Hello, Western Psi Chi members!

Welcome to the 2018–19 academic year! It is an exciting time to be a Psi Chi member with more opportunities available than ever before. Check out some highlights below:

Attend a research convention! Join us April 25–28, 2019, for the WPA convention in Pasadena, CA.

• Submit convention proposals by November 15. Select the Psi Chi poster option to be eligible for a special session and research awards!
• Participate in Psi Chi workshops including sessions on graduate school and careers, and our Chapter Exchange on Saturday, April 27.
  

Apply for grants, awards, and scholarships! Deadlines for fall 2018:

• SuperLab Research Grants (Software; Oct. 1)
• Undergraduate Psychological Research Conference Grants (Up to $1,000; Oct. 1)
• Undergraduate Research Grants–Fall (Up to $3,500; Oct. 15)
• Graduate Research Grants—Fall (Up to $1,500; Oct. 15)
• Undergraduate Research Grant Sponsor—Fall (Up to $1,500; Nov. 1)
• Unrestricted Travel Grants–Winter (Up to $1,500; Dec. 5)
• Regional Chapter Awards ($500; April 15)
• Ruth Hubbard Cousins Chapter Award ($3,000; April 15)
• Diversity Article Awards ($600; open year-round)
• View all Psi Chi Awards and Grants.
  

Gain research experience!

• Complete collaborative research including opportunities to publish.
• Submit your research to the Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research.
  

Engage in career preparation!

• Visit Psi Chi's Career Center for job listings and career resources.
  

Stay connected!

• Check out Eye on Psi Chi magazine, and submit articles to publish.
• Join our Western Region Facebook Page. Ask questions, post updates about your chapter, and chat with other Psi Chi members!
  

Contact me, your Western Region VP!

• Post Psi Chi questions and comments on our Facebook page.
• Contact me directly at westernvp@psichi.org for (a) interest in volunteering with Psi Chi beyond your chapter or joining the regional steering committee; (b) ideas for Psi Chi and our regional convention; and (c) any and all questions and concerns. I’m eager to help!
  

Wishing you a wonderful beginning to your academic year. Happy fall!

Bethy

Elizabeth Campbell, PhD, LP, LMFTA
Western Regional Vice-President
Whitworth University (WA)