Loyola University Chicago

Department of Psychology

Psychology Undergraduate Newsletter

 

September 15, 2024 

Courses 
Spring 2025 Internship Class - Application due October 25, 2024 
Don’t miss this opportunity! The Internship course (PSYC 390) is an opportunity to develop specialized skills and experiences that will prepare you for graduate study and/or a career in psychology and related disciplines - all while fulfilling your capstone and engaged learning requirements! For more information please see here. The course requires application in advance, which will be accepted through October 25, 2024, for the Spring 2025 semester. Please visit this link to complete the application. Please do not forget about the Faculty Recommendation PDF Forms. If you have questions, contact the Internship Coordinator at psyc-internship@luc.edu.   
 
2025 Deadlines:  
Spring 2025: October 25, 2024 
Summer 2025: January 31, 2025 
Fall 2025: March 28, 2025 
 
OPPORTUNITIES 
Annual St Albert's Day Poster Symposium 
St. Albert’s Day is November 7, 2024.  Abstract submissions officially have been open since August 30th and the deadline to submit an abstract is September 27th.  Attached is the St. Albert’s Day Abstract template (please be sure to convert your Word document to a pdf file when uploading) and the Schedule of Events.  There is a new link for poster printing on campus which includes: templates, design tips and upload instructions.   
 
Mood Lifters 
Undergraduate students encounter a unique set of challenges and stressors. College students have a particularly high rate of mental health concerns, yet they often experience an especially challenging time trying to access care within university counseling centers and traditional healthcare settings (NIMH, 2020). 
  
Mood Lifters is a revolutionary mental wellness program that teaches scientifically validated strategies in a supportive group setting. This study will test a new version of the program designed specifically for undergraduate students. In this study, you will complete questionnaires prior to and after the program to help us understand the efficacy of this version of the program. 
  
If you join this study, your group will be made up of other undergraduate students who share similar challenges and goals. These groups will be guided by experienced peer leaders who have benefited from the program in the past. In the past, our groups have led to significant depression and anxiety symptom reduction among adults. Our hope is that our undergraduate student program will also provide additional school-specific benefits. For more information, please email us at moodliftersundergrad@umich.edu! 
 
 
Job Opportunity for Psych Undergrads and Postgrads 
Interested in working a helping job for children with autism? BGF Children's Therapy is hiring Loyola psych undergrads and post grads, they are looking for anyone who may be curious about what kind of job they can get with a psychology degree, or if anyone is just interested in the field! Interested parties can apply/reach out to Nicole Cissell at nicole@bgftherapy.com or leave a message at 312-806-7973 for more information. 
 
Career Services 
Career communities allow students to explore their interests and options with the guidance of a dedicated career advisor. We serve students exploring careers in arts, public and human services as well as those specifically interested in law, policy and government, particularly in the law school application process.  
Career Services offers the following tools and services:  
  • 1:1 advising with current students and alumni within 5 years of graduation  
  • Exploration of career pathways through PathwayU, a new career exploration tool  
  • Career fairs focused on a variety of industries featuring numerous employers (first fair is September 4 and is focused on part-time jobs, internships and service opportunities)  
We are also available to present to your classes or collaborate on workshops on several career topics, including the post-graduate job search, networking, and building resumes and cover letters. You can read about additional topics on our website and submit a workshop request through our online form.   
 
Research Assistant Opportunity 
The Bilingual Language Development Lab (loyolabilingual.weebly.com), directed by Dr. Perla B. Gámez, is seeking undergraduate Research Assistants (RAs). Our lab investigates the language and literacy development of Latino children negotiating two languages (also referred to as bilinguals, dual language learners, English learners). If interested in joining the lab, either on a volunteer basis, or for course credit, please contact pgamez@luc.edu. Spanish-English bilinguals are especially encouraged to apply! 
 
Research Assistant Opportunity 
Dr. Catherine Haden’s Children’s Memory and Learning Lab is seeking research team members for our Ciencia en Relatos project which explores how Latine families with preschoolers tell stories and read together. This is a great opportunity for students who are considering graduate studies to gain research skills and relationships that can advance their future pursuits. Student research assistants can earn course credit (Psyc 399 or 397) or volunteer, 8-10 hours per week during the academic year. Spanish-English bilingual speakers with an interest in children’s early learning – please apply by sending an email and resume toevillanueva@luc.edu . 
 
Research Assistant Opportunity 
Dr. Christine Li-Grining's SEEDS Lab is looking for new research assistants who speak Spanish. Our research focuses on the development of preschoolers and young adults in low-income, racially/ethnically diverse neighborhoods.  If you are interested in applying, please see our flyer and contact Zahra Naqi atznaqi@luc.eduand Prof. Li-Grining atcligrining@luc.edu 
 
CITIES Project: Mentoring for Youth Development 
The Cities Project combines research, teaching, service, and advocacy to support children growing up in urban poverty. Cities research is focused on understanding a) how stress affects children and b) what protects children and helps them grow despite stress exposure. Results of Cities research were used to develop the Cities Mentor Project, which connects Chicago Public School Students with University Mentors to support coping, learning, and activism for both groups of students. For more information see the flyer here. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Fatima Rasoul at frasoul@luc.edu 
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PSYCHOLOGY STUDY RECRUITMENT 
Bilingual Adolescents Experiences in a PWI  
Do you or anyone in your family speak Spanish? If so, we want to hear more about your experiences on campus! 
Researcher(s): Danieli M. Mercado Ramos  
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Guadalupe López Hernández 
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes for the online survey and 40 minutes for the interview. If you do not wish to participate in a possible interview, you can opt out of said part of the study.  
Compensation: Receive a $10 gift card (will be emailed) for both the survey and interview (if applicable)!  
  
Who Can Participate? 
Bilingual undergraduate students between the ages of 18 - 24 who are currently enrolled in college classes at Loyola University of Chicago.   
 Your participation in this study will contribute to the field of developmental psychology and is completely voluntary! For more details or to complete the study: https://forms.office.com/r/W1wTxMNEuG 
 If you have questions about this research study or an interview, contact Danieli M. Mercado Ramos at dmercadoramos@luc.edu or feel free to contact Dr. López Hernández at glopezhernandez@luc.edu We look forward to having you join our study! 
 
Research Study Opportunity 
The CAN Lab is looking for participants for a summer study! Participants will need to attend 4 sessions where we will perform brain stimulation and record EEG. Four sessions are required to complete the study and participants will be compensated with $150 upon completion of the study. Please fill out the survey at https://luc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_560OVawKz3vVwhw if interested! 
 
Student Challenges Survey - $5 
You are being invited to participate in a study for college students. This research project's purpose is to understand the main challenges college students experience. The study involves one brief survey administered virtually via Qualtrics. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Participants will be paid $5 for their participation in the survey. Payment will be administered via Amazon Gift Cards. To be eligible, participants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Loyola University Chicago, be 18 years or older, be able to read and write in English, and not have completed this survey previously. If you are interested in participating, please follow the link, which will direct you to a consent form and the survey. This study has been approved by the IRB at Loyola University Chicago. If you have any questions, please contact Maya Hareli at mhareli@luc.edu. 
 
Rush University Biological Rhythms Research Laboratory 
The Biological Rhythms Research Lab at Rush University is conducting an NIH-funded study about the timing of bright light to reset the body clock of young adults to make it easier to sleep at an earlier clock time. The results of this study could be used to develop strategies for young adults who need to reset their body clock for things that require waking up early like classes and work. Find out more about the lab here. If interested, sign up here. 
 
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GENERAL INFORMATION 
The newsletter is sent out to all psychology majors and minors roughly twice a month to help you stay informed. You can always see current and past newsletters by visiting here on the Psychology Department website. Make sure to add psyc-ugrad@luc.edu and psyc-students@lists.luc.edu to your address book to make sure that you receive it. If you want to be removed from this list, please email psyc-ugrad@luc.edu.     
Announcements for the Psychology Undergraduate Newsletter are due on the 13th and two days before the end of the month each month. Please send your announcements to psyc-newsletter@luc.edu    
         
Do you have questions about Psychology at Loyola?     
Visit the Psychology Department Website!  The Undergraduate Tab was written just for you!    
 
 

August 25, 2024 

Here we go! 
Fall Courses – Good news, we have seats available!  Check LOCUS now. 
 
Course ID  Course Title  Mode  Day(s)  Time  Instructor  Requirements 
PSYC201  Psychology Advising and Career Development  ONLINE  Asynchronous  TBA  Morrison  PSYC req 
PSYC 239  Understanding Bias and Inclusivity  LSC  W  4:15-6:45p  Akila Raoul  DEI Requirement 
PSYC 273-005  Developmental Psychology  LSC  TTh  10:00-11:15p  Tell-Cooper  PSYC Dev Pillar 
PSYC 275-004  Social Psychology  LSC  TTh  8:30:-945p  Kim Morris Lee  PSYC Soc Pillar 
PSYC 304-006  Statistics  LSC  MWF  1:40-2:30p  Pych  PSYC-req/NURS/NRCB-BS 
PSYC 304-009  Statistics  WTC  W  7:00-9:30p  Poindexter-Harris  PSYC-req/NURS/NRCB-BS 
PSYC 306-12W  Research Methods  LSC  Th  4:15-6:45p  Robert Baudo  PSYC-req/NRCB-BS 
PSYC 314-001  Lab in Experimental Psychology: Cognition  LSC  M  4:15-6:45p  Pych  PSYC Advanced Lab/Capstone 
PSYC 315-001  Lab in Tests and Measurements  LSC  M  5:30-8:00p  Cooper  PSYC Advanced Lab/Capstone 
PSYC 321-003  Lab in Social Psychology  LSC  Th  4:15-6:45p  Osteen  PSYC Advanced Lab/Capstone 
PSYC 331-001  Psychopathology  LSC  MWF  11:30a-12:20p  Davis  PSYC MH Pillar 
PSYC 346-001  Psychopathology of Childhood  LSC  W  7:00– 9:30p  Payne  PSYC MH Pillar 
PSYC 374  Community Psychology  LSC  MWF  1:30-2:30p  Davis  DEI Requirement 
PSYC 383-001/COMP 386-001  Computational Neuroscience  LSC  M  4:15-6:45p  Grzywacz  PSYC Elective, NRCB/NRMC Elective Lecture 
 
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OPPORTUNITIES 
Research Assistant Opportunity 
The Bilingual Language Development Lab (loyolabilingual.weebly.com), directed by Dr. Perla B. Gámez, is seeking undergraduate Research Assistants (RAs). Our lab investigates the language and literacy development of Latino children negotiating two languages (also referred to as bilinguals, dual language learners, English learners). If interested in joining the lab, either on a volunteer basis, or for course credit, please contact pgamez@luc.edu. Spanish-English bilinguals are especially encouraged to apply! 
 
Research Assistant Opportunity 
Dr. Catherine Haden’s Children’s Memory and Learning Lab is seeking research team members for our Ciencia en Relatos project which explores how Latine families with preschoolers tell stories and read together. This is a great opportunity for students who are considering graduate studies to gain research skills and relationships that can advance their future pursuits. Student research assistants can earn course credit (Psyc 399 or 397) or volunteer, 8-10 hours per week during the academic year. Spanish-English bilingual speakers with an interest in children’s early learning – please apply by sending an email and resume toevillanueva@luc.edu . 
 
Research Assistant Opportunity 
Dr. Christine Li-Grining's SEEDS Lab is looking for new research assistants who speak Spanish. Our research focuses on the development of preschoolers and young adults in low-income, racially/ethnically diverse neighborhoods.  If you are interested in applying, please see our flyer and contact Zahra Naqi atznaqi@luc.eduand Prof. Li-Grining atcligrining@luc.edu 
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PSYCHOLOGY STUDY RECRUITMENT 
Research Study Opportunity 
The CAN Lab is looking for participants for a summer study! Participants will need to attend 4 sessions where we will perform brain stimulation and record EEG. Four sessions are required to complete the study and participants will be compensated with $150 upon completion of the study. Please fill out the survey at https://luc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_560OVawKz3vVwhw if interested! 
 
Student Challenges Survey - $5 
You are being invited to participate in a study for college students. This research project's purpose is to understand the main challenges college students experience. The study involves one brief survey administered virtually via Qualtrics. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Participants will be paid $5 for their participation in the survey. Payment will be administered via Amazon Gift Cards. To be eligible, participants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Loyola University Chicago, be 18 years or older, be able to read and write in English, and not have completed this survey previously. If you are interested in participating, please follow the link, which will direct you to a consent form and the survey. This study has been approved by the IRB at Loyola University Chicago. If you have any questions, please contact Maya Hareli at mhareli@luc.edu. 
 
Rush University Biological Rhythms Research Laboratory 
The Biological Rhythms Research Lab at Rush University is conducting an NIH-funded study about the timing of bright light to reset the body clock of young adults to make it easier to sleep at an earlier clock time. The results of this study could be used to develop strategies for young adults who need to reset their body clock for things that require waking up early like classes and work. Find out more about the lab here. If interested, sign up here. 
 
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GENERAL INFORMATION 
The newsletter is sent out to all psychology majors and minors roughly twice a month to help you stay informed. You can always see current and past newsletters by visiting here on the Psychology Department website. Make sure to add psyc-ugrad@luc.edu and psyc-students@lists.luc.edu to your address book to make sure that you receive it. If you want to be removed from this list, please email psyc-ugrad@luc.edu.     
Announcements for the Psychology Undergraduate Newsletter are due on the 13th and two days before the end of the month each month. Please send your announcements to psyc-newsletter@luc.edu    
         
Do you have questions about Psychology at Loyola?     
Visit the Psychology Department Website!  The Undergraduate Tab was written just for you!    
 
 

  
 

July 24, 2024 

 
Just a little over a month to go until fall semester.
Fall Courses – Good news, we have seats available!  Check LOCUS now.  
 
Course ID  Course Title  Mode  Day(s)  Time  Instructor  Requirements 
PSYC201  Psychology Advising and Career Development  ONLINE  Asynchronous  TBA  Morrison  PSYC req 
PSYC 239  Understanding Bias and Inclusivity  LSC  W  4:15-6:45p  Hill  DEI Requirement 
PSYC 250-001  Cognitive Psychology  LSC  TTh  1:00 -2:15p  Cielto  PSYC Cog Pillar 
PSYC 250-002  Cognitive Psychology  LSC  TTh  2:30-3:45p  Cielto  PSYC Cog Pillar 
PSYC 273-005  Developmental Psychology  LSC  TTh  10:00-11:15p  Tell-Cooper  PSYC Dev Pillar 
PSYC 275-004  Social Psychology  LSC  TTh  8:30:-945p  TBA  PSYC Soc Pillar 
PSYC 275-005  Social Psychology  LSC  TTh  11:30-12:45p  TBA  PSYC Soc Pillar 
PSYC 304-002  Statistics  WTC  W  7:00-9:30p  Poindexter-Harris  PSYC-req/NURS/NRCB-BS 
PSYC 306-12W  Research Methods  LSC  Th  4:15-6:45p  TBA  PSYC-req/NRCB-BS 
PSYC 306-13W  Research Methods  LSC  W  4:15-6:45p  TBA  PSYC-req/NRCB-BS 
PSYC 314-001  Lab in Experimental Psychology: Cognition  LSC  M  4:15-6:45p  Pych  PSYC Advanced Lab/Capstone 
PSYC 315-001  Lab in Tests and Measurements  LSC  M  5:30-8:00p  Cooper  PSYC Advanced Lab/Capstone 
PSYC 321-003  Lab in Social Psychology  LSC  Th  4:15-6:45p  Osteen  PSYC Advanced Lab/Capstone 
PSYC 331-001  Psychopathology  LSC  MWF  11:30a-12:20p  Davis  PSYC MH Pillar 
PSYC 331-003  Psychopathology  LSC  W  7:00-9:30p  Khan  PSYC MH Pillar 
PSYC 373-001  Health Psychology  LSC  M  4:15-6:45p  Jackson  PSYC Elective 
PSYC 374  Community Psychology  LSC  MWF  1:30-2:30p  Davis  DEI Requirement 
PSYC 383-001/COMP 386-001  Computational Neuroscience  LSC  M  4:15-6:45p  Grzywacz  PSYC Elective, NRCB/NRMC Elective Lecture 
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OPPORTUNITIES
 
Research Assistant Opportunity The Bilingual Language Development Lab (loyolabilingual.weebly.com), directed by Dr. Perla B. Gámez, is seeking undergraduate Research Assistants (RAs). Our lab investigates the language and literacy development of Latino children negotiating two languages (also referred to as bilinguals, dual language learners, English learners). If interested in joining the lab, either on a volunteer basis, or for course credit, please contact pgamez@luc.edu. Spanish-English bilinguals are especially encouraged to apply! 
  
Research Assistant Opportunity Dr. Catherine Haden’s Children’s Memory and Learning Lab is seeking research team members for our Ciencia en Relatos project which explores how Latine families with preschoolers tell stories and read together. This is a great opportunity for students who are considering graduate studies to gain research skills and relationships that can advance their future pursuits. Student research assistants can earn course credit (Psyc 399 or 397) or volunteer, 8-10 hours per week during the academic year. Spanish-English bilingual speakers with an interest in children’s early learning – please apply by sending an email and resume toevillanueva@luc.edu .  
 
Research Assistant Opportunity 
Dr. Christine Li-Grining's SEEDS Lab is looking for new research assistants who speak Spanish. Our research focuses on the development of preschoolers and young adults in low-income, racially/ethnically diverse neighborhoods.  If you are interested in applying, please see our flyer and contact Zahra Naqi atznaqi@luc.eduand Prof. Li-Grining atcligrining@luc.edu  
 
Undergraduate Research Opportunity 
Dr. Denise Davidson and Jordan Perry, a doctoral candidate in Developmental Psychology, are looking for undergraduate students to join their ongoing research projects as research assistants! Current research projects are focused on (1) promoting excellence among autistic college students and overseeing an Autism Acceptance Program for school-aged children, in addition to (2) exploring how language brokering (i.e., translating for parents) may influence bilingual children’s cognitive development and mental health. Most research assistants are expected to assist with data collection during visits to schools around Chicago, and therefore, must have weekday availability. Undergraduate researchers may join during Summer 2024 or Fall 2024, with opportunities to receive course credit (e.g., PSYC 399/397) starting in the fall. *If you are interested in either of the above areas of research, please contact Jordan at jperry6@luc.edu for more information and to apply. Native Spanish speakers are especially encouraged to apply to work on the language brokering project!  
 
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PSYCHOLOGY STUDY RECRUITMENT Research Study Opportunity The CAN Lab is looking for participants for a summer study! Participants will need to attend 4 sessions where we will perform brain stimulation and record EEG. Four sessions are required to complete the study and participants will be compensated with $150 upon completion of the study. Please fill out the survey at https://luc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_560OVawKz3vVwhw if interested!
 
Student Challenges Survey - $5 You are being invited to participate in a study for college students. This research project's purpose is to understand the main challenges college students experience. The study involves one brief survey administered virtually via Qualtrics. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Participants will be paid $5 for their participation in the survey. Payment will be administered via Amazon Gift Cards. To be eligible, participants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Loyola University Chicago, be 18 years or older, be able to read and write in English, and not have completed this survey previously. If you are interested in participating, please follow the link, which will direct you to a consent form and the survey. This study has been approved by the IRB at Loyola University Chicago. If you have any questions, please contact Maya Hareli at mhareli@luc.edu. 
 
Rush University Biological Rhythms Research Laboratory The Biological Rhythms Research Lab at Rush University is conducting an NIH-funded study about the timing of bright light to reset the body clock of young adults to make it easier to sleep at an earlier clock time. The results of this study could be used to develop strategies for young adults who need to reset their body clock for things that require waking up early like classes and work. Find out more about the lab here. If interested, sign up here.
 
_______________________ 
GENERAL INFORMATION
  
The newsletter is sent out to all psychology majors and minors roughly twice a month to help you stay informed. You can always see current and past newsletters by visiting here on the Psychology Department website. Make sure to add psyc-ugrad@luc.edu and psyc-students@lists.luc.edu to your address book to make sure that you receive it. If you want to be removed from this list, please email psyc-ugrad@luc.edu.     Announcements for the Psychology Undergraduate Newsletter are due on the 13th and two days before the end of the month each month. Please send your announcements to psyc-newsletter@luc.edu             
  
Do you have questions about Psychology at Loyola?    
Visit the Psychology Department Website!  The Undergraduate Tab was written just for you!