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DIS OPPORTUNITIES Below are listed DIS opportunities from researchers that are actively recruiting undergraduate assistants. That is, the projects below are particularly eager to attract interested students. However you should also feel free to contact individual faculty members that are doing research you find interesting: FACULTY LISTING. Many faculty will be happy to supervise an interested student in a DIS, even if that faculty member is not actively recruiting students this semester. New opportunities will be posted as they become available. _____________________________ Clinical Psychology DIS at the Students will have the opportunity to assist in data collection and entry for clinic research projects conducted through the FSU Psychology Clinic as well as assist in various clinic tasks. DIS students wanted for Spring 2008 semester. Students with DIS experience and the ability to work independently are preferred. Minimum GPA 3.0. Past projects include: investigation of bipolar disorder in kids, impact of fee reduction on treatment retention, impact of brief intervention on homework compliance in treatment, etc. Upcoming projects and required tasks are likely to vary greatly, allowing for broad exposure to clinical research/activities. Additional reading and mentoring can be provided, at students request. Please contact Kelly Schmeelk via email (schmeelk@psy.fsu.edu) with questions or to request an application and interview. _____________________________ DIS Opportunity in the Ericsson Lab Prospective
students: You may apply to our DIS by e-mailing ericssonlab@psy.fsu.edu.
Please specify if one (or more) of the following projects interests
you. Please contact Ericsson lab through e-mail: ericssonlab@psy.fsu.edu or phone (TBA). _____________________________ DIS
OPPORTUNITY IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY: Dr. Ashby Plant is accepting new DIS students for the Summer 2008 and Fall 2008 semesters. Get hands-on experience conducting social psychology research. Sharpen your skills and get the chance to provide input for planning new research. Get important support to prepare for graduate school. Research in Dr. Plant's lab includes diverse issues related to stereotypes and prejudice. Requirements: § GPA of 3.0 § Junior or Senior § At least 12 hours of psychology credit § Be able to attend weekly meeting Contact: § For more information, visit Dr. Plant's Web site at http://www.psy.fsu.edu/faculty/plant.dp.html § If you are interested in a DIS in the Plant Lab, please contact Celeste Doerr at doerr@psy.fsu.edu _____________________________ Clinical Psychology: Projects will focus broadly on how certain aspects of people’s personalities and behavior are related. **Research assistants will gain valuable exposure to all stages of research in clinical psychology, with specific emphasis on Anxiety Disorders.** Requirement — minimum 3.4 GPA Contact Meghan Keough: keough@psy.fsu.edu _____________________________ Research on the Cognitive Basis of Superior and Expert Performance Individuals who join the ACE lab will assist in research that answers questions such as: · How did David Beckham learn how to bend it? Location: § Psychology Department - PDB- A414 (Campus) or the Human Performance Laboratory (Innovation Park) Requirements: § Minimum 3.0 GPA § Junior or Senior psychology (or related field) undergraduate § Previous research experience/coursework in cognitive psychology and/or interest in 'expertise' and 'skilled performance' Successful candidates will be affiliated with the Ward lab in the Department of Psychology as well as one of two Research Centers at the Learning Systems Institute (LSI): Center for Expert Performance Research (CEPR) and the Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (FCR-STEM). Current opportunities are available on a volunteer basis however some paid positions may also be available depending on grant funding. Opportunities available Spring/Summer/Fall 2008. _____________________________ D.I.S. in Social Psychology for Summer/Fall 2008 The Self & Social Judgment lab has openings for responsible, enthusiastic students who want to gain hands on experience with social psychology. Learn about confidence, motivation, achievement and judgment while earning D.I.S credits. Email Corey
Columb (columb@psy.fsu.edu)
to apply! _____________________________ DIS
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CHARNESS LAB: Technology and Aging: This project examines how technology can be designed and trained for successful use across the lifespan, emphasizing use by older adults. The project is shared by FSU, Georgia Tech, and the University of Miami and is sponsored by the National Institute on Aging, though project CREATE (Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement). Duties involve becoming certified to administer and score an extensive set of individually-administered and group-administered cognitive, perceptual, and psychomotor tests. Current experimental projects involve measuring and finding ways to alleviate short-term stress with new technology, workstation ergonomics in offices and homes, and a telehealth intervention with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare that uses desktop videoconferencing. Given the time to train and certify people, we ask students to make a two-semester commitment to the project. Road Safety for Aging Drivers & Pedestrians: This project involves understanding how to design road signs and signals to convey information to older drivers and pedestrians to enable them to drive and walk safely. It is sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation through their Elderly Road User Program (ERUP). Experiments will involve measuring the time and distance to perceive signs, and also will examine decision-making based on signs for both drivers and pedestrians. Research will be carried out at the Traffic Engineering Research Lab (TERL) near campus and in our laboratories. Aging and the Use of Verbal Protocols: This project explores whether older adults react differently to giving think-aloud protocols relative to younger adults. Responsibilities will include administering reasoning tests to older and younger adults, recruiting older participants, and transcribing think-aloud reports. Minimum requirements for DIS students include: 3.4 GPA or higher. You must attend scheduled work hours (9 hr per week) and attend lab meetings. Please contact
either Ryan Yordon (CREATE project): yordon@psy.fsu.edu
644-8839 _____________________________ Research on Child Care and Early Literacy Development at the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) Get involved in a new project investigating the knowledge, education, and instructional practices of child care workers in the state of Florida. This is a great opportunity to learn more about early childhood education, emergent literacy and math, and public policy issues related to education. Interested and qualified students will support faculty in developing and disseminating survey materials to child care workers across the state and in conducting phone interviews. REQUIREMENTS: § Minimum GPA: 3.0 § Strong communication skills § Interest in early childhood education, schools, professional development, and or reading Variable credit hour options available: 9 hours per week for 3-credit; 6 hours for 2-credit; 3 hours for 1-credit) Opportunities available Spring 2007 and Summer 2007. Please contact Dr. Beth Phillips at: bphillips@fcrr.org _____________________________ Interested
in earning DIS credit in Social Psychology Join us in the The Baumeister and Tice Lab does research on cool topics like self-control, rejection and free will. Students will be responsible for running participants through studies, entering data and attending lab meetings. Applications can be downloaded from the website below and returned to PDB A303. Any questions can be emailed to Lauren Brewer (brewer@psy.fsu.edu) with B&T Lab as the subject heading. Check out our website at http://www.psy.fsu.edu/~baumeistertice/dis.html for more information and to download an application. _____________________________ DIS in Clinical Psychology Actively recruiting responsible and motivated students for a DIS/Research Assistant position in the Schmidt Laboratory for Summer & Fall 2007. Applicants with an interest in research and who work well independently are encouraged to apply. This DIS will provide hands-on training in clinical psychology, with a special emphasis on anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and hoarding. Training will be provided in experimental research designs and clinically oriented research. The position will entail study coordination and experimentation for projects investigating risk factors and treatment implications. Requirements: § Minimum GPA: 3.4 or higher § Time Commitment: 3 Credit hours (9 hours per week) If you are interested
or would like to apply, please contact: _____________________________ DIS Opportunity for bilingual students in the Lonigan Lab for Spring and Summer 2008 Research assistants will be directly involved in assessment of preschool children's reading skills in both English and Spanish, recruiting participants, literature review, as well as helping with data entry and management. Preference will be shown to those with morning availability, experience interacting with young children , and willingness to drive long distances. Mileage will be compensated for travel outside Leon county. Requirements: § Reliable transportation § Minimum 3.0 GPA § Good communication skills in both Spanish and English Contact: Cherie Guerrero (guerrero@psy.fsu.edu) _____________________________ DIS Opportunity in the Learning, Memory, and Language Lab For Fall 2007, Spring 2008, and Summer 2008, there are DIS openings in the Learning, Memory, and Language Lab directed by Dr. Kaschak. Typically, students participate in our lab by running experiments and attending lab meetings. The lab meetings provide an opportunity to discuss the analysis and interpretation of our data, and to participate in the design of new experiments. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA. We would prefer that students be able to commit more than one semester to the lab, but this is not required. Please contact Dr. Kaschak (kaschak@psy.fsu.edu) if you are interested. _____________________________ DIS in Applied Behavior Analysis Applied Behavior Analysis research assistants needed for a study being run during the Spring 2007 semester. Benefits of an ABA DIS: § Get practical experience participating as a research assistant in an applied study § Get hands-on experience with data collection methods § Opportunity to practice presenting data § Add to your Vita § Looks great on Grad School applications Requirements: § Must have own transportation § Must have already completed or be currently enrolled in EAB3703 If interested, please email: tomasi@psy.fsu.edu _____________________________ DIS Opportunity in Kelley Memory Lab Current research topics include: Memory, Metacognition/metamemory, individual differences, and the role of strategies/encoding in memory. Requirements: § Minimum GPA 3.5 § Basic computer skills
For more information contact Ainsley Mitchum: mitchum@psy.fsu.edu _____________________________ Research
on Teacher Quality We are currently conducting research to identify what aspects of professional development are related to teachers instructional knowledge, classroom practices, and student reading achievement. Interested and qualified students will support faculty and graduate students in contacting teachers and reading coaches about participating in our on-line survey and phone interviews, as well as conducting and coding interviews with teachers and coaches. Requirements: § Minimum 3.0 GPA § Strong communication skills § Interest in schools, teachers, students, and or reading instruction/processes Opportunities
available Summer and Fall 2007 _____________________________ DIS Opportunity with Preschoolers in the Lonigan Lab You will work directly with preschoolers in the community doing socio-emotional and behavioral assessments. Requirements: § Minimum 3.0 GPA § Must have morning availability Contact Shauna Wilson for details: wilson@psy.fsu.edu _____________________________ DIS on Epilepsy Research for Summer 2008 and Fall 2008 We are working on a naturally occurring canine (Poodle) model of human inherited epilepsy. If you are interested in DIS related to canine and human epilepsy, contact Dr. Barbara Licht blicht@psy.fsu.edu to set up an interview. Requirements: § 3.2 GPA and Sophomore standing or above. |