Psychology 195B: Fieldwork in Cognitive Science
VLTED
Contact: Zania Jackson
E-mail: zania@vlted.com
Address: Westwood, CA
Phone: (404) 263-1922
Website: vlted.com
Description of Organization and Population Served:
VLTED is a social media app for sports! Our innovative platform combines sports, community, and competition. We are a tech start-up company full of passionate innovators and leaders. Our marketing team creates social media and event campaigns to share our app and mission. Our engineering team continually optimizes user experience by adding features and improving upon those existing. We always strive to be better and value our growth, success as a team, and belief in ourselves and our app.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Campus Marketing Coordinators are students who would like to be the voice of VLTED at their respective schools during the college school year. Their role is to create excitement and engagement on campus for and within the VLTED app by creating marketing initiatives on campus. We are looking to offer students an opportunity to utilize skills in marketing, management, sales, and social media to gain experience and show off a variety of skill sets.
This internship looks to provide students with an opportunity to show their creative skills in marketing to help VLTED generate sales and provide professional feedback and guidance. This is a paid internship.
Special Qualifications:
Creativity and innovation: The internship program thrives on creativity and innovation from the marketing interns. We are looking for interns who can bring us fresh marketing ideas and oversee them from initiation to execution.
Adaptability: Interns must know how to problem solve and think quick on their feet. This is a fast-paced start-up environment where things are constantly changing.
Time management: The hybrid structure of the internship gives interns a lot of autonomy. They must be able to manage their time wisely in order to complete tasks on strict deadlines.
Understands how to build and maintain relationships: Interns must know how to cultivate strong, long-term relationships with organizations on campus.
Self-starter: Interns should be self-starters who do not need to always be told what to do. Interns should be tenacious and self-motivated enough to take initiative when needed. A strong internship candidate is someone who knows how to seize a good opportunity and has an inquisitive nature.
Marketing and event-planning experience: Interns should be comfortable interacting with diverse groups and working with teams to implement marketing strategies.
Knowledge of current media trends: Interns should always be on the pulse of what's currently trending both online and on-campus.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 10-15
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
The internship utilizes the Cognitive Science skills developed by the students in their creation of marketing campaigns on campus. Students will be challenged to explore how the target market thinks, learns, remembers, perceives, and makes decisions. They will use these insights to inform their marketing strategies, experiments, and efforts as a team. Through their marketing initiatives, interns will be in charge of gathering data to organize and analyze. All of this contributes to the user experience (UX) that we are providing with our digital product. Because we are a start-up, interns have access to the engineering department and are able to contribute to the design and development of the app as well. The internship program gives interns a lot of creative freedom to apply what they learn in several areas within the discipline of Cognitive Science, including but not limited to pattern recognition, design and analysis of an experiment, visual communication, and decision making.
Red Light Management
Contact: Jacob Smolen
E-mail: jacob.smolen@redlightmanagement.com
Address: 5800 Bristol Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90230
Phone: (310) 273-2266
Website: https://www.redlightmanagement.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Red Light Management is the largest artist management company. Red Light Management strives to build and break their artists to greater heights, serving both the artist in telling their story and the audience.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Red Light Management is an artist management company where marketing and psychology are used. In this position as an intern, they also look at data regarding revenue and audience engagement which goes hand in hand with Cognitive Science. Erin will be working on the electronic team which has the intern working with clients, different teams, and audience metrics.
Special Qualifications:
Working in the music industry
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 15
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
This internship relates to Cognitive Science because the intern will be constantly looking at data and also aiding in marketing tactics and calendars for artist promotion. The intern will use individual intakes from audience members as well in order to apply that information to artist promotion or how the artist can appeal to their fans. In this internship, they will also tasked with thinking critically, interacting with many people.
Gigos
Contact: Ryan Estes
E-mail: support@itsgigos.com
Address: Los Angeles, CA
Phone: (949) 899-5739
Website: http://itsgigos.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
GIGOS is a community-driven platform created to help college students and young professionals connect with peers for jobs, services, and collaborative projects. It serves a diverse population of students across various universities who seek an informal yet reliable space to find gig opportunities, internships, and freelance work tailored to the college lifestyle. The platform offers categories like music, events, and professional services, which resonate with the needs of college communities. By focusing on ease of use and a peer-reviewed system, GIGOS builds trust and convenience in networking. With its user-friendly design, GIGOS empowers students to expand their skills and build connections right on their own campuses.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Marketing Intern (Startup)
As a Marketing Intern at our startup, you'll play an essential role in building brand awareness, driving engagement, and supporting the growth of our platform. Your responsibilities will include assisting in the creation and management of social media content across various channels, executing targeted marketing campaigns, and analyzing metrics to assess performance. You'll work closely with the founder to brainstorm innovative strategies, conduct market research to understand our target audience, and engage with the community through online and offline channels. Additionally, you’ll contribute to the development of marketing materials, manage outreach initiatives, and support the team in organizing promotional events. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment where your insights and creativity are highly valued, providing a unique opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced startup setting.
Special Qualifications:
Strong Communication Skills: Ability to craft clear and engaging content across various platforms, with an understanding of different tones and brand voices.
Social Media: Experience with platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Facebook, including understanding trends, analytics, and best practices for engagement.
Analytical Skills: Familiarity with marketing tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights) to evaluate campaign performance and adapt strategies based on data.
Creativity and Innovation: A knack for brainstorming creative marketing ideas and the flexibility to adapt in a fast-changing startup environment.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a team.
Understanding of Digital Marketing Fundamentals: A background in or knowledge of SEO, email marketing, and content marketing is highly beneficial.
Graphic Design and Content Creation Skills: Basic proficiency with tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar programs for creating social media content and marketing materials.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 7-10
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
The Marketing Intern role at GIGOS connects strongly with cognitive science by applying insights into human behavior and decision-making to marketing strategies. Understanding user behavior allows the intern to craft campaigns that resonate with college students, aligning with how they process information and engage with content. Cognitive science also emphasizes effective communication, which helps in designing messaging that appeals to the emotions and cognitive patterns of GIGOS’s audience. Analyzing data to drive decisions is another key component, with cognitive science providing tools to interpret metrics and understand the psychology behind successful marketing. Additionally, social cognition insights help in fostering a sense of community, appealing to group identity, and encouraging peer recommendations. Finally, the intern’s knowledge of attention and cognitive load supports user experience optimization, making the GIGOS platform intuitive and engaging.
Develop for Good
Contact: Mary Zhu
E-mail: mary@developforgood.org
Address: 584 Castro Street #3117
Phone: (603) 858-1457
Website: http://www.developforgood.org/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Develop for Good is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports teams of underserved and underrepresented college student volunteers as they work on tech projects under professional mentors for other nonprofits. We accelerate the careers of the diverse tech leaders of tomorrow through hands-on projects with real-world impact.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Develop for Good Volunteer Designers' Responsibilities will consist of:
User experience (UX) research
User interface (UI) design
Wireframing and prototyping
Conducting usability tests
CMS (Content Management System) development using Webflow or similar platforms
Designing layouts and visual elements for websites
Collaborating on project ideation and feature development
Assisting with high-fidelity design handoff to clients and development teams
Develop For Good Designers are responsible for contributing to all stages of the design process, from gathering user feedback to wireframing and prototyping UI/UX designs. Designers will implement their design skills, testing prototypes, and working with CMS platforms for website development. They will also have the opportunity to assist in user research, such as conducting surveys and interviews, and help with refining the website or app's visual and functional design.
Special Qualifications:
User experience research and design
User interface design
No/low-code Content Management System development with platforms like Webflow.
Demonstration of resilience and passion.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 5-10
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
UX/UI Design: Understanding how users process information and make decisions is a fundamental aspect of cognitive science. Cognitive psychology provides insights into visual perception, attention, memory, and human-computer interaction, all of which inform design choices to create intuitive and efficient interfaces.
User Research: Cognitive science methods, such as cognitive task analysis and usability testing, are used to understand user behavior and identify pain points in the user experience. Designers will apply these methods to improve the overall usability of the product.
Wireframing and Prototyping: The cognitive principles behind visual hierarchy, spatial memory, and cognitive load will guide the design of prototypes and wireframes, ensuring that the layout and flow of the application are optimized for ease of use.
Besa Mi Vino
Contact: Amelia Cohen-Smith
E-mail: amelia@drinkbesa.com
Address: 110 N Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (510) 822-9027
Website: https://drinkbesa.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Besa Mi Vino is a Los Angeles-based company focused on organic hard seltzers that are sustainably produced, vegan, and gluten-free. As a woman-owned company, Besa Mi Vino is committed to providing a modern, eco-friendly wine experience tailored to younger, health-conscious consumers who value quality and sustainability. The company serves a broad range of customers through retail and events, particularly targeting the Gen Z and millennial markets.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Interns at Besa Mi Vino will engage in various aspects of the company’s operations, including market research, event coordination, brand promotion, and software development. Responsibilities include assisting in retail and event partnerships, promoting the brand both in-store and online, managing customer accounts, and supporting content creation for social media. Additionally, interns may contribute to software development projects that involve analyzing consumer data or improving internal processes. The role also involves analyzing consumer behavior to better understand decision-making and preferences, tying into cognitive science concepts related to decision-making and perception.
Special Qualifications:
Candidates should be passionate about sustainability and have a keen interest in better-for-you consumer products. Prior experience in sales, marketing, or customer service is a plus. Familiarity with social media platforms, especially TikTok, is beneficial for creating content. Basic programming knowledge or experience with software development will be helpful for tech-related tasks. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, interested in entrepreneurship, and eager to learn about brand strategy within a dynamic environment.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 7
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
This internship involves analyzing consumer behavior, decision-making, and engagement, which are core areas in Cognitive Science. Interns will apply theories of perception and motivation in a real-world setting, learning how branding and marketing strategies influence consumer choices. Additionally, the use of social media and data-driven marketing connects to Cognitive Science’s focus on how humans process information and interact with digital platforms. For those involved in software development, this role also connects to the computer science side of Cognitive Science, where interns can explore the intersection of human cognition and technology through various development projects
kommu
Contact: Cynthia Panez Velazco
E-mail: cynthia@gokommu.com
Address: 9538 W Pico Blvd Ste 204 Los Angeles, CA 90035
Phone: (310) 622-2954
Website: https://www.gokommu.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
kommu is a social home-sharing marketplace that connects users through their personal and professional networks, providing trusted hosting and stays at a fraction of the cost of traditional lodging solutions. By leveraging and centralizing these networks, kommu creates substantial annual savings for both consumers and companies.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
kommu is hiring a social media intern! The intern will be focused on visual storytelling on social media for kommu’s Instagram and TikTok channels.
The ideal candidate will be familiar with our community across our current platforms, including the kommu app. This candidate will have an eye for curation and design, and a knack for making personal connections. We are seeking a storyteller who strives to showcase the most inspiring neighborhoods and homes from the kommu community around the world.
Responsibilities:
● Manage daily posting to social media platforms, including:
○ image selection
○ content creation/sourcing
○ copy editing
● Creative ideation for content pillars,
● Interact with the community on social platforms to build relationships.
● Data analysis and reporting
● Liaise with current marketing team members
Special Qualifications:
Qualifications:
● Available 15 hours per week, as well as for team calls
● Community-minded people-person with strong skills in written communication. The ideal candidate will be engaging with community members each day.
● Knowledge of social media platforms and analytics.
● Interest in testing strategies to increase community and involvement.
● Detail-oriented and a self-starter.
● Prior experience in copywriting or social media community management a plus.
● Creative, solution-oriented ideas and the drive to execute them.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 15
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
This social media internship at Kommu is closely related to cognitive science through its focus on visual storytelling and community engagement. Cognitive science explores how people perceive and process visual information, making it relevant to creating effective social media content. Understanding cognitive principles helps in designing compelling visuals and narratives that capture attention and resonate with audiences on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Additionally, managing social media interactions and analyzing engagement metrics involves applying cognitive science insights into how people respond to and interact with content. This practical application of cognitive theories aids in crafting strategies that enhance community involvement and build meaningful connections.
Strength, Love, and Motivation LLC
Contact: Tatyanna Fuller
E-mail: strengthloveamdmotivation@slmtherapy.com
Address: PO Box 764, Jonestown, PA 17038
Phone: (717) 673-8277
Website: https://www.strengthloveandmotivation.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Strength, Love, and Motivation, LLC (SLM), is a private counseling and consultation practice. Our services aim to introduce clarity and self-motivation. We also teach techniques to better manage the emotional stress of everyday life. We also facilitate workshops that focus on anti-racism, equity, and understanding. We provide diversity and equity trainings to institutions, corporations, and organizations. We also host programs for the community including our Dig Deep Series, Sunday Brunch, and Mental Health Retreats. Our work at SLM, is designed to strengthen the mental health of the individuals we work with, pour love into their cup, and motivate them to reach their potential by mastering their life goals. We want to strengthen our community and promote resilience and prevent self-destruction. We serve individuals from various backgrounds from the age of 3 through adulthood.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
The marketing and communications intern position at Strength, Love, and Motivation LLC involves assisting in the development and implementation of marketing strategies to promote the company's services and increase brand awareness within the target audience. The intern will work closely with the team to execute various marketing initiatives aimed at attracting new clients and engaging existing ones. This project offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of marketing within the context of a counseling organization, where the focus is on promoting mental health and well-being. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about mental health and looking to engage in projects intended to bring together the community and bring new ideas to strengthen SLMs social media initiatives. *Internship will be remote
Responsibilities:
Develop content for social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik-Tok and other digital platforms.
Provide virtual event support and assist the team with event planning and community relations.
Generate e-newsletter and social media content.
Designing flyers for upcoming events, and advertising on social media
Brainstorming creative ways to bring people to our events and engage with the community.
Special Qualifications:
Marketing Skills: Basic understanding of marketing principles, including market research, content creation, social media management, and campaign coordination. Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms is a plus.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling content for various marketing channels and effectively communicate ideas and information to team members and external stakeholders.
Creativity: Creative thinking abilities to generate innovative marketing ideas and approaches that resonate with our target audience and differentiate the company's services in the market.
Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently when required, to achieve common goals and deliver successful marketing initiatives.
Passion for Mental Health: Genuine interest in mental health and well-being, along with a commitment to promoting positive mental health through counseling services.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 7-10 hours/week
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
Cognitive science explores how individuals perceive, process, and respond to information. In this internship, knowledge of cognitive science can help interns understand consumer behavior better. By understanding how people think and make decisions, interns can develop marketing strategies that resonate with the target audience on a deeper level, ultimately increasing engagement. Cognitive science principles can also inform how messaging and communication strategies are developed. This internship provides opportunities to apply principles from cognitive science to better understand and connect with consumers, optimize user experiences, and design effective marketing strategies that promote mental health and well-being.
Total Tutor
Contact: Alexandra Polansky
E-mail: ali@mytotaltutor.com
Address: Remote
Phone: (818) 292-2006
Website: mytotaltutor.com
Description of Organization and Population Served:
My Total Tutor, founded and managed by a UCLA Cognitive Science graduate (Class of 2023), is a dynamic K-12 tutoring and test prep company recognized as one of the 2024 Bruin Business 100 honorees by the UCLA Alumni Association. We serve students across various grade levels, providing personalized tutoring services to help them achieve their academic goals. Our mission is to offer high-quality, tailored educational support, empowering students to excel in their studies.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
As a Cognitive Science Intern at My Total Tutor, you will play a crucial role in expanding our digital presence and driving engagement through social media. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and growing our social media channels.
- Creating engaging content, including reels and posts, that resonates with our target audience.
- Analyzing performance metrics and providing insights to optimize our social media strategy using Meta Suite.
- Assisting in sales efforts, with the opportunity to earn commission for clients you bring in.
- Collaborating with our team to ensure consistent branding and messaging across platforms.
Special Qualifications:
- Proficiency in using Meta Suite for social media management, content creation, and analytics.
- Strong understanding of social media trends and best practices.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Interest in the intersection of cognitive science and education.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: This position requires a commitment of 8 hours per week, with flexibility around your academic schedule.
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply cognitive science principles in real-world settings, particularly in understanding human cognition and behavior. You'll leverage your knowledge of attention, memory, and decision-making to create engaging social media content that resonates with our audience. By analyzing user behavior data, you'll apply research methods to optimize strategies, ensuring that our messaging is both effective and persuasive. Your understanding of cognitive processes will also inform your approach to sales, allowing you to craft tailored pitches and build strong client relationships.
Additionally, this role integrates psychology and technology, placing you at the intersection of human behavior and digital tools like Meta Suite. You'll use insights from cognitive science to enhance user experience, design user-friendly interfaces, and make data-driven decisions that improve our digital presence. This experience will be valuable in any future career, providing you with hands-on skills that are directly applicable to fields such as marketing, education, or UX design.
Change Lab
Contact: Nancy Brimhall
E-mail: nbrimhall@changelab.studio
Address: 850 South Broadway Street, Suite 1005
Phone: (310) 339-8993
Website: http://www.changelab.studio/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
ABOUT CHANGE LAB
Change Lab® is an EdTech company that provides innovative and unique educational courses and experiences for the nonprofit industry. The exploding nonprofit industry has created a dramatic shift in knowledge and access to technology that has not kept pace with the vibrancy, efficiency, and solution-sourced demands of nonprofits operating on an increasing world stage.
Under-resourced and inexperienced staffing and boards remain underperforming as demand increases.
To respond was simple. We brought demand expertise to a platform that captures the best-in-class with shared learning, bar none. Utilizing technology, gamification, and immersive learning, we design, build, partner, advance, and educate to higher performance. We are revolutionizing a new generation of nonprofits.
Change Lab is a fund of the Social Impact Fund and, as such, operates as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, serving all nonprofits. You can find us at www.changelab.studio, IG @yourchangelab and soon on TikTok @changelab.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
PHILANTHROPY INTERN
Experience an exciting new edtech philanthropy team; participate in ideas and activities related to its philanthropic content research, writing and immersive game development.
In addition, we support a handful of nonprofit organizations with specific activities and needs. You will have a front-row seat to the inner workings of nonprofits and to the educational concepts and design in production.
General responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Assignments related to top client needs, often including prospect research and biographical preparation
• Graphic design
. Foundation and government grant research and writing
• Write and prepare presentation slides
• Write and create content for social media
• Assist in inputting, updating, tracking expenses and revenue, preparing revenue against goal reports
• Participate in designing fundraising campaigns for the Change Lab Scholarship Fund and promotions
Special Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have good English oral and written communication skills, as well as experience and/or a strong interest in the work of nonprofit organizations. Ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, flexible, and works well with a team as well as independently. In addition, the candidate must have a school and personal schedule that allows for two days per week (Thursdays and Fridays generally) in the downtown LA office. Important that the candidate can commit to a minimum of 12 weeks.
UNPAID INTERNSHIP - We participate in course credit.
TO APPLY
Please send your resume and a cover letter to: nbrimhall@changelab.studio
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 2 days
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
Utilizing strong research skills and an interest in philanthropy, many of our student interns have helped us by digging deep into why gamification in education works. Bringing that data and research to the forefront has been an important asset that drove the launch our Change Lab model. New learning is constantly at hand and with that information, we have moved forward to prepare immersive education through virtual and augmented reality, and are folding in AI at every opportunity. We are a true learning lab.
Grad Pad
Contact: Rondale Davis
E-mail: rondaledavis@gmail.com
Address: Los Angeles, CA
Phone: (925) 812-4668
Website: https://www.gradpad.io/home
Description of Organization and Population Served:
An alumni management platform that drives engagement through event networking, allowing institutions to manage, track, and engage alumni connections.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
- Market Research + Consumer Insights
- Competitive Analysis
- GTM Strategy - Umass LA Chapter + BLS Reunion Remix
- Product Feedback Loop post events
- Content Creation (for events/major updates)
- Pull Social media Handles and number of followers
- See who they are following and note any competitors
- Go over their Business Models
- Pull Data on pricing, number of users, funding, etc
- List of Customers
- Industry reports
- Partner tools (ex. Jitterbit for Anderson community)
- SWOT Analysis
Special Qualifications:
- Having an analytical background, experience with some programming languages
- An undergraduate student
- Extensive experience in marketing,
- Interest in the psychology behind consumer behavior
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 10
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
In the cognitive science classes that I have taken, multiple classes focus on perception and its relation to the body, mind, and even technology. This internship will allow me to build on that foundations of perception and apply it to consumers. Living in modern-day society where technology, artificial intelligence, and computer software become integrated into our lives, this alumni platform will further expand on my knowledge of the relationship between humans and computer software. From a computer science, psychology, and communications perspective, this internship hones in on those topics and will further propel my interdisciplinary understanding of humans.
Simplexam
Contact: Mark Gilpatrick
E-mail: mark@simplexam.com
Address: N/A
Phone: (760) 285-4486
Website: https://simplexam.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Join Simplexam, a leading player in the dynamic intersection of medical, legal, and technology sectors. Our innovative solutions are tailored for the QME (Qualified Medical Evaluator) space within worker's compensation, aiming to streamline processes and enhance efficiency in this critical domain.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
For Product Management:
- Drive product strategy and roadmap development based on market research and customer feedback.
- Work closely with engineering, design, and other stakeholders to prioritize and deliver product features and enhancements.
- Conduct thorough analysis of product performance metrics and user feedback to inform decision-making.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for product-related inquiries, providing guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.
- Stay informed about industry trends and competitor offerings to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
Special Qualifications:
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for driving product innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 10-15
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
This internshop at Simplexam connects to cognitive science in the following ways.
1. User Experience (UX) Design: Applying cognitive science principles ensures intuitive product design.
2. Decision Making and Behavior Analysis: Cognitive science insights inform data interpretation for effective product strategies.
3. Human-Computer Interaction (HCI): Understanding user interactions aids in optimizing product usability.
4. Personalization and Adaptive Systems: Cognitive science informs the development of personalized features for enhanced user engagement.
By integrating cognitive science principles, Product Managers can create user-centric solutions that drive product success.
Cornerstone Faith Foundation
Contact: Jymm Adams
E-mail: jymm@cornerstonefaithfoundation.com
Address: 231 E. Alessandro Blvd #A656 Riverside, CA 92508
Phone: (626) 375-2773
Website: http://cornerstonefaithfoundation.org/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Cornerstone Faith Foundation invests in individuals, organizations, and ideas whose sole purpose is to improve the lives of those in need.
Our strategies are focused on five key areas: Economic Security, Education, Environmental Improvement, Community Advancement, Health, and Wellness.
Every day, in every community millions of children and families go to bed hungry in “food insecure” homes.
Food insecurity is defined as any household without adequate food for any household member due to finances.
Help us fight domestic hunger, and assist us in bringing clean, safe water to individuals globally.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
This internship is a great opportunity for students looking to have genuine responsibility and growth experiences.
Some of the tasks will include:
· The development and distribution of marketing and communication materials.
· Leadership duties and responsibilities at events and campaigns.
· Meetings - Zoom, as well as in person, with senior staff and key personnel.
Interns will report to the Marketing Director and learn the finer details of marketing. Interns will also collaborate with the Finance, Publicity and Executive teams.
We consider our interns “team members” and refer to them as such.
Special Qualifications:
Applicants must posses basic computer skills including but not limited to: Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Strong writing skills are a plus.
Also, applicants will need basic social media skill across several standard social media platforms.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 7-10
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
This internship will provide an opportunity for students to examine the nature and behavior of those in need as well as those how are charitable to those in need.
American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology
Contact: Amanda Newland
E-mail: researchdirector@aibrt.org
Address: 1035 E Vista Way Ste 120, Vista, CA 92084
Phone: (206) 309-3867
Website: http://aibrt.org/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
The American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology (AIBRT) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2012 and based in Vista, California, USA. It conducts and promotes research that has the potential to increase the well-being and functioning of people worldwide. It currently has ongoing research projects in twelve different topic areas.
AIBRT's mission is to conduct, promote, and advance research on behavior that has the potential to improve the human condition, to develop possible applications of such research, and to educate the public about both this research and its applications.
It pursues this mission by conducting relevant research, presenting at scientific conferences, publishing reports in both scientific and popular publications, developing possible applications, and keeping the public informed through classes, workshops, internet activities, videos, and a variety of other publishing and media activities.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Research interns gain exceptional experience working on a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team of researchers and professionals. Research interns are quickly assigned to one or more research projects that match their learning and career goals. Skills research interns learn or develop while assisting with research projects include literature reviews, journal searches, statistics and data analysis, data visualization, web programming, academic writing and editing, drafting and revising research presentations, and assisting with manuscript preparation.
Special Qualifications:
Candidates should be self-starters and have strong writing skills. A background in research, statistics, web programming, SPSS, PHP, R, non-profit development, communications, or video or audio editing would also be helpful.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 10 (academic year); 20 (summer)
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
AIBRT conducts and promotes psychological research on more than twelve different topic areas. Examples of topics that researchers at AIBRT are currently investigating are online manipulation, adolescence, creativity, love and relationships, parenting, stress management, motivation, and morality.
Jazz Hands For Autism
Contact: Ifunanya Nweke
E-mail: N.Nweke@jazzhandsforautism.org
Address: 10220 Culver Boulevard, Ste 101, Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (424) 209-7190
Website: http://www.jazzhandsforautism.org/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Jazz Hands For Autism is a nonprofit organization that provides job development, job training and job placement for adults on the autism spectrum. Through the Jazz Hands Concert Series and the Jazz Hands Musicians Academy, Jazz Hands For Autism helps musicians on the autism spectrum develop transferrable social, professional and on stage skills that increase employability and their success as working musicians.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Data Analyst Intern: Assisting with the development of code and programs that analyze data collected on a daily and monthly basis. Data Analyst Intern also assist with assimilating historical data with current data to show students' progress over time in a visual way.
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Development Intern: Assisting with grant-writing, and developing donor relations and corporate sponsorship (Researching grants and prospective donors and drafting letters of intent and solicitation plans and reporting plans).
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Information Analyst Intern: Providing non-experimental and theoretical research support on topics relevant to music and autism.
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Marketing Intern: Assisting with marketing and fundraising events and campaigns. Proactively providing creative input for marketing strategies.
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Project Management Internship: Assisting JHFA Administrators and Directors with building effective and efficient workflows to oversee the various projects at JHFA
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Research & Evaluation Intern: Collecting, compiling, tracking and analyzing student related data and creating progress reports in several formats. Utilizing this data to determine trends and tell a story on student placement and progress in order to help ensure long term student progress (Jazz Hands Musicians Academy) We recruit 4 REs per quarter/ Semester
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Strategy & Operations Intern: Assisting in various analysis and planning operations to inform and improve organization structure and processes. Documenting processes within JHFA programs, operationalizing and automating manual content processes across the organization, assist with Manage partner onboarding processes, Tracking program rollout processes, joining meetings with managers to focus on solutions, anticipating problems in operations before delays arise, and researching and writing detailed reports. Create and monitor project plans.
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LA County Arts Research and Evaluation Intern: This particular REI will help quantify the impact of Arts Education for adults with autism. As part of the Jazz Hands team, the REI will help ensure that the data collected is aligned with the JHFA Values, Mission and Vision. REI is an active participant of the survey implementation, data collection, tracking and organization of at least three big data projects. This person will review and track the new and current metrics for grant applications. This role will prepare students for the role of Data Analyst at a nonprofit or arts education organization.
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Curriculum Development Intern: Assisting with the development, organizing, scoping and evaluation of curriculum within the Jazz Hands Musicians Academy. Conducting research into learning theories and best educational practices, uploading courses to learning management system, codifying course list and curriculum list for digital consumption. Accompanying instructional design specialist in providing training to instructors at the Jazz Hands Musicians Academy. We recruit 4 CDIs per quarter/ Semester
Special Qualifications:
We are seeking interns who are motivated, committed to their work and committed to growth and learning.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 8-10
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
Each of the roles listed give students an opportunity to apply the interdisciplinary curriculum within the Cog Sci and Psychology majors in different departments within an organization. Whether its marketing or event planning or research and evaluation, the internships at JHFA challenges UCLA Cog Sci and psychology student to see how their degrees apply indifferent real world and hands-on settings
Witness to Mass Incarceration Inc.
Contact: Evie Litwok
E-mail: evie@witnesstomassincarceration.org
Address: 111 West 71st Street, Apt 4H, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (347) 304-7227
Website: https://www.witnesstomassincarceration.org/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Witness to Mass Incarceration (WITNESS) is committed to empowering formerly incarcerated individuals and marginalized communities through innovative social enterprise solutions and vocational training, fostering economic independence, reducing recidivism, and building generational wealth to break systemic barriers and promote long-term resilience and equality.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Position Details:
The marketing and communications interns will provide support to Witness through writing, material development, event planning, research and evaluation. The interns will help to develop and implement communications strategies and materials that engage Witness members and prospective members; promote collaboration among a broad spectrum of stakeholder groups and raise awareness of Witness to Mass Incarceration within the broader community. We’re looking for individuals who are dedicated to their work and to creating an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
Responsibilities and Qualifications:
Develop content for social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Volunteer Match, and other digital platforms.
Provide on-site/ virtual event support and assist the team with event planning and community relations. This includes speaking with members of our programs.
Generate e-newsletter and social media content.
Monitor pen-pal program
Special Qualifications:
Qualifications, Credentials and Technical Skills required:
Education or experience in public relations, communications or marketing; previous internship experience considered a plus.
Strong writing, proofreading, social media and research skills. Graphic design, video and HTML/content management experience preferred. Special event experiences are a plus.
Know-how to produce communications in multiple formats, including digital, print and broadcast.
Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail required.
Strong organization skills. Ability to effectively manage course load, extra-curricular and internship responsibilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to ask questions when in need of direction or clarification.
Ability and confidence to interact with staff at all levels and external constituents.
Creativity and passion for philanthropic communications and non-profit marketing. Desire to continue learning and growing.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 7-10
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
The qualifications and the organization's mission involve applying principles of cognitive science to understand human behavior, create effective marketing strategies, and design initiatives that promote social change.
Students will have the opportunity to design marketing campaigns, utilize UI/UX principles for web design, and influence user behavior through visual content.
Zen Frenz
Contact: Alexander Gray
E-mail: alex@zenfrenz.com
Address: 1001 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90024
Phone: (917) 531-7494
Website: http://zenfrenz.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Zen Frenz aims to be the future of pet wellness we are dedicated to building a passionate community of pet owners who strive to bring themselves and their frenz the best lives possible.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
– Creating marketing graphic and video content to be used by Zen Frenz social channels
– Planning and Posting weekly Instagram, Youtube, and Tik Tok content
– Engaging with users on all social media platforms
– Leading Zen Frenz weekly Blog
– Managing Marketing Team
Special Qualifications:
University Student
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 9
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
The goal of Cognitive Science is to understand why we do the things we do, think the way we think, and how we perceive the world around us. The Creative Director role at Zen Frenz directly intersects with Cognitive Science principles, particularly in the realm of user engagement, content creation, and marketing strategy. Crafting marking content, including graphics and videos, requires an understanding of how visual stimuli impact cognitive processes. Cognitive Science insights guide decisions on color schemes, imagery, and layout to optimize use engagement and comprehension. Engaging with users on social media platforms involves understanding social cognition and behavior, drawing on Cognitive Science to foster meaningful connections, encourage participation, and elicit desired responses from the audience. Furthermore, effective team management relies on an understanding of cognitive and motivational factors influencing individual and group behavior. Concepts from cognitive science, such as decision making processes and motivation theories, inform leadership approaches to inspire productivity and collaboration. In summary, this internship offers a practical application of Cognitive Science principles in marketing and content creation, allowing interns to contribute to compelling, user-centric strategies that resonate with the audience on a cognitive level, deriving engagement and success for Zen Frenz’s social media initiatives.
tapouts, inc.
Contact: Daniel Lee
E-mail: start@tapouts.com
Address: 220 Main St Suite A
Phone: (323) 433-0102
Website: http://www.tapouts.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
tapouts is an education-technology startup which aims to promote mental resilience and life skills in the future generation of youth.
We do this by offering youth life coaching via live virtual groups, taught and facilitated by our trained coaches, around psychology and life skills topics such as the cognitive behavioral framework, growth and stress mindsets, agency, habits, and other relevant topics for building youth resilience.
tapouts aims to provide a fun and engaging educational experience for youth between the ages of 4 and 16 through the use of games and activities that are tailored around a psychologically-themed lesson.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Fieldwork Project will entail understanding data collected from customers, understanding the relationship between this data, and how it relates to business objectives. Intern responsibilities entail data extraction, transformations, and analyses, as well as model building to better understand relationships. Intern will also have the opportunity to present findings in an organized and succinct fashion to stakeholders including those in the C-suite. Interns will also be responsible for data management from various sources, and business operations that will entail various skills (e.g., organization, time management, problem solving, etc.).
Special Qualifications:
Knowledge of basic statistics and past work with data are prerequisites for this internship.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 20
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
This internship is a good match for anyone passionate about Cognitive Science, as it offers a rich blend of interdisciplinary experiences. In this role, interns will not only sharpen technical abilities like computer programming and data analytics, but will also delve into practical aspects of operating a startup in the psychology-education domain. This internship is particularly unique in that tapouts focuses on youth mental wellbeing, an important and related area to Cognitive Science, and provides interns opportunities to directly apply technical and subject matter knowledge in applied scenarios.
Neoboard
Contact: Kevin Mora
E-mail: careers@neoboardapp.com
Address: 3600 Lime St. Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (949) 236-7232
Website: https://www.neoboardapp.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Neoboard is the edtech startup that is developing a primary product that is both a standalone and Canvas-integrated web application whose goal is to improve student engagement in the classroom while also reducing the amount of work for teachers. This is achieved through third party app integrations, automating workflows between them and tagging student users to early alert based on activity across multiple applications. The company is focused on higher education, a technology for colleges and universities that have challenges related to student retention or engagement.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers
Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps
Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs and widgets
Build page navigation buttons and search fields
Develop UI mockups and clickable prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like
Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches and tables)
Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
Conduct usability and accessibility assessments of websites and mobile apps.
Create logos for projects.
Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness)
Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors and images
Special Qualifications:
Some experience (academic or otherwise) with prototyping technologies and subject interviews
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 15-19
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
The principles of UI/UX research and design are deeply rooted in psychology, leveraging insights from human behavior, cognition, and emotions to create interfaces that are not only functional but also enjoyable and satisfying for users. The goal of this industry is to design experiences that align with users' innate tendencies and capabilities. Examples of different branches of psychology that are relevant to UI/UX include cognitive psychology for how users perceive and process info, behavioral psychology for how users interact with interfaces, Gestalt psychology for optimal organization of information, and more.
Velosaty
Contact: Andrew Francella
E-mail: andrew@velosaty.com
Address: 118-18 Union Turnpike, Kew Gardens Queens 11415
Phone: (914) 275-8137
Website: Velosaty.com
Description of Organization and Population Served:
At Velosaty, we are dedicated to aiding the next generation of athletes in navigating their academic and professional journeys. Our software offers personalized services tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of student-athletes. With an eye towards future success both on and off the field, we assist in selecting the right universities that cater to athletic and academic goals, securing internships that provide real-world experience, and fostering meaningful peer connections for a well-rounded university experience.
Our mission is to ensure that every student-athlete we work with feels equipped, confident, and ready to take on their university years and beyond.
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
User Experience Research:
* Conducting comprehensive research to understand the cognitive processes of student-athletes, ensuring the software interface and experience are tailored to their specific needs and preferences.
Educational Content Development:
* Creating and curating educational materials and resources that align with the cognitive learning styles of student-athletes, enhancing their academic and athletic learning experience.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
* Utilizing cognitive science principles to interpret data on end users, aiding in strategic decision-making processes for product enhancements.
Peer Connection Facilitation:
Help design features that effectively connect student-athletes for peer-to-peer support and networking within the platform
Special Qualifications:
Qualifications for Student Cognitive Science Role at Velosaty:
Educational Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
Research Skills: Involvement in academic or extracurricular projects demonstrating basic skills in user experience research or behavioral studies.
Analytical Aptitude: Strong analytical abilities, with experience in data interpretation from class projects or coursework.
Content Creation Interest: Interest in developing educational content, with a focus on understanding different learning styles.
Technical Familiarity: Basic familiarity with data analytics tools or an eagerness to learn; programming knowledge is a plus but not required.
Mental Health Awareness: A basic understanding of mental health principles, particularly in the context of student life and sports.
Communication Skills: Good communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective team collaboration and feedback collection.
Problem-Solving Orientation: Demonstrated problem-solving skills through coursework or team projects.
Innovative Thinking: Creative approach to projects or assignments, showcasing the ability to think innovatively.
Feedback Collection Experience: Experience in collecting and responding to feedback, such as from class presentations or group projects.
Interest in Sports and Education: A strong interest in sports and education, preferably with some involvement in athletic activities or student organizations.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 7
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
The role at Velosaty for a cognitive science student is closely aligned with the core principles of cognitive science, particularly in understanding how student-athletes think, learn, and behave. In this role, the student will apply these principles to analyze how student-athletes interact with our software, helping tailor the user experience to their specific cognitive and learning patterns. They will also assist in developing strategies that align with the mental processes of our users, ensuring our services are both intuitive and effective. This role is a unique opportunity to apply cognitive science theories in a practical, real-world setting, directly impacting the wellbeing and success of student-athletes.
Bukunmi
Contact: Grace Bukunmi
E-mail: info@bukustudios.com
Address: 1000 S. Santa Fe
Phone: (442) 273-0133
Website: http://www.bukunmigrace.com/
Description of Organization and Population Served:
Bukunmi represents the talent-focused division within Buku Studios, a dynamic creative collective catering to an array of Fortune 500 companies and startups. Specializing in delivering comprehensive solutions encompassing content production, editorial art direction, and community engagement within the realm of art and entertainment. The collective was established to meet the sophisticated content requirements of top-tier publications, brands, and artists, offering adept solutions and abundant resources."
Description of Fieldwork Project and Responsibilities of Intern:
This internship is designed to offer students with hands-on experience in project management, marketing, content creation, and art direction. Interns will collaborate closely with experienced professionals in these domains, delving into vision, visuals and commercial campaign production.
The main objective is to provide students with comprehensive insights into the entrepreneurial aspects of art production, thereby enhancing their skills in client communication, conceptualization, and implementation.
Special Qualifications:
Ideally, an interest in either fashion, art, media, social entrepreneurship or leadership.
Experience with Adobe Photoshop or other similar photo editing software.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Hourly Commitment Per Week: 8-10
How does this relate to Cognitive Science?:
This opportunity aligns with Cognitive Science by exploring motivational trends in human behavior and psyche. It aims to leverage these insights to develop compelling marketing and content strategies that have a strong impact.
Engaging in creative processes allows cognitive science students to access cognitive mechanisms which enable them to generate ideas, tackle artistic challenges, and innovate. Ultimately learning how to optimize workflows more effectively.
Students will leverage their comprehension of cognition, creativity, and user experience. Applying this knowledge to craft captivating visual content tailored to specific audiences, drawing from various aspects of Cognitive Science.