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Graduate Program Interviews: Cognitive Psychology
So you applied to PhD programs in Psychology in the fall, with some kind of interest or focus in cognitive psychology – memory, attention, perception, thinking, learning, cognitive neuroscience, computational modeling of cognition, etc. Now interviews are coming up. Want to get the inside scoop on the interviewing/decision process? What questions to ask, what to…
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Interview Tips for Students Applying to PhD Programs in Psychology
Preparing for interviews for a PhD program in psychology can be very stressful as well as very exciting. This is likely the first time that you will be interacting face to face with multiple professors and graduate students from the program you are applying for, and it is important to make a good impression. It…
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I just submitted my clinical psych apps…now what? Tips for Interviews
Now all your applications are in and right about now, you’re starting to worry about the next step…INTERVIEWS. No need to panic. The first step is just to take a deep breath. Applying to graduate school in clinical psychology is a long and stressful process. Once you’ve gotten your applications in, take a break. Enjoy…
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Dr. Rodney Hammond: A successful career of blending research and community work
One of the goals of the American Psychological Association is “to advance the communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society.” As the head of the Center for Disease Control’s Division of Violence Prevention, Dr. Rodney Hammond has worked to achieve this goal by bringing scientific rigor and leadership to curbing violence in our…