University of Idaho Department of Psychology and Communication Studies

Carl is tech savvy! He spent some time in the virtual environments of the University of Idaho Department of Psychology and Communication Studies's Evolved Navigation Labs last night. Looks a lot warmer where he is virtually than here in Moscow!

Powerful legacies. University of Idaho professor leaves lasting impact on students. Dr. Richard Reardon has taught psychology classes to thousands of students over the last 40 years. His research on human behavior has been published in scholarly journals. He’s also helped guide the direction of the University of Idaho’s academic programs in Moscow and Coeur d’Alene.

APA article shows how sports psychologists use research and data to encourage kids' love of sports.

Put me in, coach: How to spark kids' love of sports Sport psychologists use theory, research and applied strategies to foster kids’ enjoyment of sports.

Wonder how to negotiate salary in an interview? Professor Todd Thorsteinson's research shows the secret to successful negotiations may surprise you.

How Cracking the Right Joke Benefits Salary Negotiations Making a joke about an implausibly high salary at the beginning of a negotiation actually led to higher average salary offers.

Looking for a psychology internship? Check out our new list of Moscow area businesses looking for interns! Click the link under "What types of internships are available in psychology?"

Internships & Research Opportunities The advantages of an internship, the types of internships available, who you should contact and more about internships for Psychology and Communication Studies students.

There is still time to meet with an advisor to get your hold removed. Freshman and Sophomores- come by for "drop in" advising at the Peer Advising Office, Student Health Center 211. Juniors and Seniors- email your faculty advisor.

Registration opens next Monday, November 7!

SENIORS / GRADUATE / LAW / WWAMI starting at 7pm PT
Monday, November 7

JUNIORS starting at 7pm PT Tuesday, November 8

SOPHOMORES starting at 7pm PT Wednesday, November 9

FRESHMEN starting at 7pm PT Thursday, November 10

NON-DEGREE STUDENT starting at 7pm PT Friday, November 11
WSU COOP STUDENTS starting at 7pm PT Monday, November 14

Psychology juniors and seniors: WSU is hosting an event next Wednesday, Oct. 26 for those interested in their Educational Psychology graduate program.

This event will provide information about the application and admission process, financial aid, scholarships; give those attending a chance to meet with the faculty coordinator of each program; and then have a luncheon with a few of the current students.

Our Educational Psychology program provides a concentration in evaluation, psychometrics, and cognition. We train students to have strong methodological skills, a clear understanding of researchable topics, the ability to develop a research program, the ability to communicate and work with a wide variety of professionals, and be productive scholars. Graduates pursue careers in industry, state agencies, laboratories, school districts, and universities as program evaluators, student assessment coordinators, research technicians, data analysts, or professors.

https://education.wsu.edu/event/education-graduate-program-preview-day/

Upcoming Events | Education Graduate Program Preview Day | College of Education | Washington State University

University of Idaho’s Department of Education and Center on Disabilities and Human Development seeks young adults graduated from high school/ college or currently attending college, ages 18 to 32 with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder for a research study.

The purpose of the study is to explore the benefits of virtual reality and one-on-one teaching when used to practice interview skills. Study involves 10 learning sessions using a virtual reality computer program and 5 one-on-one learning sessions, each session lasting 30-45 minutes.

For more information please contact:
Nicole Erickson, M.S.
Phone: (208) 885-6000 or email: [email protected]

Do you ever wonder what is Human Factors? Or how Human Factors helps people? Check out this short video made by University of Idaho Human Factors alumna, Michelle Hester M.S.

Ms. Hester won first place for her video at a Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) conference this fall. For more information on her video, as well as the other submissions, visit the HFES website:
https://www.hfes.org/Web/DetailNews.aspx?Id=416

How Does Human Factors Help People? How Does Human Factors Help People? First-Place Winner of the 2016 HFES YouTube Video Contest Creator: Michelle Hester “You’re a smart person. But has a mach...

Join us tomorrow evening in the ASUI Kibbie Dome Parking Lot at 9:15pm for the University of Idaho Bonfire and Latah Credit Union Fireworks Show! Let's start University of Idaho Homecoming Weekend off with a BANG!

Northern Illinois University is actively recruiting prospective students for admission to their School Psychology graduate program!

NIU is especially interested in students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, who have a serious interest in pursuing graduate study in school psychology. They able to provide full tuition waivers and stipends for assistantships to all students in both our M.A./Specialist-Level and Ph.D. programs.

Prospective students can follow this link to explore their program's brochure: http://www.niu.edu/psyc/graduate/school/brochure.shtml

UI psychology student conquers greed with compassion. Read the story here:
http://www.uidaho.edu/class/psychcomm/resources/tristen-beaudoin

Charity founder gives hope to thousands Mailing Address: Psychology & Communications Studies University of Idaho 875 Perimeter Drive MS 3043 Moscow, ID 83844-3043

Check out what a Psychology and Communication Studies alumnus is up to!

Starbucks CEO talks "Upstanders" series, endorses Hillary Clinton Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz raised an important question earlier this year at his company's annual stockholders meeting: what does it mean to b...

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UI's nationally accredited master's degree in psychology with an emphasis in human factors was ranked among the top 20 programs in the nation and the top in the West by GoGrad. Learn more about the program in the University of Idaho Department of Psychology and Communication Studies at http://www.uidaho.edu/class/psychcomm/graduate.

Registration starts Monday! Be sure to see your advisor to have your hold removed!

Advising starts Monday, March 28!

If you are a first year student or will be a Sophomore in the fall, you can drop into peer advising in Student Health Center rm 211. Drop-in advising hours for Peer Advisors (March 28 – April 22) are as follows:
Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Juniors and Seniors must meet with their faculty advisor. You can find your advisor on your online degree audit. If you do not have a faculty advisor, please contact the Psychology and Communication Studies main office.

Meet the Vandals Get a chance to meet with UI alumni, students, faculty and staff in your own town.

Have you have made contributions to student activities, campus and community life? Consider applying or nominating a peer for the Student Achievement Awards. Nominations and applications are due March 4.

Student Achievement Awards - Department of Student Involvement - University of Idaho Recognizing individuals who have made contributions to student activities, campus and community life.