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Undergraduate Research Opportunities

We are always recruiting undergraduate lab members! There are several ways for undergraduates to contribute to the meaningful work happening in our lab, ranging from serving as a research assistant to acting as a mentor.

To express interest or to learn more, please contact:

Sam McQuillin (Lab Director): MCQUILLS@mailbox.sc.edu

Savannah Simpson (Graduate Student): SBS16@email.sc.edu

Prospective Graduate Students

Thank you for your interest in joining the YESS Lab! Dr. McQuillin accepts graduate student mentees from the School Psychology doctoral program. Please contact Dr. McQuillin to inquire about whether he plans to take students during your application cycle.

Below are some resources intended to support prospective graduate students through the application process. If you have any questions or concerns, we encourage you to reach out directly to lab members. We would love to hear from you!

A helpful timeline

Linked below is an outline of a sample timeline of tasks required for the graduate admissions process. This resource was created by members of the YESS Lab.

Writing tips and tricks

Linked below is a resource with tips and tricks for writing graduate school application materials. This resource was created by members of the YESS Lab.

what is School Psychology?

Not familiar with the field of school psychology? This resource provides an overview of the field of school psychology for those who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the field. This resource was created by members of the YESS Lab.

what is community psychology?

Not familiar with the field of community psychology? This resource provides an overview of the field of community psychology for those who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the field. This resource was created by members of the YESS Lab.