We hope all of you got through Hurricane Sandy without any damage. Now that everything is settled down, the Teach for America meeting has been rescheduled for next Monday, November 5th at 6:30pm. It will be located in BPS room 1142, and still include free pizza and soda of course!
Please see our previous post (below) for more details on what the meeting will entail.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Teach for America, Psychology Roundtable, and Zombies!
Teach for America is a non-profit organization that recruits recent college graduate to teach for two years in low-income communities through the United States. If you are interested in teaching this could be a great opportunity that will not only benefit you but also underprivileged children.
Representatives from TFA will visit us at our chapter meeting and present information on current openings with them. They will also talk about the application process and the deadline for the applications (which is November 2nd). They will discuss about what is like to be working for them and what are some of the benefits that they offer.
When: Monday October 29th, 6:00pm
Where: BPS 1142
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Do you like ZOMBIES? Do like running? If yes, you're in luck! Psi Chi is offering the UMD Habitat for Humanity 5k as a service event that will count toward becoming an active member of Psi Chi. You must be an active Psi Chi member in order to receive the Psi Chi graduation cord or medallion.
The run is a 5k, or 3.2 miles. It will take place this Saturday and in the spirit of Halloween, you will be chased by scary zombies throughout the course. The race runs from parking lot XX1 on campus and around Lake Artemesia. The fastest male and female runners receive prizes! Also, the first 50 to register will receive a free t-shirt.
For more information, check out http://habitatumd.org/?page_id=119
When: Saturday, October 27th, 12:00pm
Where: Parking lot XX1 on UMD campus
Cost: 12$ early registration, 15$ race-day registration
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PSYCHOLOGY EVENT:
The DC Chapter of the Association of Black Psychologists will host a Careers in Psychology Roundtable on Saturday October 27 from 5p-7p at Trinity University. Trinity University is located at 125 Michigan Ave. NE Washington, DC. The event will be held in Social Hall, which is in the Main Building.
When: Saturday, October 27th at 5:00pm
Where:
Social Hall of Trinity University
125 Michigan Ave
NE Washington DC
Panelists include: Dr. Adanna Johnson; Dr. Edwin Nichols; Dr. Frederick B. Phillips; Dr. Daryl Thorne; Ms. Nkemka Anyiwo
This will be an opportunity for professionals and graduate students to talk with undergraduate and graduate students about career paths in psychology. Professionals from different fields will be prepared to share their expertise and development in their respective field.
Panelists will be asked to: 1) explain their field of work; 2) describe your current work; 3) describe how your work can be applied to helping people of African ancestry. Depending on the number of panelists, each panelist will have 5-7 minutes to speak during the panel and then be asked to join the round tables for questions and answers with the students and professionals afterwards.
After the panel, there will be 45 minute round tables where graduate students and professionals will be asked to share their experiences with undergraduate students on the following topics:
1) how to prepare for a career in psychology 2) the ins and outs of applying to your respective institution; 3) how to obtain funding for graduate school, externships and internships; and 4) how to secure a job as a professional.
Parking is available on campus. Trinity is close to the Brookland/CUA Metro station on the red line. A shuttle will bring you to and from the station. Please bring the flyer with you on the shuttle. http://www.trinitydc.
This will be an opportunity for professionals and graduate students to talk with undergraduate and graduate students about career paths in psychology. Professionals from different fields will be prepared to share their expertise and development in their respective field.
Panelists will be asked to: 1) explain their field of work; 2) describe your current work; 3) describe how your work can be applied to helping people of African ancestry. Depending on the number of panelists, each panelist will have 5-7 minutes to speak during the panel and then be asked to join the round tables for questions and answers with the students and professionals afterwards.
After the panel, there will be 45 minute round tables where graduate students and professionals will be asked to share their experiences with undergraduate students on the following topics:
1) how to prepare for a career in psychology 2) the ins and outs of applying to your respective institution; 3) how to obtain funding for graduate school, externships and internships; and 4) how to secure a job as a professional.
Parking is available on campus. Trinity is close to the Brookland/CUA Metro station on the red line. A shuttle will bring you to and from the station. Please bring the flyer with you on the shuttle. http://www.trinitydc.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Updates
Hello everyone! We hope you all got through midterms okay, hang in there!
It is now past the deadline for applying to Psi Chi. We received over 85 applications this semester and we're absolutely thrilled that so many of you will be joining our group. Congratulations, we look forward to meeting you and seeing you at our meetings!!
Blog Update: Check out our new Scholarships and Grants section! We now have official Psi Chi grant and scholarship opportunities listed right here on our blog. Just click the "Scholarships and Grants" tab at the top of the website to determine what scholarship or grant is best for you.
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NEW RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY
Check out this research opportunity. It could be great experience to prepare you for graduate school :-) It's also paid, which is rare for an RA position!
It is now past the deadline for applying to Psi Chi. We received over 85 applications this semester and we're absolutely thrilled that so many of you will be joining our group. Congratulations, we look forward to meeting you and seeing you at our meetings!!
Blog Update: Check out our new Scholarships and Grants section! We now have official Psi Chi grant and scholarship opportunities listed right here on our blog. Just click the "Scholarships and Grants" tab at the top of the website to determine what scholarship or grant is best for you.
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NEW RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY
Check out this research opportunity. It could be great experience to prepare you for graduate school :-) It's also paid, which is rare for an RA position!
Looking for Paid Research Assistants
General Project Themes:
I am fascinated by team dynamics and principally study how collective perceptions develop and influence
team behaviors, influence among members, and performance. Studies in the lab span those on formal and
informal leadership in virtual teams, to those focused on diversity of member differences (e.g., gender,
age, or status) on team influence processes, performance, and innovation.
Responsibilities: Research assistant’s responsibilities might include (based on project, interests and
expertise):
• Searching, reviewing, and analyzing existing literature
• Analyzing interview themes / qualitative data coding
• Managing and processing quantitative data (e.g., surveys)
• Supporting survey design, development, and (online) administration
• Running of lab experiments
Ideal Qualifications: An ideal fit would be an undergraduate studying psychology or management who
is interested in pursuing a graduate degree in social and/or organizational research and interested in
gaining experience in the research process. The ideal candidate for this job will also have:
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Strong quantitative skills a bonus.
• High ethical standards.
Pay rate, length of role, and exact average time commitment per week to be negotiated, estimating
$11-13/hour (based on experience).
If you are interested in this role, please contact Beth Campbell-Bush at ecbush@rhsmith.umd.edu with:
(1) Your resume or, at minimum, a description of research experience, other relevant background
information, area of study and GPA.
(2) A sentence or two about why you’re interested in research.
(3) Whether you have interest and availability in work this term, next term and/or next summer.
(4) If known, any particular areas of research interest you may already have (not necessary, but to the
extent possible, if I could help you develop or hone your own emerging interests, all the better!
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Next Chapter Meeting: Guide to Taking the GRE!
Do you plan on going to graduate school?
Anyone who wants to go to grad-school must have official GRE scores before applying. The Princeton Review is going to be hosting our next Psi Chi meeting in order to explain what exactly the GRE entails along with tips and strategies on how to earn a better score and get into the graduate school of your dreams. The Princeton Review will also be raffling off a free GRE preparation course at the meeting. Don't miss your chance!
Note: you do not have to reserve a spot.
Date: Tuesday, October 16th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: BPS 1142
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Next Chapter Meeting!!
Annual tuition and mandatory fees (as a Resident)… $8,909
Books and supplies… $1,130
Applying and receiving scholarships… PRICELESS
Dr. De Los Reyes, the Psi Chi faculty adviser will be hosting our upcoming chapter meeting. He will be discussing Psi Chi research grants and scholarships. It is our hope that our Psi Chi members will apply to more scholarships and receive assistance in financing their education. We hope to see you there!
Date: Wednesday, October 3rd
Time: 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Place: BPS 1142
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Attention all psychology students!!
Do you like psychology? Do you like ice cream?
If you answered yes to both, come out and meet members of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society In Psychology. We will be hosting an ice cream social, during which you can stop by at any time to learn about what Psi Chi has to offer for psychology majors, the application process, and personal experiences and information from our members. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to come. Hope to see you there!
Date: Wednesday, October 3rd
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Place: Lawn on the front right side of the Biology-Psychology building
Monday, September 10, 2012
Fall 2012 Kick Off Meeting
Welcome back!! Hope everyone had a great summer.
An informational meeting for psychology students interested in joining Psi Chi will take place on Monday, September 17th at 6:30pm.
Meeting will take place inside the BPS building, room number 1142.
Come find out what Psi Chi is all about. Learn about the benefits of being a Psi Chi member and how to undergo the application process.
If you have any questions you can contact us at psichi.umd@gmail.com
An informational meeting for psychology students interested in joining Psi Chi will take place on Monday, September 17th at 6:30pm.
Meeting will take place inside the BPS building, room number 1142.
Come find out what Psi Chi is all about. Learn about the benefits of being a Psi Chi member and how to undergo the application process.
If you have any questions you can contact us at psichi.umd@gmail.com
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