Stoicon-X Toronto 2019

PSAEvents, Other Events

‘Stoicon-X events are annual conferences organized around the world. The theme for this year’s conference in Toronto is PRACTICE. Stoicism is a highly practical philosophy. It is meant to be put into action and it is not designed for those who prefer to stay on the armchair. However, since the majority of the ancient texts are missing, we are uncertain of how the Stoics actually practiced. The Modern Stoic movement has found itself and is now in the process of discovering and developing ways to practice both individually and collectively. This year’s conference is meant to continue this discussion.’ You […]

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Become a StarLab Research Assistant!

PSAResearch Assistant, Volunteer

The StarLab (starlab.utoronto.ca) is looking for volunteer research assistants! In order to apply, you must be a current undergraduate student at UofT. Research Assistants typically spend 8-10 hours per week (which includes one evening shift per week and two weekend days per month). Tasks related to this role include: Calling families to schedule in-lab testing Performing literature reviews Attending recruitment events at off-site locations Assisting with in-lab and off-site testing Designing stimuli Inputting and analyzing data Reading articles in preparation for lab meeting   If you are interested, please fill out the application here. Feel free to contact the lab […]

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Online Research Study on Trauma

PSAExperiment Participation

We are a research team at the Wisdom & Identity Lab at the University of Toronto – OISE under the supervision of Dr. Michel Ferrari. We are conducting a research study to examine the factors that explain the relationship between experiencing a traumatic event and the possibility of growth and/or positive outcomes following adversity. We are looking for participants to complete a quick online survey about a previous traumatic event that they have experienced. Trauma is defined as being exposed to death, threatened death, actual or threatened serious injury, or actual or threatened sexual violence, in the following way(s), direct exposure, witnessing […]

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Paid Working Memory EEG Study

PSAExperiment Participation

The Cochlear Implant lab at Sunnybrook hospital is currently recruiting for normal hearing individuals between the ages of 35-70. Participants, during the study, will be given a list of 7 characters (letters and numbers) to remember and then will be asked if a certain character was in the list. In total, it will take 3 hours to complete and this includes setting up the EEG cap and clean up. Individuals will be compensated $50 and a free parking pass. Location: Sunnybrook Health and Sciences Center 2075 Bayview Ave. Toronto, ON M4N 3M5 If interested, please contact priyanka.princeyogarajah@mail.utoronto.ca.

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Paid Music Attention Study

PSAExperiment Participation

THIS STUDY IS NO LONGER LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS The Cochlear Implant Lab at Sunnybrook hospital is looking for normal hearing participants for their EEG study on music attention! Eligibility: We are seeking normal hearing individuals, aged 30-80, who are fluent in English. Study Details: – Participants will be listening to short classical music duets and indicating when there are volume changes – The study will take approximately 3 hours, including set-up and clean-up – Participants will be compensated $50 for their time Location: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Ave If you are interested in participating, please contact musicattention@outlook.com.

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