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Psych Snippets
Information for Davidson Psychologists & Friends of Psychology
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PsychTable at Vail Commons
Monday 03/21 - 12:00-1:00pm
Students are encouraged to use their meal plans for these events.
For Monday, March 21, we will cover the cost of lunch for students that do not have meal plans.
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The Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology is holding a free webinar on Tuesday, March 22nd for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in I-O Psychology. It will feature a panel of psychology undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to professors from master's and PhD programs giving their advice on getting into graduate I-O psychology programs. Your students can find more information, here: http://psychlearningcurve.org/beginners-guide/
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Clarise Ballesteros '16 -- 'It ain't what they call you, it's what you answer to': Latino, White, and Black Ethnic Self-Identification in Three Generations
Anna Davis '16 -- Food, Focus, and Functions:Could Learning about Food Influence Children's Math and Self-regulation Abilities?
Lauren Malachowski '16 -- Helping Kids Self-regulate: Exploring Relations Among Ethnicity, Maternal Behaviors, and Executive Function in the Early Elementary Years
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It's time to VOTE for your favorite Psychology T-Shirt Design!
Vote here:
The winner will be announced on 04/08/16!
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- Students working with faculty on research, either as research assistants or collaboratively as research fellows, are eligible to apply for summer housing grants. Students must be doing research on campus for a minimum of six (6) weeks and paying rent either on or off campus. Students who live at home or in other rent-free arrangements are not eligible to apply. Factors considered in grantmaking include number of applications (as grant dollars are limited), financial need as confirmed by the Financial Aid Office, and length of time working on campus. Please note that students must be classified as Research Fellows or Research Assistants. Summer housing applications are due Friday, April 15 to Leslie Marsicano in Chambers 1202 (across from the Registrar's Office).
- Late applications may not be considered.
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Davidson scholars in bold; Students in red
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Lauren Skorb '16 recently presented a poster at the Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) meeting. She says, "My poster was titled Food For Thought Feasibility Study: Expanding a Literacy Program for Latino Kindergarteners and Their Parents. Overall, I really enjoyed getting to hear about and see other people's research, as well as getting some helpful and encouraging feedback on my thesis work!" Dr. Leyva is supervising Lauren's thesis research.
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 Ruth Ault, Director of the Office of Teaching Resources in Psychology (OTRP) [and Professor of Psychology Emerita at Davidson] is proud to announce that OTRP Online has received a quite favorable peer review from MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resources for Learning and Online Teaching). The MERLOT project is an international initiative enabling faculty to integrate technology into higher education. MERLOT is supported by 27 systems and institutions of higher education as well as the National Science Foundation. MERLOT is also endorsed by EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI). The review, written by the MERLOT Psychology Editorial Board, can be found at the following site: https://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewCompositeReview.htm?id=1123855 . The review reflects the high quality of submissions from the instructors whose resources are posted, of the OTRP peer reviewers whose comments and suggestions are helpful to the authors, and of the past OTRP directors (Patricia Keith-Spiegel, Marky Lloyd, and Janet Carlson) and Associate Directors. But, as the review said, "Some areas [topics] are not covered at all while others are covered rather well. Additional information in those missing areas would only make this site more useful as a resource." STP members have the ability to fill in the gaps by submitting to Project Syllabus (at syllabus@teachpsych.org ), ToPIX (see how to add content at http://topix.teachpsych.org/w/page/23916034/How%20to%20add%20content%20to%20ToPIX ), and Teaching Resources (at ruault@davidson.edu ).
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--Thanks to Dr. Munger for sharing!
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Thanks to Ms. Murdock for her graphic design skills
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Misinformation in Democracies: What Can We Do About It?
Dr. Brian Southwell
Director, Science in the Public Sphere Program, RTI International
Research Professor, School of Media and Journalism and Adjunct Associate Professor, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Adjunct Professor, Energy Initiative, Duke University
Host of The Measure of Everyday Life on WNCU-FM
4:30 pm, Wednesday, March 30 2016
Hance Auditorium, Chambers Building
NOTE: This talk will NOT count as research credit in the PSY 101 pool, but it might well be of interest to Psychology Majors.
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Conferences & Grad School Opportunities
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A SNEAK PEEK AT NORTHWESTERN'S PSYCHOLOGY PHD PROGRAMS
Northwestern University's Psychology Department is hosting a program on Friday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 4th for undergraduates who are members of groups that are traditionally underrepresented in academia (including first-generation college students), and who are potentially interested in pursuing graduate study in psychology. Activities will include a workshop designed to help with the graduate school application process and opportunities to meet psychology department faculty members and graduate students to learn what graduate school is like and how they might fit into the various psychology graduate programs (e.g., clinical, social, cognitive neuroscience, etc.). Travel and accommodation costs associated with participation will be covered, and the application process will be fast and free ( applications are due by April 14th @ 5 pm). For more information, please see the program website http://www.psychology.northwestern.edu/diversity/sneak-peek.html
Where: Campbell University Abstract submission deadline: March 21st 2016 at 5PM
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Dr. Sockol welcomes all to her PSY 231 feature film series | Sundays 6-9pm in Dana 146
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CABE STUDENT VIDEO AWARDS ON CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
In 2016, the APA Committee on Associate and Baccalaureate Education (CABE) will give two awards to undergraduate students who produce the best interview videos of someone working in a psychology-related field. Please share this information with your students. For more information, visit http://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/undergrad/student-video.aspx.
Deadline: April 4, 2016.
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Mel Gieggerich '15 sent the following ad with this note, " I wanted to pass along this job opening at the Sheppard-Pratt Lieber Research Institute here in Maryland for you all to post in Psych Snippets or anywhere else you feel is appropriate! You can also add my information as a contact person if students want to reach out to me with additional questions. I have worked closely with the people at the institute and have a lot of insight into what the job will really entail. The email they can reach me at is megiegerich@gmail.com or my cell phone number is 978-771-8352. I hope I can be of assistance!"
We have an exciting opportunity for a  Research Project Coordinator!
This position coordinates the day-to-day activities of assigned clinical research
studies, and requires execution of significant independent clinical judgment and assessment in utilizing the research instruments. Duties and activities of the Research Project Coordinator are summarized below.
- Work directly with the investigators to complete a detailed review and analysis of the patient's medical history-including neuroimaging data.
- Works independently and with the investigators to recruit, screen, and enroll study subjects, schedule subjects for visits, administer the research instruments, ensure compliance with the study protocol, lead groups and/or provide training/education for the research subjects, and ensure that subjects complete all requirements for the study.
- Generate summary presentations and speak effectively about the results of the study with investigators at meetings and conferences.
- Has a significant responsibility for the design and revision of research forms and instruments. Communicates with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the Institutional review Board (IRB) on behalf of the principal investigator.
- Keeps investigators and the study sponsors apprised of study progress.
- Works effectively with contacts within Sheppard Pratt Health System (SPHS), its affiliates, and at other Baltimore area patient program sites to recruit study subjects.
- Demonstrates an understanding of patients/individuals with serious mental illness during communications with study subjects.
- Records and maintains study data. Reports relevant medical and clinical information to the nurse and other study investigators.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or related field and at least 1 year of work experience in a clinical or research environment. Prior experience with neuroimaging data is a plus. Work requires proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic skills in statistical computing (such as R and SPSS). Work requires independent analytical ability sufficient to accurately utilize study rating scales and research instruments, design or revise research forms, and appropriately identify concerns to bring to the attention of the nurse or study principal. Must demonstrate interpersonal skills sufficient to actively recruit study subjects, interact effectively with chronically mentally ill patients and program staff of SPHS and external programs, and direct the work of non-exempt research staff.
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Research Assistant (Lab Manager) position available
Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute
Roanoke, Virginia
A full-time research assistant (lab manager) is sought for the labs of Dr. Pearl Chiu, Dr. Brooks King-Casas, and Dr. Stephen LaConte at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (http://research.vtc.vt.edu) in Roanoke, Virginia. Projects in the labs combine methods from experimental and clinical psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics with functional neuroimaging (fMRI) to investigate decision-making in healthy and clinical populations (including adults with mood/anxiety/substance disorders, and at-risk youth). The research assistant will be responsible for recruiting and screening research participants, running fMRI scans, and conducting psychological assessments (e.g. SCID, MINI). Additional duties include managing subject databases, tracking rater reliability, organizing project funds, and preparing IRB protocols. The research assistant is an essential member of the group and will be generally responsible for having overall knowledge of research in the labs and managing the day-to-day logistics of ongoing projects. Training will be provided for all aspects of the position. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in graduate school in clinical or cognitive psychology/neuroscience. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to make a two-year commitment.
Minimum requirements for the position include: 1) BA/BS in psychology, biology, engineering, or related field; 2) two years of research experience; 3) demonstrated organizational skills or experience with data management; 4) desire to succeed in a fast-paced research environment with multiple duties; 5) Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills; 6) Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Powerpoint or equivalent.
Required application materials: Cover letter, CV/Resume, list of references. Two letters of
recommendation will be required of candidates under final consideration. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will end when the position is filled. Expected start date is Summer 2016. Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Please apply at:
Pre-submission inquiries with CV may be sent to:
Riley Palmer
Research Assistant
Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute
Roanoke, VA
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Courtney Baldwin '16, a New Sector alumna and current Davidson student, believes that our program could be a good fit for other students at Davidson, especially other psych majors.
Applications Due April 1 for New Sector's Social Impact Fellowships!
Passionate about alleviating poverty, closing the achievement gap, engaging in environmental issues, working toward healthier futures, and more? Consider applying to a New Sector Fellowship, a paid intensive opportunity for emerging leaders and students who are committed to the social sector. New Sector matches committed, interested, and skilled early-career leaders with a nonprofit organization in Boston, San Francisco, Chicago, or the Twin Cities to serve full-time completing projects that allow organizations to more effectively achieve their missions. Fellows join a peer-learning community where they participate in training, mentoring, and coaching to build skills needed for social sector careers. There are both summer and 11-month opportunities.
April 1 is the next deadline for all Fellowship programs!
- Summer Fellowship: June 6, 2016 - August 19, 2016 or June 13, 2016 - August 26, 2016
- RISE Fellowships: September 6, 2016 to July 28, 2017
Brian Garshelis
New Sector Alliance, Inc.
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Davidson College Psychology Department
Summer Research Fellowship 2016
Application Deadline 5:00 PM Monday, March 21
Thanks to an anonymous benefactor, the Psychology Department is pleased to again offer a Summer Research Fellowship for conducting research in residence at Davidson College for ten weeks in the summer [sometime between Commencement and First Year Orientation]. Interested applicants will develop a research project and form an agreement for supervision and support with a Psychology Department faculty mentor. The applicant and faculty mentor will negotiate the summer research plan between them. The student will receive a stipend in the amount of $4,000.
Applications are modest in scope, typically a two-page proposal. Successful proposals have included a narrative about the student's interest in the project, background classes/experiences that are relevant to the project, some scholarly references, a description of what the student hopes to accomplish in the project, and a description of the anticipated relationship with a faculty mentor. The applicant should also provide assurances that they have discussed the project with a faculty member within the department and that the project has the support of that faculty member. While some of the proposals have matured to Senior Theses, that is not a requirement for conducting summer research.
Applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Psychology Department faculty, who decide the most meritorious proposal. In addition to completing the project, successful applicants will:
- Prepare a progress report and personal note of appreciation to be sent to the anonymous benefactor at the end of the summer,
- Present the summer's work as a poster on campus [with other Summer Fellows and/or the Science Students Research Symposium],
- Write a Final Report suitable for follow-up with the benefactor [typically a one-page summary plus a one- or two-page version of the poster presentation], and
- Budget a modest portion of the stipend for presenting the results of the work at a professional or student conference, should the project results merit such a venue.
Interested prospective applicants should begin dialogue with a prospective psychology faculty mentor immediately. A reminder that while proposals are judged on merits of research ideas, quality of expression, feasibility of the proposed work, and mentoring relationship with a faculty member, the proposal is not intended to be highly labor intensive; hence the two-page format. Submit your proposals electronically to Dr. Smith (masmith@davidson.edu) in the Psychology Department Office by 5:00 PM on Monday, March 21.
Questions? Contact Dr. Smith at masmith@davidson.edu
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Preparing & Applying for Grad School in Psychology
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This series of 12 videos takes prospective graduate students step-by-step through the preparation, application, interview and admission processes. The presenters combine decades of advising experience and research findings with evidence-based and anxiety-reducing strategies for mastering each step. Each video is 20-25 min and there is a link for supplemental handouts. |
On This Day: 21 March
1889 - Dean A. Worcester was born. As an educational psychologist, Worcester's interests were in measurement and services for children of high intellectual abilities. He established the first psychology laboratory in New Mexico.
1897 - John Ridley Stroop was born. Stroop's 1933 doctoral dissertation research asked participants to name the color of ink in which the name of the same color or a different color is printed. He found much longer response times when the ink color and color name are different than when they are the same. The "Stroop effect" has been the subject of hundreds of studies since Stroop's results were published in 1935.
1898 - Morris Viteles was born. Viteles pioneered the field of industrial psychology with a study of streetcar motormen in Milwaukee in 1920, which led to some of the first industrial placement tests. Viteles's career focused on industrial training, aptitude testing, and organizational psychology. American Psychological Foundation Psychological Professional Gold Medal, 1988.
1952 - The first forms of the Edwards Personal Preference Survey (EPPS) were published. The EPPS is designed to measure a set of personality variables drawn from Henry Murray's theory of needs. The needs for achievement, affiliation, dominance, and aggression, for example, have been the focus of much research.
1960 - Eleanor J. Gibson and Richard Walk's article "The Visual Cliff" was published in Scientific American. The article reported studies of depth perception in infants to a broad audience.
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The mission of the Davidson College Psychology Department is to provide students with an outstanding education in all aspects of the science and practice of psychology. As committed teachers, researchers, practitioners, and advisers, we offer our students a rigorous curriculum of courses, research opportunities, and field experiences, combined with individualized mentoring. Thus are our students fully prepared to use their knowledge of psychology to flourish and to reach their highest level of professional attainment in their lives after Davidson. Critical to this mission, the department continuously works to maintain its standing as a nationally recognized center of psychological research and scholarship by supporting, encouraging, and facilitating the professional development of its faculty and staff. As psychologists who are dedicated to contributing to our discipline, we maintain a positive climate of collegiality, collaboration, high standards, and overall daily excellence within the department, from which our faculty as well as our students benefit both personally and professionally.
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