Oakland University Psi Chi

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Pryle Hall Conference Room

We are excited to announce this new addition to the Psi Chi event calendar – a Survey Methodology Program mini-workshop. Survey Methodology is the study of sources of error in surveys--the bias and variability that affect the quality of survey data. As a field of knowledge, a profession, and a science, survey methodology seeks to link the principles of design, collection, processing, and analysis of surveys to an understanding of error. Survey research is important  to a broad cross-section of fields. Consequently, individuals with graduate training in Survey Methodology are in high demand in the workplace.
Because few OU Psychology majors/minors are aware of this area of specialization, this workshop is being provided to educate and inform students about graduate study in a Survey Methodology program.

This event will take place Wednesday, March 17th from 3:00 – 4:00 PM in Pryale Hall’s Conference Room. The event is free and open to all Oakland University students. The focus of the event is to inform students about the University of Michigan’s Survey Methodology graduate program. Brady West, a Ph.D student from the University of Michigan will provide students with information about the Survey Methodology program including 1) the different career options available to survey methodologists, 2) the programs of study offered in the program, and the 3) training students admitted into the program will receive. University staff, students, and Psychology Department faculty will be on hand to answer any questions students may have. 

For more information about the event, contact: Kaitlyn Harding  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
For more information about the program, visit the website at: http://www.isr.umich.edu/gradprogram/information/overview.html

Undergraduate Psychology majors interested in getting research experience are needed.  This research opportunity consists of data sorting, coding, and entering.  This is the beginning phase of an extensive research project, which will result in a published book.  No prior experience is necessary.  This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn the stages of research, and it would look great on a resume or a curriculum vita!

There is an immediate need for students on Fridays, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturdays, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.  We are asking interested students to commit to three months for one and/or both of these days.  However, there is flexibility in the schedule and we are willing to make accommodations when possible.

Please contact Maria at United Psychological Services at 586-323-3620, Monday through Thursday from 10am-5pm if you are interested and able!

Project Description:

This is a research project using a clinical sample of approximately 4,000 to 5,000 cases of children age five years through adulthood with testing and self-report measures. Testing is from approx 1990 through 2009. Testing involved the use of neuropsychological test measures, as well as intellectual assessment, and self-report measures to establish the diagnosis of ADD/ADHD.  The purpose of the study it to assess different variables such as sleep, inattention, combined versus hyperactivity, symptoms seen on the testing versus the self-report measures, teacher versus parent measures, trends in the adult measures, adult symptoms and so on.  A pilot sample done several years ago for girls and women using just the self-report measure isolated more symptoms of attention than hyperactivity when the diagnosis was ADD versus ADD plus.  This promises to be a rather unique project given the use of neuropsychological evaluation along with self report measures and the lengthy time of testing as well as the number of cases involved.

New this year!!  The OU Psi Chi chapter will now be taking applications for conference fee sponsorship.  The sponsorship will only cover the cost of the conference fee. You must submit the form before you pay for your conference fee and  six weeks before the date of the conference. Approval is based on SAFB decision. If approved, conference fee will be disbursed after confirmed attendance of the conference. You must submit the receipt of the paid conference fee with a breakdown of the cost (if applicable).  Please click here to download the application.

The APA Science Directorate is pleased to announce a partnership with the George Mason University Department of Psychology to host the 2010 Summer Science Fellowship (SSF). SSF aims to immerse advanced undergraduate students in the science of psychology by exposing them to the excitement and promise of the best of psychological science. Our principal objective is to inform these students about the science of psychology and its promise for the future, and help prepare them for the rigors of graduate study in psychological science.

An expenses-paid, intensive summer training program, the SSF will place up to 10 talented students in the psychology laboratories of some of the most outstanding researchers in the Washington, DC area. The lab experience will be six weeks in length. The SSF program gives students an opportunity to explore the intellectual, personal, and social processes of scientific inquiry and to experience cutting-edge psychological research through hands-on laboratory activities. SSF offers promising students the opportunity to equip themselves with skills essential to succeed in graduate school, and gives students who plan to pursue advanced degrees in psychological science the opportunity to be mentored by nationally-known faculty.

The 2010 program is expected to run from June 20 to July 31. APA will pay students a summer salary, as well as cover all travel and living expenses. This should make the program financially feasible for most college students.

Eligibility is strictly limited to students who are currently juniors at US or Canadian colleges and universities. Applicants should be psychology majors, although students with related preparation may apply if they expect to enter a psychological science graduate program. International students enrolled in US or Canadian colleges are eligible; US citizenship is not required. Students from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

In 2010, placements may be available in the following areas of psychology. Final word on the involvement of specific faculty and labs will be made closer to the time of student selection.

• Applied Developmental Psychology
• Biopsychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Human Factors and Applied Cognitive Psychology
• Industrial Organizational Psychology
• School Psychology

For more information, including the application, visit http://www.apa.org/science/resources/ssf/index.aspx.

Oakland University Psychology Department, partnered with the Oakland University Psi Chi local chapter is launching the Alumni Project. 

The project entails collecting information on what psychology majors from Oakland University did after graduation.  The information gathered will assist the Psychology Department in providing career choices and graduate school information for current students.  As an option, alumni can also sign up to receive updates, news, and/or events that are taking place in the Psychology Department.

If you graduated from Oakland University with a degree in Psychology, please click here to fill out the form. All information will remain confidential.