Tuesday Newsday: January 26, 2021

 

 

• Physical distance doesn't have to mean social distance. Get involved in the Poly Child Development Club, the Psychology Club and/or join Psi Chi, the National Honors Society for Psychology.

• For even more highlights and news about the PSYCD Department, follow us on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn

Share Your Views with the Student Advisory Committee 

The PSYCD Student Advisory Committee provides consultation to the faculty on relevant undergraduate and graduate student issues.

They are ready to bring your comments and concerns to the department so email any member directly. Read about and find contact information for the committee members here: Student Advisory Committee   

Winter 2021 Update: The Student Advisory Committee is advocating for you!

• Based on your needs, more seats in Spring's sections of PSY 344 Behavioral Genetics have been reserved for PSY and CD majors.  
• In upcoming Tuesday Newsdays, you will get more information about how waitlists/crashing courses work in the virtual learning setting, how to/why to consider the PSYCD Research Track, and why you should consider (virtually) attending a professional research conference.

Faculty Advisors are ready to help you plan your academic program & discuss career options - reach out!

Your faculty advisor can serve as your academic and career mentor and their signature is often needed for important paperwork. Be sure to reach out to talk with your faculty advisor on a regular basis. PSY First Year Students and new transfers received an email from the department with the name of your faculty advisor. CD students can find their advisor under Academic Advising on our department website. 

 

The SLO Counseling Service at Cal Poly is taking new clients for FREE short-term counseling and consultation. 

The clinic is staffed by advanced graduate students in the psychology department and treats Cal Poly students as well as individuals, couples, families, and children from the community.  During this time of the novel corona virus, services are offered virtually and they are free. Please call 805.756.1532 for an appointment. Sessions will be conducted by phone or computer. 

Virtual Learning Guidelines

Help make Cal Poly virtual learning experiences effective and enjoyable for all! And show Mustang Spirit with a Cal Poly Zoom background!

Virtual Learning Guidelines

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Study to Learn Expectations & Support

Online learning feels very different from learning in the classroom. You might be wondering how much you are expected to study/work for each class. You'll be most successful if you follow the standard Cal Poly expectation of 2-3 hours per unit per week outside of class time. For asynchronous classes, this is in addition to the equivalent class time of roughly 4 hours a week for a 4 unit class. So, if your class doesn't meet at specific times, plan on spending 12-16 hours a week to complete reading, review of materials, and assignments. Spacing this out into daily blocks of 2-3 hours per class might be a good strategy.  Some tools to help you plan your time are available here:  Study Resources

The Academic Skills Center also has fantastic resources to help you plan your daily activities in the short and long-term. Time Management Schedules

 

OPPORTUNITIES AT CAL POLY

• Are you a CD Major or Minor planning to apply to Cal Poly's Multiple Subject Credential Program MSTEP)?

Learn which MSTEP prereqs you have to take and which are waived for CD majors and minors. 

 

• Are you interested in a health-related profession?

If you are thinking of pursuing a health-related career (e.g. medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, public health) check out Cal Poly's Peer Health Advising Blog for information about workshops and events happening this quarter.

 

 

• Publish in The Subaltern Magazine

 

The Subaltern Magazine is Cal Poly’s new publication for thought-provoking content shedding light on relevant topics of interest to the community. The publication team is currently looking for submissions for upcoming issues to showcase an eclectic selection of student work, amplifying voices of Cal Poly students. What makes your stomach twist into a knot? What issue needs more attention? What has changed your life? All submissions are due by January 31st, 2021. For information on how to submit, please visit the Instagram @subaltern.magazine, email subalternmagazine@gmail.com.

 

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Off-Campus Research, Mentoring and Employment Opportunities 

*New announcements will be posted in full for 2 weeks. You can access prior Tuesday Newsday announcements via the links at the end of this page. There's lots of good stuff in the archives - check it out!

Internships and mentoring programs

• The Gopnik Cognitive Development and Learning Lab at UC Berkeley is now accepting applications for our summer research assistant internship. 
  The 8-week internship will be from June 1st-July 23rd. Interns will be expected to work ~30 hours/week. This internship may be remote, in-person, or a combination of the two depending on public health conditions. Interns will be offered a $3,000 stipend. Research interns will work with graduate students and the lab manager on multiple ongoing research projects. Interns will be responsible for coding data, recruiting and testing child and/or adult participants, and reading and discussing relevant theoretical and empirical papers. There will be weekly reading groups and lab meetings. Research interns should be comfortable working independently and managing their time effectively. Prior experience working with children or working in a research lab is beneficial but not required.  Go to http://www.gopniklab.berkeley.edu/summer-internship for application instructions. The application deadline is March 1st 9:00 AM PST.

• Harvard Music Lab Summer Internship 2021! Compensation of $15/hour. At the Music Lab, we study the basic science of music in an effort to understand how and why humans produce and perceive music at all ages and across all cultures. We are recruiting research assistants in psychology to spend their summer with us! We will also consider students from related fields (e.g., music, linguistics, computer science, evolutionary biology, anthropology).
  Summer interns will be working on studies investigating the impact of music on infant affect and behavior, universals and cross-cultural variation in music perception and music production, people's use of music in daily life, and long-term effects of the use of music in the home on parent and infant health. Prospective interns are encouraged to read our papers at themusiclab.org before applying. Click here for the full job description.

• The Yale Social Cognitive Development Lab is recruiting interns for the summer of 2021. Interns will support the lab’s work through a variety of tasks including participant recruitment and scheduling, study design, experiment facilitation, data entry and more. Interns will also attend weekly lab meetings to discuss journal articles related to our lab’s work, current and future project design and present research findings. The internship will span for 10 weeks and all interns will receive a $5,000 stipend. Travel reimbursement may be available if the internship is held in-person. See the flyer here.

• The Developing Minds Lab at Boston University, under the direction of Dr. Melissa Kibbe, is currently seeking outstanding undergraduates for our summer internship program. Research in the Developing Minds Lab focuses on the development of object, numerical, and social cognition in infants, children, and adults. Click here for more information.

• The Plasticity in Neurodevelopment (PINE) Lab at Northeastern University is hiring a lab coordinator to start late spring/early summer 2021. This person will have the opportunity to work on a series of projects using neuroimaging to examine neurodevelopmental mechanisms linking experiences of stress and adversity to social and affective learning. The person in this role will gain experience with all aspects of the research process, which could serve as a launch pad to graduate studies. A two-year full-time commitment is preferred, and we encourage applications from members of under-represented groups in science. Click here for additional information. 

• The Leonard Learning Lab at Yale, directed by Dr. Julia Leonard, is seeking a full-time lab manager for a 2-year-position to begin around July 2021. The lab investigates the underlying cognitive capacities and environmental factors that shape children’s learning and persistence. This position is ideal for those interested in gaining more research experience before pursuing a Ph.D. in psychology, cognitive science, or education. The lab manager will work closely with the PI, participate in all aspects of the research process, and have the potential to co-author posters and manuscripts and attend conferences. The successful candidate will be a founding member of a new lab and benefit from being part of the broader intellectual community at Yale. Click here for more information.

• The Interdisciplinary Research in Education Sciences (IRES) summer internship program offers opportunities for research internships on projects that use quantitative methods to investigate research questions relevant to education policy and practice. In addition to gaining research experience working the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members and doctoral students, participants will take part in a faculty-led introductory seminar on Education Policy across the Disciplines. All participants will also take part in workshops and receive guidance about applying to and succeeding in graduate school. The culminating experience will be a symposium, to be held at the end of the program, in which all participants will present their research projects and findings. The program will take place from June 1 to August 7, 2021. This is a full-time summer research internship, so applicants will need to be available for the duration of the program. In general, interns will be expected to be engaged full-time (40 hours per week) in research and training experiences. Participants will receive a summer stipend of $4,500, plus a housing allowance and travel support. The application deadline is February 15, 2021. Click here for more information.

• The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. Search the 2021 REU opportunities for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences here! Deadlines vary per program.

• The Lila R. Gleitman Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Program in Interdisciplinary Mind and Brain Studies at Penn is a full-time, 10-week research experience from 6/7/21-8/14/21. Admitted students will be awarded a $4500 salary stipend for research work with a Penn faculty mentor. The first week of the program will include workshop-style sessions with faculty as well as a short training course in R programming, and weekly lunches will bring program participants together for research discussions throughout the summer. For more information, and to apply, please visit:   https://mindcore.sas.upenn.edu/research/summer/ The deadline for applications is January 31, 2021.

• The University of Utah is seeking paid full-time summer research assistants for their Summer Program in Undergraduate research (SPUR 2021). Don't miss out on this opportunity to earn $5000 while gaining extensive research experience! View all of the available projects in Social & Behavioral Sciences here and apply here by January 31st.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I get help with the technology I need for my online classes?

• It will be essential to have regular home internet access this academic year. It will also be helpful to have access to a computer, but in most cases you should be able to access content on a smart device (e.g., iPad, tablet, phone). If you need any help with technology send an email to retention@calpoly.edu.
• Cal Poly Information Technology Services is offering access to certain software previously only available in on-campus computer labs. Learn more about Virtual Computer Lab.

How can I learn more about senior project?

We have updated information about Senior Projects on the department website including an Online Learning Update.

Planning your schedule for the year?

We have updated the Tentative Course Offerings link to reflect the courses we are offering this academic year. REMEMBER, however, things can change so check back often. 

And as always....

To make an advising appointment with Dr. Jipson, please use the link below:

Appointments with Dr. Jipson  

For ICMA requests, please complete the Eligibility Inquiry Form prior to attempting to meet with Dr. Jipson.  Email  rhastin@calpoly.edu with any questions. 

Previous Weekly Announcements

January 19, 2021

January 12, 2021

January 5, 2021

December 1, 2020 (scroll to the bottom to see links to all archived Tuesday Newsdays from Fall 2020)