Department of Psychology
Undergraduate Advising Office

Dead Man's Cell Phone—running October 25-November 3, 2024—will include two Psychology majors, Elena Wenrich-Quiñones (the role of Jean) and Kaylyn Guerrieri (understudy for the roles of Jean and Hermia). We are incredibly proud of their contributions to this play and inspired by their interdisciplinary activities here at Pitt.

Pitt Stages presents: Dead Man's Cell Phone
An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough of it. And a dead man with a lot of loose ends. So begins Dead Man's Cell Phone. Dead Man's Cell Phone is a work about how we remember the dead – and how that memorialization changes us. It is the journey of a woman forced to confront her presumptions about morality, redemption, and isolation in a technologically obsessed society.

October 25–November 3, 2024
Richard E. Rauh Studio Theatre
Tickets: $15-25

We are excited to announce that starting in Fall 2025, the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) will be launching an undergraduate Public Policy Major! This major is perfect for students passionate about creating meaningful change through innovative policy solutions.

Students in the Public Policy Major will gain:

• Hands-on experience in policy analysis, research, and implementation.
• In-depth understanding of the policymaking process with courses focused on real-world challenges.
• Opportunities to focus on areas like energy, governance, security, and nonprofits.

In addition to the Public Policy Major, we offer several programs available to undergraduate students from any major, including:

• Public Policy Minor: A great way to get foundational knowledge in policymaking.
• Global Policy Minor: Ideal for students interested in international policy and global affairs.
• Nonprofit Management Certificate: Provides essential skills for those pursuing leadership roles in public service and the nonprofit sector.

For more details on these programs, feel free to visit our website or reach out to jak512@pitt.edu for more information.

Have you completed a research paper in a psychology-related field (i.e. psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, linguistics)? Are you looking for a platform to publish your work?

If so, The Undergraduate Research Journal of Psychology at UCLA (URJP) WANTS YOU to submit your papers for our annual publication, expected to be released Spring 2025.

URJP is an organization dedicated to informing the community of psychological findings through research run by undergraduates from all over the world. Last year, we received submissions from both local and international universities. URJP is one of the few established psychology journals that publishes undergraduate psychological research.

Submitted papers must fulfill the requirements below:

• Original work completed by undergraduates (Includes senior honors theses, independent research, reviews, theoretical papers, and other scholarly writing);
• Never before been published.
• Find more details about submission criteria here

If you have not completed an independent research project, we still encourage you to apply by submitting a “literature review article” which does not require access to original research data.

The deadline to submit papers is FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. PST. Multiple submissions from one author are welcome. If you would like to submit an article for consideration, please complete the following:

• Read our submission criteria to ensure that you are complying with our rules.
• Visit our website's eScholarship portal to submit. Here you will be able to upload your work.
• Once you have completed that, please fill out the form linked on the submission page

More information regarding our publication can be found on our website, https://urjp.psych.ucla.edu/. To view our prior publications, please visit our website at https://urjp.psych.ucla.edu/publications/.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at psychjournal.ucla@gmail.com for further information. We look forward to reviewing your submissions!

Learn more about the Master of Public Policy & Management (MPPM) degree at Pitt’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. Advance your skillset by working on real-world problems, grow in your current job, or begin a new path. MPPM students graduate with the knowledge needed to excel in so many fields including government, nonprofits, and public service-oriented work. Enjoy the flexibility of studying full-time or part-time, in-person or online. We’re currently accepting applications for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025.

Join us at an upcoming information session for an overview of the MPPM program. Hear more about the application process, admissions criteria, including 5 years of work experience, and have the opportunity to ask questions. MPPM Program Director, Dr. George Dougherty, will join the admissions team for both the virtual and in-person information sessions. Can’t make the session but still want to know more? Visit our website and request more information.

MPPM Information Session Dates:

• Virtual MPPM Information Session – Tuesday, October 22nd at 12:00 pm EST via Zoom
• In-person MPPM information session – Wednesday, November 13th at 12:00 pm EST in Posvar Hall; refreshments provided
• Virtual MPPM Information Session – Monday, November 18th at 12:00 pm EST via Zoom

RSVP today!

The Northwestern University Adolescent Development and Preventive Treatment (ADAPT) program is seeking applications for a lab manager.

Currently we are running a number of protocols with typically developing, prodromal syndrome and early psychosis populations focusing on biomarker, treatment, and scale development. Join our team and be involved with collecting and writing up data from any and all of these great and innovative multimodal studies. Please see our website for more details about the lab: http://www.adaptprogram.com.

The successful applicants will join a team of lab managers and project coordinators responsible for overseeing undergraduate research assistants, coordinating research projects (recruiting, scheduling, running participants), processing IRB protocols, independently running assessments, conducting cognitive assessments and both processing and analyzing data. Competitive applicants will have had previous experience working or volunteering in a human research setting. Candidates from diverse or historical marginalized backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. This is an ideal positions for someone interested in building more skills before applying for graduate school in the next few years. You will get in-depth experience in a multidisciplinary team, build data skills, publish papers, attend conferences and make connections with a number of different psychopathology research groups. This position requires a commitment of 2 years.

Details as well as information about the application process can be found at: https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/careers. Please click on “external applicants” (about halfway down the page, under “Find a Job” and then on the next page, search for job opening, Research Study Assistant # 51139 and apply).

For questions please contact the ADAPT team (adapt@northwestern.edu). Review of applications will begin right away, and start date is flexible (falling anywhere between immediately and the early summer).

We are excited to announce that our Maggie's Place AmeriCorps applications are live! We have full-year opportunities to serve in one of our maternity homes. Our members work to strengthen families, provide nonjudgmental support, and grow immensely throughout their service. 

Important Dates:
For service starting January 2025, application due November 15th
For service starting August 2025, priority applications due January 15th

*We also have a Summer program running from June 2nd to July 25th, 2025. This application will open later this fall, so stay tuned!

You can find more information on our benefits, FAQs, and our application here.  

If you're on Instagram, follow us @servewithmp to get a glimpse into the life of Maggie’s Place AmeriCorps and the women we serve. You can also see some of the highlights from the Flagstaff ropes course during retreat!

If you are interested or have questions about how the Maggie's Place AmeriCorps experience can enhance your education, please do not hesitate to reach out by email or sign up on my Calendly! I previously served at Maggie's Place and am happy to help you throughout this process as you consider if service may be for you.

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