Professional and Academic Events

We offer a range of events for undergraduate Psychology majors each quarter during the academic year. Explore the offerings below, such as our introduction to the major, applying for research funding, exploring careers in mental health, and many more!

Registering for events helps us to plan but please feel free to attend even if you haven’t registered.
Links for Zoom events will be emailed to registered participants before the event.

1ST WEEK
Completing Honors in Psychology
Tuesday, September 30, 6:00 pm, Green 410; REGISTER HERE
All students interested in honors are welcome to attend this informational session but it is especially important for seniors planning on graduating with honors this year. To make sure you understand the process for completing the honors program in Psychology, we will go over what to expect from your research advisor and graduate student mentors involved, what your responsibilities are, and how to manage your project to be sure your thesis will be approved in time. Essentially, you will learn what you should be doing, when you should be doing it, and how to get it done.

2ND WEEK
Orientation to the Psychology Major
Tuesday, October 7, 6:00 pm, location TBD; REGISTER HERE
If you are interested in psychology, attend our welcome reception and orientation to the major. Find out more about the field of psychology, our undergraduate program, getting involved in research, graduating with honors, double majors, and our UG Psychology RSO. There will be plenty of time for students to ask questions.

3RD WEEK
Lab Night: Getting Involved in Research
Tuesday, October 14, 6:30 pm, location TBD; REGISTER HERE
Whatever your career interests, research experience is an invaluable way to strengthen your psychology education. Lab night is an annual fall quarter event to help match students looking to acquire research experience with research labs looking for assistants. Researchers from a wide variety of psychology-related labs across the university will be present to describe the research projects in their labs and the types of opportunities available to undergraduates. Representatives of labs in Psychology, Neurobiology, Psychiatry, Economics, Booth School of Business, Crown School of Social Work, and others will be present. Even if you aren't ready to start looking for a research position yet, come and learn about the many different kinds of psychology-related projects going on.

URIP Workshop: Writing a Statement of Purpose
Wednesday, October 15, 7:00 pm, Zoom; REGISTER HERE
This is a hands-on writing workshop to help students currently preparing personal statements and CVs for their graduate school applications. If you plan to attend, please fill out the registration form or email Professor O’Doherty at kodoherty@uchicago.edu to let her know of your interest.

4TH WEEK
URIP Workshop: Applying to Graduate School
Tuesday, October 21, 7:00 pm, Zoom; REGISTER HERE
During this workshop, we will discuss the admissions process and what admissions committees look for in applicants, as well as what you should look for in choosing programs to apply to. We'll share advice on contacting faculty in graduate programs, preparing personal statements, approaching letter writers, etc. Students considering applying for graduate school in future years are welcome to attend; learn what you should be doing now in order to be ready to apply in the future. Please register for this event to get the link.

5TH WEEK
UG Research Roundtable
Tuesday, October 28, 6:00 pm, location TBA; REGISTER HERE
Are you involved in research? Dozens of students are working in psychology-related research labs on campus doing everything from designing stimuli, programming experiments, and running subjects to helping code video and analyze data. Join your fellow students to hear about their research projects, compare notes and find out about each others’ research experiences.

6TH WEEK
Preparing for a Career in Mental Health
Tuesday, November 4, 6:00 pm, Zoom; REGISTER HERE
Join the discussion in this quarterly workshop for students interested in clinical psychology or other mental health professions. This quarter we will discuss how to structure your undergraduate courses and activities for a future career in mental health. What is the right major? Do I need research experience? How do I get hands-on clinical experience? Why are there no clinical courses offered in psychology? What courses should I take?

7TH WEEK
Undergraduate career discussion with Maureen Ritchey, PhD
Friday, November 14, 12:30 - 1:15 pm, Green 410
RSVP here by Monday, November 10
Maureen Ritchey will deliver the Marylyn C. Grabosky Lecture "Pathways to episodic memory: Cognitive and brain processes that shape what we remember" on Thursday, November 13, 3:30 pm in the Friedman Hall of the Rubenstein Forum. Dr. Ritchey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Boston College. She received her undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Psychology from Notre Dame University, and her PhD in Psychology and Neuroscience from Duke University. Her lab uses the tools of cognitive neuroscience to answer questions about memory and the brain.

UC Psychology Club (UC PSYCH) RSO
for more info visit ucpsych.mystrikingly.com and sign up for our listhost, ucpsych@lists.uchicago.edu
UC Psych’s weekly meetings will give students a chance to meet with other undergraduate students who are interested in psychology, regardless of whether or not they are majoring in it. At these meetings, members will take turns leading discussions about areas of psychology they are interested in, collaborate on a biannual UC Psych journal, and also get a chance to talk to upperclassmen about their experiences with classes and the major.

Info Session: Honors in Psychology & the Earl Franklin Fellowship
TBD
Students interested in completing honors in Psychology and/or applying for the Earl R. Franklin Research Fellowship should attend this meeting. The director of UG Studies in Psychology will discuss the benefits of these programs and how to apply. This is also a great opportunity for anyone interested in psychology to ask questions about the role of research in the major and in the field and learn how to make the most of their research experiences.

URIP Workshop: UG Research Round Table -
TBD
Are you involved in research? Dozens of students are working in psychology-related research labs on campus doing everything from designing stimuli, programming experiments, and running subjects to helping code video and analyze data. Join your fellow students to hear about their research projects, compare notes and find out about each others’ research experiences.

URIP Workshop: Proposal Writing for Fellowships and Grants
TBD
This workshop is targeted at students currently in the process of writing research or project proposals for applications to summer programs such as the Earl R. Franklin Fellowships, QUAD grants, or external internship and funding programs.

Summer Plans: Internships and Research Opportunities
TBD
Learn about summer activities, internships, and programs, including educational programs at other universities, community service, business internships, research assistantships, etc. Although we distribute a handout of resources, websites, and common sources of information, the focus is on how to do the legwork to find the right position for you. Representatives from Career Advancement, SISRM, and the College Center for Research and Fellowships will attend to talk about the resources and services available through their offices.

Pathways to Careers in the Mental Health Field: Post-BA Experiences
TBD
We’ve invited several recent alumni who are working in a variety of mental health-related fields to talk about their post-BA positions—what they do, how they found and obtained their positions, how the experience has informed their interests and career plans, and the relevance of their undergraduate training in psychology. Please join us to hear more about their experiences!

UC Psych UG RSO!
for more info visit ucpsych.mystrikingly.com and sign up for our listhost, ucpsych@lists.uchicago.edu
UC Psych’s weekly meetings will give students a chance to meet with other undergraduate students who are interested in psychology, regardless of whether or not they are majoring in it. At these meetings, members will take turns leading discussions about areas of psychology they are interested in, collaborate on a biannual UC Psych journal, and also get a chance to talk to upperclassmen about their experiences with classes and the major.

Time Management for Psychology Students
TBD
Do you often find yourself finishing your assignments at the last minute and/or having to rush through them? Do you want to stop doing that or at least do it less? Well then this is the workshop for you. In this workshop we will discuss simple strategies to manage and budget your time as a psychology student. Snacks will be provided!

Spring Lab Night: Getting Involved in Research
TBD
Are you looking for a summer research position in a psychology-related lab? If so, it is not too late! Please join us to hear from labs looking for research assistants over the summer months. Representatives from a variety of labs will talk about the projects and positions (including paid and part-time opportunities) they have available. Food will be provided.

URIP Workshop: Undergraduate Research Round Table
TBD
Are you involved in research? Dozens of students are working in psychology-related research labs on campus doing everything from designing stimuli, programming experiments, and running subjects to helping code video and analyze data. Join your fellow students to hear about their research projects, compare notes and find out about each others’ research experiences. During this meeting, we will have a chance for students who are presenting posters at the Undergraduate Research Symposium to practice their poster presentation – look for a sign-up to volunteer to present! If you’re not putting together a poster, come to see what student posters look like!

Honors Day Symposium
TBD
The Honors Day Symposium is a poster session for honors students to present their honors research projects and celebrate their accomplishments with department members as well as friends and family. All department members — majors, grad students, post-docs, and faculty — are invited to attend.