Job Opportunity - Autism Research Center at Riley

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

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

If interested please contact (email if preferred):

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

Volunteer Opportunities for Psychology Students

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

MIT's Amgen UROP Scholars Program

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

Request for PSY-MAJOR Announcement - Autism Mentoring Program

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

Thanks,
Brian Donley
AMP Student Intern

Psychological & Brain Sciences Graduate School Series

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

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

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

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

11/1 Psychotherapy Graduate School Representatives

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

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

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

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

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

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

Read about HPPLC and come prepared with questions.

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

Broadcast Media & Entertainment Networking Night

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

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.


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

Panelists include:

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

Don't miss this great professional opportunity!