2013 Psi Chi Midwestern Regional Convention – 2013 Program
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2013
Psi Chi Poster Session I
Applied, Biological, and Cognitive Posters
8:30–9:20 a.m., Upper Exhibit Hall
Moderator: David Kreiner, University of Central Missouri
Psi Chi Poster Session II
Cognitive and Clinical Posters
9:30–10:20 a.m., Upper Exhibit Hall
Moderator: Leslie Cameron, Carthage College (WI)
Psi Chi Poster Session III
Clinical and Developmental Studies
10:30–11:20 a.m., Upper Exhibit Hall
Moderator: Mike Dudley, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Psi Chi Poster Session IV
Developmental, Experimental, and Social Posters
11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m., Upper Exhibit Hall
Moderator: Kristin Flora, Franklin College (IN)
Psi Chi Poster Session V
Social Psychology Posters
12:30–1:20 p.m., Upper Exhibit Hall
Moderator: Leanne Olson, Wisconsin Lutheran College
Psi Chi Symposium
Your Questions (and Our Answers) About Graduate School Admissions: Getting In and Succeeding When You Do
1:30–2:20 p.m., Salon 6/7
Moderators: Scott W. Vanderstoep, Hope College (MI); Eric R. Landrum, Boise State University (ID)
Is the personal statement that important? What's with the new GRE? How do I secure strong letters of recommendation? Attend this session for answers to these questions (and more). For those of you who have been accepted or will be applying again we provide nuanced answers to help you become a savvy and successful graduate student.
Psi Chi Symposium
Strategies of Effective Leaders
2:30–3:20 p.m., Salon 6/7
Moderators: Jason Young (Psi Chi President, Hunter College, CUNY); Regan A. R. Gurung (Psi Chi Midwestern Regional Vice-President, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay)
This interactive session will present several challenges that may be faced by Psi Chi chapter leaders and members, and discuss possible strategies for dealing with the challenges. We will discuss several different leadership styles, and conclude that the best leadership strategy is often dependent upon the situation.
Psi Chi Award Ceremony and Reception
3:30–5:00 p.m., Crystal
Hosts: Regan A. R. Gurung (Psi Chi Midwestern Regional Vice-President, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay); Mike Dudley, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Kristin Flora, Franklin College (IN); Molly Swenty, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay; David Kreiner, University of Central Missouri; Leanne Olson, Wisconsin Lutheran College; Leslie Carmeron, Carthage College (WI)
All Psi Chi students and faculty advisors are invited to come and enjoy some refreshments and to recognize the achievements of our student researchers. Awards will be presented at 4:00 p.m.
Faculty Advisor Social Hour
5:00–6:00 p.m., Italian Village Restaurant
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Debbie Garvich, Central Office Administrative Assistant at Debbie.Garvich@psichi.org as soon as possible and no later than Friday, April 26, 2013. Space is limited to the first 45 invitees that respond, so please don’t wait to let us know. There will be pizza, bruschetta, stuffed mushrooms, fried mozzarella sticks, and assorted soft drinks. Dr. Albert Bandura may join as well.
FRIDAY, MAY 03, 2013
Psi Chi Symposium
Great Ideas for Making Your Psi Chi Chapter Effective
8:30–9:20 a.m., Salon 6/7
Presenters: Mike Dudley, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Timothy Koeltzow, Bradley University (IL); Molly Swenty (Psi Chi Chapter-President, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay)
There are many challenges faced in running a Psi Chi chapter. In this session an award-winning chapter president as well as two experienced Psi Chi faculty advisers with active successful chapters will share best practices.
Psi Chi Symposium
Being a RockStar Undergrad: Careers, Internships, Research, and More
9:20–10:20 a.m., Salon 6/7
Presenters: David Kreiner, University of Central Missouri; Ryan Martin, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay; Kristin C. Flora, Franklin College (IN)
There is a myth that no jobs are available for psychology majors. The reality is that the skills that psychology majors develop apply to a wide variety of careers, some requiring graduate education and some requiring only a bachelor’s degree. We will also discuss what psychology students should do to prepare themselves for success after graduation.
Psi Chi Distinguished Lecture
Toward an Agentic Theory for the New Millennium
10:30–11:30 a.m., Red Lacquer
Speaker: Albert Bandura, Stanford University (CA)
This talk addresses the agentic perspective on which social cognitive theory is founded. Dr. Bandura does so in the context of the daunting challenges by the transformative changes in this millennium. These evolving realities provide people with extensive opportunities to influence their self-development and to shape the course their lives take.
Psi Chi Conversation Hour
11:30–12:30 p.m., Red Lacquer
Speaker: Albert Bandura, Stanford University (CA)
Moderator: Jason Young (Psi Chi President, Hunter College, CUNY)
All students are invited to remain for a conversation hour with Dr. Bandura immediately after his talk.
Psi Chi Poster Session VI
Social Psychology Posters
1:00–1:50 p.m., Upper Exhibit Hall
Moderator: Regan A. R. Gurung (Psi Chi Midwestern Regional Vice-President, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay)
Psi Chi Poster Session VII
Experimental, Health, and Social Psychology Posters
2:00–2:50 p.m., Upper Exhibit Hall
Moderator: Molly Swenty, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay