are strongly preferred.

The position has a 1-year minimum, with the possibility of extending to 2 or more years. The position will begin around May, 2011. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, commensurate with experience.

The Johns Hopkins Laboratory for Child Development website can be viewed at:
http://www.psy.jhu.edu/~labforchilddevelopment/

The JHU Lab for Child Development is located within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences on the Homewood Campus of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.

To submit an application, visit the Johns Hopkins University Human Resources website at (job requisition number 46944):
https://hrnt.jhu.edu/jhujobs/job_search.cfm
Please be sure to include a resume or cv with contacts who will provide you with a letter of reference, as well as a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position.

Lisa Feigenson
Associate Professor
Dept. of Psychological & Brain Sciences
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD 21218 USA
(410) 516-7364
http://www.psy.jhu.edu/fs/faculty/feigenson.htm
http://www.psy.jhu.edu/~labforchilddevelopment/

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Funding and Grant Opportunities for IUB Students and Faculty

Please circulate these announcements for Indiana Space Grant Consortium grant, scholarship and fellowship opportunities for IUB undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. More information, including eligibility, application and deadlines can be found on online at:

https://engineering.purdue.edu/INSGC/

http://www.indiana.edu/~dema/insgc/index.shtml

Monday, January 31, 2011

Child Social Skills Therapy Assistant Positions - Apply by Feb 4

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is partnering with Milestones Clinical & Health Resources to offer clinically-relevant public service opportunities to 6 psychology or neuroscience majors this semester.

As part of this program you will work directly with children who need to learn social skills coping strategies. You may work directly with a Milestones Therapist during child group therapy sessions or design activities with specific therapeutic goals and implement them with children while their parents attend parent therapy programs. The therapeutic program for all of the groups is The Incredible Years - developed by Dr. Carolyn Webster-Stratton of the University of Washington. See the attached application for more details about the positions and requirements to participate.

To apply: Complete the attached application and submit hard copies of the application, your resume, and cover letter to Dr. Cynthia Hoffman before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4th. (See application for details).

If you have questions, email Dr. Hoffman

Applicants will be notified on Monday, February 7 as to whether they've been accepted to the program.

NOTE: The application *was* attached to the email sent out via the LISTSERV on Friday, January 28th.
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Online resources:

Milestones Clinical & Health Resources
http://www.milestonesclinic.com/

Preparing a targeted resume & cover letter http://psych.indiana.edu/undergrad/careers/resume.asp

The Incredible Years are research-based, proven effective programs for reducing children's aggression and behavior problems and increasing social competence at home and at school.
http://www.incredibleyears.com/

Helping Young Children "Beat the Odds": Parents, Teachers, Schools and Dinosaurs, an address by Dr. Carolyn Webster-Stratton http://www.incredibleyears.com/Library/items/media_466.htm

Experts in Action: Child Programs
http://www.incredibleyears.com/program/experts-in-action_CP.asp

Friday, January 28, 2011

WISP Research Poster Workshop on February 14

Please RSVP to wisp@indiana.edu by February 11, if you plan to attend the workshop.

Present a poster about your research at the 13th annual Women in Science Research Conference, network with other women researchers and compete for research awards. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best undergraduate and graduate poster presentations in each of the following categories: Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Mathematics & Technology. First place winners will receive $100, second place winners will receive $75. This is a fantastic opportunity for community building and professional development in a familiar setting, which will enhance your graduate school or employment opportunities. If this is your first time assembling a research poster, the Office for Women’s Affairs (OWA) will hold an optional ‘how to make a poster & give a poster presentation’ workshop.


Upcoming WISP Workshop:
How to Make a Research Poster

Monday, February 14, 2011, 3:00 – 4:00 PM Memorial Hall East (on 3rd St) 1st Floor Lounge (by room 125)

** This is a hands-on workshop. Participants will develop an initial poster design!**

Come learn how to make a poster to showcase your research. We will discuss effective poster-design techniques and show a number of example research posters from different disciplines—including winning posters from previous WISP Research Conferences. We will also discuss effective oral presentation strategies. If possible, please bring your abstract, data, charts, photos, graphs and anything else you might want your poster to emphasize or highlight. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to ask questions to experienced poster presenters and get personalized feedback on poster designs. While we hope that many Women in Science Research Conference presenters will attend this workshop, all students are welcome to attend, regardless of whether or not you are presenting at the conference.

Please RSVP to wisp@indiana.edu by February 11, if you plan to attend the workshop.

Sponsored by the Women in Science Program of the Office for Women’s Affairs (OWA).

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Summer Research Internship at the Infant Cognition Center at Yale University

The Infant Cognition Center at Yale University, directed by Dr. Karen Wynn, is accepting applications for our annual summer internship program, which runs from June 1 to August 15 (flexible).

Research: Our research broadly focuses on social cognition in infancy. Some ongoing projects examine infants' preferences for characters based on their social behavior or group membership, infants' understanding of social status, and infants' reasoning about plants and artifacts. More information about our current research can be found at www.yale.edu/infantlab.

Internship Opportunity: Interns will work closely with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows on new and ongoing studies, participating fully in all aspects of the research process. Interns will become familiar with experimental methods used in infant studies, and will immediately become involved in recruiting and testing participants, designing and setting up studies, and coding and analyzing results. They will also attend a weekly lab meeting where we discuss the theoretical motivation for our studies, experimental data, and relevant research findings from other labs.

In addition, interns will have the chance to learn about and interact with other developmental psychology labs at Yale, and attend sessions organized by professors and graduate students on topics such as applying to graduate school. Interns are encouraged to join graduate students and other researchers from across the department in fun activities such as kickball games, bowling, barbecues, and karaoke nights.

Internship Requirements: The internship will involve a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. Undergraduate students at all stages are welcome to apply. The internship is best suited to students interested in pursuing graduate studies in developmental, social, or cognitive psychology. This is a volunteer position, but it is encouraged to apply for outside funding from one's own university, and we are happy to support these applications.

How to Apply: To receive an application and further information, please contact Lab Manager Annie Spokes at yalebaby.manager@yale.edu.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Scholarship Competition

IU College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce the 2011-2012 Senior Scholarship Competition For students majoring in the IU College of Arts and Sciences Application requirements:
Full-time status both semesters of the 2011-2012 academic year You must plan to graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences at IU-Bloomington in May or August, 2012 Signed application form (available from your academic advisor or online, see below) Two letters of recommendation from your professors in the College of Arts and Sciences Personal statement (400-500) words describing your interests, your experiences, your long-term goals and the way your plans for the next 3-5 years will affect these goals.
Your résumé or CV

* Individual award amounts vary *
For consideration all materials (including letters of recommendation) must be received by:
4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2011
Submit all materials to: Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office
012 Kirkwood Hall
Hours: 8-12 and 1-4 weekdays
Complete information and the application form are available on the College website at:
http://college.indiana.edu/undergrad/scholarships/cri_senior.shtml

Neurobiology and Physiology Master's Program at Northwestern University

Please see the attached for a one-year Master of Science program in Neurobiology and Physiology. The Neurobiology and Physiology Department at Northwestern is renowned for its award-winning faculty and scientific discoveries and advances. With their MS program, students work on research projects with the mentorship of their faculty members, which culminates into a written thesis at the end of the year. There graduates usually pursue further biomedical related training, usually through medical school or Ph.D. programs.
Qualified candidates will have completed the required courses, grades, and have a strong interest in the neuroscience field. Our admissions committee also puts emphasis on previous research experience, since our program is research-focused.
For more information about the program
http://www.neurobiology.northwestern.edu/academics/ms.shtml

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

Thank you,
Tasneem
Tasneem Nomanbhai
Program Assistant
Northwestern University
Dept. of Neurobiology and Physiology
P: (847) 491-5521
F: (847) 491-5211
t-nomanbhai@northwestern.edu

http://www.neurobiology.northwestern.edu/

IU Psychological Association of Student Awareness

Psychology Majors,

The Psychological Association of Student Awareness is a new diverse and interesting psychology group that started in the Fall. The group currently has around 20 members but we are trying to increase that number.

The Psychological Association of Student Awareness is a student organization at Indiana University whose purpose is to offer a collaborative study group for undergraduates to work together in order to raise awareness of new developments in the field of psychology. Members can present on developments that would include new methods of therapy, research, and changes (economic, political, etc) related to the field. The organization will stimulate professionalism by offering an atmosphere of diverse information exchange that exposes members to an array of subjects within the field.

Presentations last semester were on diverse subjects that included Interpersonal Neurobiology, Animal Sexuality, Mindfulness Meditation Neuroscience, Alzheimers Research, and others.

This semester we will have presentations on Attachment Research which focuses on mother-infant bonds, industrial psychology, Meditation in Therapy, and others.

To join go to myinvolvement and join our Facebook group to connect to other members by searching Psychological Association of Student Awareness.

Meeting
2/8/11 Balantine Hall Room 135 7:30PM

Best,
Benjamin Nelson, President
Patrick Nagel, Vice President
Annie Bidwell, Secretary

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Summer teaching Opportunities for graduating May 2010 seniors.

Thank you once again for your help in getting the word out about our available summer teaching opportunities.

Below please find a detailed job description and instructions for applying. Please forward to your department's graduate students and/or graduating seniors. So that I can be sure your students have received the job announcement, please confirm for me (or blind-copy me) when you have sent it.

Regards,

Jason Hanlon
Teaching Operations Manager
Institute of Reading Development


Summer Teaching Opportunities
The Institute of Reading Development is seeking candidates for summer 2011 teaching positions. We seek applicants with an undergraduate degree or higher from any discipline. We provide a paid training program and comprehensive on-going support.
Summer teaching positions with the Institute offer the opportunity to:
• Earn more than $6,000 during the summer. Teachers typically earn between $500 and $700 per week while teaching.
• Gain over 500 hours of teacher-training and teaching experience with a variety of age groups.
• Help students of all ages develop their reading skills and ability to become imaginatively absorbed in books.
The Institute is an educational service provider that teaches developmental reading programs in partnership with the continuing education departments of more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States. Our classes for students of all ages improve their reading skills and teach them to experience absorption in literature.
We hire people who:
• Have strong reading skills and read for pleasure • Have a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline • Are responsible and hard working • Have good communication and organizational skills • Will be patient and supportive with students • Have regular access to a reliable car We welcome you to submit an online application and learn more about teaching for the Institute at our website:

http://instituteofreadingdevelopmentteachingjobs.com/

If this link does not work, please copy and paste it into your browser.
This Summer Reading Programs Publication was sent by the Institute of Reading Development
5 Commercial Boulevard Novato, CA, 94949, USA

University Scholarship Program for the 2011-2012 School Year

University Scholarship Program for the 2011-2012 School Year http://www.microsoft.com/university/scholarships

Program Overview Microsoft College scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. Students will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in the software industry.

Microsoft is excited to be offering scholarships for the 2011–2012 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2011.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Education School has Undergraduate Scholarships open to all students in the sciences

Please advertise a scholarship opportunity for students majoring in any of the sciences. The application is through the School of Education, however, students in the College or Transition to Teach program may also apply. The scholarship award would be for the 2011-2012 school year.

Please direct the students to:

http://education.indiana.edu/scholarships
In the right hand column, click on Science Education and then on the Paul E Klinge Scholarship.

Students may contact me if they have questions.

Thank you very much.

Dorothy Slota
Licensing Advisor,Undergraduate Recorder School of Education, IUB dslota@indiana.edu
812-856-8528

Thursday, January 13, 2011

PBS seeking Psychology Outreach Ambassadors

Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences seeking Psychology Outreach Ambassadors We are looking for undergraduate student volunteers to assist in the department's community outreach efforts. Outreach Ambassadors will work with department staff to welcome visitors to the department. We regularly host student groups of various ages for the purpose of promoting our education and research, recruiting future students and educating the community about psychological and brain sciences.

Any undergraduate student taking psychology or neuroscience courses is eligible to serve as a Psychology Outreach Ambassador.

To apply, please e-mail Jenny Porter Tilley, Media & Event Coordinator, at jptilley@indiana.edu. Include your name, e-mail address, phone number and a sentence or two about why you would like to be an ambassador. The deadline to apply for the Spring 2011 semester is Friday, January 21.

Johns Hopkins Laboratory for Child Development Summer Internship Program

Johns Hopkins Laboratory for Child Development Summer Internship Program

The Johns Hopkins Laboratory for Child Development, directed by Dr. Lisa Feigenson and Dr. Justin Halberda, studies how young children perceive and think about the world around them. We use a variety of methods to investigate early knowledge, including measuring infants' looking time to various scenes, measuring children's reaching for hidden objects, and measuring children's choices in simple experimental games.

We are currently answering such questions as: How many objects can infants and young children keep track of and remember over time? What early numerical abilities do infants and young children have? How do toddlers and preschoolers reason through simple logic problems? How do young children learn the meanings of new words?

We are offering a limited number of summer internship positions in our lab for the Summer of 2011 (starting June 1st and ending July 29th). Student interns will gain experience in all aspects of our research, including: recruiting families to participate in our studies, understanding and helping to design experiments to be run with infants and children, constructing experimental stimuli, conducting experiment sessions with children and their parents, analyzing and interpreting data, and attending lab meetings in which general issues in cognitive development are discussed.

REQUIREMENTS:
1) Applicants must be psychology (or related) majors preferably with coursework in developmental and experimental psychology;
2) Applicants must have previous research experience (not necessarily in a developmental psychology laboratory);
3) Applicants must have basic computer skills;
4) Applicants should be mature, articulate, and comfortable with parents and children as the internship requires frequent contact with parents as well as with their children.
5) Applicants must be highly organized and reliable.
The position is a full-time commitment. Depending on the strength of the application, we offer either: 1) 4 credit hours or 2) up to $1,500.00 in stipend money. Receipt of university credit is dependent on agreement from the student's home institution. Students are also strongly encouraged to seek external sources of funding (e.g., many universities offer summer research funds to students who can demonstrate a strong research plan). We encourage students to look into such possibilities or to apply for such funds at their home institution (whether JHU or elsewhere) before applying, and to describe such opportunities in their application.

Applications and a more detailed description of the program can be found on our website at www.labforchilddevelopment.com. Click on JOIN OUR TEAM!

To apply, please mail your application, complete with all necessary components to:

Dominic Gibson, Lab Coordinator
JHU-Dept. of Psychological & Brain Sciences 3400 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD, 21218

We will accept applications until March 4th, 2011. Late applications will be considered only if positions remain open.

If you have any further questions, please contact Dominic Gibson, Lab Coordinator at (410) 516-6075 or infant.research@jhu.edu. You can also find additional information about the Laboratory for Child Development at our website:www.labforchilddevelopment.com.

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Dominic Gibson
Lab Manager
Laboratory for Child Development
Dept. of Psychological & Brain Sciences
Johns Hopkins University
410-516-6075
www.labforchilddevelopment.com

Monday, January 10, 2011

BIOL L111/L112 EXEMPTION EXAM

The L111 and L112 exemption exams are being offered for the Spring 2011 semester this WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12 at 7pm in Jordan Hall 124. Sign up today or tomorrow in the Biology Undergraduate Advising Office (Jordan Hall A115).Students may sign up for one or both exams, and students may take each exam twice during their time at IU.

The exam is a 40 question, multiple-choice exam (passing score = 24). Students do receive 3 credit hours for passing the exam, but no letter grade.

Please note: some graduate/professional schools will not count test credit toward their prerequisites. Check with your intended school or with HPPLC for more information.

Starting Early" - 2010-11 Grad School Chat Series

Wednesday, January 19 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location ONLINE ONLY at http://breeze.iu.edu/iubpsychgrad
Created By
IUB Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

Are you a junior in college considering grad school, but don't know where to start? Or in the application process and just want to talk to someone who's been there? An alumni willing to give back by imparting your wisdom on the next batch of graduate students? We hope all of you will join our online chat early next semester.

The topic for this date will be "Starting Early," for undergraduates who want a head start. Talk to current IU graduate students and former department alumni now in graduate school, or who already have their graduate degrees, about what you should be doing now to apply for the graduate school process.

All topics related to grad school are welcome in our sessions, as always. Log in at http://breeze.iu.edu/iubpsychgrad at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 19th to attend.

Friday, January 7, 2011

New Information about IU Master of Public Health Programs for 2011

Please see the announcement below about HPER expanded Master of Public Health options for Fall 2011. There is contact information available at the bottom of the announcement for anyone with a question.

Graduate Records Examination (GRE) scores are not required for United States citizens with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above on a 4.0 grading scale. If students are interested in being considered for an assistantship for next year, they should get the application and the assistantship application turned in by March 1.

The School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) is pleased to announce that effective Fall 2011, the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program will be expanding and will offer the MPH degree with five different concentrations (majors). The 43 credit (2 years full time) program, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, will have available majors in the areas of epidemiology, public health administration, biostatistics, environmental health, and behavioral, social and community health. Below is a description of the five concentrations.

Master of Public Health (MPH) Program, School of HPER, Indiana University-Bloomington

All students in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program complete core public health course work in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, social and behavioral determinants of health, and public health administration. Additionally, students choose one of these areas as their area of emphasis and complete coursework and participate in research experiences that develop their knowledge and skills specific to that selected concentration. A description of each concentration follows:

Behavioral, Social and Community Health Students in this concentration focus on the social and behavioral sciences that are essential for understanding health behaviors and for developing effective health promotion interventions. Students complete coursework related to the social, behavioral, and cultural determinants of health, the design, implementation, and evaluation of health behavior change interventions, and the foundations of serving as a leader in community-based settings. Throughout the program, students work closely with faculty and community leaders who are engaged in research and practice across a broad and diverse range of communities and health issues.

Biostatistics
The Biostatistics concentration prepares students to select appropriate methodologies, develop innovative research designs, and analyze data from studies related to emerging public health issues. Coursework is completed in experimental analysis and research design, multivariate statistical analysis, and other advanced statistical methodologies. Students have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and leaders in the community to apply research skills to practical projects related to public health.

Environmental Health
Students in this concentration gain technical skills for the development, implementation and evaluation of practices that seek to identify, prevent or minimize the adverse impact of environmental and occupational hazards on human health. Students complete coursework related to the assessment and control of environmental and occupational exposures, the effects of these exposures on human health, principles of toxicology, and toxic regulations and policies. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to communicate environmental health risks to the public, analyze the impact of environmental assaults and exposures to susceptible populations, and manage environmental and occupational risks.

Epidemiology
The Epidemiology concentration prepares students to conceptualize a public health problem, design epidemiological studies, collect and analyze data, and interpret and disseminate results to a broad range of public health constituents. Students complete advanced coursework in epidemiological methods, and the epidemiology of chronic, infectious and social diseases. Upon completion of the program, students will have the skills to perform epidemiologic analyses that influence health and disease management and that contribute to the understanding of etiologies of disease prevention and wellness.

Public Health Administration
This concentration prepares students to assume leadership roles in the public and private sectors and to effectively create and implement policies and manage programs that promote the public’s health with the opportunity to focus on rural populations. Coursework is completed in health policy, finance and budgeting, public relations, program evaluation, leadership, legal issues, and resource acquisition and management. Students have the opportunity for significant research and practice involvement with public health and health services organizations in Indiana and beyond.

For more information about the expanded MPH program, contact Dr. Joanne Bunnage (jbunnage@indiana.edu). Information and procedures related to admission are available at http://publichealth.indiana.edu/admissions/index.html.