Student Visitor - Summer

The Institute for the Study of Resilience in Youth (ISRY) researches youth development, social-emotional learning (SEL) and development (SED) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in formal and informal education settings (schools, camps, afterschools, and other youth-serving organizations). To bridge the resource gap in high-poverty and other underserved communities, our team creates and studies evidence-based tools and frameworks to help educators improve the social-emotional development and mental health of young people.

We are seeking undergraduate and graduate students (or recent graduates) who identify with our mission and have an interest in psychology, mental health, and education to work and learn with us for Summer 2025.  The placement will be processed through the McLean Hospital Student Visitors Program and can be virtual or hybrid (Boston area). Sample projects for students include conducting literature reviews and background research related to education, mental health, social-emotional development, or STEM education. We are also developing curricula to teach young people about neuroscience, engineering and SED, which will be used and evaluated around Boston this summer.

Current undergraduate and graduate students, or recent graduates, who identify with our mission and have an interest in psychology, mental health, and education are welcome. Applicants should be bright, motivated, and independent and have experience working with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Experience in literature-oriented research projects is desired but not required. People with experience related to working with children (babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, after-school staff, etc.) are sought for some of our summer projects. We are also looking for students with graphic design/layout experience to refresh some of our materials. 

Students will participate in  seminars presented by researchers and clinicians at McLean Hospital, a national leader in psychiatric research and care, to learn about educational and professional opportunities in research and clinical settings. Academic credit and other support may be available through your college/university. Please send cover letter and resume to shoots@mclean.harvard.edu.