Washington University in St. Louis Psychological and Brain Sciences

Don't forget, Psi Chi applications for membership are due this Friday, 9/13, 11:59 PM. Check your email from Shelley Kohlman, P&BS Undergraduate Coordinator, for the details and reminders.

Now that we are firmly into the fall semester, welcome back P&BS students and faculty!

Congrats to Dr. Carpenter!

The 2018-2019 Honors Student Symposium will be held Monday April 29, 2019, 1-3 PM on the 4th Floor of Somers Family Hall (that's the fancy new name for the Psych building). If you are interested in the Senior Honors Program, or just psychology research in general, this can be a great opportunity to see the types of research that undergraduates in our department are doing.

Join Synapse as they discuss mental health issues commonly faced by medical students and professionals. They will have a great panel of speakers, including Professor Bono, who many of you may know from taking Positive Psychology, and WUSM psychiatrists Dr. Anne Glowinski and Dr. Desiree Baumgartner! Nearly half of physicians are affected by burnout, depression, and suicide. Come learn how we can take positive steps towards improving mental health in the medical field!... Free pizza provided!

It's Autism Awareness Week! Check out these great events being hosted by Night Off!

Are you interested in research? Stop by the Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday 4/12 to learn more about the research that Undergrads in P&BS and other departments are doing.

Bear Cubs Running Team, an undergraduate organization that works with children on the autism spectrum, engaging them in weekly running and exercise activities, is holding a special fund-raising event this coming Wednesday, April 3, from 11am to 9pm at ‘Zza Pizza --- 282 N Skinker. 20% of the proceeds will go to support this undergraduate Wash U program for children on the autism spectrum. However, for the group to receive the 20% of your order, you must mention Bear Cubs when you order (see attached flyer). Please consider eating at ‘Zza’s Wednesday, and be certain to mention Bear Cubs when you do.

In case you missed it...one of our P&BS: Cognitive Neuroscience majors had her research featured in the Record last week. Check out the link below! https://source.wustl.edu//how-team-sports-change-a-childs/

Interested in studying abroad in Australia? Then come learn about studying abroad for a semester from representatives from the University of Sydney. Founded in 1850, the University of Sydney is Australia's oldest and largest university. The university has 16 faculties and over 52,000 students, with more than 10,000 international students from 130+ countries. If you are planning to study abroad at the University of Sydney, Australia, or would like to hear about the university... and its study-abroad program, a representative from the University of Sydney will be holding an info session for ArtSci students on Tuesday, March 19: University of Sydney Info Session March 19, 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm McMillan Hall, Room 259

This year marks the 35 year anniversity of our department's chapter of Psi Chi! Our wonderful co-presidents are planning some great things for this semester. Be on the look out for more info on upcoming Psi Chi events!