Supervising Faculty: Dr. Andrea Goldschmidt, Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Contact: Abby Neiser, neisera@upmc.edu
Please do not reach out to Dr. Goldschmidt directly about undergraduate research opportunities.
Area of Research: Clinical Psychology
Description of Research: Our research is broadly focused on investigating the etiology and course of maladaptive eating behaviors (e.g., loss of control eating, overeating) in children and teens, including how these relate to body weight and psychosocial functioning in the short- and long-term, and translating understanding of onset and maintenance factors into efficacious prevention and early intervention programs. We also conduct research designed to improve identification and management of eating disorders in community healthcare settings.
Duties of Students: Students will complete an independent research project under the mentorship of Dr. Goldschmidt and one of our postdoctoral scholars. Additionally, students will assist with study recruitment, data entry, and data cleaning for ongoing and recently completed projects. Opportunities exist for receiving training on administering study assessments and contributing to presentations and publications, depending on lab needs and student interest.
Requirements:
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- 12 credits of Psychology (including current term)
- STAT 0200/1000/1100- Statistics
- PSY 0036 Research Methods Lecture
- PSY 0037 Research Methods Lab
- Ability to complete 3 credit hours per semester strongly preferred
Recruitment Process: Interested students should complete our directed research application form here: https://form.jotform.com/262853648959074
Top applicants will be asked to complete an interview with one of our postdoctoral scholars to assess if they would be a good fit for our lab.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Number of Students: 3
Website: www.bite.pitt.edu