Announcements
- REMINDER! The Psychology Advising Office is updating their website and planning an upcoming “Careers in Psychology” workshop, and
we need your input! The survey should only take a few minutes: click here to take the survey. Thanks for your help! FYI, the workshop will be held on February 27 at 7 PM. (Posted 1/29/12)
- Applications for the Thomas G. Pye Scholarship are now being accepted; see the Scholarships and
Awards section for more information. (Posted 1/20/12)
- Applications for the University Scholars Program are now being accepted; see the Scholarships and
Awards section for more information. (Posted 1/10/12)
Upcoming Events
- REMINDER! The Master of Science in Management program will be holding an information session on
Wednesday, February 8 from 6:30-7 PM in Hough Hall, Room 150. Interested in business? The MS-Management (MSM) program is specifically designed for individuals
without an undergraduate business degree and limited or no professional experience. Now students have the opportunity to combine their expertise with functional business
applications, in order to create a dynamic skill set that is in demand with employers. Students can choose to start year round and part-time attendance can be accommodated.
Students with 90 undergraduate credits or more are highly encouraged to consider our combined degree program where they can start their graduate degree while finishing their
undergraduate studies. Students who pursue the combined option are able to save time and money while gaining graduate credentials in international business. If you receive
Florida Bright Futures, Florida Prepaid or most other undergraduate scholarships, these scholarships will cover a portion of your graduate tuition while you are still an
undergraduate. For more information on the combined program please visit our website at:
http://warrington.ufl.edu/academics/msm/combined.asp. Interested but you cannot make the info session? Please email at
Hannah.Morris@Warrington.ufl.edu. (Posted 2/5/12)
- NEW! The Career Resource Center will be holding a session entitled 'Mastering Case Interviews' on
February 9th at 2pm in the CRC Classroom. A representative from Capital One will provide tips to demonstrate your problem solving skills in case interview situations.
(Posted 2/5/12)
- NEW! Considering a Career in Education? One of the graduate degree programs in the School of Teaching & Learning may be right for you! Come to our Information Session on
Wednesday, February 15 from 4pm-5pm in the Reitz Union Room 285. Faculty will be on hand to answer your questions about our on-campus and online graduate
degree programs in: Alternative K-6 Certification (SITE); Bilingual/ESOL Education; Curriculum, Teaching & Teacher Education (CTTE); Educational Technology;
English Education; Elementary Education; Language Arts & Children’s Literature; Literacy and the Arts; Mathematics Education; Media Literacy; Reading and Literacy Education;
Science Education; Social Foundations of Education; Social Studies Education; Teacher Leadership for School Improvement (TLSI). Please visit our website:
http://education.ufl.edu/school-teaching-learning. (Posted 2/5/12)
Graduate Degrees
- The Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications from well-prepared
and high-achieving UF students who seek to complete a combined BA/BS and MA in Latin American Studies. This program allows talented students to develop their expertise in
Latin American Studies, strengthen their preparation for future study and careers related to Latin America and the Caribbean, and to enhance their marketability to potential
employers. In most cases, the combined degrees can be completed in 5 years of full-time study. For more information, click here. (Posted 1/9/12)
Scholarships and Awards
- There are just over 75 CLAS Dean’s Office scholarships available with an award amount of $1,000 each:
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/scholarships/clas.html. Students may only pick one scholarship to apply
for. Winners will be notified by the end of the Spring semester and funds will be disbursed after drop/add in the fall. Please note that students who will not be registered
for Fall classes are not eligible. (Posted 1/20/12)
- The Department of Psychology is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 University Scholars
Program. This competitive program will permit selected undergraduate students, who will be designated as University Scholars, to work one-on-one with a chosen faculty
member on a research/creative project of mutual interest. For more information and application procedures, click here. The deadline
to submit the application to the department is February 6. (Posted 1/10/12)
- A $700 Hazing Awareness Scholarship is available - check out http://www.cmu.edu/architecture/whats-good/fall-2011/hazing-scholarship.html
for more information. The deadline is the 6th of every month through July, 2012, so the next deadline is February 6. (Updated 1/23/12)
- REMINDER! Have you written a research paper? The Best Undergraduate Research Paper contest is open to any UF undergraduate
researcher. Students can submit by going to http://ufdc.ufl.edu/jur. The deadline is February 10.
(Posted 2/5/12)
- The Department of Psychology is now accepting applications for the Thomas G. Pye Scholarship. For more information and
application procedures, click here. The deadline to submit the application is February 15. (Posted 1/20/12)
- The Aging Research Awards are intended to increase student interest in aging, through scholarly investigation and
research on issues related to older adults and the aging process. Students are encouraged to examine any topic within the fields of gerontology and geriatrics, broadly defined,
and to submit papers for this award in the spring. Eligible students include Undergraduate students, Graduate students, and Professional Students (including medical residents
or postdoctoral students) enrolled or working at the University of Florida for at least one term between January, 2011 and Spring, 2012. Details can be found by clicking
here. Papers are due by February 15, 2012. For questions, please contact Dr. Robin West by email at
rwest.geron@gmail.com. (Posted 1/6/12)
- The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida announces the O. Ruth
McQuown Scholarship Awards for the academic year 2011-2012. The purpose of the scholarship is to honor outstanding female students. For undergraduates, awards of varying
amounts will be available. In recent years, awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000. The deadline for applications is February 23rd. The most important
criterion is academic achievement and promise. In addition, the committee may consider contributions or likely contributions to the student’s university, local, or larger
community. For further information and the application form, visit http://www.clas.ufl.edu/scholarships/mcquown/ruthmcquown.html.
(Posted 12/3/11)
- The University Women’s Club awards scholarships each spring to undergraduate juniors and seniors. These awards are
named in honor of the wives of past University of Florida Presidents and distinguished administrators. The requirements for consideration include full time enrollment
at the University of Florida, current junior or senior status, a minimum of a 3.6 GPA, and participation in campus and/or community activities. In addition, there are two
awards specifically designated for undergraduate or graduate students with a disability that are presented from the Rita O’Connell Scholarship Foundation. All of the monetary
awards recognize scholarship, leadership, and service to the university and/or community. This year each award will be $1,000. Applications may be downloaded from the Dean of
Students website at http://www.dso.ufl.edu/scholarships/uwc. The following items must be submitted in ONE
packet by 4:30 pm on March 2 to the Dean of Students Office in 202 Peabody Hall: *Five copies of the completed scholarship application, answering all
questions on pages 1 and 2; *Two letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes, including one from a community service agency with which the student has worked; *One original
plus four copies of the student’s official transcript from the University of Florida. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Should you have questions or need
assistance, please feel free to contact Sylvia Parker in the Dean of Students Office at sylviabp@dso.ufl.edu or 392-1261, ext 212.
(Posted 1/20/12)
Summer Research Opportunities
- The Infant Cognition Center at Yale University, directed by Dr. Karen Wynn, is accepting applications for our annual
summer internship program, which runs from Monday, June 4 to August 17 (flexible). Our research broadly focuses on social cognition in infancy. Some ongoing projects examine
infants' preferences for characters based on their social behavior or group membership, infants' understanding of social status, and infants' reasoning about the natural world.
More information about our current research can be found at http://www.yale.edu/infantlab. Interns will work
closely with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows on new and ongoing studies, participating fully in all aspects of the research process. Interns will become familiar
with experimental methods used in infant studies and will immediately become involved in recruiting and testing participants, designing and setting up studies, and coding and
analyzing results. They will also attend a weekly lab meeting where we discuss the theoretical motivation for our studies, experimental data, and relevant research findings
from other labs. In addition, interns will have the chance to learn about and interact with other developmental psychology labs at Yale and attend sessions organized by
professors and graduate students on topics such as applying to graduate school. Interns are encouraged to join graduate students and other researchers from across the
department in fun activities such as hiking, bowling, barbecues, and karaoke nights. The internship will involve a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. Undergraduate
students at all stages are welcome to apply. The internship is best suited to students interested in pursuing graduate studies in developmental, social, or cognitive psychology.
This is a volunteer position, but it is encouraged to apply for outside funding from one's own university, and we are happy to support these applications. To receive an
application and further information, please contact Lab Manager Annie Spokes at yalebaby.manager@yale.edu. (Posted 1/29/12)
- APA is again sponsoring its Summer Science Fellowship program, hosted by the Psychology Department at George Mason
University. Up to twelve students who are current juniors will be selected for this six week long, paid summer research internship. Students will be selected for experiences
in one of several areas, including biological, applied developmental, applied cognitive, neuroscience, clinical, school, and industrial/organizational. International students
enrolled in US or Canadian colleges are eligible; US citizenship is not required. Students from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. The application
deadline is February 10, 2012. Please visit http://www.apa.org/science/resources/ssf/index.aspx
for more information about the Summer Science Fellowship program. Contact ssf@apa.org or call 202-336-6000 if you have questions. (Posted 12/3/11)
- LearnLab, formerly known as the Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center (PSLC), has an exciting summer research opportunity
available to undergraduate students. This program encourages applications from students who would like to do research in the fields of psychology, education, computer science,
human-computer interfaces and language technologies. LearnLab's program provides support for talented undergraduates to spend 8 weeks during the summer working in a research
laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University or the University of Pittsburgh. The program aims to encourage the participation of underrepresented students in our graduate programs
and to make LearnLab's programs more visible to students not traditionally exposed to our fields, but applications will be considered from eligible students without regard to
gender, race, or ethnicity. Applications are encouraged from students at the end of their junior year who wish to work in a modern academic research laboratory under the guidance of experienced scientists
and engineers and experiment in real classroom environments. Each student will receive a fellowship stipend of $4000 for the eight-week program. Participants will also receive
an allowance for housing and travel. For more information and to apply, visit
http://learnlab.org/opportunities/PSLC_summer_internship.php. The application deadline is February 15. (Posted 1/6/12)
- The University of Maryland Summer Research Initiative (SRI) program is now accepting applications. The goals of the program are to provide rising juniors and seniors an
opportunity to increase their interest in research careers in the social and behavioral sciences, develop research skills, and learn about doctoral training with the goal
of encouraging students to pursue doctoral degrees in the social and behavioral sciences. The program has a special emphasis on population groups underrepresented in these
fields (i.e., African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders). This 8-week program will be held on the University
of Maryland, College Park campus from June 2nd - July 27, 2012. Students will be provided a meaningful research experience by working with a faculty mentor in one of our nine
academic departments: African American Studies, Anthropology, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Government & Politics, Hearing & Speech Sciences, Psychology
and Sociology. We will also supplement their research experience with lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities. Students will be provided round-trip airfare, meals,
room and board in University on-campus housing and a stipend of $2,700. For more information and to apply, visit http://www.bsos.umd.edu/diversity/summer-research-initiative.aspx.
The application deadline is February 17. (Posted 1/6/12)
- Applications are now being accepted for the 14th Annual Undergraduate Summer Workshop in Cognitive Science and Cognitive
Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania's Institute for Research in Cognitive Science. As a participant, you can hear lectures from distinguished researchers in the
fields of cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience; participate in labs and lab tours involving some of the latest technologies and research methods; present your own work
through our Student Poster Session (optional); participate in panel discussions on the future of cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience. For more information and to apply,
visit http://www.ircs.upenn.edu/summer2012/index.html. The application deadline is
February 27. (Posted 1/6/12)
- The Yale Mind and Development Lab, under the direction of Dr. Paul Bloom, is accepting applications for its annual
Summer Internship Program. This internship will provide interns with the opportunity to work with graduate students on both ongoing and new studies. Because projects are at
various stages of completion (from pre-design to post-data collection), interns will be able to be involved with a wider range of activities on larger-scale projects than would
normally be the case for a summer internship. Activities may include developing new project ideas, designing new experiments, recruiting participants, running experiments,
analyzing data, and presenting results. In addition to collaboration with individual graduate students and work on specific projects, weekly lab meetings will give interns a
chance to present their own work for feedback and provide feedback to others. We will also discuss current academic papers that relate to lab projects. The internship will
involve a minimum commitment of 8-10 weeks between May 14 and Aug 17, and a minimum of 20 hours per week. The internship is open to all undergraduate students, including those
graduating in 2012. It is particularly suited for students considering graduate school in experimental psychology or cognitive science. All interested applicants are encouraged
to download an application form at http://www.yale.edu/minddevlab/summer2012.html. Applications
may be submitted any time until March 15, although we will begin rounds of reviewing applications starting February 1st. (Posted 1/9/12)
- The Early Development Lab in the Psychology Department at the University of Virginia invites applications for a summer
internship program for undergraduate students, under the supervision of Dr. Angeline Lillard. This internship has been designed to give interested and motivated undergraduates
an opportunity to gain research experience in a child development lab. Applications will be accepted now through March 15th, and the program will run from
June 4th through August 3rd. More information can be found at http://people.virginia.edu/~eh5qv/EDL/internship.html.
For questions about the internship or the application process, contact edl.internship@gmail.com. (Posted 1/29/12)
- Are you interested in exploring psychology beyond class work? Do you want to go to graduate school? Do you want
hands-on experience with cutting-edge research? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then the Temple University Infant and Child Lab might be a great place for you
to spend your summer vacation! The Temple Infant and Child Lab, directed by Professors Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Nora Newcombe, conducts research on language acquisition,
parent-child play interactions, spatial learning, and memory development both in theory and application. We ask such questions as how do children learn their very first
words? What contexts help children learn? When do certain spatial abilities develop? Exploring these types of research questions helps both parents and professionals better
understand learning and development in infants and young children. We are currently looking for bright, energetic students who are eager to peer into the world of children and
developmental psychology. These student interns will receive hands-on experience in every step of the research process. Duties include recruiting participants, helping design
and create experimental stimuli, running participants, and coding and analyzing data. Each intern will also be paired with a graduate student mentor who will guide the intern
with readings and serve as a resource for questions about research and graduate school. In addition to the spectacular experience, we may be able to offer 4 credit hours or
possibly an honorarium of $1,000 to qualified applicants. There is also a specific recruitment effort for underrepresented minority students. Requirements: (1) Applicants are
majors in psychology or related fields; (2) Applicants must have basic computer skills; (3) Applicants must be reliable and able to commit to 20-30 hours/week for 8 weeks
between June and August 2012. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send the following to our lab coordinator, Melissa Hansen, (
melissa.hansen@temple.com): (1) Intern Application from our website under “Intern/Jobs”: http://www.temple.edu/infantlab/;
(2) A resume indicating your academic and volunteer experiences; (3) Your availability during the summer (e.g., number of hours per week). Applications must be submitted by
March 16th, 2012. Late applications will only be considered if positions remain open. Any questions? Please contact Melissa Hansen, Lab Coordinator at (267)
468-8610 or melissa.hansen@temple.edu. Additional information about our lab can also be found on our website: http://www.temple.edu/infantlab/. (Posted 1/15/12)
- Dr. Sara Cordes’ Infant and Child Cognition Lab (http://www.cordeslab.org/)
located on the main campus of Boston College is looking for motivated and enthusiastic undergraduates interested in participating in a summer internship in developmental
psychology. This is a great opportunity for students looking to gain valuable research experience and to expand their knowledge in the fields of infant and child cognition.
The lab’s main focus is examining how infants and children keep track of number and other quantities, including time and space, and how language and social factors may play a
role in affecting these early abilities. Each intern will have a primary research project to focus on, gaining valuable experience in experimental design, working with infants
and children, subject recruitment, data coding and analysis, and much more. The internship will take place over a 10-week period beginning in June 2012. Interns will receive a
$1,000 stipend for participation in the program. This internship is open to any undergraduate interested in cognitive developmental research. Students from primarily
undergraduate institutions are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please send your resume and a letter describing your interests and experiences to Alison Goldstein (
bccognition@gmail.com). (Posted 1/6/12)
Research Conferences
- The second annual Florida Undergraduate Research Conference will be held March 16-17 at Stetson University.
Abstract are due Feb. 15. The HHMI Science for Life Program will pay the registration fee for any UF student who is accepted. Any student conducting
research can apply. (Posted 1/16/12)
- The Second Annual Student Research on Aging Exposition sponsored by the Institute for Learning in Retirement,
the UF Institute on Aging, and Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, will be held on Monday, March 19. Students and emerging professionals
(graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and undergraduate first authors) are invited to present their posters. All research presented is expected to address topics related
to aging, late life, adult development, and/or associated age-related conditions/phenomena (e.g., dementia, physical disability). Top rated posters will receive awards
(details below) which will be presented at a Recognition Dinner on March 27. The deadline for submission of abstracts is Friday, March 2, at 5 pm EST. For the
registration form, click here. (Posted 1/16/12)
- Reserve the date! The 2011 Psychology Undergraduate Research Forum will be held on April 12 from 4:30-6:30 pm.
The goal of the forum is to provide undergraduates with the opportunity to present their research in a poster format. The poster session is designed to reflect a typical
conference atmosphere where students gain presentation experience. Undergraduate students are encouraged to submit a poster on any research project they have been a part of
over the past year. While undergraduates are not required to be the principle investigator for the project, they should be the first author of the poster. This is also a
great opportunity for undergraduates to present their senior theses outside of their defenses. Undergraduates wishing to apply should submit an abstract of no more than 250
words at http://tiny.cc/w8e0o. The submission deadline is March 22nd at 11:59 pm. Questions? Email
Julie at juliehill@ufl.edu. (Posted 1/16/12)
Volunteer Opportunities
- NEW! The Alzheimer's Outreach Organization is a new student organization that helps to get students involved in the
Alzheimer's and Aging community. If you would like to get involved with our organization, we offer many volunteering and fundraising dates. Available volunteering dates are:
Volunteering at Emeritus on February 11th at 1 pm; Volunteering at Emeritus on February 18th at 1 pm; Fundraiser at Gelato Company on February 22th from 6-8pm (bring friends);
February General meeting on February 27th at 8 pm in RNK 106. You are more than welcome to sign up for any or all of them. We just ask for a phone number, email, and if you
need a ride. You must sign up for specific dates because we give the facility a count of how many volunteers we will have. We mostly work one-on-one with patients but do have
a group activity for those who would prefer that. Please email Michelle Sawyer at Michelle.sawyer@ufl.edu to sign up; provide
your phone number, email, and if you need a ride. (Posted 2/5/12)
Study Abroad Opportunities
- NEW! Interested in Study Abroad Opportunities in Germany at the University of Mannheim during Summer B 2012?
Come to one of two information sessions on February 7 in Pugh 302. The MEMS in Mannheim Program will be discussed from 4-5 PM; see the program website for
more details, http://www.clas.ufl.edu/mems/mannheim/index.shtml. The B1-B2 Intensive German
Program will be discussed from 5-6 PM; visit http://www.languages.ufl.edu/german/b1b2.html
for more details. (Posted 2/5/12)
- NEW! Interested in studying abroad in China? The UF in Chengdu has summer C and summer A programs.Summer C is for the
student who has no any Chinese language background. Student will earn 16 UF transfer credits in 12 weeks: 10 credits for Beginning Chinese 1 & 2, 3 credits for overseas credits,
and 3 credits for Sichuan history and culture. After summer C students complete the program, if they want to earn a Chinese minor, they only need to take Intermediate 1 & 2
as well as a 3-credit content course at UF. Summer A students must finish Beginning Chinese 1 & 2 at UF this semester. For more information, visit
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/ipeir/china_unit/study%20abroad.htm. (Posted 2/5/12)
- UPDATED! The UF Language and Culture Study Abroad program will be offered in Florence, Italy, in summer A 2012. This program
features Psychology of Intercultural Diversity (PSY 4930), so you can earn PSY credits through this study abroad program. The application deadline is March 1, 2012
, but applications are considered on space-available basis, so please apply early. For students interested For students interested in applying for a UFIC scholarship
for study abroad. their deadline is Feb. 10. Apply online at:
http://www.abroad.ufic.ufl.edu. For more information, view this flyer. (Updated 2/5/12)
- Students who have an interest in culturally diverse expressions of religion and spirituality and psychological growth
are invited to apply for this unique opportunity to study in France. We will explore ancient sacred sites and experience ecumenical Christianity and Buddhist Mindfulness
practices. Highlights include walking the labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral, a symbol for spiritual pilgrimage and personal transformation, living in two intentional monastic
communities for week-long immersion experiences--the Christian Ecumenical Community of Taize and the Buddhist community of Plum Village, touring historic and sacred sites in
southwest France Dordogne region famous for the Caves at Lascaux, and immersing in the cultural richness of Paris. All classes and experiential learning will be conducted in
English; students may earn 3-4 University of Florida psychology credits; non-UF students are welcome. Costs: Undergraduate Program fee: $5,268 (round-trip airfare is not
included). Please visit our table on Wednesday, February 1 at the Study Abroad Fair, Reitz Union Colonnade, from 10 am to 3 pm! Please visit the Study Abroad web page where you will find more specific information and can begin the application process. If you have questions, contact Mary Fukuyama at fukuyama@ufl.edu.
(Posted 1/29/12)
- The 2012 African Languages Initiative (AFLI) Domestic Intensive Summer Program will be hosted by the Center for African
Studies, University of Florida, on behalf of the Institute of International Education (IIE). The Program exposes learners to the culture and traditions of the languages both
inside and outside the classroom. The program is open to students of all majors both undergraduates and graduates and it is designed to assist qualified students to reach
functional proficiency in their language of choice in two or more skills (reading, writing, speaking, or listening) in preparation for the African Languages Initiative overseas
Fall program (Ghana, Tanzania, Nigeria, Senegal, & South Africa) or for higher language proficiency study back to their institutions in fall. The program runs from
June 4 - July 27, 2012. The languages offered are: Akan/Twi, Swahili, Wolof, Yoruba & Zulu. For more information please visit http://www.africa.ufl.edu/afli.html. The application for Boren scholarship/fellowship visit is at http://borenawards.org/boren_fellowship/african_languages.html. Summer FLAS awards are available from Title VI National Resource Centers for Africa
(funded by the U.S. Department of Education). The list is available on: http://www.africa.ufl.edu/afli.html.
For questions, contact Dr. Charles Bwenge (2012 AFLI Director) at cbwenge@ufl.edu. (Posted 12/13/11)
Job and Internship Opportunities