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Dr. Zinger, 4306 Social and Behavioral Sciences, Irvine, CA (2026)

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10/21/2026

TEACH FOR AMERICA! Apply by this fall for paid opportunities to lead, serve, and launch your career

Teach For America offers paid, purpose-driven opportunities for college students and recent grads to lead, serve, and work on some of the real challenges in today's schools and communities. Check out these opportunities with upcoming deadlines.

Teach For America Corps (Apply by Oct 26): A two-year, full-time teaching and leadership opportunity for soon-to-be grads seeking a salaried job with meaning. Real responsibility from day one, leading your own classroom in an under-resourced public school
Earn a salary, benefits, and vacation through your school district
Build deep relationships with students, families, and your local community. Receive coaching, training, and professional development to grow your leadership skills. Learn how schools connect to broader issues like college access, public health, and economic mobility. Join an influential 70K-person network of TFA alumni leaders across every sector. Read more and apply here: https://view.teachforamerica.org/FiHlOL?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mktg_rt_automatedlistserv_inseason_email2_faculty_2026.10.19&utm_term=Corps_resource_brochure_corpsgeneral_Digital+Brochure+Forwardable+Student+Blurb&utm_id=1413297&sfmc_id=144808562&utm_content=mktg_rt_automatedlistserv_inseason_email2_faculty_2026.10.19&subkey=am9hbm5lLnppbmdlckB1Y2kuZWR1&testind=false

Teach For America Ignite (Apply by Nov 18). A part-time, paid virtual tutoring opportunity for college students in any year or major. Tutor K–12 students during the school day, when it makes the biggest difference in academic outcomes. Build practical career skills like communication, relationship-building, facilitation, and adaptability. Get on-the-job training and access to an experienced educator to support your growth. Deepen your experience in educational spaces and explore your interest in careers that drive impact. Read more and apply here: https://view.teachforamerica.org/ddrk6C?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mktg_rt_automatedlistserv_inseason_email2_faculty_2026.10.19&utm_term=Ignite_resource_brochure_ignitegeneral_Digital+Brochure+Forwardable+Student+Blurb&utm_id=1413297&sfmc_id=144808562&utm_content=mktg_rt_automatedlistserv_inseason_email2_faculty_2026.10.19&subkey=am9hbm5lLnppbmdlckB1Y2kuZWR1&testind=false

10/19/2026

Congratulations to UCI Psychology Post-Bacc alum ('25) Michael Abad, who recently got interviews for the M.D. program at UC San Francisco and the D.O. program at California Health Sciences University and who was admitted to the D.O. program at the Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine! He will wait to hear back from the results of his interviews (and his other applications) before making a decision, but the Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine is an excellent option.

A little bit about Michael: Michael graduated from the University of the Pacific with a B.S. in Biological Sciences; after graduating, he became interested in mental health. The following year, he worked as a Behavior Interventionist and took classes at Santa Monica College and Cal State Dominguez Hills. During his time in the post-bacc program, Michael worked in Dr. Lukowski's Infants, Children, and Families (INCHES) Lab and in Dr. Young’s Institute for Prediction Technology (IPT) Lab, resulting in poster presentations at the 2025 Western Psychological Science conference and the 2025 UC Irvine Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program conference. In addition, he completed courses in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Advanced Research Methods, Clinical Neuroscience, Clinical Health Psychology, the Science & Practice of Wellness & Resilience, Motivation, and Applied Statistics. Outside of UCI, he interned for the Clinical team at FundaMental Health, a non-profit organization in the mental health space. After completing our program, Michael studied for the MCAT exam while also continuing his work at FundaMental Health (now as a part-time, paid Associate Clinical Director) and continuing to volunteer in the IPT lab. In Summer 2026, he also began volunteering in Dr. Derek Novacek's lab in the UCI Dept. of Psychiatry & Human Behavior.

So proud of you, Michael - and I can't wait to see where you end up!

10/19/2026

💼✨ What if your dream job doesn't actually have to be your dream?

We've all heard the advice to find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life. But psychology research suggests that putting too much pressure on ourselves to find the perfect career can actually contribute to burnout, unrealistic expectations, and even a loss of identity when our interests or circumstances change.

A new article in The Conversation explores why career satisfaction might be less about finding that one perfect job and more about developing transferable skills, finding supportive mentors, and building a life that includes meaningful relationships, hobbies, and experiences outside of work.

So, if you're still figuring out what you want to do with your psychology degree, here's something to consider: Your career can be an important part of your life without defining who you are! 💙

Read the article here: https://theconversation.com/the-dream-job-myth-why-a-fulfilling-career-does-not-have-to-define-your-life-292072

10/19/2026

JOB OPENING (PhD Required)! The University of Arizona is hiring an Assistant Professor in Social/Personality Psychology. Come join their vibrant group of area and department faculty in the beautiful Sonoran Desert: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/27219?c=arizona

10/17/2026

WEEK 4 EVENTS! Some of you may be interested in attending one (or more) of these events this week:

1) Monday, October 19th from 2:30pm to 3:30pm in SE-1 112, the Social Ecology Advising Office will host a fun and creative event where you can decorate your own tote bag while learning about the many resources available to UCI students! Representatives from various campus programs and services will be on hand to share information about how they can support you throughout your time at UCI. You've got this quarter in the bag! If you plan to attend, please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFos0ESXFF_75YssR_5zI9nM3hSkKYfC-K_KUqtTM2SxEkkQ/viewform

2) Monday, October 19th from 4pm to 4:30pm in the Atlantis Lounge at the Campus Village Community Center (1061 West Peltason Dr., Irvine), UCI Student Wellness & Health Promotion will host Mindful Mondays. Students can take a break and unwind while exploring practices such as meditation, mindful movement, and loving-kindness meditation. No prior experience is needed, and participants will receive a free essential oil roller. Please arrive five minutes early, as latecomers may not be admitted.

3) Tuesday, October 20th from 12:30pm to 1pm via Zoom ( https://uci-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97495169002?pwd=Q9qURbcFowFjzTsKzu9UCbJaw9Cvqi.1 ), UCI Student Wellness & Health Promotion will host Quick Bites: Plant Based Milks. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jody Margolis will explain how non-dairy, plant-based milk alternatives compare nutritionally and answer students’ nutrition questions during this brief virtual lunch-and-learn.

4) Tuesday, October 20th from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in Student Services II, Room 1010 (across from Zot n' Go), the UCI Transfer Student Center will host a Transfer Autumn Mixer as part of National Transfer Student Week! This event is a great opportunity for transfer students to connect with one another while enjoying fun fall activities, including DIY wreath-making and candy apple decorating. Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive resources and guidance from Transfer Peer Educators. If you plan to attend, please register here: https://zotspot.uci.edu/Transfer/rsvp_boot?id=1948766

5) Tuesday, October 20th from 5pm to 6pm in SBSG 4323 (Conference Room), UCI Psychology Ph.D. student Ellie Antici will host a workshop entitled “Careers in Psychology Overview.” This workshop will provide an overview of career options across psychology-related fields, including clinical/counseling psychology, academia, I/O psychology, school psychology, social work, industry research, and government/non-profit sectors, as well as degrees and pathways toward various careers and a review of application processes. Note: Although this workshop was designed for students in the UCI Psychology Post-Bacc program, we are happy to open this up to anyone who would like to attend. In other words, all are welcome!

6) Wednesday, October 21st from 10am to 11am in G319 Student Center, UCI Student Wellness & Health Promotion will host a special Step Up! Bystander Intervention Training for UCI Peer Leaders and Educators. Participants will learn how to recognize situations in which someone may need help, understand and counter the bystander effect, and use the “See Something, Say Something, Do Something” approach to safely support others. Participants will receive a free T-shirt.

7) Wednesday, October 21st from 11am to 1pm in the Dr. White Room at the UCI Cross-Cultural Center, the UCI Transfer Student Center will host a Transfer Celebration as part of National Transfer Student Week! This event is a great opportunity for new and continuing transfer students to connect with fellow students, enjoy free food, participate in fun activities, and learn about campus resources that can support their academic success. There will also be a photo booth, giveaways, prizes, and exclusive transfer student merchandise! If you plan to attend, please register here: https://zotspot.uci.edu/Transfer/rsvp_boot?id=1947480

8) Wednesday, October 21 from 12pm to 1pm in Humanities Gateway 1030, UCI will host the first “What Matters to Me and Why” discussion of the 2026-27 academic year, featuring Dr. Megan H. Nguyen (Health Sciences Clinical Professor and Founding Associate Dean of Pharmacy Student Affairs at the UCI School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences). Now in its 15th year, this series invites members of the UCI community to reflect on the values, beliefs, motivations, and personal experiences that have shaped their lives. Dr. Nguyen, an infectious diseases pharmacist, researcher, educator, and UCI alumna, will share her personal journey and perspectives. A boxed lunch will be provided following the event at 1pm. Advance registration is required. To attend, please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-matters-to-me-why-dr-megan-nguyen-health-sciences-clinical-prof-tickets-1991506811483?aff=oddtdtcreator

9) Wednesday, October 21st from 12pm to 1pm, on campus and via Zoom, UCI's School of Social Ecology will host a Fall Workshop titled “Planning Your Academic Career: First-Year Students.” Designed specifically for first-year students, this workshop will focus on understanding degree requirements, building a balanced academic plan, and developing habits for long-term success. If you plan to attend, please register here to receive info on the on-campus location and to receive the Zoom link: https://uci.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=kH7DIfAf47IECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D

10) Wednesday, October 21st from 1pm to 1:45pm in 203 Student Services 1 (or via zoom: https://uci.zoom.us/j/93071242693 ), the UCI Counseling Center will host a Thrive in 45 workshop on “Managing Motivation.” This workshop will explore strategies for maintaining motivation and navigating times when it can be difficult to stay focused and productive.

11) Wednesday, October 21st from 2pm to 3pm via Zoom ( https://uci-hipaa.zoom.us/j/94816554121?pwd=9VhSUHxoMKInw81ji5z6OcVXzakPAi.1 ), UCI Student Wellness & Health Promotion and the UCI Counseling Center will host Body & Food Peace. This virtual discussion series, co-led by a psychologist and dietitian, is designed to help students break free from the diet mentality, improve their relationship with food, and cultivate respect for their bodies regardless of size. Topics throughout the series include eating for well-being, body neutrality, mindful eating, and Health At Every Size. Participants will have opportunities to win prizes.

12) Thursday, October 22nd from 11am to 3pm in the Emerald Bay Conference Room at the Student Center, the UCI Study Abroad Center will host the 2026 Go Abroad Fair. Students can meet with study abroad programs, international organizations, and campus resources to learn about opportunities for study abroad, internships, research, volunteering, and other global experiences. Attendees can also enter to win prizes including a digicam, Bluetooth speaker, Apple AirTag, travel duffle bag, and Anteater plushie. Stop by anytime between 11am and 3pm.

13) Thursday, October 22nd from 1pm to 2pm via Zoom, the UCI Division of Career Pathways will host “Building a Great LinkedIn Profile.” Students will receive tips for creating a strong LinkedIn profile and making the most of the platform for networking and career development. If you plan to attend, please register here to receive the zoom link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/access

14) Thursday, October 22nd from 1pm to 2pm in G319 Student Center, UCI Student Wellness & Health Promotion will host Anteater Recovery. This supportive community welcomes students at any point in their recovery journey and provides an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, build meaningful relationships, and support one another in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

15) Thursday, October 22nd from 5:10pm to 6pm in SBSG 4323, UCI Psychology Ph.D. student Jerry McDonald will host a “Recoding & Computing Variables” SPSS workshop. Participants will continue learning how to recode and compute new variables in the SPSS Data Window and will explore more advanced uses of the SPSS Syntax Window and dataset manipulation. Participants are highly encouraged to bring a personal laptop (Mac or PC). Note: Although this workshop was designed for students in the UCI Psychology Post-Bacc program, we are happy to open this up to anyone who would like to attend. In other words, all are welcome!

10/17/2026

JOB OPENING! Some of you may be interested in applying for this job opening at Duke University:

Interested in joining a growing team?
Open Position: Clinical Research Coordinator

They are seeking someone who:
- Is enthusiastic about supporting people with
- Has background in psychology, neuroscience, or mental health
- Has strong communication skills
- Is team-oriented

Apply here: https://careers.duke.edu/job/Durham-Clinical-Research-Coordinator-NC-27710/1434978400/

10/17/2026

CAREER INFO! Some of you may be interested in watching this video entitled, "Beyond Academia – Alternative Careers Using your Social Psychology PhD": https://spsp.org/events/online-learning/beyond-academia-alternative-careers-using-your-social-psychology-phd?_zs=EM7eX

Many psychology PhDs who go into industry work in user-experience (UX) jobs, but many other non-academic jobs are available but less known. This Learning Online resource, recorded during the 2021 Society for Personality & Social Psychology (SPSP) Annual Convention, features three speakers who share their experience in such jobs.

10/17/2026

GRAD PROGRAM! The Social, Developmental, and Health Psychology (SDH) doctoral program at the University of Georgia provides interdisciplinary training for students interested in understanding how individuals and their social environments shape behavior, development, and health across the lifespan. The program emphasizes rigorous, context-sensitive science and offers opportunities to study a range of topics, which you can read more about here: https://psychology.uga.edu/sdh . The following faculty will be considering students for admission to the program for Fall 2027:

Dr. Drew Abney, director of the Developmental Dynamics Lab ( https://devdynlab.com ), seeks students interested in sensorimotor development, emotion regulation, and infant sleep physiology. Ongoing work examines (1) the dynamics of infant movements during sleep and the development of motor abilities, (2) the temporal structure of human behavior throughout development, and (3) how child-parent interactions impact the development of emotion regulation. Studies use behavioral experiments, motion capture, eye-tracking, computational models, novel sensor technologies, peripheral physiological measurements, and fNIRS-based hyperscanning.

Dr. Katie Ehrlich, director of the Health and Development Lab ( https://www.healthanddevelopmentlaboratory.com/ ), seeks students interested in understanding how close relationships and stressful experiences shape mental and physical health across development. The lab’s research includes a substantive focus on children and adolescents, examining how family relationships can promote resilience or amplify risk in the context of adversity. Current projects investigate the developmental timing and lasting effects of supportive caregiving relationships, as well as the pathways linking social experiences to inflammation and cardiometabolic health. Ongoing data collection is focused on how children’s stress across middle and high school transitions is associated with parents’ physical health.

Dr. Jessica Flannery, director of the Brain & Behavior Dynamics (BBD) Lab ( https://brainbehaviordynamicslab.com/ ), seeks students interested in cognitive neuroscience, addiction, substance use, and brain development. The BBD lab investigates the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying substance use and other motivated health behaviors across adolescence and adulthood. Current areas of focus include ni****ne dependence, withdrawal, and electronic cigarette use; neural processing of internal bodily signals and the role of interoception in addiction; neurodevelopmental changes in MRI-based biomarkers of brain structure and function; and data-driven methods for analyzing intensive longitudinal data and neuroimaging consortium datasets (see https://psychology.uga.edu/directory/people/jessica-s-flannery ).

Dr. Janet Frick, director of the Infant Attention Lab ( https://infantlab.uga.edu/ ), seeks students interested in visual attention, infant and toddler play and motor development, and parent-child social engagement. Ongoing and future projects examine infant and toddler visual attention, the effects of early motor experience on emerging visual and motor exploration, and the bidirectional influence of parent and child engagement on play and social interaction. We welcome applications from any students interested in exploring early attention, cognition, motor development, and parent-child social engagement.

Dr. Dylan K. Richards, director of the Health Motivation Lab, seeks students interested in motivation and health behavior change. Grounded in self-determination theory, the lab studies health behavior change, including alcohol and cannabis use, physical activity, and diet, and its implications for chronic disease risk. Ongoing research examines natural opportunities for change, such as Dry January and New Year’s resolutions, and how people change multiple health behaviors at the same time. Methods include intensive longitudinal survey designs, health interventions, and research synthesis.

Dr. Allison Skinner, director of the Georgia Attitude, Bias, and Behavior Acquisition (GABBA) Lab ( https://allisonlskinner.wixsite.com/socialcognition ), is recruiting new Ph.D. students interested in studying the factors that perpetuate and reinforce prejudice and systemic oppression (and what we can do to challenge it). We are particularly interested in students who will bring their own innovative ideas and perspectives on the factors that perpetuate systemic inequalities and how we can test these empirically.

10/16/2026

PARENTS OF INFANTS WANTED! The UCI Health, Relationships, & Interventions (THRIVE) Lab is currently recruiting participants for a new study examining relational savoring (RS) as a brief psychological support intervention for parents of infants hospitalized after birth. Previously, this lab has tested RS in a post-NICU context and found really promising results. Now, they have adapted a special, trauma-informed version for the hospitalization period and the immediate aftermath. This will be a brief, online, single-session randomized controlled trial (RCT) study.

This lab is recruiting parents whose infants are currently hospitalized in an ICU (e.g., NICU, PICU, CTICU) following birth, as well as parents whose infants have been discharged home within the past month. Participation takes approximately one hour, is completed entirely online, and involves completing questionnaires and a brief reflection task. Participants receive a $40 Amazon gift card as compensation. See the attached flyer for more info.

10/16/2026

MESSAGE FROM PROVOST STERN: Dear campus community,

You will have the opportunity to cast your ballot in the 2026 General Election on or before Tuesday, November 3, 2026. All UC Irvine community members are encouraged to take part in the election and make your voice heard. Voting in Orange County is easy and secure.

Register to vote now: The online voter registration deadline is Monday, October 19, 2026. Visit the California Secretary of State's voter registration page to register online: https://registertovote.ca.gov/

In-person same-day registration and voting:

You may also register in person and cast your ballot: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/same-day-reg . You must be 18 years old or older, a U.S. citizen, and reside in Orange County to complete the same-day voting process at an Orange County Vote Center. Find additional voter and voting center information at the OC Registrar of Voters at https://ocvote.gov/voting/your-in-person-voting-options

In-person voting at the Gateway Study Center and in the Community Room at the University Hills Community Center: The vote centers at UC Irvine's Gateway Study Center and the Community Room at University Hills Community Center will be open for voter registration and voting during the below dates/times: Saturday, October 31-Monday, November 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, November 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

In-person voting at the Verano Community Room: The vote center at the Verano Community Room will be open for voter registration and voting on election day: Tuesday, November 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mail-in or drop box voting: All currently registered California voters received a ballot in the mail. You can vote by returning the ballot in the mail on or before election day or by dropping it off at one of the ballot drop-off locations: https://ocvote.gov/voting/voting-and-dropoff-locations-by-election . UC Irvine has a ballot drop box located off Pereira Drive near Mesa Court Housing and Parking Lot 5.

For questions on the election and voting, contact the Registrar of Voters at (714) 567-7600 or (888) OCVOTES or visit https://ocvote.gov/

Please take advantage of your right to participate in American democracy. Make sure you are registered to vote, research the candidates and issues, and, most importantly, get out and vote on or before November 3.

Dr. Zinger

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