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Hiring New RAs for Fall 2020 Were hiring! The Chasteen Lab is seeking applications for a volunteer research assistant (RA) position for fall 2020. The RA will work on coding a study examining stigma and stereotyping. All work will be done remotely.... A strong academic record (particularly in psychology) and a motivation for research are preferred. RA positions require a minimum time commitment of 8 hours per week. To learn more, please visit our website: https://chasteen.psych.utoronto.ca. To apply, please fill out the following form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

Seeking Study Participants

The Horace O. Frosty Steer Award in Psychology This award will go to a graduating student in the Specialist, Research Specialist, or Major program in Psychology who enrols in a graduate program in Psychology this fall at the University of Toronto, concentrating in the area of "problems of children". If you have been accepted to and enrolled in a graduate program in this particular area at UofT, fill out the attached application form and EMAIL it along with proof of your enrol...ment and of the concentration of your studies, as an e-copy of your academic history from ACORN to the Undergraduate Administrator at [email protected] by Monday, September 21st. Note: Value varies from year to year in the range of $3000-4000 CDN. Deadline: ASAP **Award not open to UTM/UTSC students.

Seeking Participants for Research Study We are a research team at the Wisdom & Identity Lab at the University of Toronto under the supervision of Dr. Michel Ferrari. We are conducting a research study to examine the effectiveness of a mindful wellness iPhone app (Serene) on various measures of well-being and other related outcomes. The app combines mindfulness meditations, problem-solving techniques and music. We are looking for participants to test the app over 30 days and ...complete accompanying online surveys. The initial and final surveys will each take approximately 15-20 minutes of your time. You will also complete a brief 5 minutes weekly survey. In appreciation of your time, you will be offered the app for lifetime use free of charge. You will also have the chance to win 1 of 5 Amazon.ca gift cards each worth a value of $50 by entering the draw at the end of the study. To be eligible for the study, participants must: Live in Canada Be 18 years of age or above If you are interested in participating in this study or have any questions, please contact us by email at [email protected]

NOTE TO STUDENTS: There is still space in this Psychology Research Methods course, now fully online and asynchronous this fall. Please register on ACORN.

Note to students: There are spots available still in this 400-level PSY seminar. Please sign up on ROSI or contact [email protected] to be enrolled.

A STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AN ONLINE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOP

Get Involved with PURC: New Opportunity for Undergraduates in Psychology The Psychology Undergraduate Research Club (PURC) is a new community we are seeking to build. We hope it will create a venue for undergraduates to develop professional skills and learn more about psychological research. Depending on interest, this group could meet on a weekly basis, offering a variety of presentation opportunities for undergraduates and incorporating guest speakers to provide career dev...elopment and exposure to work in the field. For Fall 2020, the group will meet over Zoom and the time will be determined once this survey is completed and a mailing list is generated. We hope the group will span all sub-fields of psychology. We want to hear from YOU to see what youd like to hear about and to give you opportunities to sign up to present. If youre interested, please fill out this survey to help us plan: https://utorontopsych.az1.qualtrics.com//SV_5AnRJrtrNpaxP3T Pending responses from you, the potential talks that would be featured: *15-minute talks by ROP, independent study, or thesis students *15-minute literature updates by any undergraduates *Guest presentations from professors *Guest presentations from graduate students *Presentations about different methods in psychological science *A graduate student panel on the graduate school application process

The Perlman Lab at OISE is looking for volunteers!

VOLUNTEER RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR RESEARCH ON CREATIVE WORKERS!

Potential Research Opportunities for Students Professor Ashley Waggoner Denton is currently recruiting students to work on a number of projects under her supervision this year. For more information and to apply, please see: https://forms.gle/GjyemzKWebuymSyS6. Applications must be submitted by August 17th.

Dear Undergraduate Students, The Canadian Psychological Association, Section for Students in Psychology, is launching the sixth edition of its Mentorship Program to promote leadership and mentorship among student affiliates. Graduate students will provide mentorship in the form of guidance, advice, information, and support to undergraduate students looking for direction within the domain of psychology. This is a great opportunity if you want to discuss new opportunities for t...he future or if you have questions related to applying to graduate school or for fellowships. Attached is an advertisement with more information about the program; I encourage you to review it and consider taking part! For French-speaking students: We are happy to announce that all program materials (application forms, manuals, logs) are now available in French. We will also do our best to pair French-speaking students together to facilitate access to this program for both English and French-speaking students. You can also visit our website for more information about the application process (with the application forms): http://www.cpa.ca/students/mentorship Please note: You must be a CPA Student Affiliate in order to participate in the program. The deadline to submit your application materials is August 31, 2020. Please submit all materials (instructions on the website) to: [email protected] You may also contact Alejandra Botia, the CPA Mentorship Program Coordinator at this same e-mail address. Warm regards, Alejandra Botia, MA, RCC PhD Student | Counselling Psychology | The University of British Columbia | Unceded Coast Salish Territories Chair-Elect | Student Section | Canadian Psychological Association Board member | Student Rep | Canadian Psychological Association (778) 846-1546 [email protected] she/her/hers

RESEARCH SPECIALIST PROGRAM APPLICATIONS As you may be aware, applications for subject POSts are now available on ACORN until August 26th. Most of our programs are Type 2L (Limited), with our Research Specialist program being a Type 3. Please see below for more details on this unique program, if you are interested in applying: The Research Specialist program is designed for students who have demonstrated a particular interest and aptitude for research and who want to complete... a thesis. Admission to the program is based on strong academic performance and expressed interest in research. Students apply at the end of their *second year*, or when they have completed at least 8 credits or more, and begin the program in their third. In addition to applying via ACORN, students must also send in a supplementary application directly to the department via the Research Specialist Online Application: https://www.psych.utoronto.ca/research-specialist-program-o Admission to the Research Specialist Program depends in large part on ones grades in these courses and ones overall academic performance/CGPA. Prior research experience is not necessary for admission to the program, but any experience a student does have is obviously helpful. The Research Specialist program is a Type 3 program and, therefore, enrolment is limited to no more than 15 students per year. Eligibility is highly competitive and based on the following criteria. Please note that meeting the following minimum requirements does not guarantee admission: Gr. 12 Calculus Gr. 12 Biology Completion of at least 8.0 FCEs Completion of PSY100H1 with a minimum final grade of 80% Completion of PSY201H1 (or one of ECO220Y1/EEB225H1/GGR270H1/POL222H1/SOC202H1/STA220H1/STA248H1/STA288H1) and PSY202H1 (or one of ECO220Y1/STA221H1/SOC252H1/SOC300H1) with at least an average of 75% across the two of them (competitive grades in statistics is very important to ones application) At least four PSY 200-level half-courses completed (with at least a 78% average across all of them) Applications are due August 26th on ACORN, with supplementary application on the Psych website due by the same date. Please contact the Undergraduate Administrator for more information or if you have any questions: [email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR OUR FALL AND WINTER SEMINARS

PSY 497F Seminar in Human Chronobiology This is an advanced course in biological timing (chronobiology, circadian biology, time memory). Its intent is to probe more deeply into the mechanisms and significance of timing in biology, not only in the study of biological clocks, but also more broadly in the importance of timing in sensorimotor integration, memory, decision making, and health. The topics are organized in a hierarchical manner so that a base of understanding (and a common jargon) can be developed early on with more detailed studies later. Dr. Martin Ralph, Mondays 10 a.m. 12 p.m. in the fall.

Dear students, As you are preparing to register for classes for the upcoming year, you may have seen info shared about a new course we are offering in the psychology department, PSY 203H1: Psychological Research (offered in fall 2019 for the first time). You may also have asked yourself, "why would I want to take a 200-level research methods course if I dont have to?" So, I wanted to take a moment to provide some possible answers to this question. 1. If you are considering... a research-adjacent career or program of graduate study of any kind, having a survey of common methods and issues in psychology research will be critical. In fact, some graduate programs require a methods course. 2. Regardless of whether you have taken many or few psychology courses, your understanding of psychological content from other courses will be enhanced by a better understanding of the methods we use to answer questions. 3. We will practice concrete skills like reading journal articles, APA-style citation and reference, proper paraphrasing, literature searching and critique, all of which will help equip you to read and write better literature reviews and research proposals, common assignments in upper-division courses. 5. The final paper for this course will be written with the close support and feedback of your TAs, a great opportunity for a large 200-level course. If you have any questions about the course itself, please contact me at [email protected], and if you have questions about where this course fits into the psychology program requirements, please contact [email protected]. Have a great rest of your summer, and I hope to see (or see) you in class this Fall! Dr. Metz

**STARTING NOW** Summer Undergraduate Social Work Course - Aging, Law and Policy SWK302H1-S Aging, Law and Policy... This course will examine selected areas in aging that reflect current issues and future directions with respect to law and health/ social policy, and will delve into how they are impacted in the time of COVID-19. The focus will be on essential elements of the law and policy and their links to the context of aging in Canada. The course will consider "issues on the ground" where each topic will be explored from "alternative viewpoints", presenting both a legal and policy perspective with the aim of making connections between law, policy and current best practices. The longstanding debate about whether the consequences of individual and population aging should be viewed as private troubles or public issues continues to influence law and policy in the areas of health care, community services, income security and housing, especially for specific groups defined by gender, class, sexual orientation and ethnicity. Analyses of each area will include an evaluation of the main applications of the law and policies, and students will gain an indepth understanding of the issues discussed and the significance of these issues to older adults. Prerequisite: 4.0 credits Recommended Preparation: This course will be attractive to students from all disciplines but they can expect engaged learning and critical thinking. Workload will be commensurate with a 3rd level course. Distribution Requirement: Social Science Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3) Timetable instructions: This is an online hybrid course. Lectures will be delivered live weekly (T-R 2-4pm) with portions dedicated for participation, discussion and group presentations. Recordings of the lectures only will be made available afterwards for those unable to attend during class time. Weekly student participation is required through the submission of short reflections in Quercus. Students need to be able to prepare and submit assignments in PDF, word or equivalent format onto Quercus and have the ability to use Zoom for group presentations.

PSY 203H1: Psychological Research Dear students, As you are preparing to register for classes for the upcoming year, you may have seen info shared about a new course we are offering in the psychology department, PSY 203H1: Psychological Research (offered in fall 2019 for the first time). You may also have asked yourself, "why would I want to take a 200-level research methods course if I dont have to?" So, I wanted to take a moment to provide some possible answers to this... question. 1. If you are considering a research-adjacent career or program of graduate study of any kind, having a survey of common methods and issues in psychology research will be critical. In fact, some graduate programs require a methods course. 2. Regardless of whether you have taken many or few psychology courses, your understanding of psychological content from other courses will be enhanced by a better understanding of the methods we use to answer questions. 3. We will practice concrete skills like reading journal articles, APA-style citation and reference, proper paraphrasing, literature searching and critique, all of which will help equip you to read and write better literature reviews and research proposals, common assignments in upper-division courses. 5. The final paper for this course will be written with the close support and feedback of your TAs, a great opportunity for a large 200-level course. If you have any questions about the course itself, please contact me at [email protected], and if you have questions about where this course fits into the psychology program requirements, please contact [email protected]. Have a great rest of your summer, and I hope to see (or see) you in class this Fall! Dr. Metz

Hiring New RAs for Summer 2020 Were hiring! The Chasteen Lab is seeking applications for a volunteer research assistant (RA) position for summer 2020. The RA will work on coding a study examining stigma and stereotyping. All work will be done remotely.... A strong academic record (particularly in psychology) and a motivation for research are preferred. RA positions require a minimum time commitment of 8 hours per week. To learn more, please visit our website: https://chasteen.psych.utoronto.ca. To apply, please fill out the following form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

The Innovation Hub has Meaningful Work for Students In these uncertain times, the Innovation Hub remains fully committed to offering meaningful work integrated learning opportunities for students. Im delighted to share that we are hiring 20 remote work study positions for the summer of 2020. Please help us share this information with students from all degree levels and disciplines all are welcome to apply now. Positions are offered through the work study program, and the a...pplication deadline is coming up quick: Monday May 4th at 11:59pm. We would very much appreciate your support in sharing these opportunities with students. We are open to hiring students from all time zones and have a full virtual collaboration system ready to go to support our team this summer! Not only will students learn valuable new skills and gain experience, theyll have the opportunity to be part of a large, interdisciplinary team! A blog post containing full details can be found here: http://blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca//the-innovation-hub-/ Work Study opportunities for students enrolled in summer courses include: Data Analysis Team Lead (CLNx #162323) 1 vacancy Ethnography & Insights Team Lead (CLNx #162331) 1 vacancy Data Analysis Researcher Existing Data (CLNx #162355) 2 vacancies Data Analysis Researcher Applied Learning Project (CLNx #164290) 2 vacancies Lead Writer & Editor (CLNx #162310) 1 vacancy Digital Storyteller (CLNx #162319) 1 vacancy Project Team: Stories from a Distance (CLNx #162347) 4 vacancies Project Team: Community, Social Connection & Support for Students (CLNx #164399) 2 vacancies Project Team: Transforming the Instructional Landscape (CLNx #164459) 4 vacancies Project Team: Redefining Traditional: Making Higher Education Family-Friendly (CLNx #164463) 2 vacancies

Volunteer Research Assistants Needed The SCS Lab (Social Cognitive Science Lab) at the University of Toronto St. George is looking for 2 passionate and dedicated volunteer Research Assistants to work on various new studies in the lab. Current projects involve social psychology and neuroscience related to self-concept and identity.... Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, successful candidates will work remotely until social distancing measure are lifted. This remote work will include conducting literature searches, reading and summarizing empirical articles related to social psychology and neuroscience. There may be other tasks involved in this position once in-person studies start up again. This position is until the end of August, with the opportunity to extend into the school year based on project needs and performance. This is a great opportunity for students to gain research experience in psychology. Students interested in this position should: *have a strong academic background in psychology or related fields such as cognitive science or neuroscience (a GPA of 3.5 in psychology courses or related disciplines is preferred) *be available to volunteer 8-10 hours a week *have strong verbal communication skills, time management and organizational skills *have substantial experience reading academic literature (especially in social psychology and neuroscience) *be reliable, conscientious, and detail-oriented *applicants in their 3rd or 4th year of undergrad are preferred *previous lab experience is an asset but not required Students interested in applying should email their CV, cover letter and unofficial transcript to [email protected]. Please use the following subject line: *Volunteer RA Application* For more information about our lab, please visit https://socialcognitivescience.ca/

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAM: Reading eWriting Intensive Join ELL for a FREE, one-week Reading eWriting Intensive! This will be held April 27 - May 1, 2020. See the attached poster. *Write online every day for one week, in response to high-quality popular articles.... *Get feedback from ELL Writing Instructors on your ideas, style, vocabulary, and grammar. *Learn useful strategies for reading, summarizing, and more. To register: Send your name, college, and year of studies to [email protected] For more information about ELL, visit https://uoft.me/4J

2020 University of Toronto Undergraduate Excellence Awards (UTEAs) UPDATE: The new application due date is April 7th. Students and supervisors will apply directly to the A&S Deans Office, rather than to the Dept. of Psychology. Please see here for more details:... https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca//research-sup/find-funding Applications should be submitted by email to: [email protected]. Visit the U of T Research Services website for complete program details and materials: https://research.utoronto.ca//2019-university-toronto-exce **Please note that due to the uncertainty of the current situation, A&S will NOT be considering any UTEA proposals for on-campus research this year.

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University of Toronto Excellence Awards (Undergraduate Students) The UTEAs (University of Toronto Excellence Awards) in both Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) and Natural Sciences and Engineering (NSE) for undergraduate students have now been announced. The details are available at this link below: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca//research-sup/find-funding... Please note that applications for these awards should be sent directly to the Deans Office by the students proposed supervisor and not to the Department of Psychology.

NSERC UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER RESEARCH AWARDS 2020 The Dept. of Psychology departmental deadline for NSERC USRA applications is Friday March 27th, 2020 . Students... and their supervisors apply via the NSERC website (https://ebiz.nserc.ca/nserc_web/nserc_login_e.htm). Applications must then be printed and submitted to the Undergraduate Administrator in Sid Smith, room 4014, along with the students academic history (from ACORN) and the signed student/supervisor certificate. Please see the following website for more information: https://www.psych.utoronto.ca/programs/scholarships-awards Dept. of Psychology Rules for NSERC Applications: We will not accept applications from students at other universities We will not accept applications from non-PSY Program students or UTM/UTSC students Supervisors must only be from the approved list of Psychology faculty (see website for list) Students must have a current minimum CGPA of 3.0 on their transcript Students must be in at least second year to apply We will not accept LATE applications You MUST commit to the full 16-weeks of the work term (40 hours per week)

Effects of Cannabis on Emotional and Cognitive Processing We are investigating the effects of cannabis use on young adults emotional and cognitive processing. The study is an hour-long, and participants will receive 10$ for compensation. If you are interested in participating, please contact... [email protected] to ask questions and to book an appointment. See the flyer attached for more detail.

Adaptability to University The WoodLab is looking for first or second year undergraduates to complete a questionnaire (~30 mins) on mental health and university experiences. Participants will be entered in a raffle to win 1 of 16 $25 Amazon Gift cards! ... Please click the link below and complete the questionnaire if interested: https://is.gd/adaptabilitysurvey2020

Undergraduate Office Closure Please note that the Psychology UG office will be closed for the week of March 16th-20th. There will be no academic advising during this time. Please contact the UG office by March 13th if you have any questions or concerns, or after March 22nd.... Thank you.

Hi everyone! Are you interested in the field of Organizational-Behaviour? Join us on Friday March 13 at 10:30AM for our first ever seminar! Featuring University of Toronto Professors, Dr. Will Ryan and Dr. Matthew Feinberg, and graduate students, Siyin Chen, Joyce He, and Miya Draga. The seminar will discuss: current and upcoming research ideas and topics, future job opportunities, how to get involved in the field, how to apply to graduate school, and more!... There will be free donuts and coffee! Check out the event link for more information! https://www.facebook.com/events/198219744724557/ Hope to see you there! -The Organizational-Behaviour Student Group