2010 Psi Chi Southeastern Regional Convention (2010) Program
The Psi Chi Hospitality Suite will be located in the Tennessee River Room and will be open on Thursday and Friday from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EST).
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010
Psi Chi/CEPO Undergraduate Research
Poster Session I
8:30 - 10:00 a.m., Ballrooms E, F
Cochairs: Rosemary Phelps and Georgia Calhoun, University of Georgia
Psi Chi Orientation
9:00–11:00 a.m., Rotunda
Chair: Amie Austin, Psi Chi Central Office (Psi Chi Director of Membership Services)
Psi Chi Grad Talk I
“Preparing for Graduate School I: Preparation Strategies”
10:00–10:50 a.m., Meeting Room 3
Chair: Maria Lavooy, University of Central Florida at Cocoa (Psi Chi Southeastern Regional Vice-President
Presenter: Linda Jones, Belmont University (TN)
Psi Chi Grad Talk II
“Preparing for Graduate School II: The Application Process”
11:00–11:50 a.m., Meeting Room 3
Chair: Maria Lavooy, University of Central Florida at Cocoa
Presenter: Maureen O'Brien, Christian Brothers University (TN)
River Gorge Explorer
4:45–7:00 p.m., Chattanooga Pier
Tickets to be purchased in advance—join Psi Chi in celebration of its 80th Anniversary aboard the Tennessee Aquarium’s River Gorge Explorer.
FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010
Psi Chi/CEPO Undergraduate Research
Poster Session II
8:30–10:00 a.m., Ballrooms E, F
Cochairs: Rosemary Phelps and Georgia Calhoun, University of Georgia
Psi Chi Session
“Advice to Students and Faculty Mentors From the Interim Editors and Managing Editor”
2:00–2:50 p.m., Plaza B
Chair: Randolph A. Smith, Lamar University (TX)
Participants: Randolph A. Smith, Martha S. Zlokovich (Psi Chi Executive Director) and Susan Iles (Psi Chi Director of Publishing), Psi Chi Central Office
The presenters will discuss the submission requirements for the Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research including advice to undergraduate students and faculty mentors of student research projects. The editors will address recent and upcoming changes in the submission process, expectations of the faculty mentor, common mistakes, the review and notification process, and timelines. Time will be left for questions and answers.
Psi Chi Distinguished Lecturer–SEPA Invited Address
“Finding Little Albert: Adventures in Our Journey to Watson’s Infant Laboratory”
3:00–3:50 p.m., Ballroom G
Speaker: Hall P. Beck, Appalachian State University (NC)
Chair: Maria Lavooy, University of Central Florida at Cocoa
In 1920, Watson and Rayner claimed to have conditioned a baby boy, Albert, to fear a laboratory rat. Albert disappeared after the last testing session, creating one of psychology’s greatest mysteries. This talk chronicles a seven-year research that led to the individual believed to be Little Albert.
Psi Chi Reception
4:30–6:60 p.m., Rio Picante, 203 W 2nd St
Tickets to be obtained throughout SEPA by a Psi Chi Board of Director or staff member—join Psi Chi in celebrating its 80th Anniversary on the rooftop at Rio Picante. You can expect complimentary appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages, lots of door prizes, and socializing. Cash bar available to those over 21.