Department of Psychology
Undergraduate Advising Office

Do you have a quick question about the Department of Psychology, the undergraduate major, undergraduate courses, experiential learning, or personal or academic issues that are effecting your academic performance? If so, please feel free to contact the drop-in advisor during the times listed below.

This is a first come, first served opportunity so you may be placed in the waiting area until the advisor is available to help you.

Monday - Thursday, 11 am – 1 pm
To connect with the Undergraduate Psychology Advisor during these designated drop-in times please use this zoom link:
https://pitt.zoom.us/j/9570125740

Interested in tackling a real-world global health challenge? Register now for the 2024 Global Health Case Competition (GHCC), where you'll collaborate in an interdisciplinary, fast-paced competition designed to push your problem-solving skills to the limit. You and your team will dive deep into a meticulously researched health-related case, crafting a multidisciplinary solution within a set budget and timeframe. With expert-led sessions on key topics like program planning, budgeting, and research, you’ll be equipped to excel.

Registration closes October 5. Register today!

The Fall Career & Internship Fair is a must-attend event for any students seeking internships, jobs and other opportunities.  The Career Center wants to help you feel prepared, so make a game plan for taking advantage of the events and resources below!

Follow the links to the fairs to learn which companies are attending, filter for your field and mark your favorites!  Remember to bring resumes and plan to dress to impress!

ARTS & SCIENCES, GOVERNMENT, NONPROFIT:  Wednesday, September 18

Details found here.

Supervising Faculty: Dr. Amanda Forest

Contact: Emily O’Brien, ero36@pitt.edu (for questions only; if you’re interested in applying, please fill out the Google form linked below)

Area of Research:  Social Psychology: Close relationships

Description of Research:  We are looking for highly motivated, organized, reliable, and community-oriented Psychology students to join the Pitt Relationship Processes lab. Students should be eager to learn about and participate in the conduct of research on close relationships, and to work collaboratively with other members of our lab.

Students will have the opportunity to learn about social psychology and close relationship processes while gaining hands-on research experience. Some tasks may be independent, while others may be in groups with other students. Training and supervision will be provided.

Current projects in the lab examine how people communicate with others, how they pursue goals together or support each other’s goal pursuits, and how people respond to events and situations that might make them feel that their romantic relationships are at risk.

Duties of Students: Students will be trained and involved in various phases of the research process and will be given substantial responsibility. Tasks vary by semester and may include: coding written, audio-recorded, or video-recorded data; scheduling and/or running participants in lab-based or remote studies (e.g., on Zoom); assisting with the development of study materials and procedures; participating in the administration of online studies; and performing data entry, management, and/or analysis. Students will also be expected to attend and participate actively in lab meetings.

Total number of hours of participation per week will be approximately 8 hours (spread across multiple days) for 3 credits. Interested students should be able to commit to coming in to our lab space in Sennott Square at least 3 days of the week for 1-3 hours each shift, and must be available to attend lab meetings held in Sennott Square on Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00pm. Previous research experience is an asset but is not required. For some positions, preference will be given to students who can commit to 2 terms of Directed Research in the lab.

If you are interested in learning more about our lab, please visit our website: www.pittrelationshipprocesseslab.com

If you would like to apply, please fill out our application form here: https://forms.gle/fhzABYKmsCHcub2SA

Additional Requirements:

• Able to attend weekly lab meetings in Sennott Square on Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 pm
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• 12 credits of Psychology (including current term)
• STAT 0200/1000/1100 Statistics
• PSY 0036 Research Methods Lecture
• PSY 0037 Research Methods Lab
• PSY 0105 Introduction to Social Psychology
• Strong motivation to learn about psychological research and interest in relationships research in particular
• Good interpersonal skills
• Dependability, ability to work collaboratively in a group as well as independently

We will begin to review applications for Fall 2024 positions on Tuesday, August 6th and will consider applications until positions are filled, prior to the start of the Fall semester.

Identity & Intergroup Relations Lab

Supervising Faculty: Dr. Joel Le Forestier
Contact: Nalanda Ray (IIRLAB@pitt.edu)

Area of Research: Social psychology; intergroup relations; diversity science; self & identity; social-psychological interventions
Lab website: www.joelleforestier.com

In the Identity & Intergroup Relations Lab, we research interactions between members of different social groups (e.g., gay people and straight people, Black people and White people, etc.), what influences the quality of these interactions, and what we can do to improve them. We also research the outcomes that follow from these interactions, particularly for members of minoritized groups (e.g., disparities in health and wellbeing, identity threat, etc.). Current projects in the lab examine when and why people choose to reveal or conceal their stigmatized identities, and what the downstream effects of prejudice reduction interventions are for minoritized-group members.

Volunteer opportunity: We are looking for organized, reliable, collaborative, and energetic psychology students to join the lab! Students will have the opportunity to participate in multiple phases of the psychological research process. Students will take on a mix of independent and collaborative work and will also attend biweekly lab meetings where they will interact with other lab members, present, and give feedback on, work being done in the lab, and participate in journal club-style meetings. Common tasks will include participant recruitment, data collection, literature review, assisting with developing study materials and procedures, and attending lab meetings. The anticipated time commitment is approximately 8 hours per week, but students who are available for fewer hours are also encouraged to apply.

Recruitment Process:
• Please fill out the following survey:  https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b8INqHeveeROexM
• Once you have completed the survey, you will be contacted by the lab manager, Nalanda Ray (IIRLAB@pitt.edu), regarding next steps.
For any questions, please reach out to Nalanda (IIRLAB@pitt.edu)!

The Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC) is hosting a powerful and educational event titled "Eyes on Pollution: From Bhopal to Beaver County" on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Penn State Beaver.
This event brings together communities from Bhopal, India, and Beaver County, Pennsylvania—two areas deeply affected by industrial pollution. The event also marks the 40th anniversary of the Bhopal gas leak disaster, the worst industrial disaster in history, and will feature survivors from Bhopal who will share their lived experiences and their ongoing fight for justice.

To RSVP, please visit this link.

Please join us on Friday, September 13th for our Graduate Recruitment Fair. This event is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff and alumni to learn more about the graduate and professional school programs that are offered right here on Pitt’s Oakland campus! Engage with our admissions and recruitment staff across our 14 graduate and professional schools.

Event: Graduate & Professional School Recruitment Fair
Date: Friday, September 13th
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm
Location: Gallagher’s Plaza, outside of the William Pitt Union

Register NOW to attend

Full-time Research Assistant needed to support several grant-funded studies aimed at understanding psychosis/schizophrenia. Responsibilities include recruiting participants into various clinical research studies and assisting in collecting and analyzing study data. This may include contacting and scheduling participants, administering cognitive assessments, directing neuroimaging protocols, and conducting clinical interviews. They will also be responsible for database management, basic data analysis, and coordinating with others in the lab.

The position is ideal for individuals interested in mental health, the biological basis of mental disorders, neuroscience, and neuroimaging. Previous experience running
participants through research protocols is highly preferred. It is ideal for either individuals interested in pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology (or related field) or
individuals certified as a Certified Psychological Assistant (CPA) in the State of Tennessee.

Apply here: https://vumc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/vumccareers/details/Research-Assistant-I---Psychology_R-27625-1?q=r-27625

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