Department of Psychology
Undergraduate Advising Office

Summer term has begun. The undergraduate calendar shows dates and deadlines for each session, add/drop, S/NC, monitered withdrawal, etc. Please remember that due to the abreviated length of time each session is offered, the deadlines are also abreviated.

We are inviting you to participate in two studies, the Interpersonal Interaction Study and Dyadic Interaction Study!

These studies involve a very brief screening survey to determine whether you are eligible, and then a 1-hour session where you will come into the lab and answer questions about your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, and potentially complete a reading and writing task. Additionally, we will ask you to have a conversation with other participants.

While there is no compensation for filling out the brief screening survey, eligible participants can earn $20 for each study!

To sign up for each study, you can take a brief screening survey by following the links below:

1. Interpersonal Interaction Study: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bmwSoIcSrEmGKZE

2. Dyadic Interaction Study: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7Uw27JzbOKjSaPQ

These studies have 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.

Psychological Science in Action: Building a Startup that Works
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM UTC)

In this hands-on webinar, I/O psychologists and entrepreneurs — Nikki Blacksmith and Ali O’Malley — share lessons from their journeys building science-driven companies. Drawing from their academic expertise and real-world experience, Blacksmith and O’Malley will walk participants through the essential steps of identifying a market problem, translating research into viable solutions, and navigating the entrepreneurial ecosystem as behavioral scientists.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand how psychological science can inform and drive business innovation
• Explore the early steps of startup and small business development, from idea to prototype
• Learn strategies for positioning your expertise beyond academia
• Gain insight into the unique challenges and opportunities for psychologist-entrepreneurs

Speakers:

    Nikki Blacksmith, Ph.D., CEO & Co-Founder, Symeta, Inc
    Ali O’Malley, Ph.D., PCC, Founder & Principal Coach, Reflexion Group

REGISTER

Our programs are designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel in the fields of pharmacology and physiology, whether they are preparing for careers in academia, industry, healthcare, or further professional studies.

Program Highlights:

• MS in Pharmacology: Ideal for students seeking a career in research, clinical trials, or regulatory affairs, as well as those preparing for further professional studies in health-related fields.
• MS in Physiology: Geared toward students pursuing further professional studies or careers in healthcare, offering a strong foundation in human physiology and related biomedical sciences.

Our webinars will cover the curriculum, research opportunities, and application processes for these programs. This is an excellent chance for prospective students to ask questions and engage directly with faculty.

MS in Pharmacology Virtual Information Session

Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at 03:00 PM until 04:00 PM EDT Registration Link: https://gradapply.georgetown.edu/register/?id=a3e9722d-7fdf-4310-842d-99a32bdb2d76

MS in Physiology Virtual Information Session

Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 at 01:00 PM until 02:00 PM EDT        Registration Link: https://gradapply.georgetown.edu/register/?id=02578839-62f2-4468-9e2c-7936e885c0df

Considering a career change? If you’re passionate about nursing and already have a baccalaureate degree in another field, join us for an interactive open house on Saturday, June 21st and learn more about Pitt Nursing's Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN (ABSN) program.

• Participate in hands-on nursing activities in the Anatomy & Physiology Lab, Skills Lab and Simulation Lab - you'll feel like you stepped into an operating room.
• Meet current students and find out what it's like to be enrolled in the program.
• Meet the ABSN academic advisors and ask any questions you have.
• Learn about the guaranteed scholarship for students enrolling in the program.

Saturday, June 21, 2025 8:30am to 12:00pm
Victoria Building, Room 125
3500 Victoria Street, Pittsburgh 15261

Register for the ABSN Open House.

Prospective students are invited to join us for a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Information Session. The Information Sessions are a great opportunity to meet with a current student and one of our faculty members who will answer your questions and provide information about the program and admission requirements. Registration is required for the OTD Information Sessions, but it's easy!

Monday, June 9, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Monday, July 21, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Monday, August 4, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Monday, August 18, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Register here: https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/rfi-event/

Join us for the Doctor of Audiology Information Session, where we invite you to explore the exciting and impactful field of audiology. Led by our knowledgeable faculty, this session offers a comprehensive introduction to our Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program and the rewarding career opportunities it provides.

By the end of this session, you will have a comprehensive understanding of our Doctor of Audiology program, the opportunities it provides for professional growth and development, and the supportive community that awaits you at our institution. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore the exciting world of audiology and the meaningful impact it has on improving people's lives.

Friday, June 6, 2025 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Friday, August 1, 2025 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Register HERE

Meet the program director and learn more about the new Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program at Pitt.

In this session, faculty will discuss the curriculum and admissions process. Bring your questions for a robust Q&A at the end!

Come find out how Pitt is making history as the first DC program in the nation to be offered in a research-intensive public university!

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Register HERE

Meet faculty and learn more about our DPT program! You will hear faculty discuss the student experience and admissions for the Hybrid format. Bring your questions for an interactive Q&A. (Only Hybrid format will be reviewed.)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:00am to 10:00am
Monday, August 25, 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Register HERE

The Laboratory of Affective Sensory Research (LASR) is seeking a Research Project Coordinator to help lead our studies of sensory differences and their neural bases in individuals with autism. Our lab has multiple ongoing research projects investigating interoception, touch, and other aspects of somatic sensation and perception in autism.  The lab is embedded within the Life Span Institute at the University of Kansas and the Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training (KCART), and collaborates closely with the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences and the Hoglund Biomedical Imaging Center, providing research and clinical training opportunities.

The position will be full-time (100% FTE). We are seeking someone with strong interest in research aimed at understanding brain mechanisms of autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The successful candidate will be motivated to learn new clinical and research skills, show strong attention to detail, be comfortable working with research participants ranging in age from early childhood to adulthood, show skill in working collaboratively with trainees and faculty colleagues, and be invested to help manage current and new clinical studies for multiple years. Start date for the position is flexible between May 2025 and August 2025. Candidates must successfully pass a background check.

More details and application information can be found on the University of Kansas employment website.

Announcements will run bi-weekly throughout the summer.