Psi Chi Program at 2003 EPA
Conference: Psi Chi Eastern Regional Convention Program (2003)
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2003
Psi Chi Panel: "Applying to Graduate School in Psychology: A Mini-Workshop"
12:00 - 1:30 p.m., Carroll Room (EPA program p. 37)
Chair: Susan K. Whitbourne, University of Massachussets Amherst
"Understanding the Numbers: GPAs, GREs, Admission Rates, and Prerequisite Courses." John C. Norcross, University of Scranton
"The Value of Undergraduate Research and Research Presentations." Lynn H. Collins, LaSalle University
"Identifying and Targeting Compatible Graduate Programs." Brooke J. Cannon, Marywood University
"Selling It: Making the Most of Your Application." Susan K. Whitbourne, University of Massachusetts Amherst
This mini-workshop draws on accumulated wisdom, literature reviews, and recent studies to present prescriptive information on preparing for graduate school in psychology. Designed for both faculty advisors and prospective students. The panel will present strategies for preparing for admission requirements, for doing and presenting research, for selecting compatible graduate programs, and for capitalizing on student strengths. Handouts adapted from the Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, and The Complete Guide to Graduate School Admission will supplement the presentations.
Discussants: Harold Takooshian, Fordham University, and Robert Youth, Dowling College (Psi Chi Eastern Regional Vice-President)
Psi Chi/Society of Teaching Psychology (STP) Partnership Session: "Office of Teaching Resources in Psychology: Services for Students"
1:45 - 3:15 p.m., Carroll Room (EPA program p. 46)
Speaker: Barney Beins, Ithaca College (STP President-elect)
Chair: Elizabeth Yost Hammer, Loyola University New Orleans (Psi Chi National President)
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of OTRP, this session is intended to increase awareness amongst students and faculty members about a rich depository of resources that are available for the study of psychology.
Discussants: Susan Dutch, Westfield State College, and Vincent Prohaska, Lehman College, CUNY
Psi Chi Distinguished Lecture: "The Science of Psychology: Problems Involved With Using Self-report Data (or What Supertasters Tell Us)"
3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Carroll Room (EPA program p. 51)
Speaker: Linda Bartoshuk, Yale University
Chair: Robert Youth, Dowling College (Psi Chi Eastern Regional Vice-President)
A taste expert talks about her research and an unrecognized methodological error with broad implications for how psychological constructs like sensory experiences are studied.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2003
Psi Chi Faculty Advisor/Chapter President Recognition Breakfast**
8:00 - 9:00 a.m., D'Alessandro Room, Cabana Level South, Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel
Cohosts: Elizabeth Yost Hammer, Loyola University New Orleans (Psi Chi National President), and Robert Youth, Dowling College (Psi Chi Eastern Regional Vice-President)
This breakfast is for Psi Chi faculty advisors and Chapter Presidents only. There will be limited seating and individuals are advised to make arrangements for attendance at this event in advance of arriving in Baltimore.
**Reservations required: e-mail Robert Youth at youthr@dowling.edu
Psi Chi / EPA Joint Sponsored "Food for Thought" Luncheon**
12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Shula's 2 Restaraunt (website), Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel
Hosts: Carolyn Rovee-Collier, Eastern Psychological Association (President); Robert Youth, Dowling College; and, Elizabeth Yost Hammer, Loyola University New Orleans
This luncheon, jointly sponsored by Psi Chi and EPA, provides an opportunity for students of psychology to sit down for lunch with noted psychologists in the field. Speakers TBA. Students will need to pay for their own meal and reservations are requested.
**For reservations and more information, contact Robert Youth at youthr@dowling.edu.
Psi Chi Poster Session
1:45 - 3:15 p.m., International D (EPA program pp. 83-86)
Cochairs: Mitchell Laube, Dowling College, and Robert Youth, Dowling College
Assistants: Lisa Foraci, Hofstra University, and Michael Chetta, Dowling College
View poster session participants here...
Psi Chi Panel Presentation: "Building and Maintaining the Vitality of a Psi Chi Chapter"
3:30 - 4:45 p.m., Carroll Room (EPA program p. 87)
Chair: Luis Garcia, Rutgers University at Camden
Panel Participants: Rutgers University Camden Psi Chi chapter officers - Kathleen Brogan (president), Kristina Monte (vice-president), Melissa Charles, (secretary), Amy Sussman (past-president), and Ferheen Naqvi (past secretary)
Members and former members of an award-winning Psi Chi Chapter underscore what it takes to bring students together to make extracurricular activities a vital part of a psychology program. The Psi Chi Chapter at Rutgers University Camden was honored with the 2002 Eastern Regional Chapter Award by the Psi Chi National Council.
Psi Chi Awards Presentation
5:00 - 6:00 p.m., Carroll Room (EPA program p. 90)
Chair: Robert Youth, Dowling College (Psi Chi Eastern Regional Vice-President)
Awards Presenter: Elizabeth Yost Hammer, Loyola University New Orleans (Psi Chi National President)
Awards shall be given out for meritorous papers by students. In addition, announcements will be made of the Regional Chapter Award recipient and the Regional Faculty Advisor Award.