Mentor Areas
Under the leadership of Dr. Martin Seligman, the founder of Positive Psychology, the mission of the Penn Positive Psychology Center is research, education, and the dissemination of Positive Psychology, resilience and grit. Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the factors that enable people to thrive. This field is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Description:
This is a good opportunity for students interested in developing scientific research skills as well as applied research skills with Positive Psychology interventions. The Positive Psychology Center needs student research assistants for several studies in Positive Psychology, as well as support for educational programs.
To learn more about this Center: http://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/
Interested students can contact Peter Schulman at schulman@upenn.edu
Preferred Qualifications
This is an excellent opportunity for can-do students who are eager to make a difference, learn new skills, and take on responsibilities in a collaborative team environment.
Students can help coordinate various aspects of the research projects. There are several roles on different projects, depending on your personal interest and availability.
Project Website
Learn more about the researcher and/or the project here. Positive Psychology Center
Details:
Preferred Student Year
First-year, Second-Year, Junior, Senior
Academic Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to volunteers.Paid
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.