Program at a Glance
Research Seminar
Research Mentorship
Attend lectures to foster knowledge and experience in:
Generating Testable Research Questions
Utilizing theory in applied research
Methodological Framing
Data Entry, Management, and Analysis
Understanding Results, Making Inferences, and Important Considerations
Communication and Dissemination of Research
Digital Accessibility in Posters
Students will join a faculty member's research team where they will:
Work with Lab Mentors who will provide insights into applied research
Create an original research proposal
Present and publish a research proposal at the end of the summer
Weekly Dialogues
Graduate Program Preparation
Through QUEST's Diversity Dialogues & Workshops, students will:
Examine anti-racism & activism in academia.
Understand and learn how to deal with imposter syndrome
Address marginality in research & decolonizing methodologies
Participate in conversations with faculty and students in sharing experiences in academia.
By attending workshops and participating in conversations with doctoral students, faculty, and researchers, students will:
Uncover & manage the expectations and "truths" in graduate schools
Research doctoral programs and identify the best "fit"
Explore alternate career pathways within Psychology with exposure to faculties in various subfields
Create & refine required documents such as academic CVs, personal statements, and letters of recommendation
Self-care and mindfulness in graduate school