Cynthia Zimmerli, 2006
Why should I do research as an undergraduate student?:
Involvement in research at the undergraduate level offers a student the following:
•The opportunity to work one-on-one with a faculty member.
•Engaging in hands-on, discovery based learning and creation that goes beyond the classroom setting.
•The opportunity to gain valuable research experience that is required for participation in the Psychology Honors Program.
•Experience that will benefit you in your search for graduate schools and future employment
Involvement in research at the undergraduate level offers a student the following:
•The opportunity to work one-on-one with a faculty member.
•Engaging in hands-on, discovery based learning and creation that goes beyond the classroom setting.
•The opportunity to gain valuable research experience that is required for participation in the Psychology Honors Program.
•Experience that will benefit you in your search for graduate schools and future employment
How do I get involved in research?:
STEP 1: The first step to becoming involved in research within the psychology department on campus is to speak to a staff or faculty member to discuss your interests and discover what opportunities are available at the present time.
STEP 2: After you have decided which course you are interested in pursuing (Psy 273, 447, or 487), your next step is to get the proper permissions. To get permission for:
PSY 273 (Research Assistant) - You will need to apply for RA positions within individual labs. For a current list of labs seeking RA’s, contact the Research Coordinator in Psych B 154 or via email. View current Research Assistant openings.
PSY 447 (Readings in Psychology) - You will need to speak to the faculty member with whom you are interested in doing readings. If you are not sure which faculty member to contact, speak with a staff member who can guide you.
PSY 487 (Independent Research) - Independent research requires that you be U3 or U4 status. Speak with the faculty member that you would like to work with as your sponsor. It is suggested that you seek a faculty sponsor who’s own research interests match yours.
STEP 3: Once you have the permission of the faculty sponsor, you will be notified on SOLAR when you are able to enroll in the course.
STEP 1: The first step to becoming involved in research within the psychology department on campus is to speak to a staff or faculty member to discuss your interests and discover what opportunities are available at the present time.
STEP 2: After you have decided which course you are interested in pursuing (Psy 273, 447, or 487), your next step is to get the proper permissions. To get permission for:
PSY 273 (Research Assistant) - You will need to apply for RA positions within individual labs. For a current list of labs seeking RA’s, contact the Research Coordinator in Psych B 154 or via email. View current Research Assistant openings.
PSY 447 (Readings in Psychology) - You will need to speak to the faculty member with whom you are interested in doing readings. If you are not sure which faculty member to contact, speak with a staff member who can guide you.
PSY 487 (Independent Research) - Independent research requires that you be U3 or U4 status. Speak with the faculty member that you would like to work with as your sponsor. It is suggested that you seek a faculty sponsor who’s own research interests match yours.
STEP 3: Once you have the permission of the faculty sponsor, you will be notified on SOLAR when you are able to enroll in the course.
RESEARCH COURSES:
Supervised Research in Psychology
PSY 273: (Research Assistant) Training and participation in techniques or duties related to a specific laboratory or field research experience under the direct supervision of a faculty member or advanced graduate student in the Department of Psychology. View current Research Assistant openings. May not be taken for more than six credits per faculty advisor during a student’s career. (1-3 credits)
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
S/U grading
Readings in Psychology
PSY 447: Directed Readings under the guidance of a faculty member. This course offers a student the opportunity to become familiar with the format of psychological journal articles and APA style writing. May be repeated once. (1-6 credits)
Prerequisites: PSY 310.
Independent Research in Psychology
PSY 487: Upper-division students interested in carrying out independent research projects under the guidance of a faculty member in the Department of Psychology may do so in this course. May be repeated up to a limit of 12 credits. (0-6 credits)
Prerequisites: U3 or U4 standing; PSY 310; permission of department.
Supervised Research in Psychology
PSY 273: (Research Assistant) Training and participation in techniques or duties related to a specific laboratory or field research experience under the direct supervision of a faculty member or advanced graduate student in the Department of Psychology. View current Research Assistant openings. May not be taken for more than six credits per faculty advisor during a student’s career. (1-3 credits)
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
S/U grading
Readings in Psychology
PSY 447: Directed Readings under the guidance of a faculty member. This course offers a student the opportunity to become familiar with the format of psychological journal articles and APA style writing. May be repeated once. (1-6 credits)
Prerequisites: PSY 310.
Independent Research in Psychology
PSY 487: Upper-division students interested in carrying out independent research projects under the guidance of a faculty member in the Department of Psychology may do so in this course. May be repeated up to a limit of 12 credits. (0-6 credits)
Prerequisites: U3 or U4 standing; PSY 310; permission of department.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Undergraduate Advisor: Carol Carlson
Psychology B 116
Phone: 631-632-7812
E-mail: Carol.Carlson@stonybrook.edu
Student Coordinator: Donna Hildenbrand
Psychology B 120
Phone: 631-632-7802
E-mail: Donna.Hildenbrand@stonybrook.edu
Research Coordinator: Cynthia Zimmerli
Psychology B 154
Phone: 631-632-7027
E-mail: Cynthia.Zimmerli@stonybrook.edu
Psi Chi:
Psychology B 117
E-mail: sbpsichi@yahoo.com
URECA: Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities:
Melville Library N3005 (N3070/71)
Phone: 631-632-4378
E-mail: Karen.Kernan@stonybrook.edu
Undergraduate Advisor: Carol Carlson
Psychology B 116
Phone: 631-632-7812
E-mail: Carol.Carlson@stonybrook.edu
Student Coordinator: Donna Hildenbrand
Psychology B 120
Phone: 631-632-7802
E-mail: Donna.Hildenbrand@stonybrook.edu
Research Coordinator: Cynthia Zimmerli
Psychology B 154
Phone: 631-632-7027
E-mail: Cynthia.Zimmerli@stonybrook.edu
Psi Chi:
Psychology B 117
E-mail: sbpsichi@yahoo.com
URECA: Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities:
Melville Library N3005 (N3070/71)
Phone: 631-632-4378
E-mail: Karen.Kernan@stonybrook.edu
