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Psychology

Psychology is a broad field ripe with possibilities. You can explore how the brain makes sense of the visual world, how children and adolescents develop a social identity, how groups work together in cooperation and conflict, how individuals make sense of their own lives, and many other questions. Here at…

Careers in Psychology: Employer Panel

December 7, 2023, 10:00 am11:00 am

…Mary Pardee—director, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension for Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, and Iron Counties Sasha Voldberg ’21—guidance counselor, Ashland Middle School (Northland College psychology major graduate!) This event is integrated into Olga Miocevic’s 300-level Psychology of Adolescent Development course, but anyone interested in the topics and making valuable connections…

Brain

Psych Night!

March 13, 6:00 pm7:00 pm

Psych Night presentations are held by the current Psychology Capstone students. Presentations are on the most interesting current research from the field. Capstone students will present on a topic, followed by a brief discussion. All are welcome. This event is free and open to the public. Topics 6 p.m. •…

Ethiopian girl stretches before running (Girls Gotta Run Foundation)

If You Give a Girl a Pair of Sneakers . . . .

Dr. Patricia E. Ortman '71 Creates Girls Gotta Run Foundation

…colleagues concerning discrimination against women and girls in whatever ways I could,” she said. She received her master of English education from George Mason University in 1977; and her PhD in human development/developmental psychology from the University of Maryland in 1987 and was immediately was hired by Mount Vernon College,…

Careers in Business: Virtual Alumni Panel

October 3, 2023, 11:00 am12:00 pm

…Credit Union (Park Falls, Wisconsin) Education: MA Industrial Organizational Psychology, The Chicago School (2018) BS Business and English, Northland College (2013) Various industry trainings and certifications Additional Engagement and Networking: Federal and state-licensed health insurance navigator Board member, grant writer, and communications for Catkins Animal Rescue Woods & Waters Fine…

Employer in the Foyer

April 5, 2023, 11:00 am12:15 pm

…and social justice Sustainable community development Psychology Environmental sciences and natural resources Humanities and nature studies Native American studies And more! Want to know more about this internship? View the full position description and apply on Handshake! Applications are due by April 28. P.S.—If you already applied, making this connection…

Brain

Psych Night!

March 14, 6:00 pm7:30 pm

Psych Night presentations are held by the current Psychology Capstone students. Presentations are on the most interesting current research from the field. Capstone students will present on a topic, followed by a brief discussion. All are welcome. This event is free and open to the public. Topics 6 p.m. •…

Brain

Psych Night!

March 11, 5:00 pm6:00 pm

Psych Night presentations are held by the current Psychology Capstone students. Presentations are on the most interesting current research from the field. Capstone students will present on a topic, followed by a brief discussion. All are welcome. This event is free and open to the public. Topics 5 p.m. •…

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Alumnus Karl ’04 oversees outdoor therapeutic program

Healing Through a Lense

…Two of these therapeutic programs—In a New Light and Under the Surface—have had great success combining photography, nature, and the principles of positive psychology. Beginnings One could follow the career path of Karl back to the fall of 1999, when he sat with classmates Jenny Ulbricht ’01 and Jesse Beightol…