The Psychology Department is seeking TFs/TAs for the following fall courses. A background in psychology, neuroscience, human development, or related fields is preferred. General TF/TA duties include attending lectures, leading weekly discussion or lab sections, holding office hours, grading assignments and exams, attending TF meetings, and related duties as outlined by the instructor. Please share with anyone who may be interested.

PSY 14 Cognitive Neuroscience, Prof. Dan Schacter and Prof. Liz Phelps – Mon/Wed 12:00-1:15pm

“How do our brains give rise to our minds? Specifically, how are mental processes related to neural activity? This course will explore these questions, as well as the methods by which cognitive neuroscience seeks to answer them. We will focus on processes within perception, attention, memory, language, action, emotion, and social cognition, and methods including neuroimaging, neuropsychology, and electrophysiology.”

PSY 1019 Using Data for Justice, Dr. Tim Valshtein – Tues/Thurs 12:00-1:15pm

“In this course we will talk about how to effectively wield quantitative data to develop a pluralistic understanding of the human experience and facilitate action towards a just society. We will unpack the historical context for how the field of statistics has been used for injustice (and its ties to eugenicist thinking), as well as contemporary issues data science faces now (e.g., developing responsible machine learning algorithms). We’ll dive into conversations about the power afforded to those who collect and govern our data, the affordances of analyzing data as nested within time and context, and the ways researchers can work for and with the communities they study. Ultimately, this course seeks to familiarize students with potential remedies to ethical data dilemmas, and to sharpen students’ ability to critically engage with quantitative data.”

PSY 1304 Brain Damage as a Window into the Mind: Cognitive Neuropsychology, Prof. Alfonso Caramazza – Wed 3:00-5:45pm

“Examines the patterns of perceptual, motor, cognitive, and linguistic impairments resulting from brain damage. The focus is on the implications of the various types of neuropsychological deficits (such as visual neglect, dyslexia, and aphasia) for theories of the mind and the functional organization of the brain.”

We are also seeking Graders for two courses:

PSY 1613 Psychology of Good and Evil, Dr. Sara Botto

“What contributes to good and bad behavior? This course will examine the origins and development of prosocial and antisocial behavior from infancy to adulthood. Topics covered will include the origins and development of empathy; prejudice and discrimination; cooperation and helping; moral emotions; altruism; and serial homicide offenders and cult leaders. Through a developmental lens, and by discussing research from psychology, evolutionary biology, and neuroscience, the goal is to understand the development of, and the factors associated with, the human capacity for good and evil.”

PSY 1813 Technology and Mental Health, Dr. Shifali Singh

“How does screen time relate to changes in emotional states? Can using social media cause depression and disordered eating? How do influencers' online posts affect self-esteem? In what ways can technology improve equity and access in mental health care? We will explore these questions and more in this brand-new course, which will delve into the nuanced ways technology has positively and negatively impacted mental health and wellbeing. For your final project, you will have the opportunity to develop your very own technology-based intervention. Be prepared to think critically about how you and your peers engage with technology!”

Interested candidates should apply in CATS or email me (alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu) a copy of their resume/CV and a short description of their interest and qualifications to be shared with course instructors.

Thank you!

Allie

Allie Pagano

Graduate Program Coordinator

Department of Psychology | Harvard University

alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu | 617-495-3810