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Psych Snippets
Information for Davidson Psychologists & Friends of Psychology
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Psych Snippets Earned All Star Award for 2015
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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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PsychTable - An Informal Chat with Psychology Professors & Students
Students are encouraged to use their meal plans for these events. The department will cover the cost of lunch for students that do not have meal plans.
Tuesday, April 5
11:30am-12:30pm
Vail Commons
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NeuroNight
An annual dinner celebration of Davidson's Neuroscience program. RSVP to Nick Upright by noon 04/04/16
Tuesday, April 5
5:30-6:30pm
Dana 146
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Welcome to the Psychology major!
At this meeting, you will learn about the requirements for the psychology major and hear advice on how to schedule classes for next semester.
Thursday, April 7
Common Hour
11:05 am
DANA 146
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WebTree Resources
WebTree closes at 5pm on 04/08 (Friday). WebTree will be run the first week in July, after the incoming class has entered its selections.
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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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 Correction! 5 Psychology Majors Elected to Phi Beta Kappa Congratulations to the following Psychology Majors for their election
to Phi Beta Kappa through Davidson's Gamma chapter of North Carolina! Gaylen Fronk '16* Lauren Malachowski '16 Bel Raim '16 Lauren Skorb '16 Maryanne Smith '16 *Elected in August 2015.
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 Akanksha Das '16 has just "accepted a research assistant position at the Anxiety Disorders Center at the Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. I will be working on a grant-funded study investigating the mechanisms of cognitive bias modification (CBM), with and without adjunctive neuromodulation using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), in patients with anxiety disorders. The position involves training In administration of CBM, rTMS, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and other psychophysiological assessment. I am so excited to be extending my knowledge on anxiety disorders and hope to take this experience as preparation for my ultimate goal in obtaining a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology." Congratulations, Akanksha!
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Seniors--Please share your post-graduation plans as Akanksha did. We all wish to celebrate with you, and you are showing students in the classes behind yours examples of the exciting directions in which psychology majors go after graduation. Thanks for considering this request!
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 - When the majority becomes the minority
- Beck proposes integrative theory of depression
- Natural resilience to major life stressors not so common
- Learned creativity
- Statistics organization speaks out on p-values
- Ashoka University builds science-centric psychology program
- National Museum of Psychology on the Way
- & more!
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Mobility for kids with disabilities
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Thanks to Ms. Murdock for her graphic design skills
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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
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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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Behavioral Health & Policy Practice Intern (Summer) at the National Council for Behavioral Health
Full-Time Staff Position, Interns may work for academic credit or a stipend of $12/hour, up to $5,000/semester.
Duration: Summer internships typically start in mid-May and conclude in late-August. Both part and full-time positions are available, but persons with will full-time availability are preferred.
Job Location: Washington, DC
Position Summary:
For the past eleven years, the National Council for Behavioral Health's internship program has provided valuable real-world experience in the field of behavioral health care policy and practice. Interns from across the country have been able to leverage their interests and expertise to engage in substantive learning opportunities by supporting and working on various National Council initiatives. Examples of past intern projects and responsibilities include:
- Development of marketing plan for member engagement in quality improvement initiatives
- Execution of legislative fact sheets to distribute to members of Congress
- Analysis of evidence-based practices to inform proposal/grant development
- Participation in meetings on Capitol Hill with members of key Senate and House committees
- Creation of e-newsletter benchmarking analysis
- Attend briefings and coalition meetings with national partners on behalf of the National Council
- Contributing new projects and ideas to support the National Council's overall mission
In order to be eligible to apply, applicants must demonstrate strong analytical, writing, and research skills. Interested individuals must have basic knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
- Mental illness
- Addiction disorders
- Health care reform
- Public policy
- Integrated primary care and behavioral health service delivery
Required Qualifications:
While graduate students are preferred, applicants that meet the following criteria will also be considered:
- Undergraduate students who have completed at least two years of study by the start of the internship, and have relevant education and work experience in a related field.
- Recent graduates who have completed an undergraduate degree within 6-8 months of the internship start date.
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Project Coordinator Position at Virginia Commonwealth University
A project coordinator position is available at Virginia Commonwealth University under the mentorship of Bryce D. McLeod, PhD to begin as soon as possible but no later than June, 2016. Dr. McLeod's research centers on the implementation of evidence-based practices for youth in community settings.
The project coordinator will be primarily involved with coordinating a NIMH funded R21 project entitled "Development of a Pragmatic Treatment Integrity Instrument for Child Therapy". The project is designed to develop a practical, short, and easy to use observational treatment integrity instrument capable of assessing the extent to which a therapist delivers cognitive-behavioral therapy for youth anxiety with integrity and skill. The development of this practical instrument will help support the evaluation, implementation, and sustainability of evidence-based treatments in community settings. Responsibilities include: IRB submissions and modifications; data collection and management; observational coding; management of undergraduate students; and scholarly presentations and publications.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities: an undergraduate degree in psychology or related field; keen attention to detail; experience working with data and statistical databases (Redcap, SPSS); ability to handle multiple responsibilities including daily tasks and planning for longer-term projects; strong communication and interpersonal skills; and ability to work autonomously and within the structure of a large research team.
This full time position requires a two-year commitment. Please send Bryce D. McLeod a cover letter and resume (bmcleod@vcu.edu) and apply on the VCU system: https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/50701.Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. Email inquiries are welcome.
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Research Coordinator Position on NIH-Funded Clinical Trial (Cleveland, OH)
We are seeking a full-time Research Coordinator to work on a NIH-funded randomized clinical trial examining the effects of stress reduction interventions in pre-hypertensive patients. Excellent opportunity to gain research experience in clinical health psychology and mindfulness-related research, especially in preparation for graduate school. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assisting with: recruitment, screening, participant scheduling and tracking, data collection (including blood pressure, impedance cardiography, and computer-based tasks), preparing intervention materials, and administrative tasks. Qualifications desired: Bachelor's degree in psychology or health-related major, previous research experience, team player, and conscientious. The position will last for at least one year and may be renewed. It will require car travel between Kent and Cleveland. For more information about the Serenity Study visit www.serenitystudy.org and direct inquiries to Laura Kiken, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Fellow for the Serenity Study.
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Research Assistant Position (Dartmouth)
The ADHERE: Addiction and Health Research Lab in the Department of Psychiatry at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth http://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/adhere/ currently has a new full-time position open to assist Dr. Catherine Stanger in research on the development and evaluation of psychosocial treatments for adolescents. The primary focus of this position will be an NIH funded project involving (1) a randomized trial of a family based intervention for adolescents with poorly controlled diabetes, (2) a pilot study of a behavioral economics incentives mHealth intervention for adolescents with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes, and (3) a neuroimaging study examining self-regulation in teens with type 1 diabetes. This position provides excellent experience for persons seeking to build skills necessary for conducting clinical research, and for those planning to apply to graduate or medical school.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The research assistant will screen potential participants, conduct clinical research interviews and assessments, and serve as an intervention program leader for teens.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree with a major in Psychology or Biological/Social Sciences, a minimum of 1 year of relevant clinical human subjects research experience. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, responsible, able to work independently, and have great interpersonal and communication skills as well as meticulous attention to detail.
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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: 04 April 
1802 - Dorothea Lynde Dix was born. Dix helped found 32 hospitals for people with mental illness and 15 training schools for people with mental retardation. During the Civil War she organized and ran the military nurse service. Her work began when, as a student, she cared for a few mentally ill convicts in miserable circumstances at the House of Correction in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
1835 - John Hughlings Jackson was born. Jackson studied the neurology of epilepsy, aphasia, and paralysis. Jacksonian epilepsy is named for him. He emphasized that hierarchical relations between evolutionary levels of the brain were more important than the search for exact locations of functions.
1904 - Edward B. Titchener founded The Experimentalists, the club that became the Society of Experimental Psychologists in 1929, after Titchener's death. Women were excluded from membership until 1929, when Margaret Floy Washburn and June Etta Downey were admitted.
1918 - James Emmett Birren was born. Birren's years of experimental research on age-related characteristics of neurological, sensory, perceptual, and cognitive functions made him a leader in the field of behavior gerontology. APA Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award, 1968.
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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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