Monday Memo
MARCH 30
DEPARTMENT NEWS
FACULTY OF ARTS AWARDS CEREMONY & CELEBRATION
Congratulations to the following department members who will receive Faculty of Arts awards
for 2015!
Outstanding Staff – Individual: Michelle Vogt (Psychology)
Research – New: Joshua Bourdage (Psychology)
Research – Established: Susan Graham (Psychology)
Monday May 4 2015, 2-5 pm
Inside this issue:
RSVP by April 27 https://arts.ucalgary.ca/forms/faculty-arts-awards-ceremony-celebration2015
Department News
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WINTER 2015 COGNITIVE SCIENCE SEMINAR
Events
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The Cognitive Science Seminars (CSS) provide a friendly forum in which students and faculty can
present and receive feedback on their research. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Undergraduate
Corner
5
Graduate Corner
5
Employment and
Volunteer
6
Research Notes and 8
Activities
This will be a "brown bag" seminar series so feel free to bring (and eat!) your lunch. If you would like
to be on the mailing list please email: [email protected]
March 30th:
Sophia Van Hees
Title: The neural mechanisms of lexical and non-lexical processing in competitive Scrabble players.
April 6th:
Zornitza Belchev
Title: Age and Mood Effects on Gaze and Recognition for Images
GAMBLING RESEARCH INSTITUTE SPRING NEWSLETTER
Assistant Professor and Alberta Gambling Research Institute Chair Dan McGrath is
interviewed in the feature article of the spring newsletter, discussing is research interests.
http://www.abgamblinginstitute.ualberta.ca/~/media/abgaminginstitute/Newsletter/
RR2015/AGRI_GRRNwslttr_Spring2015.pdf
THREE MINUTE TALK
Graduate student Dave Sidhu was featured in the UToday discussing his experience as one of ten
finalists in last year’s Three Minute Thesis competition.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2015-03-24/how-change-world-three-minute-talk?
utm_source=UToday&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=March-24-2015&utm_term=How%
20to%20change%20the%20world%20with%20a%20three-minute%20talk
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EVENTS
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY SEMINAR SERIES – WINTER 2015
3.30PM – AD247 DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
APRIL 15, 2015
MARGOT TAYLOR
Departments of Paediatrics and Psychology, University of Toronto (Toronto, ON, Canada).
Title: Neural Basis of Cognitive Development
Website: http://www.sickkids.ca/Research/margot-taylor-lab/
LECTURE OF A LIFETIME
Learn life lessons from University of Calgary psychology professor Keith Dobson, who has established a new standard for
treating depression
Keith has altered clinical practice globally by implementing cognitive behavioural therapy as standard practice for treating
depression. He works actively with the Mental Health Commission of Canada to develop programs that reduce the stigma
surrounding mental health and promote healthier workplaces.
His passion for psychology has motivated thousands of students over the years to pursue solutions for pressing challenges in the
area of mental health.
Please join us for a truly inspiring evening to learn about Keith’s experiences and life lessons learned as he delivers the 2015 Lecture
of a Lifetime.
Date
Time
Venue
Register
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Reception to begin at 6:15 p.m.
Lecture to follow at 7 p.m.
Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary
Attendance is free, please register here.
SEXUAL MEDICINE WORKSHOPS
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Tom Baker Cancer Centre Auditorium
Dr. Rosemary Basson is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and the Director of the University of British Columbia
Sexual Medicine Program. Her CIHR funded research explores androgen and stress hormone activity in women with and without
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder. She is also conducting an RCT of treatments for Provoked Vestibulodynia- comparing
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Her 80 plus peer reviewed publications include a series in
The Lancet on sexual dysfunction subsequent to illness, a NEJM review on clinical aspects of women’s sexual dysfunction, and the
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ series on sexual dysfunction.
This is a free event but registration is required To register, send an email to: [email protected] or
Fax: 403-355-3206 Questions? Call: 403-355-3207
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UNDERGRADUATE CORNER
2015 ICAN-WISE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP ($6,000)
ICAN-WISE is the Integrated Collaborative Academic Network for Women in Science and Engineering. The ICAN-WISE
scholarship program was established for the Prairie Region of Canada in 2014. Each year, undergraduate students at selected
universities in the Prairie region are invited to apply for the ICAN-WISE Scholarship which is valued at $6,000. The
purpose of the ICAN-WISE Scholarship is to facilitate women mentee-mentor academic research collaborations in natural
sciences and engineering fields.
There are three ICAN-WISE scholarships available in 2015, one scholarship for each of three participating universities in the
Prairie region. These universities are the University of Calgary, University of Manitoba and University of Saskatchewan. Please
check http://cwse-prairies.ca to obtain the correct scholarship application form for your university.
Submit your application by April 2, 2015, midnight to [email protected]
GRADUATE CORNER
CALL FOR STUDENT RESEARCH POSTERS
The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) invites all student members to enter their research contributions to psychology for
PAA Connect 2015: Our Inaugural Forum for Learning, Connection, & Renewal.
Rather than a traditional poster, students are asked to showcase their research creatively via video (of less than 3 minutes). All
videos submitted will be uploaded to the PAA website for viewing by PAA members and shown at the PAA Connect 2015 forum.
Criteria: The video should present your research in a highly understandable and compelling manner for psychologists across
diverse specializations (think “elevator pitch”). Additional criteria for submitted video posters include:
- You are the principal researcher: The majority of the work has been completed by you, the student.
- Your research makes a notable contribution to the profession of psychology.
Submissions: Videos are to be uploaded to YouTube, using the private settings if desired. The deadline to submit the YouTube
viewing link has been extended to April 30th. Links to be sent to: [email protected]
Eligibility: To be eligible, students must be members of PAA (yearly student membership is only $40).
Review: The PAA Awards Committee will review all poster presentations on both content (i.e., focus & relevance to the profession
of psychology, etc.) and originality of the video before submitting the links to the PAA website, where our members will have the
opportunity to vote on the most popular videos.
Student Research Award: Winners will receive a monetary award of $250.00 and free registration to the PAA Connect 2015
forum. The student who is the primary author of the presentation will receive the monetary award, however, this award can be
shared by multiple students, in title.
Check out the website for information & award updates: http://www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/site/
paa_connect_2015_our_inaugural_forum
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APF/COGDOP GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS IN PSYCHOLOGY 2015
The American Psychological Foundation (APF) and the Council of Graduate Departments of Psychology (COGDOP) are jointly
offering graduate research scholarships, including the $5,000 Harry and Miriam Levinson Scholarship, $5,000 William and Dorothy
Bevan Scholarship, the $5,000 Charles and Carol Spielberger Scholarship, the $3,000 Ruth G. and Joseph D. Matarazzo Scholarship,
the $2,000 Clarence J. Rosecrans Scholarship, and as well as a number of $1,000 scholarships, including the Peter and Malina James
& Dr. Louis P. James Legacy Scholarship, the William C. Howell Scholarship and the Dr. Judy Kuriansky Scholarship.
The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist graduate students of psychology with research costs associated with the master’s
thesis or doctoral dissertation. The American Psychological Association Science Directorate administers the granting of the
scholarships. Graduate students enrolled in a doctoral program or an interim master's programs are eligible to apply. If a student is
currently enrolled in a terminal master's program, the student must intend to enroll in a PhD program immediately following
completion of the master’s program. Special attention will be given to applications from students who, at the time of application,
are within the first two years of graduate study in psychology.
Each graduate department of psychology that is a member of COGDOP may submit nominations. The number of candidates that
each member department is allowed to nominate depends upon the total number of students enrolled in the graduate program.
Departments that have 100 or fewer students enrolled in their graduate programs may nominate one (1) candidate; departments that
have 101-200 graduate students enrolled may nominate up to two (2) candidates; and departments that have more than 200 graduate
students enrolled may nominate up to three (3) candidates. We encourage nominations of students who are enrolled in interim
master's programs. NOTE: nominees must be currently enrolled in the graduate program at the time grants are awarded.
Please find the application forms online:http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/cogdop.aspx
EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR “BABY SIBS PROJECT” AUTISM STUDY
We are looking for 4 dedicated research assistants to help with data coding starting May 2015. We are also looking for about 10
individuals interested in volunteering to babysit the siblings of our infant/toddler participants. These positions will require 5 hours per
week of dedicated time in the Speech Development Lab at the University of Calgary, which will include attendance to team meetings.
These hours can be completed at any time during the week, including evenings and weekends. There are many opportunities for
advancement over time, including paid positions. If you are planning on doing an honours degree, or eventually going to graduate
school, this is a great opportunity to round out your CV, and gain a deeper understanding of how research is conducted in
psychology. Our ideal candidates will have completed PSYC 312, be a psychology major in their 3 rd or 4th year, and can commit to this
position for at least 1 year or more. Experience with babies/toddlers and their parents, and/or experience with children who have
Autism Spectrum Disorder is an asset. See our website for more information about our Autism research: http://
psychology.ucalgary.ca/speechlab/
To apply, please email your CV (including current GPA) and cover letter to Jennifer Ference at [email protected]
ONLINE SURVEY FOR DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
Participants are needed for a study examining the experiences of adult children of alcoholics and adult children of non-alcoholics in
current intimate relationships.
You qualify to complete the study if you meet the criteria for either of the following groups:
You are currently in a committed intimate relationship of six months or longer and are 18 years of age or older
OR
You identify as an adult child of an alcoholic, are currently in a committed intimate relationship of six months or longer, and are 18
years of age or older.
Participation is through an online survey which will take approximately 25-30 minutes to complete. You will be entered into a draw
for one of four $50 gift cards for your participation.
If you meet either of the criteria, you can complete the survey at http://fluidsurveys.com/s/uofcsurvey/
Or you can contact the researcher, Marley Young at [email protected] for more information.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Are you interested in gaining some volunteer experience working for a Private Psychology Practice?
We are looking for undergraduate psychology students interested in doing 5-6 hours of volunteer work per week for our
practices, for a 1 year commitment. We are a group of psychologists who specialize in career counselling and industrial/
organizational psychology. Our firms are:
Calgary Career Counselling ( www.calgarycareercounselling.com )
Leadership Success Group ( www.leadershipsuccessgroup.com )
We are located in the heart of Kensington, and offer the opportunity to assist with psychology office administration, assessment,
editing, research and marketing for our firms. We are looking for a motivated, professional and detail oriented student who has
some office and research experience.
If interested, please send your cover letter and resume by email to:
Nicole Pesta, Operations Manager
(403) 261-5085
[email protected]
TWO RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED (PAID POSITIONS)
Seeking two eager undergraduate students who are looking to gain research experience in both personality and industrial
organizational psychology, by assisting a Master’s student with their thesis research. This is a short-term commitment, offering
anywhere from 10 to 20 hours over the next few weeks. Specific hours are flexible.
Interested applicants should include the following information in their email:

Copy of your Resume/CV

Copy of an unofficial academic transcript
Deadline: March 23, 2014
Interested applicants can email: [email protected]
SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEERS KIDS CANCER CARE FOUNDATION OF ALBERTA
We are currently recruiting summer camp volunteers for our 2015 camp season. Kids Cancer Care is a charitable foundation dedicated
to helping families affected by childhood cancer. We offer free weekend and summer camps to kids across Alberta so they have a
chance to escape the rigours of cancer treatment for outdoor fun and adventure. We are usually at the volunteer fair each year but since
it is in the fall we lose out on promoting volunteer options when the school year is coming to an end. This is a great way for students
to earn extra volunteer hours and gain experience interacting with kids of all ages and walks of life. I have attached a poster which
outlines all of the camps we are running this summer and a brief description of those camps (including dates). You can also visit our
website for more information on the foundation (www.kidscancercare.ab.ca).
Please contact Breanne Blackburn for more information. 403-984-1222, [email protected]
CARING CAMPUS SURVEY
Win great prizes and help mental health research! The Caring Campus is a Movember funded research project and we need your
help to learn more about substance use and mental health on campus. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes and you will be
entered to win great prizes! We are giving away an iPad mini, 10 $250 bookstore gift cards, and 10 $50 Starbucks cards!
Questions will include asking you about your own patterns of substance use (How many drinks do you have on average when you
are drinking? how often do you drink?), your feelings regarding your own mental health (How often do you feel stressed out?), and
your beliefs regarding other people’s substance use (How often do you think the average first year male drinks alcohol?). This survey
is anonymous and confidential.
This survey has been approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board.
https://ucalgarypsych.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1CjM0l4qv7W1eeN
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RESEARCH NOTES AND ACTIVITIES
Eggermont JJ, Tass P. (2015) Maladaptive neural synchrony in tinnitus: origin and restoration. Frontiers in Neurology, 6:29, pp.1-17, doi: 10.3389/
fneur.2015.00029
Konkolÿ Thege, B., Woodin, E. M., Hodgins, D. C., & Williams, R. J. (2015). Natural course of behavioral addictions: A 5-year longitudinal
study. BMC Psychiatry, 15, 4.
Konkolÿ Thege, B., Tárnoki, A.D., Tárnoki, D.L., Garami, Zs., Berczi, V., Horváth, I., & Veress, G. (2015). Is flourishing good for the heart?
Relationships between positive psychology characteristics and cardiorespiratory health. Annals of Psychology, 31, 55-65.
McGrath, D.S. & Konkoly Thege, B. (2015). The Categorical Stability of Gambling Motives among Community-recruited Gamblers. The Ontario
Problem Gambling Research Centre (OPGRC), Secondary Data Analysis of Knowledge Repository Datasets Grant.
McGrath, D.S. Peloquin, M.P., Ferdinand, J.C., & Barrett, S.P. (2015). Acute effects of nicotine on alcohol cue-reactivity in nondependent and
dependent smokers. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 23(1), 29-36.
Moffat, M., Siakaluk, P. D., Sidhu, D., & Pexman, P. M. (2014). Situated conceptualization and semantic processing: Effects of emotional
experience and context availability in semantic categorization and naming tasks. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review. doi: 10.3758/s13423-014-0696-0
Rash, J. A., Campbell, T. S., Letourneau, N., & Giesbrecht, G. F. (2015). Prenatal maternal cortisol and parasympathetic programming of the
infant cardiovascular system. Psychoneuroendocrinology. Advanced Online Publication. doi 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2015.01.024 (IF = 5.59)
Siakaluk, P. D., Knol, N., & Pexman, P. M. (2014). Effects of emotional experience for abstract words in the Stroop task. Cognitive Science, 38, 1698
-1717.
Taikh, A., Hargreaves, I. S., Yap, M., & Pexman, P. M. (2014). Semantic classification of pictures and words. Quarterly Journal of Experimental
Psychology. doi: 10.1080/17470218.2014.975728
NOTICE OF GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE ALBERTA GAMBLING
RESEARCH INSTITUTE
The multidisciplinary field of gambling research is growing in importance and demand. The Alberta Gambling Research Institute’s
Partner Universities, U of Alberta, U of Calgary, and U of Lethbridge have achieved international recognition for their research
expertise in gambling. In order to support and enhance the research base in Alberta and to recruit outstanding research students, a
three-component graduate research scholarship program is available, tenable at any of the Institute Partner Universities and in any
discipline for research directly related to AGRI’s mandate. Candidates must have been accepted into, or be currently engaged in, a fulltime, thesis-based, graduate or doctoral program at one of the Partner Universities. Candidates may be from any related discipline.
Scholarship Levels and Award Amounts
-Graduate (MA/MSc) – maximum $20,000 for one year, renewable for an additional year, plus a one-time $3,000 research allowance
-Doctoral (PhD) – maximum of $30,000/year for up to four years, renewable annually (dependent on research accomplishment), plus
a one-time $5,000 research allowance; assistance will be made available by senior Institute researchers to develop grant proposals for
both Institute funding as well as other agency funding
-“Top-up” – Both graduate and doctoral students are eligible to receive ‘top-up’ amounts of $10,000 or $15,000, respectively, if they
have been granted another major, same amount or greater, award (e.g. SSHRC, CIHR, AIHS, etc.) for the same academic terms
Application Instructions
Visit:http://www.abgamblinginstitute.ualberta.ca/GrantOpportunities/ScholarshipsApplications/
ScholarshipGuidelinesAndApplication.aspx for detailed application instructions.
Applications due: 4:00 pm on April 10, 2015
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