The Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging (CCBBI) is currently accepting applications for the Advancing Distinction in Neuroimaging Research (ADNiR) program.
The ADNiR program provides paid mentored research training to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in neuroimaging research. The program aims to eliminate potential obstacles in a student’s academic success and professional development by providing hands-on research experiences in CCBBI-affiliated neuroimaging laboratories. An integral component of the ADNiR program will be to provide students with professional guidance and financial support for applying to graduate schools in their relevant area of study. The deadline for applications is November 17th 2025.
Learn more & apply for the ADNiR program
If you have questions about how to complete the application, or would like any additional information, please contact: ccbbi.service@osu.edu
The Perception, Cognition, & Development Lab led by Dr. Sami Yousif, is seeking undergrad research assistants for Spring 2026 (and beyond). The lab studies spatial cognition in adults and children. At the moment, we are recruiting research assistants specifically to work with children in the local COSI museum.
Required Semester Commitment: No strict requirement, but preference may be given to students who have the potential to work for multiple semesters.
Required hours per week in lab per semester: 6-10, depending on one’s goals.
If you are interested in joining the team, please email the lab manager, Ellie Wintrich (wintrich.8@osu.edu). In the email, please state:
- (1) When you expect to graduate
- (2) What your current or intended major(s) is/are
- (3) Why you are interested in joining this lab in particular
- (4) What you are hoping to gain from an in-depth research experience
You may also provide any other information you believe to be relevant to the position. In considering this position, it may be helpful to first explore our lab website.
Participants are expected to begin working in the lab by mid-January.
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.
Each semester, Psi Chi, the honors society in psychology, hosts a Graduate Psychology Student Panel featuring 3-4 graduate students who share their experiences and answer questions. The goal of this event is to help undergraduate psychology students gain clearer insight into post-graduate options and the graduate school experience.
This semester’s panel will take place on Tuesday, November 18th, from 6–7 PM in Enarson Classroom Building RM 222. So far, three graduate students are confirmed representing Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, and School Psychology. We hope that this diverse panel can truly help our undergrads!
No need to register in advance - all are welcome!
December 2, 2025; 3:00-4:00PM
Register now for informational session
In this virtual Informational Session via Zoom we will share about our College Program, what volunteer opportunities are available, and the application process for this upcoming semester. In this session you will get to hear from current volunteers about their volunteering experience, and you will have the opportunity to ask both staff and current volunteers any questions you have about the program.
We are seeking student volunteers who are:
- Compassionate – whether you are interacting with a patient or visitor, they are likely feeling stressed or overwhelmed. The empathy and compassion you provide during even a brief interaction can go a long way.
- Reliable – our staff, patients and visitors count on your support!
- Driven – many of our roles function fairly independently. Volunteers who get the most out of their experience are the ones who take initiative.
- Extroverted – regardless of where you are placed, a large portion of your role will involve interacting with our patients and visitors, so you should feel comfortable striking up conversations with strangers.
- Service-oriented – with each task or interaction, you have the opportunity to positively impact someone’s experience here at the Medical Center.
Are you preparing for a career in education, counseling, health care, or any field where you’ll work one-on-one with clients or students? Would you like to help other Ohio State students be successful? Would you like to work at the Dennis Learning Center as an academic coach? Check out EDUCST 5194!
EDUCST 5194: Theories and Methods of Academic Coaching is a new 2-credit undergraduate course designed to help you build essential skills for supporting others in personalized, meaningful ways. You will learn skills that are valuable to your future career, including active listening, motivational interviewing, and techniques for maintaining motivation and productivity.
In this course, you will:
- Explore foundational theories behind academic coaching
- Learn evidence-based strategies for academic success
- Apply these strategies through creative assignments like blog posts and videos
- Engage in a practicum component, coaching other students and gaining real-world experience
- Reflect on your own learning and growth
- Days/Time: Wednesdays & Fridays at 11:30am–12:25pm
- Format: Hybrid
- Wednesdays on Zoom
- Fridays at the DLC (250 Younkin Success Center)
- Credits: 2
- Open to: Undergraduates of all majors and years
Bonus Opportunity: Students who successfully complete EDUCST 5194 are eligible to apply for a paid academic coaching position at the Dennis Learning Center.
Spots are limited - register soon!
Questions? Contact Jackie von Spiegel at dlc@osu.edu.
South Asians In Cognitive Science (SAICS) is a nonprofit organization at OSU dedicated to empower South Asian students in psychology and neuroscience through social engagement, professional networking, and academic support, while mobilizing the student community to advance mental health equity in South Asian countries through advocacy, service, and charitable initiatives.
As one of the national chapters, our goal is to unite students to give back to South Asian countries through meaningful service projects. We are currently accepting applications for our Project Committee. The committee will play an active role in planning and executing our upcoming initiatives, making it a great chance for students interested in psych, mental health, and community service to get involved.
We are accepting applications till November 20th, and all the details, including role descriptions, can be found on the application form.
Have you thought about a service year? Growth opportunity for graduating seniors! When you serve, you become a positive force in the lives of children.
Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Members provide direct care and supervision to children ages infant to age 6 in foster care in the Casa de Esperanza Neighborhood during a 12-month service year program. They work collaboratively with AmeriCorps Members and other professionals in the home to ensure that children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs are met.
Service members will:
- Care for children who need a safe, stable, loving home
- Work as part of a close-knit team
- $23,800 annual living allowance, paid bi-weekly
- Fully furnished housing in a private, gated community (free!)
- Lifelong connections with others who are service-minded
- All majors welcome! Great for social justice, social work, pre-med, psych, education
Learn more through their website
Questions? Contact Darean Talmadge: dtalmadge@casahope.org
Posted: 10.7.25
Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 6pm-7pm
Location: South Oval
Sign up to volunteer for the event.
Sign up to attend this event as a participant.
On International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, commonly referred to as Survivors' Day, individuals affected by suicide come together to find comfort and understanding as they navigate their healing journeys.
In November, OSUSPP hosts a Survivors of Suicide Loss Luminary event in observance of this meaningful day. This gathering offers students the opportunity to come together, foster a sense of community, and share hope. Together, they will learn how to engage in advocacy efforts and work towards fostering a campus culture of care.
Participants in the event can look forward to enjoying hot chocolate and treats, receiving a hope and healing kit, creating personalized remembrance candles, and learning about local resources available for those who have experienced a suicide loss in collaboration with Franklin County LOSS.
For more information about the Survivors of Suicide Loss Luminary, please reach out to suicideprevention@osu.edu
We are looking for adolescents aged 15-24 years old for our resiliency council. Members of the council help improve the mental health of adolescents in Franklin County. You must currently live in Franklin County and be passionate about improving mental health. We meet every other month for approximately 1.5 hours via Zoom to discuss challenges, barriers, evaluate success, and think about future expansion. You will help add to the creative process and inform the work we do. You will be compensated for your time! Our work is funded by the Ohio Department of Health Adolescent Resiliency Grant.
If interested, please contact tara.crawford@osumc.edu.
Posted: 10.20.25
Wexner Medical Center College Volunteers
When and how you can apply
Here are important dates and guidelines for our updated application process:
- Monday, December 1 at 10 am – Application opens for Autumn Semester volunteering
- Name one of Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s values. Share an example of a time when you demonstrated this value. The example could be from a school, work, volunteer or community activity.
- Monday, December 8 at 4 pm – Application closes for the semester of volunteering
- Eligible applicants will be randomly assigned to scheduling groups, which means order of submission does NOT impact your chance of matching with a volunteer opportunity.
Prepare to Apply – Essay Questions
This semester’s application includes a short essay. We suggest you prepare your answer to the essay prompt in a Word document so you can easily copy and paste your response into your application and avoid getting timed out of the system. Here is the essay prompt:
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.