Childhood Neurodevelopmental
Disorders Lab
The University of Southern Mississippi
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Dr. Smith will be reviewing applications for Fall 2026 admission to USM's Clinical Psychology PhD Program.
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For more information concerning the application process, please use the following link: USM Clinical Psychology Program
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
We are now accepting undergraduate research assistants! Please contact us for more information or click the following link to apply to the Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders Lab: Smith Lab Application
Successful undergraduates are:
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Motivated
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Take the initiative
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Independent
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Detail-oriented
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Seek appropriate supervision
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Excited about research in the field of child clinical psychology
Requirements:
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Sophomore standing or higher
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GPA > 3.5 or higher
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Prior experience working in a research setting & with children (preferable if experience is with clinical populations)
Undergraduate research activities:
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Participant recruitment
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Database management & data entry
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Administration of study measures
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Coding of student behaviors in classrooms
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Running of EEG study participants
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Dissemination of lab research findings (e.g., conference presentations)