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

While voting wasn’t always a guaranteed right in the U.S., today citizens aged 18 or older can participate in one of the most hallowed practices foundational to the American experience, regardless of race, religion, sex, disability or sexual orientation. Whether this is your first election or your 25th, take the time to ensure your voice is heard and honor the suffragettes, civil rights workers and countless others who have fought to make voting accessible.

Additional details regarding voting, registering to vote, and volunteering can be found here.

For the third year in a row, the University of Pittsburgh and the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center will partner to bring the Indigenous Cultural Festival to the Pittsburgh campus in September.

The ICF offers family-friendly educational activities that celebrate the historic and ongoing contributions of Native Americans in Pennsylvania and across the U.S.

Additional details about events can be found on the website. 

The Pre-Health Bi-Weekly Announcements provide a wealth of information and resources. Archived newsletters can be found on their website.

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.

Not only will you compete for cash prizes, but the top team will also have the chance to represent Pitt at the prestigious Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition. Past Pitt teams have consistently ranked in the top 3, with last year's team taking 2nd place among over 50 competitors.

Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines are welcome. You may register for 1 credit hour OR earn OCC and Global Distinction credit. Undergraduates in Pitt’s Honors College can receive Honors OCC credit for participating in the competition.

Registration closes October 5 and the case is revealed on October 19. Ready to make your mark? Register today!

There are several scholarships currently accepting applications through the David C. Frederick Office of National Scholarships.

More details can be found on their website. 

We are inviting you to participate in a study about your identities and experiences at the University of Pittsburgh!

For participating in this study, you can earn up to $100!

This study will involve a brief screening survey to determine whether you are eligible, a 1-hour session where you will come into the lab and complete a survey, and a number of very brief (i.e., < 1 minute) surveys you will complete from your phone throughout the day for two weeks. As part of this study, you will also install an app on your phone that you will use to complete the surveys.

To sign up for the study, you can take a brief screening survey by following the link below! You will be paid for completing the screening survey regardless of how you answer.

Screening survey: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6flzjkKK1rcvZIy 

This study has been reviewed by the University of Pittsburgh’s IRB.

If you have any questions, please contact the lab manager, Nalanda Ray, at IIRLAB@pitt.edu.

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)!

Psychological scientists have unique training and subsequently many skills that are valued in a wide range of positions, not just in academia. Psychological scientists are needed everywhere. Most all critical societal issues and grand challenges for our culture involve human behavior, and psychological scientists’ expertise is an extremely valuable asset for a wide range of diverse job opportunities.

Choosing a career for satisfaction and success can lead you down a path to a more meaningful work life that matches your interests and meets your needs, values, desired lifestyle, and goals.

This guide offers insight into career paths in academia, business and industry, nonprofit organizations, and government.

More information can be found at the program webpage (https://education.virginia.edu/academics/programs/school-psychology-eds-education-specialist) or they can contact Interim Degree Coordinator Katy Zeanah (klz9v@virginia.edu).Enter your description

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