Giving Psychology Away

A series showcasing the applications of psychology for the betterment of individuals and society.

Wednesday, April 3 | Friday, April 5 | Tuesday, April 9

Giving Psychology Away: Implications, Solutions, Applications (GPA ISA) is a series that includes keynote addresses, an Applied Psychology panel of professionals in nonacademic careers, a panel of successful King’s graduates, presentations of student capstone projects from a variety of applied courses, a student career fair and networking opportunities.

All sessions are free and open to everyone. Refreshments are provided at all sessions. Register today!

Events

Wednesday April 3 - Wemple Building Vitali Lounge

8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Community Panel: Students in Dr. Penner's Collaborative Research in Applications of Psychological Science class (PSY 4694) present their research-based application projects to a community panel

10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Community Panel Reception – Breakfast

1 1:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Keynote I – Dr. Loretta Norton (BrainsCAN Clinical Research Liaison, Western University)

12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Capstone Poster Session I (PSY 3840, 3740, 3330, 2610)

1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Applied Psychology Panel and Networking Social: Professionals with degrees in psychology, from a range of non-academic positions, will discuss their careers and answer student questions, followed by a networking social. Panelists include:

• Kabir Daljeet (Industrial/Organizational)
• Lisa Fast (Human Factors)
• Dr. Dilys Haner (Forensic Psychology)
• Dr. Lynn Rennison (Clinical Neuropsychology)
• Mary-Liz Power (Politics and Marketing)

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Student Career Fair: Discuss employment opportunities with a variety of London organizations

Friday April 5 - Student Life Centre

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Capstone Poster Session II (PSY 2990)

Tuesday April 9 - Wemple Building Vitali Lounge

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Keynote II – Dr. Claire Crooks(Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology and Director, Centre for School Mental Health, Western University)

11:30 a.m–1:00 p.m. Digital Placement Stories and Practicum Supervisors Reception: Students in Dr. Chovaz’s Practicum course (PSY 4692) will describe their clinical placement experience, followed by a reception with Practicum Community Supervisors

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Capstone Poster Session III (PSY 3840, 3740, 3725, 3330, 2610)

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Alumni Panel and Networking Social: King’s Psychology Alumni speak about their experiences after graduating ("Life After King's")

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Capstone Poster Session IV (PSY 3725)

The following applied capstone course projects will be presented at the poster sessions (April 3, 5, 9):

• Students in Dr. Ellis’ Survey Design and Construction course (PSY3840) will present their surveys designed for community partners
• Students in Dr. Morrison’s Social Psychology of Attitudes course (PSY3740) will present their attitude change projects
• Students in Dr. Jackson’s Psychology of Prejudice course (PSY3725) will present their prejudice-reduction projects
• Students in Dr. Morrison’s Health Psychology course (PSY3330) will present their health promotion projects
• Students in Dr. Gorman’s Applications of Psychology course (PSY2990) will present their informational campaigns about real-world social issues
• Students in Dr. Hutchinson’s Educational Psychology course (PSY2610) will present their active learning lesson plans

This series is supported by the King's University College Department of Psychology, the King's Psychology Association and King's University College Students' Council.

For more information, please e-mail GivingPsychAway@kings.uwo.ca