Indiana University Psychology/ Neuroscience Blog

Korean Language Proficiency Testing on February 17th

2012-01-26T13:12:00.000-05:00

Korean Language Proficiency Testing

Students needing to take the Korean Language Proficiency Test during Spring 2012 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, February 17, 2012
Ballantine Hall, Room 148

Online registration must be completed by February 10, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
Late registrations will not be accepted.

After you submit the online form, you will be contacted by EALC to confirm your registration for the exam.

Questions? Please contact the Korean language program at korean@indiana.edu.

Best,

Ania Peczalska

Academic Advisor
Departments of Anthropology and East Asian Languages and Cultures
College of Arts and Sciences

Anthropology blog http://iubanthropology.wordpress.com/about/
EALC blog http://iubealc.wordpress.com/introduction/

ANTH Student Building 055
Monday/Tuesday 8:30am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm (appointments only)
Friday 1pm-4:30pm (walk-ins for quick questions, signing forms, or emergencies)

EALC Goodbody 240
Wednesday/Thursday 8:30am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm (appointments only)
Friday 8:30am-12pm (walk-ins for quick questions, signing forms, or emergencies)Please make appointments at https://starnet.indiana.edu

Career Development Center: Chicago Career Exploration Trip

2012-01-26T10:46:00.000-05:00

Good morning!

I apologize for the last minute notice, but this has been the busiest week of the year for our office! I’m so excited about the opportunities that have been available for students this week, and wanted to share one more with you.

Tonight at 4pm, at the Career Development Center (625 N. Jordan Ave.), we are hosting a call out meeting for anyone who may be interested in a career exploration trip to Chicago. I have attached a flyer with more details. This can be a great opportunity for your students to see a business first hand and meet (and network with) IU alumni who have successful careers.

Thank you so much for spreading the word!

All best,

Jennifer J. Schepers Stuart
Assistant Director
Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services
Indiana University Bloomington
812.855.7490 (Office) 812.855.2121 (Fax)
jjstuart@indiana.edu
www.iucareers.com

UVA Early Development Lab Summer Internship

2012-01-25T13:03:00.001-05:00

The Early Development Lab in the Psychology Department at the University of Virginia invites applications for a summer internship program for undergraduate students, under the supervision of Dr. Angeline Lillard. This internship has been designed to give interested and motivated undergraduates an opportunity to gain research experience in a child development lab. Applications will be accepted now through March 15th, and the program will run from June 4th through August 3rd. More information can be found at http://people.virginia.edu/~eh5qv/EDL/internship.html. Application materials are also attached to this message. For questions about the internship or the application process, contact edl.internship@gmail.com.

Emily J. Hopkins, M.A.Graduate Student, Developmental PsychologyUniversity of Virginia
http://people.virginia.edu/~eh5qv

There will be some copies of the application outside of the advising office on the bulletin board.

Increase Your Career Opportunities in Life Sciences

2012-01-23T10:37:00.001-05:00

INDIANA UNIVERSITY
1/20/12

Center for the
Business of Life Sciences

- Industry-executive led program
- Diverse students from business and science
- Real-life projects

Quick Links

Graduate
Student Associates Program

Undergraduate Student Associates Program
Greetings!

The Center for the Business of Life Sciences (CBLS) at the IU Kelley School of Business invites its current and prospective science and business students to:

Reception & Information Session
Thursday, February 9th, 5:30-7:30 pm
IU Kelley School Graduate Bldg, Room 0034
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.
Please Register by Monday, February 6th!

Key Presentation & Sponsorship by
Learn about the Certificate in the Business of Life Sciences and how it can help you increase your career opportunities.
See a presentation on current life sciences business issues from Roche.
Network with a diverse group of students and professionals in the sciences, medicine, informatics, law, business and other fields.
Eligibility - students interested in the business of life sciences from IU Graduate and Undergraduate (Sophomores/Juniors) and IUPUI Graduate programs.

Attire - business casual.

Current CBLS Student Associates: this reception will count towards your life sciences experiential credit.

For more info please contact:
Inga Paegle
Student Associates Program Manager
Center for the Business Of Life Sciences
E: ipaegle@indiana.edu
P: 812.856.0915 x5
www.kelley.iu.edu/CBLS

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On-campus summer internship -- Office of Sustainability

2012-01-18T11:53:00.000-05:00

Looking for an intellectually engaging, creatively stimulating, fun, challenging internship that will build your professional skill set? Interested in social, economic, and environmental issues and their intersection on our campus?

Apply to the Summer Internship Program in Sustainability!

On Monday, January 30th we’ll begin accepting applications for our sixth summer internship class, and we want to help you prepare. Below you’ll find info about the internship program, program logistics, how to get ready to apply, upcoming info sessions, and more about the Office of Sustainability.

We begin accepting applications on Monday, January 30th, and they are due on Friday, February 17th.
Additional questions and comments can be directed to sustain@indiana.edu.
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About the internship program: The Internship Program in Sustainability uses campus as a living-learning lab, enlisting students as researchers in investigating important questions facing our community, such as:
• How do the ways in which our campus operates and consumes resources affect the social, environmental and economic well being of our community?
• How is our campus’ impact connected to more complicated global issues like climate change, resource scarcity and poverty?
• What opportunities do we have as individuals, institutions, communities, and governments to increase collective social, economic and economic health, and how do we best communicate these opportunities?
• How will we adapt and ensure all people have the ability to thrive in response to dynamic climate conditions and limitations on resources?
Through internships co-mentored by staff in operations and faculty members, interns conduct research and develop programming focused on general sustainability outreach and education or in specific topic areas such as food, transportation or resource use.
Logistics: This summer's program will run from May 14, 2012 to August 3, 2012, and interns are expected to work approximately 20 hours/week in addition to attending a weekly seminar. Interns will be compensated for their time at a rate of $11/hr for graduate students and $9/hr for undergraduates. Though this summer's internship descriptions have not yet been released, students interested in applying may visit http://www.indiana.edu/~sustain/Intern/learn_program.html for more information about the program and examples of past internships.
Get ready to apply: The IU Office of Sustainability (IUOS) will begin accepting applications for its Summer 2012 Internship Program on Monday, January 30, 2012. The application will ask students to provide information about their education, work, and volunteer experience, as well a personal statement expressing their interest in and qualifications for the internship program. Applicants must also provide a recommendation from a professor or past supervisor. Students interested in applying to the program are encouraged to request a letter of recommendation before the application period begins to ensure it is complete by the deadline. Applications (including recommendations) will be due Friday, February 17, 2012. A PDF version of the application (without the internship position descriptions) is available for download here.
Visit our blog: Our interns frequently update our blog, often on topics related to their internships. Visit http://iusustain.wordpress.com/ to read the latest entries.
Meet current and former interns: On Tuesday, January 31st at 6PM, we’ll be holding an info session about the program that will feature current and former interns. Location is TBD, look for an email with more details soon!
Learn about the Office of Sustainability: Visit http://www.indiana.edu/~sustain/home.html for more information about IUOS. Questions may be directed to Emilie Rex at ekrex@indiana.edu.

Neuroscience Club Call Out Meeting

2012-01-18T11:51:00.001-05:00

Neuroscience Club Call Out MeetingThursday, January 19th7:15 PM

PY109

Come and learn what we're all about. And, if you've already been attending, bring your friends. We'd love to see some new faces this semester!Hope to see you there!

GRE Prep, Spring 2012

2012-01-17T09:47:00.000-05:00

GRE Prep, Spring 2012
"Taking the IU GRE Prep course was the best decision I have made in a long time. It really helped my score increase. I got into one of the best graduate programs in my field!"
-IU Alumnus and GRE Prep course participant
The revised GRE is here! This course will prepare you for the new test. Improve your score by reviewing subject matter in each major section of the GRE, taking timed, computer-simulated exams, and learning techniques for overcoming test anxiety. We’ll begin with a computersimulated test to establish your baseline score (held on a Saturday), followed by eight review sessions (held midweek), and culminating with a final computer-simulated test (held on a Saturday) to measure improvement.
Section 1
Practice Pre-Test and Post-Test: 2 Saturdays, February 4 and February 25
Review Sessions: 4 Mondays and 4 Wednesdays, January 30–February 22, 6:30–8 p.m.
Section 2
Practice Pre-Test and Post-Test: 2 Saturdays, March 24 and April 14
Review Sessions: 4 Tuesdays and 4 Thursdays,March 20–April 12, 6:30–8 p.m.
Fee: $300
REGISTER TODAY!
continue.indiana.edu
(812) 855-9335

Research Assistant II: Bilingual language development, UC-San Diego

2012-01-17T09:25:00.000-05:00

RESEARCH POSITION DESCRIPTIONWe are seeking an exceptional individual for a full-time LaboratoryAssistant. The candidate will oversee data collection and analysis fora five-year NIH-funded longitudinal study of language development inEnglish-learning, Spanish-learning, and Bilingual children, frominfancy to early childhood. Responsibilities include: communicating*in Spanish and English* with parents and children, running behavioraltests and interviewing parents, maintaining a project database,overseeing student assistants, providing general laboratoryassistance, and communicating with collaborating laboratories.REQUIREMENTS- Ability to communicate in Spanish and English with parents,toddlers, and researchers- Experience working with infants and children- Familiarity with research methods in developmental or experimentalpsychology, or psycholinguistics- Ability to use computers (MS Word, Excel etc.), and learn to usedatabase and statistical software- Excellent organization skills, including maintenance of physicaland electronic filing systems- Ability to train and oversee undergraduate student assistants- Preferred: Familiarity with research/theory on child development,language learning, and/or cognitive science- Preferred: Experience carrying out inferential statistics (in,e.g., SPSS, SAS, Matlab, R)- Must have transportation. Background check required.FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY: Go to http://jobs.ucsd.edu/.Reference job #60726.PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO ANY AND ALL SUITABLE CANDIDATES, LISTS, POSTINGS, ETC.DEPARTMENT/PROJECT OVERVIEWThe Cognitive Development Lab(http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/~deak/cdlab/index.html, Gedeon Deák, PI)is situated in the Department of Cognitive Science(http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/) at UC San Diego conducts research onsocial and communicative development in infants and toddlers, behaviorpatterns in infant-parent interactions, word learning and sentenceprocessing in young children, executive functions and language inchildren. Researchers in the lab utilize a variety of methods,including: experimental behavioral tests, micro-behavioral videoethnography, EEG acquisition and analyses, motion capture, salivaryassays, computational and virtual-agent simulations, standardizedquestionnaires, and on-line surveys. The lab is closely affiliatedwith the Center for Human Development (http://chd.ucsd.edu/) and theCenter for Research in Language (http://crl.ucsd.edu/). Researchers inthe lab collaborate with more than 30 researchers and faculty in labsat UCSD and universities in the United States and 11 other countries.UC-San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Staff Affirmative ActionEmployer that values a diverse workforce and provides reasonableaccommodations to people with disabilities.-- Gedeon O. Deák, Ph.D.Department of Cognitive Science9500 Gilman Dr.Univ. CA, San DiegoLa Jolla, CA 92093-0515http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/~deak/cdlabph (858) 822-3352fax (858) 534-1128

CDC Winter Career and Internship Fair

2012-01-13T16:30:00.000-05:00

Hello, everyone!

Please let your students know our Winter Career and Internship Fair will be on Tuesday, January 24 from 2:00-7:00. The first 2 hours are reserved for students from honors programs; the last 3 hours are open to everyone. Students can see the complete list of employers attending through their myIUcareers account (can be accessed and set up at iucareers.com).

Emphasize to your students that these employers are coming to specifically recruit students from the College of Arts and Sciences. The skills they have gained in your programs are the skills the employers are looking for—do not let them feel intimidated or hesitant to attend!

The Career Development Center is hosting a Career Fair Prep Night on Wednesday, January 18, from 6:30-8:00. I strongly encourage students to participate, especially if they have never been to a career fair before. Information about this event is also available at iucareers.com.

Our staff is also available to help students prepare for the fair during drop-in advising at our office Monday-Friday from 12:30-4:00.

I am so excited about these opportunities for our students! Please let me know if you have any questions or would like any more information.

All my best,

Jennifer J. Schepers Stuart
Assistant Director
Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services
Indiana University Bloomington
812.855.7490 (Office) 812.855.2121 (Fax)
jjstuart@indiana.edu
www.iucareers.com

[COGDEVSOC] Research Assistant II: Bilingual language development in UC-San Diego Cognitive Development Lab

2012-01-13T11:58:00.000-05:00

POSITION OVERVIEWWe are seeking an exceptional individual for a full-time LaboratoryAssistant. The candidate will oversee data collection and analysis fora five-year NIH-funded longitudinal study of language development inEnglish-learning, Spanish-learning, and Bilingual children, frominfancy to early childhood. Responsibilities include: communicating*in Spanish and English* with parents and children, running behavioraltests and interviewing parents, maintaining a project database,overseeing student assistants, providing general laboratoryassistance, and communicating with collaborating laboratories.REQUIREMENTS- Ability to communicate in Spanish and English with parents,toddlers, and researchers- Experience working with infants and children- Familiarity with research methods in developmental and/orexperimental psychology, and/or psycholinguistics- Ability to use computers (MS Word, Excel etc.), and learn to userelational database and statistical software- Excellent organization skills, including maintenance of physicaland electronic filing systems- Ability to train and oversee undergraduate student assistants- Preferred: Familiarity with research/theory on child development,language learning, and/or cognitive science- Preferred: Experience carrying out inferential statistics (in,e.g., SPSS, SAS, Matlab, R)- Must have transportation. Background check required.FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY: Go to http://jobs.ucsd.edu/.Reference job #60726.PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO ANY AND ALL SUITABLE CANDIDATES, LISTS, POSTINGS, ETC.DEPARTMENT/PROJECT OVERVIEWThe Cognitive Development Lab(http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/~deak/cdlab/index.html, Gedeon Deák, PI)in the Department of Cognitive Science (http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/)at UC San Diego conducts research on social and communicativedevelopment in infants and toddlers, behavior patterns ininfant-parent interactions, word learning and sentence processing inyoung children, executive functions and language in children.Researchers in the lab utilize a variety of methods, including:experimental behavioral tests, micro-behavioral video ethnography, EEGacquisition and analyses, motion capture, salivary assays,computational and virtual-agent simulations, standardizedquestionnaires, and on-line surveys. Researchers in the labcollaborate with more than 30 researchers and faculty in labs at UCSD,SDSU, and partner labs in the United States and 11 other countries.UC-San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Staff Affirmative ActionEmployer that values a diverse workforce and provides reasonableaccommodations to people with disabilities.-- Gedeon O. Deák, Ph.D.Department of Cognitive Science9500 Gilman Dr.Univ. CA, San DiegoLa Jolla, CA 92093-0515http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/~deak/cdlab

No permission needed for PACE-C 400 Issues Forum, class 25982

2012-01-13T09:41:00.000-05:00

Students do not need permission to enroll in the main section of PACE-C 400. That is class #25982.

[The other section that requires permission is for the students who are training as facilitators of the small group dialogues and deliberation. That class will not accommodate any additions.]
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To advisors:
This is a fun and enriching 1-credit experience that students of any major as well as international students would find interesting. Each year students say they are pleasantly surprised by how engaging the day’s activities are (as they did not expect to have so much fun on a Saturday course). We are using a new venue this year to accommodate about 100 students, though much of the day is spent in small group activities. And the students have chosen a great topic this year – The Internet! Would you please send the message to your students and consider recommending the course this week and through the rest of January?

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Hello,

The program in Political and Civic Engagement – PACE – invites any interested student at IUB to enroll in the
1-credit hour, 1-day
PACE-C 400 Issues Forum. class #25982
It will be held on
Saturday, Feb. 18, at the School of Education, from 10 AM to 5 PM.
The topic this year is
Internet Privacy, Freedom & Security.

Lunch and morning and afternoon snacks are provided.

The forum is planned and facilitated by students and will include an expert panel, lunch discussions in small groups with invited guests, afternoon dialogue and deliberation, and a final session with State Representative Peggy Welch about how to take effective action as an engaged citizen. To see a 4-minute student video, pictures and the article on last year’s Forum, go to http://pace.indiana.edu/Issuesforum11.shtml.

There will be a pre-forum brief reading response assignment and a post-forum position and reflection paper due as part of the graded credit.

We welcome students from diverse majors, perspectives and interests (including international students) to participate in order to enrich the dialogue and experiences of the day. A reminder: if a student currently has from 12 to16 credit hours, there are no additional tuition charges for adding C400.

Thank you for your consideration.
http://pace.indiana.edu

Joelene Bergonzi, Associate Director
Political and Civic Engagement Program -- PACE
Ballantine Hall 132
812-856-1747
pace @ indiana.edu

IU Summer Camp Jobs Fair

2012-01-11T11:04:00.000-05:00

Need a Summer Job? Attend the Indiana University SUMMER CAMP JOBS FAIR

The 52nd Annual Indiana University Summer Camp Jobs Fair will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the Indiana Memorial Union's Alumni Hall from 11:30-3pm. OVER 60 different camp representatives from across the United States will be in attendance to recruit IU students for summer work. Get paid, gain experience and meet new friends. Working at summer camp is great opportunity for college students to enhance their transferable skills in youth work, communication, problem solving, leadership, and event planning. Working at a camp can be an invaluable experience to have on a resume! For more information, please contact Julie Knapp at julknapp@indiana.edu or visit the website at www.indiana.edu/~campfair to see participating camps.

Julie S. Knapp, Ph.D.
Indiana University
Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies
HPER Room 133J
1025 E. Seventh Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
812-856-1068

Temple Infant and Child Lab Summer Internship

2012-01-11T11:02:00.000-05:00

Are you interested in exploring psychology beyond class work? Do you want to go to graduate school? Do you want hands-on experience with cutting-edge research?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then the Temple University Infant and Child Lab might be a great place for you to spend your summer vacation!

Who we are:

The Temple Infant and Child Lab, directed by Professors Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Nora Newcombe, conducts research on language acquisition, parent-child play interactions, spatial learning, and memory development both in theory and application. We ask such questions as how do children learn their very first words? What contexts help children learn? When do certain spatial abilities develop? Exploring these types of research questions helps both parents and professionals better understand learning and development in infants and young children.

About the internship:

We are currently looking for bright, energetic students who are eager to peer into the world of children and developmental psychology. These student interns will receive hands-on experience in every step of the research process. Duties include recruiting participants, helping design and create experimental stimuli, running participants, and coding and analyzing data. Each intern will also be paired with a graduate student mentor who will guide the intern with readings and serve as a resource for questions about research and graduate school.

In addition to the spectacular experience, we may be able to offer 4 credit hours or possibly an honorarium of $1,000 to qualified applicants. There is also a specific recruitment effort for underrepresented minority students.

Requirements:

(1) Applicants are majors in psychology or related fields.
(2) Applicants must have basic computer skills.
(3) Applicants must be reliable and able to commit to 20-30 hours/week for 8 weeks between June and August 2012.

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send the following to our lab coordinator, Melissa Hansen, (melissa.hansen@temple.com):

(1) Intern Application from our website under “Intern/Jobs”: http://www.temple.edu/infantlab/
(2) A resume indicating your academic and volunteer experiences(2) Your availability during the summer (e.g., number of hours per week)

Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 16th, 2012. Late applications will only be considered if positions remain open.

Any questions?
Please contact Melissa Hansen, Lab Coordinator at (267) 468-8610 or melissa.hansen@temple.edu. Additional information about our lab can also be found on our website: http://www.temple.edu/infantlab/

Summer Research Internship in Infant Cognition

2012-01-05T09:22:00.001-05:00

Research Assistant Internship in Infant Cognition – Boston College Infant and Child Cognition Lab
Dr. Sara Cordes’ Infant and Child Cognition Lab (http://www.cordeslab.org/) located on the main campus of Boston College is looking for motivated and enthusiastic undergraduates interested in participating in a summer internship in developmental psychology. This is a great opportunity for students looking to gain valuable research experience and to expand their knowledge in the fields of infant and child cognition. The lab’s main focus is examining how infants and children keep track of number and other quantities, including time and space, and how language and social factors may play a role in affecting these early abilities.
Each intern will have a primary research project to focus on, gaining valuable experience in experimental design, working with infants and children, subject recruitment, data coding and analysis, and much more.
The internship will take place over a 10-week period beginning in June 2012. Interns will receive a $1,000 stipend for participation in the program. This internship is open to any undergraduate interested in cognitive developmental research. Students from primarily undergraduate institutions are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please send your resume and a letter describing your interests and experiences to Alison Goldstein (bccognition@gmail.com).

Paid Summer Journalism Internships – Application Deadline Reminder

2012-01-04T11:37:00.003-05:00

2012 Journalism opportunities for students!
Dear Student Coordinator, Happy New Year from the Institute for Humane Studies! We'd like to help your students make headlines this summer—for liberty and their careers! Please take a moment to remind your students to apply for the IHS Summer Journalism Internship Program. We place participants in paid internships where they gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in print, broadcast, or investigative journalism.
Program highlights:
· Eight–week internship at a newspaper, radio station, new media company, or non-profit newsroom.
· Weeklong Journalism & a Free Society Seminar featuring lectures by top journalists and scholars.
· Mentoring and job-placement consultation with industry experts.
· Stipend, travel allowance, and housing assistance.
Application deadline: January 31 (Add to calendar)Please share this opportunity with your students via email forward, Facebook post or Tweet!
Cheers, Keri Keri AndersonStudent CoordinatorInstitute for Humane Studieshttp://www.theihs.org/
Connect with IHS

____________________________________________Institute for Humane Studies - 3301 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 440 - Arlington, VA 22201-4432

Website For New Graduates

2011-12-01T11:19:00.000-05:00

New Graduates
The best part of graduation? Joining the IU alumni community for free.
Congratulations on completing your degree—but the best is yet to come! The IU Alumni Association is your lifetime connection to IU. And your first year of IUAA membership is free after each IU degree you earn. It’s on us, and it’s our way of saying, “Welcome to the family.”
With your IUAA membership, you can:
Access exclusive career opportunities and coaching through IUAA Alumni Career Services
Search the Alumni Directory for IU alums in your town, your industry, or your employer
Find an instant community of friends wherever you go through your local IUAA chapter
Stay involved with IU
Read the Indiana Alumni Magazine online
Classes eligible to sign up online: May 2011 class (degrees earned January through May 2011). Try out these benefits—and many more—during your first, free year of membership. Opt in to join IUAA family today »

Lab available for interested undergraduates

2011-11-28T15:12:00.000-05:00

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.

2011-11-28T10:04:00.001-05:00

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!

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

2011-11-14T09:50:00.000-05:00

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

GLOBAL WATER & PUBLIC HEALTH BRIGADES CALL-OUT MEETING

2011-11-10T16:11:00.001-05:00

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.

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

2011-10-31T09:22:00.001-04:00

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

Job Opportunity - Autism Research Center at Riley

2011-10-27T10:47:00.001-04:00

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>

Volunteer Opportunities for Psychology Students

2011-10-25T16:37:00.000-04:00

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

MIT's Amgen UROP Scholars Program

2011-10-20T14:56:00.002-04:00

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

Request for PSY-MAJOR Announcement - Autism Mentoring Program

2011-10-17T11:15:00.001-04:00

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

Psychological & Brain Sciences Graduate School Series

2011-10-14T16:51:00.001-04:00

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

2011-10-14T16:49:00.003-04:00

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

Broadcast Media & Entertainment Networking Night

2011-10-06T15:44:00.000-04:00

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!

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

2011-10-03T14:35:00.001-04:00

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!

2011-10-03T11:04:00.000-04:00

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
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube

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

2011-09-28T09:42:00.004-04:00

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

Undergraduate Research Conference at IU Kokomo

2011-09-20T14:16:00.000-04:00

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!

Korean Proficiency Test Information

2011-09-19T11:02:00.000-04:00

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.

Life Sciences Student Associates Fall Information Session on 10/11

2011-09-15T15:55:00.002-04:00

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

Fall Career and Internship Fair

2011-09-14T09:35:00.002-04:00

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

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

2011-09-12T09:34:00.000-04:00

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

2011-09-12T09:31:00.001-04:00

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.

Crimson CORPS - Apply Now! Counseling Experience.

2011-09-09T09:50:00.002-04:00

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

The Student Organization for Cognitive Science (SOCS)

2011-09-08T15:38:00.007-04:00

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'.

Student Involvement Fair

2011-09-06T11:46:00.001-04:00

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

UMass Lab Manager Position in Cognitive Neuroscience

2011-08-30T11:51:00.001-04:00

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

Volunteer Opportunity for Students Interested in Social Work

2011-07-19T11:12:00.000-04:00

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!

Lab Manager Position

2011-06-06T11:39:00.001-04:00

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

Full-Time Research Assistant

2011-06-02T08:36:00.000-04:00

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

Motorists should expect delays traveling to IU Bloomington commencement

2011-05-04T14:30:00.000-04:00

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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Full Time Lab Manager/Research Assistant

2011-04-27T10:27:00.000-04:00

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

Masters Program in Psychology at Bucknell University

2011-04-20T14:19:00.000-04:00

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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Research Assistant Positions

2011-04-08T11:27:00.000-04:00

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.

Internship Position Available

2011-04-01T16:20:00.000-04:00

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!

2011-04-01T13:43:00.000-04:00

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).

Reach High Summer Camp

2011-03-29T10:05:00.001-04:00

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

Volunteer Bloomington! Opportunities Update - Mar. 23, 2011

2011-03-25T15:51:00.000-04:00

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 >

LAB MANAGER POSITION in Cognitive Development at NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

2011-03-21T09:02:00.000-04:00

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

2011-03-21T09:01:00.000-04:00

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/

Summer Internship at University of Delaware

2011-03-07T12:57:00.000-05:00

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

Volunteer/internship options at the Middle Way House

2011-02-28T09:03:00.000-05:00

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.

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

2011-02-24T08:50:00.000-05:00

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

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

2011-02-14T09:05:00.000-05:00

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

2011-02-14T09:04:00.000-05:00

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

SPHS Colloquium: Dr. Linda Smith, Feb. 28

2011-02-10T08:11:00.000-05:00

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.

Neuroscience Talks at the Indianapolis campus

2011-02-08T13:34:00.000-05:00

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

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

2011-02-07T09:15:00.000-05:00

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/

Funding and Grant Opportunities for IUB Students and Faculty

2011-02-03T13:57:00.000-05:00

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

Child Social Skills Therapy Assistant Positions - Apply by Feb 4

2011-01-31T14:28:00.000-05:00

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

WISP Research Poster Workshop on February 14

2011-01-28T08:08:00.001-05:00

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).

Summer Research Internship at the Infant Cognition Center at Yale University

2011-01-26T09:14:00.000-05:00

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.

Scholarship Competition

2011-01-24T14:59:00.000-05:00

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

2011-01-24T14:57:00.000-05:00

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

2011-01-24T10:37:00.001-05:00

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

Summer teaching Opportunities for graduating May 2010 seniors.

2011-01-19T10:57:00.000-05:00

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

2011-01-19T10:56:00.000-05:00

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.

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

2011-01-18T10:09:00.000-05:00

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

PBS seeking Psychology Outreach Ambassadors

2011-01-13T13:25:00.000-05:00

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

2011-01-13T13:24:00.000-05:00

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.

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

BIOL L111/L112 EXEMPTION EXAM

2011-01-10T11:07:00.000-05:00

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

2011-01-10T11:02:00.000-05:00

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.

New Information about IU Master of Public Health Programs for 2011

2011-01-07T11:34:00.000-05:00

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.

American Board of Sport Psychology Programs

2011-01-06T11:24:00.000-05:00

The American Board of Sport Psychology is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of tuition-based positions in its 6th ANNUAL SPRING/SUMMER:

Internship, Trainingship and Fellowship programs in Applied Evidence-Based Sport Psychology

The ABSP Summer programs have been a huge success with participants being involved in groundbreaking research and applications with baseball, basketball, golfers, track and field athletes and tennis players. Participants were/will be included as co-authors in numerous papers that were/will be submitted for publication and in conjunction with the presentation of data and findings that were derived from summer long research (2007) that will appear in the book Applied Sport Psychology: A Manual for Practitioners, Researchers and Students (Carlstedt RA [Summer, 2011] NY: Springer Publishing). Participating students have completed Senior honors thesis and student research projects that were based on the athlete assessment and intervention model that they were exposed to in the ABSP Summer program.

Fellows, Interns, Research Assistants, Psychologists, Coaches and Athletes attending and/or representing the following schools and sport organizations have been trained by Dr. Roland A. Carlstedt in the ABSP Summer program in Applied Sport Psychology: Evidence Based Athlete Assessment and Intervention in New York City

Virginia Tech,
Penn State, (Graduate-Fellow)
University of Pennsylvania (Senior Honors Thesis based on ABSP summer research; NIH fellowship recipient), University of Southern California, University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Graduate-Fellow, Former Varsity Athlete, All-American) Butler University Williams College (Varsity Athlete), Amherst College (Varsity Athlete), Wellesley College (Varsity Athlete; Student Presentation on ABSP summer research), Yeshiva University-Ferkauf School of Psychology 2 (Psychologist) Dominican University, (Graduate-Fellow) Dickinson College (Varsity Athlete, All-American) Duke University, Fordham University, (Graduate-Fellow) Temple University, Queens University (N.C.; Graduate Fellow, Former Varsity Athlete), University of Delaware, City University of New York (City College; Varsity Athlete), State University of New York (New Pflatz; Varsity Athlete), State University of New York (Stony Brook), State University of New York (Binghamton), Queens College (NY; Former Varsity Athlete) Morehead State University, Boston College (Varsity Athlete, All-American), Davidson College, Allegheny College (Varsity Athlete), Capella University (Graduate Student-Fellow) Massey University (N.Z.Post-Graduate Fellow) Karlstad University (SWE Post-Graduate Fellow), Bournemouth University 2 (U.K., both Varsity Athlete), Warsaw Medical University (POL; Psychologist), Polish Tennis Federation (POL; Psychologist) Harlequins Professional Rugby Union Team (U.K., Psychologist) MŠK Žilina Professional Soccer Team (Slovakia, Psychologist) ITF/ATP Tour Professional (Professional Athlete)

SPECIAL 2010 MLB-RESEARCH PROJECT-Year Round On-Going Fellowship/Research Assistantships

Washington and Lee University 10
University of West Florida
University of California-Berkeley
San Jose State University 2
Indiana University
University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana State University of New York (Purchase)

Selected individuals will be exposed to cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches to athlete assessment and intervention and the opportunity to work (under supervision of Dr. Roland A. Carlstedt) with athletes from various sports and organizations that we provide consulting services to. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on assessment, intervention and research experience in settings that have a high degree of ecological validity. Hours can be accrued toward clinical supervision, applied or used for college credit and will count toward ABSP certification.

Venue: New York City (activities throughout greater New York City area)

Population: Athletes from various sports and organizations

Dates: Starting in May and running through September (Summer long positions are available). One-Month minimum participation required (latest start time: August).

Hours per week- minimum of 20 hours of applied sport psychology activities per week

Activities:

1. Orientation/Overview of ABSP Evidence-based athlete assessment and intervention protocol (see ABSP website; link to Journal and Test Center pages)

2. Applied sport psychology/applied neuroscience and psychophysiology lab

3. Experiencing the ABSP Protocol first hand (taking the ABSP-BRC Internet-based test battery)

4. Analysis of your test results

5. In-the-field athlete assessment and intervention

6. Data-analysis

7. Applied Interventions/Supervising Athlete intervention

8. Participation in on-going research projects (longitudinal data acquisition, assessment and intervention on-going investigation).

9. Numerous other learning and training activities including lectures on components of the ABSP Evidence-Based Protocol

10. Ethical practice and marketing of sport psychology services

11. Working with Coaches

CONTACT: rcarlstedt@americanboardofsportpsychology.org for an information package and application

Dr. Roland A. Carlstedt

_____________________________________________________________________
Roland A. Carlstedt, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist***Licensed Applied Psychologist Board Certified Sport Psychologist (ABSP) Board Certified in Applied Clinical Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (BCIA)
Chairman: American Board of Sport Psychology Research Fellow in Applied Neuroscience: Brain Resource Company Clinical and Research Director: Integrative Psychological Services of NYC
Editor-in-Chief: Journal of the American Board of Sport Psychology

www.americanboardofsportpsychology.org

rcarlstedt@americanboardofsportpsychology.org

Tel. 917-680-3994

YOU TUBE: ABSP: Intern and Visiting Fellowship Program

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9ZskvC7cto

MIT's Amgen UROP Scholars Program

2010-12-01T09:01:00.000-05:00

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a participant in a summer research program -- the Amgen UROP Scholars Program. UROP is MIT¹s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. The mission of the Amgen UROP Scholars Program is to provide students with a strong science research experience that may be pivotal in their undergraduate experience, encourage a passion for science, encourage the pursuit of graduate study in the sciences, and stimulate interest in research and scientific careers.

Summer 2010 MIT hosted fourteen visiting scholars who engaged in research under the supervision of one of MIT¹s foremost scholars and leading researchers. In addition to the visiting student researchers, twelve MIT
students also participated in the program. Over the past four summers,
over 110 students have had research appointments through this program.

Once again we are soliciting applications from visiting students to engage in research summer 2011. I am requesting your assistance in distributing this announcement to your faculty and encouraging young scholars on your campus to submit an application. While spending a summer in Boston and gaining research experience, your students will be paid a stipend, additionally; their room, board and transportation to Boston will be covered by the appointment. All students will live on-campus in one of our undergraduate residences.

This community of young scholars will share in the excitement of MIT research by participating in a faculty seminar series, a poster session and a mid-summer conference in California. Additionally, the students will have the opportunity to explore New England and visit regional points of interest.

MIT is delighted to be able to invite undergraduate students from other colleges and universities to join our research enterprise. We value the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm these young scholars will bring to our campus and appreciate this opportunity to build a relationship with your faculty and campus.

I have attached a brief description of the Amgen UROP Scholars Program. The URL listed on the document will direct interested faculty and students to a web site with additional details, application materials and contact information.

Thank you for distributing this information to your faculty and students.
We hope you agree that this program is a wonderful opportunity for students from both of our campuses. We look forward to receiving applications from your students.

Sincerely yours,

Julie B. Norman,
Senior Associate Dean, Undergraduate Education, Director, Office of Undergraduate Advising and Academic Programming
Email: jbnorman@mit.edu

How do I get more information on the Amgen UROP Scholars Program?

Go to MIT’s Amgen-UROP Scholars web page at: mit.edu/urop/amgenscholars, or visit the Amgen Foundation’s web page at amgenscholars.com.

MIT Program URL:
mit.edu/urop/amgenscholars

Program Contact: Michael Bergren, Associate Dean for Academic and Research Initiatives, (617) 253-8801, amgen-scholars@mit.edu.

Midwest Undergraduate Cognitive Science Conference - Announcement

2010-11-22T11:04:00.000-05:00

The Indiana University Student Organization for Cognitive Science and the Indiana University Cognitive Science Program are pleased to announce the Midwest Undergraduate Cognitive Science Conference on the weekend of April 2-3, 2011 in Bloomington, Indiana.
This conference is organized to provide the next generation of cognitive scientists an opportunity to present their research to their peers from across the Midwest.
We are pleased to have two plenary speakers presenting their research:

Linda Smith, Professor of Psychology at Indiana University, will be delivering her plenary address on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011.

Larry Yaeger, Professor of Informatics at Indiana University, will be delivering his plenary address on Sunday, April 3rd, 2011.

Undergraduate students who wish to present a poster or talk should visit the submissions page on the MUCSC website. Here you will find more information on abstract requirements and the submission form. The deadline for submissions is February 4th, 2011. Abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the program committee and notifications will be sent via e-mail beginning February 28th, 2011.

Posters will be showcased during a 1.5 hour session and presenters must be present to answer questions. New to this year's conference, poster presenters have an opportunity to give a one minute teaser to their poster presentation prior to the poster session. The event, MUCSC RUCKUS (pronounced mʌ•kʌs rʌ•kʌs), will be a fast-paced, fun introduction to the numerous posters that will be presented by students across the Midwest. Participation is optional but encouraged for all poster participants. For more information, visit the MUCSC website or email cogsconf@indiana.edu.

Also new to this year's conference is the MUCSC Question of the Week, where students and faculty can engage in discussing various topics from all areas within cognitive science. In the coming weeks, we will request professors from the Midwest to submit questions that will be posted to our MUCSC Tumblr beginning in January. These questions can be commented on by anyone, but discussion will be moderated by the program committee. The most discussed questions will be featured at the conference on Sunday, April 3rd during a live discussion. ***If you would like to submit a question, we encourage you to reply to to us with your question. Most likely this question will be featured on our Tumblr! Thank you in advance for any submissions!***

Registration is free and required by all attendees. Students may register by visiting the registration page. Submitters of an abstract for a poster presentation or talk will automatically be registered as a conference attendee. Transportation and lodging arrangements will be the responsibility of the participants. Travel information and hotel suggestions are located on the MUCSC website.

Further details will be announced as the conference date grows closer. To be placed on our mailing list, send a message to listserv@indiana.edu with the body "subscribe cogsconf-l". If there are any questions please contact cogsconf@indiana.edu.

Thank you,

Tarun Gangwani
Chair - Midwestern Undergraduate Cognitive Science Conference (http://mucsc.info) Cognitive Science Program (http://cogs.indiana.edu) Indiana University, Bloomington cogsconf@indiana.edu

Follow us on Twitter: @MUCSC
Latest News and Updates on our Tumblr: http://mucsc.tumblr.com

The Beinecke Scholarship Program

2010-11-19T15:33:00.000-05:00

The Beinecke Scholarship Program
A Program of the Sperry Fund
IU Deadline: January 14, 2011
National Deadline: February 25, 2011

The Beinecke Scholarship is for graduate study in the arts, humanities and social sciences. This program encourages highly motivated students to pursue opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduate course of study. Each scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. There are no geographic restrictions on the use of the scholarship, and recipients are allowed to supplement the award with other scholarships, assistantships and research grants. Scholars are encouraged to begin graduate study immediately following their undergraduate studies. However, the award must be utilized within 5 years of completion of undergraduate studies. For additional information and scholarship conditions see

http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/beinecke/

To be eligible for consideration a student must:

•be enrolled full-time as a junior with plans to receive a baccalaureate degree the following year and be nominated by the student's university •plan to enter a masters or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences (Students in the social sciences who plan to pursue graduate study in neuroscience should not apply for a Beinecke Scholarship.) •demonstrate superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during his or her undergraduate career •be a United States citizen or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands •have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during his or her undergraduate years (The student will need to complete a Financial Data Sheet certifying the student meets the need criteria.)

Each college or university may nominate only one candidate for the national competition. To be considered for selection as IUB's candidate, eligible students must complete and submit a nomination package. The nomination forms are available on-line at http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/beinecke/application_forms_info.html. Please send your completed application materials to Elaine Hehner at the Hutton Honors College, 811 E. 7th St., Room 210E.

The candidate should submit:
• A Financial Data Sheet to be completed by the student and certified by a financial aid officer stating that the student qualifies for need-based financial aid • A completed Application Form • A Personal Statement of 1000 words or less • Three letters of recommendation • An official copy of the nominee's transcript • A current resume • Other material considered directly relevant to the nominee's application

Alpha Chi Sigma will be hosting Dr. Prieto for a talk tomorrow.

2010-11-17T14:10:00.000-05:00

Kim Long
Alpha Chi Sigma PR Committee Chair
Alpha Chi Sigma presents...

What's Going on Upstairs? with Dr. Anne Prieto

FREE PIZZA WILL BE AVAILABLE

TODAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH
6:30pm in Chemistry 033

Come find out what your professor does after class! Dr. Anne Prieto of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences will talk about her work in neuroscience studying the role of signaling molecules in the regulation of neuronal function.

PSY Advising Team
Shamim Ali, Academic Advisor
MaryLou Kennedy Hosek, Academic Advisor
Jacki Watson, Academic Advisor
Nancy King, Administrative Assistant
Psychological and Brain Sciences
psyneuro@indiana.edu
http://iupsyneuro.blogspot.com/
Psychology Room 229 * 812-855-2151 * http://psych.indiana.edu/

GRAD and UNDERGRAD Programs Funded by NSF and NASA

2010-11-17T09:13:00.001-05:00

For Postdoc opportunities:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Postdocs_portal.asp

For NASA-supported internships, fellowships and scholarships:
http://intern.nasa.gov/

Help Your Students Connect to Summer Research

2010-11-15T10:04:00.000-05:00

Once again, we are enlisting your help in getting information from the NSF and NASA to your students who may be considering undergrad summer research and/or applying to graduate school. Please forward this email as appropriate, and post the attachment for your students and colleagues.

For Undergraduates:
Paid Summer 2011 Undergrad Research Placements:
Over 400 programs - REU and Other Summer Research Opportunities for Undergrads http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Summerresearch.asp

For Financial Support in Graduate School Opportunities:
Bridges, GK-12, IGERT and NSF Grad Research Fellowship programs provide generous stipend and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.asp

For Postdoc opportunities:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Postdocs_portal.asp

For NASA-supported internships, fellowships and scholarships:
http://intern.nasa.gov/

If you find any errors in the listing of your programs (or others) please let us know!

We’d be happy to answer any questions you have and to provide your students with assistance in applying to these programs.

Thanks and best regards,

Susie Valaitis

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Associate Director
Institute for Broadening Participation
PO Box 607
Damariscotta, ME 04543
207-563-5929 phone
207-563-6069 fax
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org
svalaitis@ibparticipation.org

[COGDEVSOC] Research Assistant Position - University of Maryland, College Park - Neurocognitive Development Lab

2010-11-12T16:56:00.000-05:00

Research Assistant

With limited supervision and oversight from the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research
Assistant will coordinate research projects investigating memory and development in
children and adults in the Neurocognitive Development Laboratory at the University of
Maryland, College Park. See: http://www.bsos.umd.edu/psyc/riggins/ for more details.

Duties will include: (1) training and supervising a staff of graduate and undergraduate
research assistants as well as high school interns; (2) conducting experiments with young
children and adults (including: recruiting, scheduling, and data collection); (3) analyzing
behavioral, electrophysiological and neuroimaging data; (4) performing general
administrative duties, including data management and maintenance of budgets, lab web
pages and participant recruiting systems; (5) programming scientific experiments and
developing experimental stimuli, (6) assisting with IRB protocol creation and
compliance, (7) conducting library searches and literature reviews to assist in manuscript
preparation; and (8) providing general support for the PI and other researchers in the
laboratory including, but not limited to, purchasing and maintaining lab equipment.

Qualifications: Recommended background and skills include: a bachelors degree in a
related scientific field (psychology, biology, or neuroscience; advanced degree
preferred); previous research experience and/or experience managing research projects;
the ability to work independently; keen attention to detail; excellent public relations
skills; and the ability to interact warmly and professionally with parents and children.
Strong organizational, computational, managerial, problem-solving, and analytic skills
are essential. Computer skills should include knowledge of Excel, SPSS, Dreamweaver,
and basic programming knowledge. Experience with analysis of statistical data and
preparation of scientific manuscripts and grant applications is strongly preferred. This is a
30 hours/week position (with benefits) and has a 1-year minimum commitment with the
possibility of increasing to full time and/or extending to 2 years. This position is
contingent on availability of funding.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Interested individuals should upload a cover letter describing their background, CV, and
names of 3 references directly to jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53016.

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal
employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant
because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability,
religion, national origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to
apply.

Tracy Riggins, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
BPS 2147E
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Office: (301) 405-5905
Fax: (301) 314-9566
www.bsos.umd.edu/psyc/riggins
riggins@umd.edu

Africa Career Night

2010-10-28T09:52:00.000-04:00

Wednesday, November 3rd 6:30-8:30pm
Career Development Center – 625 N. Jordan Ave.

The Global Careers series, which is run by the Career Development Center, is devoted to providing information to IU students in an effort to increase their awareness of international career opportunities. These events allow students to form networking relationships with employers who have ties to the international sector as well as provide students with role models and information about global careers.

Please join IU students, faculty, and career professionals with interests in Africa at the Africa Career Night for an evening of discussion and networking. Guest speakers will participate in a panel discussion focusing on their career paths, opportunities within their organization, and advice for students who wish to work in the region. Light regional refreshments will be served and the opportunity to network with the panelists will follow.

We ask that students please RSVP through their myIUcareers account, accessible at http://www.indiana.edu/~career/.

Panelists will include:
* Kelly S. Cambell, The Village Experience (Free Trade, Nonprofit, and Tourism)
* Bryan Stuart, One Laptop per Child
* Justin Wild, Peace Corps Alum
* Kate Bishop, Former consultant for development programs in West Africa
* Mwiza Munthali, TransAfrica Forum
* Crystal, Open Source Center (CIA)
Don’t miss this great professional opportunity!

Invitation for PSY MAJORS

2010-10-27T09:20:00.000-04:00

Are you an IU student?
You are invited to be a part of
a studio audience for the Big Ten Network program
BEYOND THE SYLLABUS

DATE: Friday, November 19th, 2010
PLACE: Radio – TV Building, Room 251
Free food, T-shirt & Water Bottle for all participants

1:30 PM – Psychological and Brain Sciences Professor Olaf Sporns
Internationally renowned professor will lead an amazing journey through the human brain.

4:00 PM – Professor of Chemistry Richard DiMarchi
Celebrated IU scientist will discuss the life sciences discoveries you can expect to see in your lifetime.

Space is limited & reservations are required.
All audience members will be filmed and should expect to be on TV as part of the finished programs.*
RSVP via http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/beyondthesyllabus for this free event!
* A signed release form is required as the program will be aired on national television.

Psychology Club Call Out! Tuesday, 10/26 - Free Pizza!

2010-10-26T09:54:00.001-04:00

Who? YOU! All students interested in psychology!

What? Drop by PY128 for a few minutes, anytime between 4-6 p.m. this Tuesday, 10/26.

Why? To enjoy some FREE PIZZA and share your ideas about what activities you would like to see the Psychology Club do.

About the club: A small group of psychology majors has founded the Psychology Club here at IU to give students who are interested in psychology the opportunity to become more involved with their major.
Freshman will have the opportunity to decide if psychology is really the right choice for them, and declared majors will enhance their undergraduate degree by being involved in a great organization!

You can just become a member or you can become more involved if you wish by helping to plan events and attending weekly executive board meetings. Because this is a new organization, there is room for many new people to get involved and be part of history in our first year on campus. Also a great resume booster!

Look for signs in the main lobby directing you to PY128 for the Call Out Meeting - Tuesday, 10/26 - drop by between 4-6 p.m.

Stark Neuroscience Seminar Series: Lawrence Quilliam: Thursday, Oct. 28th & Joel Brittain: Thursday, Nov. 4 both @ 4 PM in R2-101

2010-10-20T08:18:00.000-04:00

Lawrence Quilliam, Ph.D.Professor
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN

“mTOR and ER stress: implications for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and cancer treatment”

Thursday, October 28, 2010
4:00 PM
Research 2 Building
Room 101
IUPUI
________________________________________
Joel Brittain Candidate for Ph.D.
Medical Neuroscience Major Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN

"Modulation of voltage-gated calcium channels by CRMP-2"
Thursday, November 4, 2010

4:00 PM
Research 2 Building
Room 101
IUPUI

“Neuroimaging Findings in Young Drinkers: Does Teenage Drinking Harm the Brain?”

2010-10-18T14:17:00.000-04:00

We are delighted to announce that the Psychobiology of Addictions Program, the IU Alcohol Research Center, and the Center for Neuroimaging at IUPUI will be sponsoring a talk by

Dr. Susan Tapert (Professor of Psychiatry at UCSD)

entitled,

“Neuroimaging Findings in Young Drinkers: Does Teenage Drinking Harm the Brain?”

on

October 22 at 10:00 am

Walther Hall Auditorium, Research Building 3, #203, 980 W. Walnut St., IUPUI

The Linda & Jack Gill Center for Biomolecular Science & The Program in Neuroscience

2010-10-18T09:54:00.000-04:00

“Cellular and Molecular Impact of Elucidating Brain Disorders with Complex Genetic Architectures:
Examples from Addiction and Ability to Quit Smoking "

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
4:00 p.m.
Psychological & Brain Sciences Building
Room PY101
IUB

Abstract: “I will review evidence that common brain disorders, and the costs attributable to them, receive substantial heritable contributions. Large contributions of polygenic influences (as well as rare variants) contrast with the modest contributions from Mendelian (single gene) and oligogenic (major gene) genetic architectures. I will focus on vulnerability to develop dependence on an addictive substance and ability to quit smoking, two phenotypes that are influenced by complex genetics that we have studied using GWA in multiple samples. The substantial (and overlapping) genetic contributions to these phenotypes appear to come from polygenic variants in genes that are largely expressed in brain and likely to contribute to individual differences in its wiring, molecular biology, gene regulation and neurotransmission. I will review the challenges and opportunities provided by the vast amounts of currently available GWA data for studies that help to understand the cellular and molecular bases for brain activities and brain disorders. Translational, post GWAS studies that elucidate the ways in which such polygenic variants influence the brain and behavior provide a rich source for increasing understanding of the brain in ways that can provide direct relevance for understanding human brain disorders.”

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Visit to IU Bloomington Campus

2010-10-13T11:30:00.000-04:00

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE PRESENTATION AND MEDICAL SCHOOL FAIR

Wednesday, October 13

5:30-6:00 PM Presentation by Gina Moses, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine 6:00-7:30 PM Osteopathic Medical School Fair

Frangipani Room
Indiana Memorial Union

Earlier this year, headline news broke that a new osteopathic medical school is planned in the state of Indiana at Marian University. In conjunction with this development, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) is planning a special tour of undergraduate institutions in Indiana to meet with students. Representatives from AACOM and osteopathic medical schools across the country will visit campuses throughout Indiana, including Notre Dame, Purdue, and of course, Indiana University Bloomington.

REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS WILL BE HERE TO TALK TO YOU!:

AT Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM)
AT Still University – School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA)
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (CCOM)
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM)
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences COM (KCUMB-COM)
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA & Bradenton, FL (LECOM)
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM)
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM)

Best wishes,

Rachel

Rachel Tolen, Ph.D.
Assistant Director and Premedical Advisor

Health Professions and Prelaw Center
University Division
Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
Indiana University
Maxwell Hall 010
750 East Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405-7101

Phone: 812-855-1873
Fax: 812-856-2770
Web: www.hpplc.indiana.edu

All Welcome: Neuroscience talk - Wed., Oct 13 - Dr. Sliman Bensmaia

2010-10-13T10:59:00.001-04:00

N650 Neuroscience talk - Wednesday, October 13 Psychology 101 at 4:00 pm

Sliman Bensmaia, Ph.D.
Program in Neurobiology
Neuroscience at the University of Chicago
will present a talk on:

“The Neural Mechanisms of Tactile Motion Integration”

Abstract: How are local motion signals integrated to form a global motion percept? We investigate the neural mechanisms of tactile motion integration by presenting tactile gratings and plaids, using the tactile analogue of a visual monitor, while recording the responses evoked in somatosensory cortical neurons. In parallel psychophysical experiments, we measure the perceived direction of the gratings and plaids. We identify a population of somatosensory neurons that exhibit integration properties analogous to those observed in visual area MT. We find that the responses of these neurons can account for the perceived direction of the stimuli across all stimulus conditions tested. We show that the preferred direction of the neurons and the perceived direction of the stimuli can be predicted from the weighted average of the directions of the individual stimulus features (edges and intersections).

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
4:00 p.m.
Psychology Building, Room 101

Paid Experiments in Visual Perception

2010-10-12T16:21:00.000-04:00

Dr. Jason Gold's vision lab is in need of participants. The current experiment involves performing a simple pattern discrimination/detection task on a computer and consists of 5 sessions (50 minutes each) at a rate of $10 per session. A $10 bonus will be included for those participants who complete all 5 sessions ($60 total). If you are interested, please send an e-mail to goldvisionlab@gmail.com with times that you would be available.

Stark Neuroscience Seminar Series: David L. McKinzie: Thursday, Oct. 14 @ 4:00 pm in R2-101

2010-10-07T16:16:00.000-04:00

Neuroscience Seminar Series presents

David L. McKinzie, Ph.D.
Senior Research Advisor
Neuroscience Discovery Research
Lilly Research Laboratories
Lilly Corporate Center
Indianapolis, IN

"Therapeutic Potential for mGluR5 Antagonists in Psychiatric Disorders"

Thursday, October 14, 2010
4:00 PM
Research 2 Building
Room 101
950 W. Walnut Street, Indianapolis Campus IUPUI

Translational Science: Everything you wanted to know!

2010-10-07T09:06:00.001-04:00

Dear PBS faculty, research scientists, and students,

You are invited to attend the 1st annual retreat of the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute at IU Bloomington on October 18, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (I-CTSI) administers over $3.5 million in research and training awards to IU, Purdue, and Notre Dame, with the aim of accelerating the rate of translation of basic research into clinical care and policy

The agenda for the upcoming meeting (which is attached and pasted below) includes presentations describing the mission, resources, and funding opportunities offered through the NIH-funded I-CTSI. This morning session will be held in Alumni Hall at the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU). A complimentary lunch will be offered between 11:45 and 1:00 PM in the IMU Solarium, followed by a symposium in which our IUB colleagues will illustrate their use of I-CTSI resources and their approach to translational science. The meeting will conclude with six thematic breakout sessions that will promote discussion about how to capitalize on I-CTSI resources and engage in translational research.

Please register for the conference at the following site, even if you are able to attend only a portion of the meeting:

www.indianactsi.org/IUBretreat

In addition, we encourage poster presentations during lunch (11:45 - 1:00 PM in the Solarium). Because the meeting will draw faculty and students from a wide range of disciplines and units, this is a unique opportunity to move outside of our silos and see the breadth of research conducted on our campus. We welcome new posters as well as those recently presented at scientific meetings. If you let me know of your intention to hang a poster, we'll be sure to have enough poster boards.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions about the upcoming meeting or the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute ( www.indianactsi.org).

Best regards,

Bill Hetrick

William P. Hetrick, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Psychiatry, & Neuroscience
Director, Bloomington Office of the Indiana Clinical Translational Science Institute
whetrick@indiana.edu
812-855-2620
Indiana CTSI 101
Inaugural IUB Retreat of the Indiana Clinical Translational Sciences Institute
Monday, October 18, 2010
10:00 am – 3:30 pm

Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union
Indiana University, Bloomington
10:00 – 10:10 am Welcome
Provost Karen Hanson
10:10 – 10:15 am IUB and the Indiana CTSI
Vice Provost Sarita Soni
10:15 – 10:25 am New Research Directions for IUB
Vice President Jorge José
10:25 – 10:55 am Indiana CTSI: Mission, resources, & funding opportunities
Anantha Shekhar, Institute Director

10:55 – 11:45 am High lighting select Indian CTSI programs:
10:55 am (a) Project Development Teams (PDTs)
– Bernice Pescosolido
11:05 am (b) Research Education, Training and Career Development
– Bill Hetrick
11:15 am (c) Community Health Engagement Program
– Dave Marrero/Ron Ackermann
11:25 am (d) Biomedical Informatics
– Bobby Schnabel
11:35 am (e) Getting connected through the Indiana CTSI HUB
– Bill Barnett

11:45 – 1:00 pm Complimentary Lunch & Poster Session in IMU Solarium

1:00 – 2:00 pm Symposium –Clinical Translational Science at Work:
1:00 pm Using the Project Development Teams
Dave Nelson (Biology) &
Bobbie Van Der Pol (HPER)
1:15 pm Translating Psychological Science into the Law Clinic
Amy Holtzworth-Munroe (Psychological & Brain Sciences) &
Amy Applegate (Maurer School of Law)
1:30 pm Translating Cognitive Science into the Memory Clinic
Mike Jones (Cognitive Science) &
Andy Saykin (Psychiatry/Radiology, Indianapolis)
1:45 pm Cannabis: A journey from college to bench to bedside
Ken Mackie (Neuroscience) &
Mike Vasko (Psychopharmacology & Toxicology, Indianapolis)

2:15 – 3:30 pm Exploring Translational Opportunities through Breakout Sessions
(1) “Plugging in”: How to use the Indiana CTSI – Scott Denne (IUSOM), Tommy Sors (Purdue), Mayland Chang (Notre Dame), Lilith Reeves (IUSOM), & Tammy Sajdyk (IUSOM)
Georgian Room, 1st floor, IMU
(2) Indiana CTSI Community Health and Engagement Program – Dave Marrero (IUSOM) & Catherine Sherwood-Laughlin (HPER, IUB)
State Room West, 2nd floor, IMU
(3) Global Health & Disease¬Keith Clay (Biology, IUB) & Michael Muehlenbein (Anthropology, IUB)
Persimmon Room, Mezzanine, IMU
(4) Clinical Translational Science Approaches to Pain – Andrea Hohmann (Neuroscience & PBS, IUB)
Maple Room, Mezzanine, IMU
(5) Translational Interdisciplinary Approaches to Complex Systems – Bernice Pescosolido (Sociology, IUB)
Maple Room, Mezzanine, IMU
(6) Fostering Translational Behavioral Health, Education, & Policy Research – Jonathan Plucker (Education & Cog Sci)
State Room East, 2nd floor, IMU

ATTENTION: Free Student Academic Center workshops for the weeks of 10/11/10 - 10/20/10

2010-10-06T14:49:00.000-04:00

Workshops for the entire fall semester are listed at the SAC web site http://sac.indiana.edu.

The Student Academic Center will be offering the following free workshops the next two weeks. The workshops are open to all students and you do not need to sign up in advance to attend.
However students who arrive 5 minutes past the starting time will not be allowed entrance to the workshop.

Monday 10/11, Overcoming Procrastination Now, 7-8:00pm, Briscoe Academic Support Center
Tuesday 10/12, How to Ace Your Next Exam, 7:00-8:00pm, Teter TEF260
Wednesday 10/13, How to Ace Your Next Exam, 7:00-8:00pm, Ballantine Hall 310

Monday 10/18, Improving Reading Speed, 7:00-8:00pm, Forest Academic Support Center
Tuesday 10/19, How to Master Essay Exams, 7:00-8:00pm, Teter TEF260
Wednesday 10/20, How to Master Essay Exams, 7:00-8:00pm, Ballantine Hall 310

Questions concerning the workshops can be addressed to Sharon Chertkoff. Thanks.

Sharon Chertkoff, Ph.D.
Basic Skills and Outreach Coordinator
Student Academic Center
Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
408 N. Union St., Suite 300
(812)855-7313 phone
(812)855-5474 fax
http://sac.indiana.edu

Join us! Psychology Club is walking to prevent suicide on 10/10.

2010-10-06T14:48:00.000-04:00

Psychology Club members are walking this Sunday, Oct 10th, in the Out
of Darkness Community Walk. Join us! Everyone is welcome.

Anyone who wants to walk with us should arrive at the stadium by 9:30
a.m. and look for the "Psychology Club" sign near the registration
tables. The tables will be at the double arches at the north entrance
of the IU football stadium - there will be balloons near the tables so
you can't miss them.

What: Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Where: Indiana University Football Stadium
When: Sunday, 10/10/2010
Check-in Time Starts: 9AM Walk Starts: 10AM Walk Ends: 12:00 noon
Cost: Free. Donations gratefully accepted.

The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are 3-5 mile walks taking place
in over 200 communities across the country this fall, with the proceeds
benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). By
walking in the Out of the Darkness Community Walks, you will be walking
with thousands of other walkers nationwide to raise money for AFSP's
vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save
lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide and
provide support for survivors of suicide loss. In deciding to walk you
are taking us a step closer to making suicide prevention a national
priority.

Anyone who would like to participate can register in person at the
walk! To register online for this event click the link below. Online
registration closes at 11:45PM the day before the walk.

http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.eventDetails&eventID=1097&destination=E

Neuroscience talk - Wed., Oct 6 - Tai Min Lecture

2010-10-04T10:59:00.000-04:00

N650 Neuroscience talk - Wednesday, October 6 Psychology 101 at 4:00 pm

Kyung-Tai Min, Ph.D.
Department of Biology
Indiana University-Bloomington

will present a talk on:

"Mental Retardation and Dendritic Spines"
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
4:00 p.m.
Psychology Building, Room 101

Colloquium presented by the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences and the SPHS PhD Organization

2010-10-04T09:28:00.000-04:00

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, September 27, 4-5 pm

Speaker: Jaimie Gilbert, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

Title: Speech Perception: Additional Cues, Adverse Conditions
Abstract: Two studies investigating speech perception of individuals with normal hearing, listening under adverse conditions, will be discussed. First, electrophysiological data will be presented detailing an effect of seeing facial motion while listening to spoken syllables in noise. Secondly, preliminary data from an on-going experiment will be presented. This experiment utilizes a screener version of the Perceptually Robust English Sentence Test (PRESTO) to investigate individual differences in perceiving high-variability speech (talker, dialect, content) in multi-talker babble.