September 2011 | Vol. 9 No. 3
COVER PACKAGE: Free money for education
- Free money for education
Check out oft-overlooked sources of funding for psychology graduate students such as the federal government, APA awards, niche organizations and private foundations.
CAREER CENTER
The new academic job marketA reduced number of psychology faculty positions makes getting a spot tough but you can boost your odds by publishing, researching, being flexible, developing an expertise.
Does TV accurately portray psychology?Experts evaluate populate TV shows, "Hoarders," "In Treatment," "Lie to me", "Obsessed" and "Intervention", to see where shows get psychology right and wrong.
How to handle a tough audienceTo cope with the stress of hostile questions, take control, exercise diplomacy, listen and learn.
CLASS ACT
Safer travelsA team of human factors students provide recommendations for driving in bad weather such as keeping your speed down and discuss new technology used by auto manufacturers like temperature and optical sensors.
Meet your new advocatesThe newly elected APAGS committee will work to solve the internship crisis and improve psychology training.
DEGREE IN SIGHT
Applier bewareGraduate program directors and other experts say you've done your homework if can answer six questions about the potential position.
The Latest
- Meet a Google psychologist
Google's human factors psychologist is creating fonts for less industrialized nations, running studies on web fonts, building an online tool, balancing her life and looking forward to the future.
- Media picks: Philip G. Zimbardo, PhD
Philip G. Zimbardo shares his four favorite films.
- Interns: Be sure to track your hours
Grad students on internship should track their supervised and training hours by the week and month to avoid any discrepancies that could delay the licensure process.
- Preview gradPSYCH digital
An expanded issue of gradPSYCH will be available in November to APAGS members.
- Students often notice but only sometimes blow the whistle on peers' ethical violations
If students see a fellow trainee providing inadequate care or engaging in unprofessional behavior they should discuss it with others or report it to a faculty member.
- Psychology student spearheads coming-out project
A Hood College graduate and psychology major has launched Project: OUT to help gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender people lower their anxiety by coming out of the closet.
- Internship application costs rise
Psychology students spent more money applying for APPIC match internships due to rising gas prices, increased travel to sites, and additional applications.