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Summer Opportunities Workshop - RECAP! UP NEXT: Watch Together!

Kiana Gee - Tuesday, May 25, 2021
 General 

Hi everyone, thank you to those of you who were able to join us for our summer opportunities workshop! In case you missed it, here are some of the main takeaways:
Some of the best ways to find opportunities:

  • Linkedin - Use LinkedIn Search to find cognitive science/psych graduates for job inspiration
  • Handshake - Search for relevant positions in your field of interest.
  • Email - This is a good way to check if there are any available opportunities or when the best time to apply is.
Volunteer Opportunities:
  • Clinical
    • Look for opportunities at a local hospital, local senior living, or local treatment facility
    • It's important to have a resume so potential employers are aware of your skills and experience as well as what you have to offer
  • UCI Resources
  • Check your city's website and see if they have a list of opportunities
  • Volunteer your time to yourself by creating a project like coding a game, creating a website, or analyzing your own user data. 
  • Volunteermatch.org is a good resource for learning opportunities.
    • Look for opportunities at a local hospital, local senior living, or local treatment facility. 
    • Check Mental Health America's website to find local affiliates accepting volunteers.
      • Check your city's website and see if they have a list of opportunities 
      • UCI Resources
      • Volunteer your time to yourself by creating a project like coding a game, creating a website, or analyzing your own user data.
Do Some Projects on Your Own!
  • Take advantage of free "learn how to code" platforms such as Codeacademy and Free Code Camp.
  • Find courses to advance your knowledge and receive certification. Some opportunities include Free Online Courses provided by Harvard and also a range of topics through Coursera. 
Research Lab Opportunities
  • Start preparing to apply for lab positions in the summer or fall now
  • It'd be helpful to contact PIs, lab managers, or RAs for availability/personal experience. 
  • Read up on research papers or watch talks that interest you. 
  • See what skills you may need to brush up on to improve your chances of getting into a lab.
Professional Development Resources Again, a big thank you to everyone who attended our meeting tonight! We hope you found inspiration for things to help you advance in your academic career over the summer!

UP NEXT: Watch Together!

Join us next Tuesday (6/1) at 7:00 for our final meeting of the spring quarter, a CSA watch together! During this meeting, we’ll be taking the time to relax from finals by watching entertaining videos concerning cognitive science in industry, brain microchips, and language research applications. After each video, we will share our opinions and discuss an open-ended question concerning the video topic. Feel free to join at any time to have a nice casual discussion and chill-out before finals week. RSVP today!

Important Links

** If you're not already a member on campusgroups, please follow this link and click "join"

CSA Linktree - A link that will take you to the different CSA media sites, including the CSA Discord channel, CSA Facebook page, CSA Instagram page, and the CSA website. It will also take you to the CSA padlet website where you have access to a special goody bag. 

Interest Form - Required all members fill this out. We use these responses to create specific meeting topics and activities, as well as recruit guest speakers according to your interests.

CSA Campusgroups Page - Here you can see upcoming events and RSVP. We will also post meeting topics and links here.

UCI Cognitive Science Colloquium - This is a student-run speaker series on various hot topics in cognitive science. This series is more aimed toward graduate students so don't worry if some words/concepts sound like Latin

Cognitive Science Research Labs - A list of all the research/labs being done in the cognitive science program. A great place to find labs that you'd be interested in partaking in! 

Psych Research List - A website with a compiled list of internship opportunities and grad school information for psych and cog sci students. 

CSA Resume-Builder Resources - A document of resources compiled by CSA’s Opportunities Committee. This doc contains links to videos and courses to help you build up skills that are useful in the many areas of cognitive science, and will look great on your resume!

Upcoming Workshops

Check out some of these upcoming workshops!

  • Prudential’s Rock Your Digital Interview - Fri. (5/28), 12:30-1:30pm: A virtual event that provides preparation, tips, and set-up for virtual interviews, as well as ways to get involved in Prudential and their recruitment methods. Register HERE!
  • Decoding Federal Resumes - Wed. (6/2), 9:00-10:00am: A virtual event that details those who are interested in Federal jobs on how to build their resumes. Register HERE!
  • How to Find a Part Time Job - Wed. (6/2), 2:00-2:30: A virtual workshop that instructs attendees how to make use of Handshake and Career Pathways resources to find part-time jobs. Register HERE!

CNLM Spring Conference - "Memory: It's About Time"

Check out this year’s Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (CNLM) spring conference, “Memory: It’s About Time,” hosted by Drs. Aaron Bornstein and Lulu Chen. This two-day conference, held on May 27-28, will take a closer look at recent and ongoing research on the process of encoding memory, memory recall, and how memory shapes our experiences. To learn more about this upcoming conference, visit the CNLM website, and register HERE to attend. 

CSA Treasurer Application

The CSA is currently accepting applications for a treasurer to join the board in the upcoming year! The CSA treasurer will be responsible for handling club finances and fundraising. This is a perfect opportunity to build on your resume and gain leadership experience. Fill out the application by going to the “surveys and forms” tab in campusgroups OR by clicking on the “Treasurer Application” link below. We look forward to receiving your application!
 

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