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APA Science Directorate Career Workshop Held at George Washington University
by Deborah McCall
On April 4, 2006, approximately 35 students from the DC metropolitan area attended a Career Workshop sponsored by the Science Directorate and George Washington University. Expert panelists with diverse backgrounds shared their experiences and personal stories with students.
The workshop, Entering the Career Marketplace: A Look at Academic and Non-academic Careers in Psychology, was moderated by Visiting Senior Scientist Clare Porac. Students enthusiastically discussed such topics as “Preparing for the Workplace of Your Choice” and “Finding Your Own Path.” Panelists advised students to write as much as possible and get published, get a mentor (more than one if possible), network and develop relationships, and take as many statistical courses as possible.
As part of its outreach to graduate and postdoctoral students, the Science Directorate will host several of these workshops at various sites throughout the year. The goal in hosting these workshops is to prompt scientifically trained students to start thinking early about their careers and to encourage students to vigorously explore the wealth of opportunities available to them in the traditional academic setting as well as the non-traditional, non-academic setting.
Please contact Deborah McCall if your university would like to host a workshop or would like more information.
Announcing the 2006 APF/COGDOP Graduate Research Scholarships
The American Psychological Foundation (APF) and the Council of Graduate Departments of Psychology (COGDOP) are jointly offering graduate research scholarships. Promising graduate students are invited to apply for one of these awards, including the $2,000 Clarence J. Rosecrans Scholarship, the $3,000 Ruth G. and Joseph D. Matarazzo Scholarship, and a number of $1,000 scholarships.
The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist graduate students of psychology with research costs. Scholarships are given directly to the individual graduate student recipients. Eligible students are those enrolled in an interim master’s program or doctoral program in a COGDOP member department. Students currently enrolled in terminal master’s programs are eligible if they intend to enroll in a PhD program immediately following receipts of the master’s degree. Several fellowships have been reserved for students who, at the time of application, are within the first two years of graduate study in psychology.
The deadline for applications is June 26, 2006M. Visit www.apa.org/science/apf-cogdop.html for complete instructions and a link to the application.
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