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The Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) has been awarded a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates grant entitled "REU Site: Training in the Learning Sciences". This program seeks to promote broader participation in training in the Learning Sciences.

REU students gain experience in the Learning Sciences (research on instruction and learning) by working on projects with faculty members who specialize in this area. Interns may also work with advanced graduate students or postdoctoral fellows in the faculty members' labs.

Faculty have primary appointments in the Department of Psychology, and the Schools of Education, Law, and Computing and Information. This program is most appropriate for students who will be entering the second year of undergraduate study, but students entering the third or fourth year will be considered. No previous research experience is required. A stipend and on campus housing will be provided. Interns will be expected to devote up to 37.5 hours/week to the position. Students must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents of the United States.

This program will provide valuable experience for students who intend to apply for graduate programs and will include professional development seminars run by the program co-directors, other faculty, and LRDC graduate students. We especially welcome applications from students who are interested in applying to one of our PhD programs. Professional development programs include topics such as applying to graduate school, writing a research statement, writing a CV, the imposter phenomenon, stereotype threat, and presenting research.

The program concludes with a poster session at which the program participants present what they have learned to the entire LRDC.

The Yale Social Cognitive Development Lab (PI: Yarrow Dunham) is looking to recruit highly motivated undergraduates or recent graduates with a serious interest in future study in psychology to work as research assistants this summer. More information about our research can be found on the Social Cognitive Development Lab website.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: Summer interns will support the lab’s work through a variety of tasks including conducting studies with children and adults over Zoom and/or offsite, participant recruitment and scheduling, study design, experiment facilitation, data management and/or entry, video coding, and more. Interns must commit to being in-person at Yale University for the entire duration of the program. Internship duties will include some data collection on weekends.

Time Commitment: Our internship program requires a commitment of eight full-time weeks to be completed between June 1, 2026 and August 1, 2026. Expected time commitment is 40 hours per week. Note that preference may be given based on schedule fit and flexibility, and some weekend hours are required.

Funding: Funding is available to provide successful applicants with a stipend of up to $5,000 to cover costs associated with participating in the internship. However, students are strongly encouraged to seek funding from their home institution and/or outside organizations. We will provide assistance for students seeking funding, including providing documentation and descriptions of our internship, as well as reviewing application materials. Yale undergraduates must apply to Yale funding opportunities, including the Yale College Dean’s Research Fellowship, Rosenfeld Science Scholars Program, and Summer Experience Award, if eligible.

Application Materials: Please prepare the following materials to complete the application form: 1) résumé/CV; 2) an unofficial academic transcript; 3) cover letter; and 4) the name of one recommender (ideally, faculty) that may be contacted for a reference. All applications received by February 15, 2026 by 11:59pm EST will be given full consideration. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to support applications for visas for international students. 

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For questions and inquiries, please email the lab manager, alina.dau@yale.edu. 

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The OUPRC, initiated at John Carroll University in 1987, provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to present their original works to other students and faculty. A consortium of Ohio colleges and universities sponsors the conference each year. Student papers from both member and nonmember institutions are welcome. 

Location: Cuyahoga Community College

Deadline for Registration and Presentation Submissions: Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

While working in the MiLLA lab, you will:

• Earn Semester Credit Hours: You may be eligible to receive Independent Study credit hours for EDUTL 4988 Undergraduate Research (undergraduate) or TLTED 7193 Individual Studies (graduate).
• Get Research Training:You will learn all about what goes on "behind the scenes" of a research project on bilingual children’s language and reading development.
• Gain Valuable Experience:You may be eligible for a letter of recommendation for graduate school or job applications.
   

What we are looking for:

• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be able to commit at least two semesters to the position
• Conversational proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus, but not required.

Questions? Interested?

Contact Dr. Becky Huang at millalab@osu.edu 

posted: 1.22.26

Community Conversation with Dana Vingris, Director of Grants and Development, SOPEC 

February 4, 5:00-6:00PM:Page Hall Room 240A 

Dana Vingris (she/her) is leading organizational grant and development efforts to secure federal and private funding to support programs and projects that serve and benefit Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC) member communities and entities. Dana can speak to the shifting environment of energy as she aims to advance the sustainable energy sector for the health and well being of her family and future generations. 

Register today to join us for dinner and a conversation with Dana Vingris!

The second Tuesday of each month, the OSU COM admissions office hosts an open Q&A session (kind of like office hours) for those who are applying or interested in applying to the MD program. These hour-long, virtual sessions don’t have a formal presentation – they are designed to allow candidates to pop in and out to get any questions they have answered. 

View the upcoming dates and sign up to attend!

You will be contacted within one week of the Q&A session with instructions to join the Zoom meeting.

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The Beinecke Scholarship is for juniors in the arts, humanities, and social sciences who demonstrate intellectual ability, scholastic achievement, involvement in campus or community activities, and personal promise and who plan to earn a terminal degree (PhD or MFA). Beinecke Scholars are awarded $35,000 towards graduate funding. 

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Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences, this fund is your gateway to pursuing unpaid or minimally paid internships and other pivotal career-building experiences without financial worry. With awards up to $5,000, the Career Accelerator Fund is designed to open doors to invaluable professional opportunities, empowering your growth and enhancing your career trajectory. 

Wednesday, February 4, 7:00PM; The Ohio Union's Interfaith Prayer and Reflection Room

Mindshift explores the emerging field of psychedelic research through an interdisciplinary lens and considers how altered states of consciousness interact with trauma, identity, and practices of healing. By integrating scientific inquiry with lived experience, the event invites OSU students, faculty, and staff to engage in a thoughtful discussion regarding psychedelic research and how this field may challenge existing therapeutic paradigms and contribute to more inclusive, compassionate models of care.

Food and Drinks provided; Fulfills STEP PDC requirement

City Year Now Hiring Full Time AmeriCorps Members for the 2026-2027 School Year

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At City Year, we believe that all children can succeed, and that student potential is limitless. However, access to educational opportunity varies due to system inequity in our country.  City Year AmeriCorps members support students' social, emotional and academic development while providing schools with additional capacity to enhance learning and belonging. In 29 locations across the country, including Columbus, AmeriCorps members serve full time from August 2026 through June 2027 as tutors and mentors, working on teams and in collaboration with our public-school partners to provide additional adult support to students who need it.   

During their year in service, City Year AmeriCorps Members receive a living stipend, health benefits, professional development, student loan forbearance, an education award of approximately $7,400, and access to a variety of graduate school scholarships through our University Partnerships program.      

City Year is currently in the process of hiring people from all majors to serve as AmeriCorps Members during the 2026-2027 school year, with full-time positions starting in August and ending in June. For those interested, applications are due on February 6th. Applications take around 45 minutes to complete and include the ability to choose which city you wish to serve in! Interested candidates can complete the application. Please email Ashley Dzurnak at adzurnak@cityyear.org with any questions.

The Yale Fellowship in Translational Developmental Neuroscience at the Yale Child Study Center and Cogstate is recruiting highly qualified students for an intensive joint pre-doctoral fellowship for current graduates or graduating seniors interested in a combined clinical and research career in autism intervention. The position will commence July 2026.

Position Description

The Yale Child Study Center is a leading institution in autism research. Cogstate is an independent science company that supports clinical trials. The Yale Child Study Center and Cogstate have developed a collaborative partnership to support clinical trials in pediatric and developmental disability populations.

The Yale Child Study Center provides fellows the opportunity to shadow weekly developmental disability clinic rounds, attend Child Study Center Grand Rounds, as well as other departmental Grand Rounds lectures in the School of Medicine in addition to their clinical and research responsibilities. The fellows will be involved in industry-sponsored pharmaceutical trials at Cogstate and gain experience with clinical trial design and methodology, clinician trainings, management of cognitive and behavioral assessments, and statistical approaches. 

The fellowship is one year in duration; a second year of employment is conditional on progress made in the first year. The fellowship combines elements of experiential learning with supervision, self-directed learning, and shadowing. The primary training experience will be training and experience in Pivotal Response Treatment, an evidence-based treatment for children with ASD. The postgraduate fellow, under the supervision of Dr. Ventola, will hold both clinical and research responsibilities. The fellows will be trained in Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT); an empirically validated behavioral intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They will then be primary PRT clinicians for children with ASD, under the supervision and mentorship of a licensed psychologist. The fellows will also conduct standardized psychological assessments with children and complete a variety of parent interviews. Lastly, fellows will be involved in direct research within the laboratory using fMRI, EEG, and eye-tracking measures.

Under Dr. Ventola’s mentorship, selected applicants will be expected to guide a predetermined project of research from the point of data collection through analysis and presentation of results. Successful candidates will have a high degree of initiative and independence with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. They must have the ability to work effectively with many types of people across different settings while juggling multiple tasks. Flexibility, endurance, and attention to detail are also essential qualities. Fellows starting salary will be $44,400/year.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible candidates are college graduates who will have obtained a bachelor's degree by July 2026. While previous relevant experience is preferred, applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds are encouraged. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement of the fellowship.

Please note that this fellowship is not offered concurrently with graduate studies. However, we do hope that the fellowship will serve as an important stepping-stone towards future medical or graduate studies.

Application Information

For more specific questions, interested applicants should contact Dr. Pamela Ventola (pamela.ventola@yale.edu). Electronic submissions are preferable. A complete application includes 1 copy of each of the following items:

1. Resume or CV
2. Transcript, undergraduate and graduate (if applicable)
3. A 2-page personal statement containing biographic material, relevant experience, and career goals - can be single or double spaced
4. One letter of recommendation should be emailed to pamela.ventola@yale.edu. The recommender should include the applicant's full name in the subject line. 

Interested students should send their CV, personal statement, and transcript to Pamela Ventola (pamela.ventola@yale.edu) by 2/15/26.

Questions regarding the Yale Fellowship in Translational Developmental Neuroscience may be directed to Pamela Ventola (pamela.ventola@yale.edu).

Cleveland Clinic Children’s will once again be hosting the nationally acclaimed ADHD Summer Treatment Program for children and adolescents with ADHD and other behavioral disorders in summer 2026. 

Internship applications for both the teacher & classroom behavioral aids and the ADHD & Learning Center Undergraduate Interns will be available online at the Cleveland Clinic website during the application window (February 1^st through February 15^th, 2026).  

If you have any questions regarding the general program and/or our ongoing planning for 2026, please also feel free to contact Megan Dickinson directly at dickinm3@ccf.org or 216-312-4432.

Center for HumanKindness Community Engagement Internship: April – October 2026 

Internship description: The Center for HumanKindness Internship is a fast-paced, high-energy community-building opportunity for undergraduate or graduate students to put research-backed community-building strategies into practice. Interns will represent The Columbus Foundation’s Center for HumanKindness at community events, assist with outreach initiatives, and engage directly with the public to advance programs that build social connection. 

This internship runs from April through October and averages 10–20 hours per week, with schedules varying week-to-week, including evenings and weekends. 

About The Columbus Foundation: One of the top 10 largest community foundations in the country, The Columbus Foundation works to strengthen and improve our community through the most effective philanthropy possible. For over 80 years, The Columbus Foundation has been a partner and advisor to our donors and nonprofit community in order to improve our region’s collective wellbeing. 

About the Center for HumanKindness: The Center for HumanKindness, an initiative at The Columbus Foundation, is on a mission to inspire acts of kindness and strengthen social connections in our community. Every kind act—big or small, seen or unseen—makes a positive difference for our individual and collective well-being. The Center for HumanKindness works alongside donors, nonprofits, researchers, educators, and community members to cultivate a culture of kindness in central Ohio. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Represent the Center for HumanKindness at community events, festivals, and outreach programs. 
• Coordinate and execute event activities, including inventory management, setup, takedown, and engaging with attendees. 
• Transport materials, supplies, and event infrastructure to and from community sites as needed. 
• Promote the Center’s mission and programs, including The Big Table® and Kindness Close to Home.  
• Assist with distributing promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, and branded items. 
• Engage with community members of all ages to raise awareness and encourage participation in kindness initiatives. 
• Participate in photo and video content creation which may be featured on public-facing social media accounts. 
• Maintain accurate records of event attendance, community feedback, and engagement metrics. 
• Collaborate with staff to develop and refine outreach strategies. 
• Perform other duties as assigned to support kindness-focused initiatives. 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in psychology, social work, communications, public health, or related fields. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences of all ages in one-on-one and group settings. 
• Interest in community engagement, social connection, and kindness-focused initiatives. 
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in dynamic, fast-moving environments. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable problem-solving when the unpredictable inevitably happens. 
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and reach for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Ability to perform demanding physical activity and work outdoors in all weather conditions. 
• Access to a reliable vehicle and ability to transport supplies to and from community events. 
•  Central Ohio based candidates preferred. 

Compensation: 

$20/hour 

How to Apply: 

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in the position and relevant experience to kindness@columbusfoundation.org. The application deadline is Thursday, February 26, 2026, at noon. For questions or additional information, please contact Sherry Jones at sjones@columbusfoundation.org 

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Based on our 250-acre campus in Rhinebeck, New York, Camp Ramapo is a Children’s residential summer camp that serves young people who benefit from a more supportive camp environment. Some of our campers are on the Autism Spectrum, while others require additional support due to trauma, mental health challenges, or other disabilities. Each summer, we hire students and new professionals from around the world to work as counselors, mentors, instructors and caregivers for our residential campers.

A summer at Ramapo acts as an internship experience for many of our staff. We are happy to work with students to fulfill the internship requirements of your specific program, including hours and supervision. Additionally, we offer an on-site, nationally-accredited college course (Fieldwork in Special Education) of up to 6 credits as well as ongoing training and coaching. Many of our staff go on to pursue careers in the fields of Education, Psychology, Social Work, and Human Services with the foundations of learning they gained at Ramapo. 

Qualifications: Many counselors are students and emerging professionals in the fields of Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, and related fields, but no previous experience in this type of work is necessary. We do ask you to exemplify the following: patience, commitment, a readiness to learn, and a willingness to be of service to others.

In order to be considered, candidates must complete our online application. Please direct questions and concerns to staffing@ramapoforchildren.org

Watch this video to learn more about Camp Ramapo. 

posted: 1.26.26

Recognize Education And Learning (REAL) is a movement that introduces a new way of learning that incorporates culturally relevant elements to make education and learning “cool” for students. 

We serve middle and high schools, along with sports teams, by providing mentorship via workshops led by college student mentors. The workshops go in depth on topics ranging from life skills to social/emotional learning to financial literacy, etc.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic undergraduate and graduate students who would like to serve as mentors to the next generation of leaders in the Columbus city school district. 

If you would love the opportunity to work with us but may not be sure if you'd like to serve as a mentor, we have other teams you can join that fits what you may be interested in as well, including event coordination and social media management among others.

Please contact Devon Carter, PhD for more information about this opportunity at recognizeeducationandlearn@gmail.com.

Posted: 1.29.26

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The NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.

NAMI HelpLine interns respond to inquiries by phone and text to provide valuable information about mental health conditions and treatment options, NAMI education and support programs, and other mental health resources. NAMI HelpLine interns also help individuals and families improve their lives and advance mental health recovery by listening to their concerns and providing brief emotional support. 

An internship with NAMI HelpLine is an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the mental health landscape, mental illnesses, treatment options and recovery strategies. For undergraduate interns, NAMI HelpLine can assign a site supervisor, but we cannot offer frequent 1:1 supervision meetings. However, NAMI HelpLine offers regular educational and professional development opportunities, including Pop Up Wellness events, NAMI HelpLine Expert Q&A webinars, and Office Hours, to learn more about a variety of important mental health topics and engage in impactful discussions, and daily shift meetings to build community and learn about best practices. An additional benefit of interning with the NAMI HelpLine is the opportunity to get certified as a NAMI HelpLine Specialist through our Quality Assurance Coaching Program.

Posted: 2.4.26

The Student Wellness Center will begin our Autumn 2025 Coaching Services on Tuesday September 2nd! We know the semester can present a number of challenges for students and our services are designed to support student success. As a reminder, we house 4 peer coaching programs each with a different goal:

• Scarlet and Gray Financial Coaching - For students looking for support on financial education and behaviors. Common topics include budgeting, baking, credit and credit cards, saving for purchases and emergencies, investing and retirement, and financial insecurity.
• Nutrition Coaching - Helps students explore their eating habits, find balance, and meet their nutrition needs through personalized education and collaborative goal setting.
• Wellness Coaching - Supports students with identifying opportunities for improving their holistic wellness in all dimensions. Commons areas of support include relationships, academics, stress, transitions, and balance in different settings.
• BASICS/CASICS - These programs are offered for all Ohio State students who may want to explore their alcohol and drug use, but the goal of the program is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful consequences of alcohol or cannabis abuse. 

Our services are offered Monday-Friday during SWC business hours - appointments are 45-minutes long and students can see a coach within 48-hours. We are also excited to be sharing space in the Buckeye Commons with opportunities for drop-in coaching - information will be shared soon! Students can get connected with appointments on the SWC website.