What is this?
Psychology in the Military (a Section of the Canadian Psychological Association) and the Royal Military College of Canada are hosting a live conference (via Zoom) specifically for undergraduate students studying psychology. The goal of this conference is to increase education and awareness of psychological research relevant to the military and to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to present their research in a professional forum.
Who can present?
Undergraduate psychology students presently completing their thesis on a topic that has implications for the military or para-military (e.g., police, firefighters, coastguard) context. This includes students in all psychology disciplines (e.g., clinical, cognitive, educational, family, health, personnel, sports) conducting research on a topic that is relevant to any aspect of the military or para-military (e.g., leadership, mental health, performance, relationships, security, training).
Who can attend?
Fellow students, professors, researchers, clinicians, practitioners, or anyone with an interest in military-related research and the promotion of student professional development.
When is it?
Late April 2022 (exact date and time to be determined)
What’s in it for me?
- Improve your communication skills by summarizing research in a concise manner
- Gain public speaking experience in front of a virtual live audience.
- Build your list of peer-reviewed presentations to include on your résumé.
- Share your research with an audience that has a focused interest in the military.
- Get to know others who may be interested in the same or related topic areas.
- Have a chance to win $250 for the best undergraduate research presentation.
How to apply?
Presenters:
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Submit an Abstract (see details below) via email to
milpsycpa1@gmail.com by 28 February 2022 (1800 Pacific Time).
Non-presenters:
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Send email to
milpsycpa1@gmail.com indicating your interest in attending by 1 April 2022 (1800 Pacific Time).
Abstract Requirements
All abstract submissions must be structured using the following headings, and must not exceed 350 words (inclusive of the headings):
Purpose & Rationale: describe the objective of your research/study, and any supporting rationale (e.g., prior conflicting findings, theory, current events) for examining the topic.
Methodology: describe the sample, measures, and procedure you used to collect data for your study.
Summary of Findings: summarize key findings as they relate to your main hypotheses.
Military or Para-military Application: describe how and why your findings are relevant to the military or para-military (e.g., similarities in sample, contextual elements, and/or significance of the issue or topic to the military or para-military).
Abstracts can be written in English or French.
Oral Presentation Requirements
All presentations will take the form of a thumbnail sketch or concise representation or summary of your research. You will be allowed a maximum of 5 slides and 5 minutes per presentation. The goal is to communicate your research in a manner that is focused, easy to understand, and engages the audience.
