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Please join the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in congratulating our newest Ph.D.s who were hooded virtually last night: • Clinical Psychology: Drs. Maria Cimporescu, Catherine Coogan, Sammy Dhaliwal, Amrisha Prakash, David Jeffries, & Dot White • Applied Social Psychology: Drs. Sidney Holt, Deepti Joshi, & Zeljka Macura• Cognitive Neuroscience: Drs. Michelle Kramer & Jeongyoon LeeWe missed celebrating with you in person but hope that you are celebrating this tremendous milestone whereever you are. Congratulations to all! You have made us so proud!

UPWARD BOUND
POSITION AVAILABILITY ANNOUNCEMENT
UPWARD BOUND TUTOR/COUNSELOR

Frostburg State University’s Upward Bound Program is Seeking Tutor/Counselors For Federally-Funded, Three and Five-Week Summer Residential Education Program Designed To Encourage & Motivate Qualified Disadvantaged High School Students To Pursue Post-Secondary Education & To Develop Skills & Attitudes Essential For Success Beyond High School. Five-Week Program June 13 - July 23, 2021; Three-Week Program June 13 – July 9, 2021 (tentative dates) And Includes One Week Of Training. Salary: Three-Week Tutor/Counselor $1,250 Plus Room & Board; Five-Week Tutor/Counselor $2,100 Plus Room & Board. Upward Bound is looking for individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others.
Positions Will Serve As Residence Hall Small-Group Supervisors & Tutors In Various Academic Areas; Chaperone Field Trips; Conduct Recreational Activities; Assist Classroom Instructors; Conduct Small Group Tutoring/Study Sessions; Enforce Safe, Positive & Productive Residence Hall Living Environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One Year Undergraduate Experience; Excellent Interpersonal & Communication Skills; Ability To Relate To Diverse University Population; & Evidence Of Successful Academic Performance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience As Camp Counselor; Supervising Students In Residential Setting; Teaching & Tutoring In Math, Science, Writing or Foreign Language; & Experience Working W/Disadvantaged Youth. Individuals That Have Succeeded In Overcoming Barriers Similar To Those Confronting The FSU Upward Bound Students Are Encouraged To Apply.

Direct Position & Employment Inquiries To Upward Bound (301) 687-4994 OR esteele@frostburg.edu. Applicant Review Will Begin Immediately – Deadline To Apply Is May 3, 2021. Send Letter Of Application Addressing Interest And Qualifications; Resume; Copy Of Transcripts; & Names, Addresses, & Telephone Numbers Of Three Professional References To: Frostburg State University, ATTN: Tutor/Counselor Position, Upward Bound Program, 101 Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD 21532 Or Email esteele@frostburg.edu. All Applicants Will Be Sent A Pre-Employment Questionnaire After Letter, Resume, Transcripts & References Are Received As Part Of The Submission Process, To Be Completed & Returned.

For More Information About The FSU Upward Bound Program, Visit Our Website at www.frostburg.edu/UpwardBound

FSU Is An AA/EOE
Appropriate Auxiliary Aids & Services For Qualified Individuals W/Disability Will Be Provided Upon Request. Please Notify In Advance.

Congratulations to this terrific group of undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences (PBS) who won awards at the 2021 GW Research Showcase:

Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience:
Sean Duane (undergraduate PBS major; mentor: Dr. Amy K. Sutton, NIDDK)
Motivational Drive for High-Fat Food Is Predicted by Initial Preference in Mice

Mental Health and Wellness:
Nicole Miller & Tim Scranton (undergraduate PBS majors; funded by a PBS Undergraduate Research and Service Grant; faculty mentor Dr. Michelle Stock)
Can trait self-compassion protect against the harmful effects of perceived weight stigma and COVID-19 related stress on weight-related behavior?

Psychology:
Cameryn Padron (undergraduate PBS major) & Andrew Gepty (Graduate student in Clinical Psychology; faculty mentor: Dr. Sharon Lambert)
Examining The Link Between Discrimination and Prosocial Behavior Among Latinx Adolescents: The Role of Internalizing and Externalizing Symptoms and Gender

Health Sciences and Public Health:
Eric Owens (GCATS/MATS graduate student, GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences) & Jessica Bride (undergraduate PBS major; faculty mentor: Dr. Robert Turner)
Challenges in Resource Utilization for Caregivers of Persons with Dementia: A Qualitative Study

Art Therapy, Psychology, and Wellness:
Samoni Nag (Graduate student in Cognitive Neuroscience; faculty mentor: Dr. Steve Mitroff)
Transitions in Daylight Saving Time Negatively Affect Visual Search Performance

Media, Communications, and Human Behavior:
Myra Zaheer (undergraduate PBS major; faculty mentor: Dr. Sarah Calabrese)
“No risk” vs. “low risk” messaging about HIV transmission risk when undetectable: Reactions and perceived accuracy among US MSM

Congratulations to all on a job well done!