Department of Psychology
Undergraduate Advising Office

Department of Psychology Information

University Information

Pittsburgh Universities Believe Survivors March: Sunday, November 5th!

On Sunday, November 5th Prevention at Pitt will participate in the Pittsburgh Universities Believe Survivors March!  The march will begin at Carlow University campus green.

Undergraduate Research / Internship / Job Opportunities

Open research assistant positions in the Kids’ Thinking Lab

The Kids’ Thinking Lab (https://www.lrdc.pitt.edu/kitlab/) under the direction of Dr. Melissa Libertus is looking for undergraduate research assistants for spring 2024. Research focuses on how young children acquire math concepts and what role parents play in shaping young children’s math learning. Both paid and for-credit positions are available. For more information or to obtain an application form, please email kitlab@pitt.edu

 

Global Learning Scholarships for Pitt Undergraduate

Global Learning Scholarships for Pitt Undergraduate and Graduate Students Funding Available for Experiences Abroad from $3,500 up to $5,000

The NRIEP Scholarships are made available through the generous support of donors and the Nationality and Heritage Room Committees since 1948.

Join the prestigious group of scholarship awardees who impact the world!

Learn more about opportunities and application requirements at
nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/opportunities/scholarships

Apply beginning October 1 at PittFund$Me (via mypitt.edu)
Undergraduate Application Deadline: December 1

 

The Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs Scholarships Informaiton Session

Monday, November 6, 2023
12:30pm
217 Langley Hall
https://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/opportunities/scholarships

 

Institute of Politics Internship and Seminar

In this interdisciplinary program, students are placed with a local, state, or federal elected official who makes policy decisions for the Wester PA region. The accompanying weekly seminar, taught by experienced government affairs professionals, teaches students about the historical, economic, and social background of Western Pennsylvania, so students can consider the various factors that influence decision makers. The program is open to any major, and participating students receive four credits in either Political Science or Public Service. Students from Allegheny and surrounding counties are eligible for the Fulton Award, a $2,000 scholarship to pay for expenses during the program semester. Visit our website for more information: https://www.elsiehillmanforum.pitt.edu/student-programs/institute-politics-internship-and-seminar.

 

Graduate School Information

Post-Graduate Employment Opportunities

Clinical Researcher 1, University of Houston

Provides expertise in support of physical or mental health research projects. Typically works out of a clinic or otherhealth care facility and may travel to homes, schools or residential facilities to collect data. Performs advancedtesting procedures, data collection, and analysis. Typically works directly with human subjects. Ensuresexperiments are performed according to specifications. May make recommendations to changes in procedure,processes, or experimental design. May prepare and/or edit research papers, grant proposals and reports. Duties:Work is varied and somewhat difficult. May assist in advanced functions as part of training. Supervision: Receivesdirect supervision but is expected to learn how to select from a variety of standard procedures to complete tasks.

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