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Psych Snippets
Information for Davidson Psychologists & Friends of Psychology
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Congratulations, Class of 2016!
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Congratulations, Class of 2016 -- you did it!
We look forward to hearing from you as you move on to each new adventure.
Please don't be strangers!
Seniors -- If you wish to continue to get Psych Snippets issues, sign up with a non-Davidson e-mail address with the "Join the Mailing List" link at the bottom of this message.
Congratulations on your accomplishments so far, and best wishes to you all!
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Seniors--Please share your post-graduation plans. 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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Each year one graduating senior wins the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award. It is given annually to the individual who exemplifies the "fine spiritual qualities practically applied to daily living, usually going to persons who have given unselfish service without due recognition." This year's winner was Psychology major Katie Farrey '16. Congratulations, Katie, on this highly deserved honor!
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Dr. Smith has been appointed to a 4-year term to the NIH committee that reviews grant applications (called a study section), specifically to the Biobehavioral Regulation, Learning and Ethology (BRLE) study section. Dr. Ramirez notes that, "This is an enormous honor and recognition of [Dr. Smith's] status in the scientific community .... and a whole lot of work for him! A very hearty congratulations to Mark and thanks for his service to biomedical science!" Congratulations & good luck, Dr. Smith!
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Alum News with Job Opportunity below
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 Kaley Hanrahan '14 writes, " I will be attending UVA's MS in Data Science program this year! It is an 11-month program with a focus on Statistics, Math, and Computer Science, and a heavy emphasis on application. . . Since I'm heading off to graduate school, we will need to fill my position at the Casey Foundation once I leave. As much of my work in the Psychology department is what set me up to enjoy and make strong contributions to the work, and you are surrounded by students who need jobs soon, I thought you might know some people who would be interested! The full position description is [below in Job Opportunities section]. It is very much a quantitative/analytics focus within the social sector - managing the ongoing development of the leadership development unit's performance and data management system." Congratulations again & thanks, Kaley!
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Public Interest Directorate
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Office on Aging
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--the lead author, Kyla Haimovitz is a 2010 Reed graduate (go liberal arts college graduates!)
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
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 Second Annual Diversity Weekend at the University of Minnesota scheduled for October 12-14, 2016, on the Minneapolis campus. The costs of transportation and lodging will be covered for applicants selected to participate in this program. See this page for the application. The deadline for receipt of these materials is August 22nd, 2016 at 5 pm (CST). Applications will be reviewed over the next two weeks and selection notifications will be sent in early September. |
 The Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture (ISPRC) at Boston College is hosting it's 16th Annual Diversity Challenge Conference October 28-29, 2016. Diversity Challenge 2016: Race, Culture, and Educating our Youths: Developing Whole People Not Widgets October 28-29, 2016
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Program Assistant, Leadership Development, The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Deadline: Until filled
Location: Baltimore, MD
Group: External Affairs
Unit: Leadership Development
Position Summary
The Foundation seeks a program assistant with concentration in data systems management to help inform and advance its leadership development strategy, and specifically to manage the unit's data system. The Foundation provides a comprehensive portfolio of leadership development tools and programs to support leaders working to accelerate important child and family outcomes. This unique approach to leadership development is delivered primarily through multi-session programs that support participants in building their results-based leadership competencies. The Leadership Development team also works to influence other foundations and organizations to adopt the tools of results-based leadership to accelerate results for the populations with whom they work.
Tasks and responsibilities of the program assistant are intellectually challenging and diverse. Program assistants are appointed for one year, renewable for up to an additional two years on the basis of satisfactory performance. This is not a permanent position and will not be extended beyond three years. Program assistants are precluded from applying for any other positions at the Foundation for a period of at least two years. The position is located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Responsible for the Leadership Development Data System, the program assistant will report to the director of Leadership Development and work with program staff and consultants on the management and iterative development of the system. This data system is a custom-built web-based application that serves two functions: a program database holding data for the Foundation's results-based leadership programs and a performance measurement system, aggregating and analyzing data across programs to inform our performance measurement. The system allows us to know the degree to which participants build their results-based leadership skills and apply them in the service of improving outcomes for the children, families and communities with which they work.
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Responsibilities
This position primarily supports the data management system for the Leadership Development unit. Responsibilities include the following:
* Working with the Leadership Development director, program staff and consultants in the maintenance and iterative development of a data management system for the Leadership Development unit
* Managing communication with software developers
* Strategic and thorough troubleshooting and testing of custom-built computer application
* Addressing software bugs and user issues
* Providing technical assistance for users
* Managing and implementing protocols for data collection, data entry, data quality and completeness checks and report generation
* Performing data entry functions
* Conducting data analysis for performance management
* Conducting exploratory data analysis to identify trends and develop a deeper understanding of our impact
* Identifying mid-course corrections in partnership with program staff and implementing those corrections to ensure the system is highly functioning
* Designing and modifying data collection tools
Other duties may include:
* Supporting results-based leadership programs by documenting preparatory meetings and program seminars;
? preparing meeting and seminar materials;
? organizing documents and materials to be accessible to participants and faculty;
? collecting, inputting and analyzing data relevant to results-based leadership programs;
? managing program logistics;
? participating as a member of co-design and implementation teams; and
? maintaining program-related SharePoint sites.
* Researching information relevant to Casey's leadership interests and work
* Designing, preparing and participating in meetings of the Leadership Development team and larger External Affairs unit
* Preparing oral and written summaries on projects, including the development of PowerPoint presentations, briefing and option memos, literature reviews, data analysis and background or research papers
* Establishing and maintaining relationships with key contacts, organizations and networks as assigned
* Attending meetings and communicating with faculty members, program participants and program partners
* Potentially serving as coordinator and event planner for convenings and meetings, including accommodations, meeting and meal arrangements, meeting materials, logistics and on-site coordination The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Essential Skills and Abilities The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated interest and working knowledge and experience in programs related to leadership development, human services, policy, child welfare and/or juvenile justice. In addition, the personal and professional qualifications for this position include the following:
* Master's degree in public or urban policy, criminal or social justice, human services, social work or a related field is preferred. Consideration will be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree and equivalent professional experience of three years or more.
* Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
* Ability to manage and execute projects and take ownership for outcomes
* Attention to detail and ability to connect to the big picture
* Ability to take initiative and problem solve
* Strong statistical analysis, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
* Intuition around appropriate application of the data system and how to derive meaningful insights
* Ability to manipulate and analyze large sets of data
* Awareness of potential data quality issues
* Ability to translate between programmatic and technical audiences
* Basic understanding of computer programming logic
* Readiness to tackle and explore unfamiliar technologies
* Willingness to learn by doing and testing, without "user manuals"
* Flexibility and comfort learning a variety of computer programs (e.g., Slack, PivotalTracker)
* Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and presentation software
* Strong research and analytic skills and ability to prepare reports
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Keen attention to and ability to track and manage details
* Capacity to work well with competing priorities and tight deadlines that require a high degree of independent action with minimal supervision
* Willingness to travel throughout the United States as much as 40 percent of the time
* Experience crossing boundaries of race, class, ethnic origin and personal philosophy, as well as the capacity to work effectively with a broad range of constituencies
* Strong time management skills
* Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills Tools and Equipment Used
Telephone, personal computer including Microsoft Office software, copy machine, fax machine and 10-key calculator.
Physical Demands/Workplace Environment
The work is performed primarily in an office setting. Overnight travel and the ability to attend multi-day program seminars are required.
Compensation
This is an exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience and earnings history. A strong benefits package is provided.
Please apply online at www.aecf.org/aboutus/careers.aspx For additional information, contact: Jestine May jmay@aecf.org The Annie E. Casey Foundation 701 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202
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University of Michigan
Anne Kramer and Cindy Ewell Foster are recruiting for a full time research assistant to begin this summer. This would be a fantastic post bachelors position for someone interested in going on to graduate school in a mental health or public health field. The position includes effort on the MC3 project (a collaboration with the state of Michigan to improve access to mental health care for youth) and on our state youth suicide prevention SAMHSA grant. The position includes health benefits and is funded for at least 1 year.
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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: 16 May 
1904 - Robert J. Wherry was born. Wherry was a quantitative industrial psychologist. His contributions in statistics included several factor analytic methods and predictive procedures bearing his name. He also contributed to the literature in personnel selection and individual differences.
1922 - William Bevan was born. Bevan's research interests were in perception and cognition, vision, and human engineering. He pursued interests in psychology and public policy through his post at the John D. and Catherine T. Marshall Foundation. APA President, 1982; APA Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest Award, 1989.
1925 - R. Duncan Luce was born. Luce helped to produce the first Handbook of Mathematical Psychology (1963). His specialties have been mathematical models, measurement theory, signal detection, and theories of decision and choice behavior. APA Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award, 1970.
1967 - J. P. Guilford's book The Nature of Human Intelligence was published. Guilford's three-factor theory of intelligence was presented in the book.
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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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