Psychology

Thinking of applying to graduate school as a psychology major? Come learn about the range of programs our students typically apply to. As well, we will detail key strategies used for applying to the most competitive of graduate schools.

Students in PSYC 0202 (Research Methods) will be presenting the research proposals they have been working on all semester in a poster session in the Great Hall. In addition, students in PSYC advanced seminars will be presenting posters with data from studies they have designed and conducted this semester. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome; we hope you can attend.

Students in PSYC 0202 (Research Methods) will be presenting the research proposals they have been working on all semester in a poster session in the Great Hall. In addition, students in PSYC advanced seminars will be presenting posters with data from studies they have designed and conducted this semester. All are welcome; we hope you can attend.

Are considering becoming a psychology major? Are you already a psychology major? If so, please join us for an ice cream social on Friday, September 25th at 2:00 p.m., MBH Discovery Court (MBH Great Hall, in the event of inclement weather). You can talk with psychology faculty and majors about: upcoming course offerings, faculty research with students, questions you have about the major, and more!

Dr. Rebecca Kaufman Sripada (Midd NSCI ‘06 alum), Associate Professor (Univ of Michigan); Research Scientist (VA Center for Clinical Management); and Clinical Psychologist (VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System) Lecture title: Optimizing Treatment Outcomes for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Description: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a large and growing problem for veterans and for the VA. PTSD currently affects 23% of returning veterans, and the number of veterans seeking specialized PTSD care in the VA has increased 250% in the past 10 years.

Brain, body, and mindfulness: New understandings of the “self” Lecturer: Catherine Kerr, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Director of Translational Neuroscience Contemplative Studies Initiative, Brown University This talk will describe recent studies drawn from the neuroscience of embodiment in order to lay out a novel understanding of the “self”.

The PSYC Department will be hosting their 3rd annual student-faculty dinner. PSYC/NSCI majors, minors, and prospectives, join the PSYC faculty for good food, good fun, and good company…don’t miss out!