Research on Mediated Break-ups

I am Ilana Gershon, a professor in the Department of Communication and Culture. I am doing research for a book on what it means to break up by Facebook, email, text messaging, IMing, voicemail, phone - anything that isn't a face-to-face break up. I am looking for people who will talk to me about what they think about these forms of breaking up as well as what experiences you or your friends have had with breaking up using these different mediums. I am also very interested in people who use the honesty box on Facebook. These conversations normally last an hour.. They are completely confidential and I use pseudonyms for everyone when I write. If you would be willing to have a casual conversation with me about this, please email me at igershon@indiana.edu or call me at 856-3728.

Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunity at the University of Maryland

This program is geared at rising juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a doctorate in the social, behavioral and economic sciences. All students are eligible; however, we highly encourage those from underrepresented populations (i.e. African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders) to apply. We expect 10-12 scholars to participate in the upcoming eight-week experience (from June 2 - July 25, 2008). Events and activities will include lab and research experiences, didactic science lectures, and opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and networking. Accepted students will be provided round-trip airfare, meals, room and board and a $2,700 stipend. The application deadline is February 15, 2008. Please refer them to our program website http://www.bsos.umd.edu/dean/summer.html or email us at sri@bsos.umd.edu.)'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status='';">