2013 Psi Chi Rocky Mountain Regional Convention – 2013 Program
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013
Psi Chi Workshop
Catalyst Leadership Training
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Big Thompson
Student leadership training workshop sponsored by Psi Chi. Advanced registration required.
FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2013
Psi Chi Welcome Coffee
8:00–9:00 a.m., Cherry Creek
Hosts: Susan E. Becker, Psi Chi Rocky Mountain Vice-President, Colorado Mesa University; Jason Young, Psi Chi President, Hunter College, CUNY; and Kris Trimble, Colorado Mesa University
Psi Chi Distinguished Lecture
Reflections on What I Have Learned From 40 (Gulp!) Years in Psychology
9:10–10:10 a.m., Ballrooms A & B
Speaker: Robert Sternberg, Oklahoma State University
Dr. Sternberg will present this talk in a way that will help people avoid some of the mistakes he made and some of the ones he didn't.
Psi Chi Conversation Hour
With Dr. Robert Sternberg, Oklahoma State University
10:20–11:20 a.m., Cherry Creek
Moderators: Aaron Richmond, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Rona McCall, Regis University (CO); and Susan Becker, Psi Chi Rocky Mountain Vice-President, Colorado Mesa University
Psi Chi Advisor’s Luncheon With Special Guest: Dr. Robert Sternberg
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
(Invitation-Only Event)
Increasing Your Odds: Tips for Getting Into Graduate School
2:10–3:10 p.m., Cherry Creek
Moderator: Susan Amato-Henderson, Psi Chi Past-President, Michigan Technology University
Learn what to do as an undergraduate, how to find and select schools to apply to, and how to prep your submission materials in a way to increase your odds for acceptance into a graduate program. If you are passionate about continuing your education, this session is for you. If you are not sure if you are ready, come and find out what it takes!
Psi Chi Paper Session
Award Winners Oral Paper Session
4:00–5:30 p.m., Cherry Creek
Moderators: Rona McCall, Regis University (CO); and Aaron Richmond, Metropolitan State University of Denver
Psi Chi Award Winners will receive their awards during the Psi Chi Awards Reception
Psi Chi Award Reception & Raffle Drawing
6:00–7:00 p.m., Cherry Creek
Hosts: Susan E. Becker, Psi Chi Rocky Mountain Vice-President,Colorado Mesa University; Jason Young, Psi Chi President, Hunter College, CUNY; Susan Amato-Henderson, Psi Chi Past-President, Michigan Technology University; Martha Zlokovich, Psi Chi Executive Director; and Kris Trimble, Colorado Mesa University
All students are welcome to come congratulate the award winners. Come in person to see if you won something special from Psi Chi.
SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013
Psi Chi Session
Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research Submission Guidelines for Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and Faculty
9:10–10:10 a.m., Cherry Creek
Hosts: Melanie Domenech Rodriguez, Psi Chi Journal Editor, Utah State University; and Martha Zlokovich, Psi Chi Executive Director
Calling all Psi Chi members!
The session covers new developments for the Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research (formerly Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research). This includes advice to undergraduate students and faculty mentors, upcoming changes to the submission and review process, new opportunities for graduate students and faculty to publish, and time for questions.
Psi Chi Diversity Session
Coming to See Privilege Systems: The Surprising Journey
10:20–11:20 a.m., Ballroom CPeggy McIntosh, Senior Research Scientist and Associate Director of Wellesley Centers for Women
Cosponsored With RMPA
Psi Chi Leadership
Creative Chapter Activities and Best Practices
1:00–2:00 p.m., Cherry Creek
Moderators: Joan Bihun, University of Colorado at Denver; Susanne Withrow, University of Colorado at Denver; Mitch Handelsman, University of Colorado at Denver; and Aaron Richmond, Metropolitan State University at Denver
Participants: Kristina Sanders, Metropolitan State University at Denver; Alex Howard, Metropolitan State University at Denver; Majken Berglund, Metropolitan State University at Denver; Cassie Dreyer, University of Colorado; and Ciara McCoy, University of Colorado Denver
Psi Chi values the intellectual pursuit of psychology by chapters through research, leadership and community involvement. This presentation will cover a wide variety of activities chapters can do to bring these ideals to their campus and community. Activities to be discussed include community service, fundraising, funding for conferences, research, and collaboration among chapters.
Psi Chi Leadership
Practical Issues in Running a Chapter
2:10–3:10 p.m., Cherry Creek
Moderators: Joan Bihun, University of Colorado at Denver; Susanne Withrow, University of Colorado at Denver; and Aaron Richmond, Metropolitan State University at Denver
Participants: Cassie Dreyer, University of Colorado at Denver; Ciara McCoy, University of Colorado at Denver; Kristina Sanders, Metropolitan State University at Denver; Alex Howard, Metropolitan State University at Denver; and Majken Berglund, Metropolitan State University at Denver
During the information exchange attendees will be able to compare notes on the details of running a chapter and information about Psi Chi International guidelines.