Recovery Engagement Center (REC) Volunteer Opportunity

The Recovery Engagement Center (REC) is a hub for resources needed to sustain recovery. The center is filled with recovery coaches and volunteers who have sincere compassion to help those who are trying to change their lives out of addiction and/or alcoholism. They walk alongside clients to build a support system and toolbox to live healthier and happier lives. The REC provides peer recovery support, recovery coaching, AA and NA groups, access to community resources, and other group support services. We also host events for the recovery community.

The REC is currently recruiting volunteers to fill various positions. We are open Monday-Friday and need volunteers to cover the front desk. This position is the first point of contact for individuals seeking services. Volunteers greet clients have them sign in, answer phones, and then assist clients with the appropriate appointments and resources. We also have a Friday lunch meal that we provide for the community and need volunteers to assist with set-up, preparation, and clean-up. In warmer months, we also have a garden that needs to be tended. Finally, we need volunteers to assist with various events throughout the year including our popular Recovery Festival.

Volunteers should have the following qualities:

                -Empathetic

                -Have an interest in assisting individuals in recovery

                -Basic computer skills

                -Be able to be punctual, dependable, and keep commitments.

If you are interested in applying to be a volunteer, please contact volunteer coordinator Paulina Guerrero at Paulina.Guerrero@centerstone.org or call the REC at 812-337-2424

Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington Volunteer Opportunity

Semester Long Volunteers Wanted

 
The Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington is actively recruiting outgoing, patient and creative long-term (at least one semester) volunteers. We need volunteers who will be be engaging, positive role models for our members. At the BGCB we do our best to provide fun, educational and engaging programs activities for our members. We have many volunteer opportunities within our Club that can be customized to your schedule. The Club is typically open between 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. We ask volunteers to commit to 4-5 hours a week (you are more than welcome to do additional hours) for the entirety of the semester to build strong and meaningful relationships with our members. Homework help, bike riding club, flag football, one-on-one tutoring, cheer, cooking club are just some of the activities that volunteers can be involved with. The Club serves 150-180 members a day with diverse demographic, ethnic, and financial backgrounds.  Volunteers must be comfortable working with children from the age 6 to 18. Volunteers are depended on and treated as regular staff members and are vital to the club running smoothly.
 
Not only does volunteering at the club look great on a resume, you also have a chance to gain internship experience after one semester as a volunteer.
 
If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, please email Anna for an application at lsvolunteercoordinator@bgcbloomington.org or stop into our location at 311 S Lincoln Street.

Summer Job Opportunity at Camp Akeela

Camp Akeela, a fun, traditional overnight summer camp with locations in Vermont and Wisconsin for boys and girls ages 9 - 18 is currently seeking applicants to fill their summer camp positions. Their Vermont location is set on 400 acres in the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the Wisconsin location is on the campus of beautiful Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. Many of their campers have been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome or a non-verbal learning disability. Others are undiagnosed but described as "quirky." All are very bright, charming well behaved boys and girls who struggle to connect with their peers. For more information about joining the Camp Akeela team, please visit their website: http://campakeela.com/staff/welcome-to-akeela/

Course Announcement - Spring Break for Kids

Spring Break for Kids, CLLC L100 Class #8155

Spring Break for Kids is a two credit service learning course offered through Collins Living Learning Center.  In this course students will learn about the effects of domestic violence, poverty, homelessness, and child abuse on children through class discussion, activities, and readings.  Students will then spend their Monday – Friday of spring break working with local children from Middle Way House The Rise (a local domestic violence program) during their science enrichment camp.  This course will include trips to the Indianapolis Zoo, Children’s Museum, Wylie House, Exotic Feline Rescue Center, Wonder Lab, and many more. It is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community while earning credit. The class meets 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/22, & 3/29 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. and Monday-Friday of Spring Break 13^th – 17^th from 9: 00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for service learning experience. Please direct any questions msimonto@indiana.edu

Full-Time Research Associate Position Available

Centerstone Research Institute - Bloomington, Indiana Summary of Job:  The Research Associate will be responsible for providing a wide array of support for field-based evaluation projects, including: participant recruitment, client assessment interviews, tracking and retention; data collection within required timeframes; data entry; database maintenance; provision of ongoing internal and external reports, and assisting the evaluator in the dissemination and utilization of evaluation information and other grant requirements. Candidate must have the capacity to work independently as well as with a team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Able to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, and supervisors. Possesses a valid driver’s license and willing/able to travel locally. Possesses organizational skills to maintain records and coordinate other tasks. Skilled in speaking and writing to persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds with mental and physical disorders. Must have strong computer skills in data management, document creation, and system maintenance to include Microsoft Excel and Access and SPSS. Knowledge of physical health chronic conditions a plus.  Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

Job Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in social science or mental health care related field; minimum of 2 years related experience. Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.   https://careers.centerstone.org/careers/careers.aspx?req=2016-IN:53001:278999-014

Job Opportunity for December Graduates

Research Assistant – Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development Study at WUSTL

We are looking for a full time research assistant to work on the project described below. Ideally, the person must be able to start FULL TIME (i.e., must be graduating) by January (early) of 2017.

If you are interested, please send a Resume to Deanna Barch at dbarch@wustl.edu.

Please include information about when you will graduate.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to have a research assistant as part of a large-scale project to study health, behavior and brain structure and function in children and adolescents.

The person will: 1) have responsibility for testing and scanning participants using task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and behavioral/cognitive/computerized testing;

2) help with preprocessing and quality control of imaging and behavioral data; and

3) work with a team of other research assistants to assess a large sample of individuals with task and resting state fMRI and behavioral data as part of the project.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Interviews study participants about psychiatric symptoms and tests children and adolescents enrolled in study per protocol, using functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging and behavioral/ cognitive/computerized testing.

2. Processes urine drug samples, saliva and alcohol breathalyzer testing in accordance with study guidelines.

3. Learns to do blood draws.

4. Refer patients to resources available in community and social services.

5. Maintains proper documentation and record keeping.

6. Evaluates research results, reporting findings and discussing project outcomes with staff involved. Responsible for problem solving issues that arise in MRI scanning and to participate in trouble shooting and developing alternative approaches.

7. Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.

8. Prepares information packets for patients enrolled in study.

9. Performs library research on specified topics

JOB LOCATION/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Clinical office setting with some pressure caused by study deadlines and patient schedules.

Some local travel to outreach centers and participant homes Some potential exposure to

biological hazards (urine, saliva, blood). Must be physically able to wear protective equipment.

Must be able to learn to run an MRI machine and problem solve issues associated with scanning.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE: Responsibility, attention to detail, and experience in research.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Equivalent of Bachelors in Psychology, Psychological & Brain Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related field.

RELATIONSHIP: Works directly with laboratory staff personnel and principal investigators.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Deanna Barch dbarch@wustl.edu

Corinne Guilday guildayc@psychiatry.wustl.edu

Love Bloomington? Stay for Three More Years as a Latin America Global Fellow.

GLOBALIZATION IS AFFECTING ALMOST EVERY AREA OF THE LAW and the Indiana University Maurer School of Law and its Milt and Judi Stewart Center on the Global Legal Profession are at the forefront of preparing tomorrow's global lawyers. Below please find information about a wonderful fellowship opportunity for those with an interest in Latin America.

http://www.law.indiana.edu/what/professional-careers/experiential-education/assets/latin-america-final.pdf

Test Prep Resources

Did you know that there are many different test prep resources available to help you with the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, DAT, OAT? The advising office does not recommend one specific resource over another, but they are all worth learning more about and checking out!  

GRE Test Prep, Free 

http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/


IU Lifelong Learning Test Prep Courses - in person workshops 

https://v2.aitapps-s.iu.edu/AIT_INlighten_V1_online/blvpue


Magoosh - online offering 

https://gre.magoosh.com/​


Kaplan Test Prep

https://www.kaptest.com/

Undergraduate Research Opportunity

The Wong Lab, headed by Dr. Joel Wong, an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling & Educational Psychology, is currently seeking undergraduate research assistants to support in our ongoing projects.

The lab focuses on the areas of Asian/Asian American mental health, the psychology of men and masculinities, sexual assault prevention, and positive psychology.

The ideal RA would be highly dedicated and someone who can commit to joining our lab for at least one year. In addition, those hoping to pursue a graduate degree in counseling psychology or a related field (e.g., sociology or other psychological areas) are encouraged to apply. RAs will be paired with a doctoral student based on research interests and work closely with them to gain research skills and complete tasks.

Over time, RAs will be given many opportunities to gain and enhance their research skills. These include working on a project through from conception to completion as well as exposure to both qualitative and quantitative methodology. In addition, RAs will be given information on counseling psychology and graduate school. This includes program options, what you need to become competitive, the application process, the interview process, and writing a CV and personal statements.

Furthermore, RAs will have the opportunity to get to know Dr. Wong, attend lab meetings, the potential to earn a letter of recommendation, and may also earn the chance to attend conferences and present research.

RAs will be expected to attend lab meetings in addition to meeting with their assigned graduate student as needed to complete project specific tasks. These tasks include, but are not limited to, conducting literature reviews, creating surveys for experiments, piloting studies to identify errors and timing, helping with IRB applications, providing feedback on research designs, helping with creation of research posters for conferences, as well as coding and transcribing data.

More information is available on the Lab’s website here: http://education.indiana.edu/joelwong/

Please direct any questions you may have to the Wong Lab coordinator Nelson Zounlome at nzounlom@indiana.edu or Dr. Wong at joelwong@indiana.edu.

If interested in applying, please request an application and return to nzounlom@umail.iu.edu.

IU Journal of Undergraduate Research (IUJUR) Currently Accepting Submissions

The IU Journal of Undergraduate Research (IUJUR) is currently accepting submissions from all academic fields for our June 2017 issue. If you are conducting research under a faculty mentor, you have the exciting opportunity to publish your work as a full-length paper or research snapshot in an open access journal. Publishing your research is a great way to improve your writing and communication skills, learn about the publishing process, and allow others to read about your research.

Any submissions received by our early bird deadline of December 1 will receive detailed feedback from our student editorial board and be allowed to resubmit before our final deadline of February 15, 2017. If you are interested in submitting a manuscript, please consult our website at http://iujur.indiana.edu/. Here, you will find manuscript guidelines, an outline of the submission process, and helpful resources to prepare your manuscript for publication. Please feel free to contact iujur@indiana.edu with any further questions.

Explore International Careers - Roundtable Event

Explore: International Careers

Wednesday, November 9, 6-7:30pm

Global & International Studies Building 3067

Interested in careers with an international focus?

Come share dinner and conversation with employers at this informal roundtable to learn about how your global skills can translate into a future career!

Come prepared with questions – Representatives from the following organizations are excited to meet you!

• Greenheart Travel
• The Lotus Education & Arts Foundation
• Peace Corps

FREE PIZZA!

RSVP Here

 

Study Abroad Fair

Invitation to Participate in the Body Project

The Body Project is a peer-led interactive workshop that challenges unrealistic image expectations and promotes body acceptance activism at IU. During the workshop, participants talk about popular culture and media influences on society’s appearance ideals, body image and combating “fat-talk”. Research shows that participating in the Body Project workshops reduces body dissatisfaction, unhealthy dieting and eating disorder symptoms.

This program was first implemented with IU Greek women, but we’re now offering these trainings to all IU women. This great article can tell you more about our focus on body acceptance activism and our program’s efforts to challenge unrealistic appearance ideals while pursuing a healthy lifestyle. (You may have also seen our work during “Fat Talk Free Week” and “Celebrate EveryBODY Week”.)

Here’s what a few students said after attending the training:

“The Body Project was something I never thought would impact me so much. This program not only taught me how to educate women in my chapter here at IU, but it also taught me how to educate any woman that struggles with body image issues while also teaching me how to love myself more…This program can lift the confidence in any woman drastically. I think this program should be Campus Program of the year because this issue of body image is a lot bigger than what is perceived. The Body Project taught me many things about empowering women while also helping me learn how to empower myself.”               

“Attending the sessions last year as a new member transformed my perspective of my body.  Body image concerns constantly flooded my thoughts, just like most women, because of the expectations set.  The Body Project instills confidence and wipes body image insecurities by informing us on how the "Thin Ideal" is not attainable.  We are guided to take a step back and realize we need to forget these superficial standards and love our body for all of the amazing things it does for us.  The two-sessions of TBP inspired me to train to become a leader of the program...”

YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS:

1)     Attend our 10 hour training to become a peer leader for the Body Project so you can co-lead this workshop for other IU women – Nov. 12 & 13, 12-5pm both days.

2)     Attend our 4 hour workshop as a participant in order to change the way you feel about your own body! - November 12 and 13, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. both days.

Apply here by November 4, and we will contact all applicants by email by Nov. 7 to let you know if your application has been accepted.

We hope you will share this opportunity with members of FSA. Please contact me, Chris Meno, with any questions (cmeno@indiana.edu) or reach out at @BodyProjectIU (Twitter), @thebodyprojectIU (Instagram), and Indiana University Body Project (Facebook).

 

Counseling Psychology Student Organization Workshop

The counseling psychology faculty and Professional Development Committee of the Counseling Psychology Student Organization will be hosting a workshop about applying to master's programs in counseling. Dr. Sue Whiston will be facilitating this workshop along with master's students to share their experiences. The workshop is scheduled for November 4th (Friday) from 1:00-2:00pm.  We have reserved School of Education Room 0034 (ground floor).  Please do sign-up for the workshop using this Doodle link (http://doodle.com/poll/g5bwrdznpacq5iz9), so that we can ensure that we have a room big enough to accommodate everyone.

Please email Lei at lw55@indiana.edu if you have any questions!

Health, Professional, and Graduate school events for October

Please check out the upcoming events and mark your calendars!

 

Paying for Professional School: Monday, Oct 10 3:30 pm, Persimmon Room, IMU

David Owen of HPPLC will give a talk on funding and opportunities for Professional school.

 

Patrick George, Purdue Pharmacy School: Tuesday Oct 11 Small group meetings

Mr. George will hold small group meetings with students at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM. To sign up for one, contact Amanda Posto, HPPLC, 812-855-1873.

 

Is a STEM Research Career Right for you?

Come bowling with researchers in mathematics, psychology, biology and chemistry: Wednesday Oct 12 5:30-7pm

RSVP: http://careers.college.indiana.edu/events/2016/10/12/is-a-stem-research-career-right-for-you/

For more information, contact:  Mary White Career Advisor Walter Center for Career Achievement mfwhite@indiana.edu)

 

Find your Future: Healthcare Careers: Wednesday Oct 26 6-8pm Oak Room, IMU

Come learn from experts about many of the different options you have to work in the healthcare industry.

STEM Research Event

Is a STEM Research Career Right for You?

Wednesday, October 12
5:30pm - 7pm
Indiana Memorial Union - Bowling and Billiards

Are you interested in a career in STEM research? Come bowling with researchers in Mathematics, Psychology, Biology, and Chemistry and hear their stories: the good, the bad, and the beautiful.

Speak one-on-one in an informal setting with graduate students, professors, and industry researchers in a fun night of career exploration.

RSVP Here!

Hope to see you there!

IU Public Safety Partners - Call Out Meeting

We’re looking for students interested in fields in law enforcement, emergency management and planning, and safety planning to be apart of this group and have a chance to build their resumes with some experience in public safety. 

We’re interested in students who may want to have social justice conversations with police and emergency planners and who may be interested in collaborating with other student groups to make these discussions available to other students. We’re also interested in students who may want to help improve how we communicate safety information to students, this includes international students.

The call out meeting will take place on October 11 at 6:30 PM in State Room East at the IMU.

 

CARE Project 2017

Call to Participate in the Community Awareness, Research, and Education (CARE) Project 2017!

Mental health issues affect all of us in some way: about one in every five adult Americans is living with mental illness. And only 41% of people who had a mental illness in the past year received professional health care or other services, while many wait years to seek help because of the stigma attached to mental health problems.

To break down these barriers and increase mental health literacy, the Indiana Counseling Association (ICA) and Porter-Starke Services offer the Community Awareness, Research, and Education (CARE) Project for Indiana middle school, high school, and college undergraduate students. The CARE Project is designed to raise mental health awareness among students and communities, and to increase student involvement in research and the science of mental health.

For this initiative, students design and present projects focused on mental health. Students study a mental health topic, conduct original research, and present their work. All participating students are invited to present at the Indiana Counseling Association Conference in Columbus, IN during April 2017 (date TBD). A total of 51 students participated in the CARE Project last year. At the ICA Conference, students presented posters of their work on topics such as the effects of stereotyping, lying, and conformity.

The benefits for participating are numerous. When students present their work at the ICA Conference, they see how their research contributes to the community of mental health providers. Conducting and presenting original research is also a great addition to college applications. Doing research as undergraduates can lead to students presenting their work at other research conferences. Through their CARE Project work, students learn about the mind and mental health, how people perceive mental health, the intersection of mental health and communities, and more.

For educators new to research, this initiative has developed a Resource Guide that contains assignments, a project timeline, lessons, example topics, and more. The Resource Guide is meant to be helpful, not required, and is free online at our website: http://www.porterstarke.org/careproject. Virtual meetings can be offered to orient new participants as well. No costs are associated with participating, except for transportation to the ICA Conference. All projects must be completed by April 1, 2017 to be included in the ICA Conference.

Join us for this fantastic opportunity to raise mental health awareness and enhance interest in the sciences and mental health fields! More information is available in the attached project overview. Sign up on our online contact page to receive updated conference information and learn more.

 

Inaugural Black Wom(b)en’s Wellness and Empowerment Summit

The Counseling Psychology Student Organization will be hosting The Inaugural Black Wom(b)en’s Wellness and Empowerment Summit on October 21st and 22nd, 2016.  This free event is focused on empowering and informing students, community members, scholars, and health practitioners.  

 

The Summit will kick off on Friday at 1pm with the IU Health and Career Fair and the Student Research Poster Session. For those interested in submitting a poster, there are detailed instructions in the program. You can submit an abstract for the poster session here:  https://goo.gl/forms/Kq1TeGFVqJ7LbvzD2 

Register your attendance for the Summit today (space is limited!): https://goo.gl/forms/1vR87IsqdM4DMoXf1

 

Explore Veteran and Family Counseling as a Career Path

Lunch and Learn: Explore Veteran and Family Counseling as a Career Path

Friday, October 21
12pm - 1:30pm
Psychology PY128 Front Office Conference Room

Has Veteran and Family Counseling been a possible career path in your mind? Come share in lunch and talk with the Director of Veterans Support Services about the day to day life of Veteran Counseling. Hear from Psychology undergraduates about internships in brain trauma and how to get that first experience in learning to make a difference. This is a discover event meant for learning and skill building. Come join us!

Students can RSVP to attend  the Lunch and Learn by following the link below:

http://careers.college.indiana.edu/events/2016/10/21/lunch-and-learn-explore-veteran-and-family-counseling-as-a-career-path/

Indiana University Undergraduate Research Conference

The 22^nd Indiana University Undergraduate Research Conference will be held at IUPUI this year on Friday, December 2^nd and submissions are due by October 17^th.  

More info here: http://www.crl.iupui.edu/events/IUURC/

IUB will provide transportation to IUPUI and back for students.

NASA Science Communication Roundtable, Friday, Sept 23

We are hosting a roundtable for a journalism alumna to chat with students interested in science communication at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23 in Franklin Hall 214.

Linda Voss, BA’79 (Journalism) is part of the project creation, direction and management team for NASA in Washington, DC. Here, she manages a range of analytical tasks resulting in documents and reports to aid decision-making and operations. 

She is also the owner of a technical-writing business, Inklings LLC, where her team publishes information sources that range from reports for Congress, policy analysis for a government agency and general outreach. She has worked with Nobel laureates, heads of agencies and divisions, business founders and researchers. Her clients have included NASA, National Academy of Sciences, National Science Foundation and the Biotechnology Institute. 

Reserve a seat by contacting Emily Harrison at emrharri@indiana.edu.

 

PBS Departmental Tutoring Program

Are you a psychology or neuroscience major?  Need a tutor?

The PBS Departmental Tutoring Program might be just the thing for you!

To meet the needs of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences (PBS), we are launching a new volunteer tutoring program as a resource for students enrolled in PBS courses.  Based on your needs, you will be matched with a tutor that will be available to you 2-4 hours a week for homework help, study tips, or otherwise.
 
If you would like to be matched with a tutor, please fill out the online request form.
 
We are still accepting and reviewing applications for tutors!  If you are interested in applying to become a PBS Departmental Tutor, please fill out the online application.

Medical Physics and Biophysics Informational Meeting

“Medical Physics and Biophysics at Indiana University”

Susan Klein, Associate Director of Medical Physics

John Beggs, Associate Professor of Biophysics

Monday, September 26, 2016, 3:00 P.M.

Swain West 252

 
Interested in radiation oncology, radiation protection, or diagnostic imaging? How about the structure and function of the networks formed by neurons in our brains? We are meeting with Dr. Klein and Dr. Beggs to learn more about the studies of Medical Physics and Biophysics from these accomplished professionals in their respective fields. Also, they will discuss the programs here at IU!

Business of Life Sciences Certificate Program Fall Reception

GlobeMed at IU

We don’t want to just write checks.

We believe that global health inequity is a serious problem. Health is a basic human right, yet many of the world’s poor continue to die of preventable and treatable diseases. Unfortunately, there are no easy fixes. Writing checks for one-off projects isn’t a sustainable solution. Neither is a top-down approach that ignores the central role that local communities must play in their own development.

At GlobeMed, we believe in long-term, sustainable partnership is the foundation for erasing health inequity. We believe that the members of our partner communities around the world best understand their communities’ needs and potential. By building one-on-one relationships between students and community-based organizations all around the world, we believe that through dialogue, collaboration, and mutual learning, we can make our vision a reality: a vision of a world in which health – the ability to not only survive but thrive is possible for all people, regardless of where they call home.

Become part of an organization that recognizes that students have both the ability and the responsibility to be change-makers around the world. Be part of an organization that wants to equip you with the personal and professional skills to become a leader for global health equity and social justice.

 We are currently looking for students with the following interests:

• Global Health

• International Development

• Social entrepreneurship

• Start-ups

• Journalism

• Marketing

• Graphic and web design

Pre-meds and non-pre-meds alike are welcome. 

If you're interested please come to any of our chapter meetings. We meet every Thursday from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Student Building Room 140. 

Law School Fair - October 3rd

Law School Fair--the Nation's Largest!

Monday, October 3, 2016
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Alumni Hall

If you are seriously considering law school, attendance at this event should be considered MANDATORY. Freshmen through alumni are urged to attend! This event is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Come with questions, or just eavesdrop--you can learn a lot by just walking around a bit.

Representatives (who can influence admission decisions at their schools) are eager to speak one-on-one with YOU about their specific situations--from LSAT to grades to specialties to personal statement to financial aid needs. Many will have FEE WAIVERS available to anyone who asks.

Pick up material, souvenirs, information. Expand your horizons and discover great schools that you may not yet know anything about. Learn first-hand that law schools are truly interested in more than just an LSAT score and GPA!

For more information: Email HPPLC at, hpplc@indiana.edu

 

Join ADAPT Consulting Student Group

ADAPT @ IU is a student-run consulting and professional development organization in the psychology department that aims to provide real-world consulting experience and professional development opportunities to motivated undergrads. ADAPT project teams work with local businesses to provide them with consulting on organizational issues that may encompass anything at the intersection of psychology and business. Past projects have been concerned with human resources (training, selection & recruitment, employee evaluations) and consumer behavior (marketing). ADAPT also provides general members with opportunities for networking, grad school preparation, and professional development through a variety of events.

 

In short, ADAPT is a great way to become a competitive applicant for grad programs and the job market by gaining real-world applied experience in psychology as well as professional development. Anyone interested in consumer behavior, social psychology, and industrial-organizational psychology may be particularly interested. 

ADAPT is accepting applications until this Sunday (9/25) by noon. To request an application and additional information, please contact adapt@indiana.edu

More information can be found at http://www.indiana.edu/~adapt/ .

 

We look forwarding to working with you!

HPPLC MCAT Prep Course

If you are taking the MCAT next summer you need to start preparing NOW!

Register for the Health Professions and Prelaw Center's MCAT Prep Workshop to help you prepare to take the MCAT in spring or summer 2017.

HPPLC’s MCAT Prep Workshop has been re-designed to help prepare students to succeed on the new version of the MCAT Exam.  The instructors for the course have thoroughly analyzed the guidelines provided by the AAMC on the foundational concepts tested on the new version of the exam in order to determine what skills students will need.  Each instructor will design his/her section of the course to help students develop the tools needed for success on the exam.  Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and independent reasoning skills, as well as test-taking strategies.

The course will begin the week of September 19, 2016.  Registration has started and spaces are available.  If you would like to enroll in the course, please see the instructions below on how to register.

The course fee is $650 and will be charged to your bursar’s account.  Books are not included in the cost of the course, and must be purchased separately (available online).  Students in the workshop will receive computerized versions of two practice exams and access to the AAMC's Official MCAT Section Bank, as well as class handouts free of charge.

The course is designed to help students prepare to take the revised MCAT in spring or summer 2017.  It will run from the week of September 19, 2016 to March 29, 2017. Students register for either a Monday night or Wednesday night session.  Unfortunately, this course will not work for students planning to take the MCAT in January 2017.

The teachers of our workshop are all experienced college instructors, with expertise in their respective areas of MCAT preparation. Please see the teacher biographies below for more information.

Please note that the MCAT Prep Workshop is not a substitute for completing college-level coursework in the content areas to be covered on the exam.  The approach of the course assumes that students have completed, or are in the process of completing, coursework that covers the basic concepts that appear on the MCAT exam.  The MCAT Prep Workshop focuses on further developing a student's problem-solving and independent reasoning skills.

Not every student will need to enroll in a prep course in order to succeed on the MCAT.  Whether you are enrolled in our MCAT Prep Course or not, you are welcome to meet with a premed advisor to discuss strategies for MCAT preparation.  We want you to succeed!

COURSE INFORMATION:

WHEN:  Monday nights or Wednesday nights, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (students have the option of registering for either session and attend only one night per week).

FEE:  $650.00 (does not include cost of books).

TEXTS: Kaplan MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review (Third Edition) (Available at Amazon); MCAT 2015 - The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam (Fourth Edition) (Available at the AAMC website or from Amazon).

(Books must be purchased separately, and the cost of the books is not included in the fee for the course.)

LOCATION:  Teter F258

HOW TO REGISTER:  If you would like to register, please drop by Maxwell Hall 010 or send email to hpplc@indiana.edu.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE HPPLC OFFICE IS CLOSED OVER THE LUNCH HOUR FROM 12:00 PM TO 1:00 PM.  Our office is open 9 AM – 12 PM & 1 PM – 5 PM.

Please note: In order to continue to offer this course at low cost to IU students the withdrawal policy will be very strictly enforced.  If you decide to cancel your registration you must do so in a timely manner according to the withdrawal policy stated on the authorization form so that another student can be allowed to register.

About our instructors:

AISHA BURTON (Biology): Aisha received her B.A. in Chemistry with a minor in Biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is a current Ph.D candidate in Microbiology at Indiana University. She has been an Associate Instructor (AI) for Microbiology Lab (M215/M315) for a few years and for Biology for Educators (Q201) for a semester. Additionally, Aisha has been a tutor in Introductory Science and Math for the Academic Support Centers (ASC) for several semesters. She is currently researching how a bacteriophage present on a plasmid in an ancestral strain of B. subtilis is activated and regulated.

LISA CONNOLLY (Psychology): Dr. Lisa L. Connolly is an Associate Professor at Ivy Tech Community College in Bloomington, Indiana. She completed a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Indianapolis in 2010. Dr. Connolly completed a master’s degree in counseling and holds an LMHC (licensed mental health counselor) license in the State of Indiana and has over 20 years experience working with people with significant behavioral challenges. Moving into academia has allowed her to focus on her first love of teaching both in the classroom and at conferences at the local and national level. Her areas of research interest are in gerontology, youth work and marginalized populations of people.

KYLE HAGNER (Physics): Kyle has M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering (Purdue) and Physics (IU) with minors in Mathematics and Biology and is currently a Biophysics PhD student at IU. He has served as an associate instructor for the lab and discussion portions of General Physics II (P202) at IU and has served as a private tutor for various general physics and mathematics courses. His current research focuses on the evolution of the quaternary structure of highly conserved proteins.

SARAH LINDAHL (Chemistry): Sarah received her B.S. in chemistry from Truman State University in Kirksville, MO and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University. She has been the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships for both her teaching and research. She has been an associate instructor for a variety of organic and inorganic chemistry courses as well as an individual tutor for undergraduate students taking general and inorganic chemistry. Presently, Sarah’s research focuses on the development of dual action metalloenediyne therapeutics.

BIANCA MANAGO (Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills and Sociology): Bianca Manago is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Sociology at Indiana University. She earned her BA in Sociology and Philosophy from Texas A&M in 2011. She went on to earn an MS in sociology from Texas A&M in 2013, and an MS in applied statistics from Indiana University in 2015. She has been an Associate Instructor for graduate-level statistics and sociology courses at Indiana University, and has served as a statistical consultant for the Karl Schuessler Institute for Social Research at Indiana University. She is also the Assistant Lab Director for IU’s Sociology Lab. Her current research uses multiple methods to investigate stigma and status processes associated with mental and physical illness.

For more information please go to http://www.hpplc.indiana.edu/medicine/med-mcatws.shtml.