Psych Scoop, 10/10/23
October 10, 2023 |
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The Psych Scoop is sent to all Psychology Undergraduate students and alumni every Tuesday throughout the academic school year. Share your news with psyadvis@umn.edu! |
Psychology Advising AnnouncementsCurrent majors are expected to know the announcements in the advising announcement section. 1. CONNECT! Schedule an appointment with a Psychology Advisor!Making connections is a crucial part of your undergraduate experience, especially within your major. Psychology Undergraduate Advising would like to invite you to schedule an appointment to simply CONNECT. Psychology Advisors hold a great deal of psychology-related experience: we have worked in a wide variety of psychology-related positions, completed both undergraduate and graduate programs in psych, traveled and studied abroad, and completed internships and maintained connections with alumni and current graduate students who are working in the field. Relationship building is important, so if there is an advisor with whom you have met in the past, or has experience in something that you are interested in, feel free to request to meet with that specific advisor. October is a great month for these types of appointments; act now before the rush! 2. Psychology Undergraduate Advising invites you to Psych Game Night!Tuesday, October 10, 2023,3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST Psychology Undergraduate Advising is hosting a new event - Psych Game Night! We will be supplying a few games for students to enjoy such as Yahtzee, Codenames, Uno, and more. We highly encourage students to attend to meet other students within the psychology major, as it is one of the biggest majors at UMN. Feel free to bring any additional games you would like to play with others, but we do ask that the games are appropriate. If you are interested in joining us, fill out the RSVP so we can know attendance beforehand. We hope to see you there! 3. Careers & Pizza: Research and User Design with Varun (BS '16)!Thursday, October 26, 2023,4:15 pm - 5:15 pm CST Are you interested in a career related to research and user design? Join Psychology Advising on Thursday, October 26th, from 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm in N219 Elliott Hall for Careers & Pizza, with our featured guest, Varun! Varun Murugesan is a mixed methods senior UX researcher, mentor & author. Varun graduated in 2016 with a B.S. in psychology. He’s worked across different industries, services, and products (like Facebook (now Meta), Best Buy, SeatGeek & UnitedHealth Group). He’s currently teaching his puppy, (Granola) how to roll over, and listening to spooky podcasts about creatures and mysteries. RSVP online. 4. Get to Know Your Faculty - Dr. Drexler James!Friday, November 3, 2023, 11:00 am CST - 12:00 pm CST Exciting news! Get to know our featured faculty for Fall 2023, Dr. Drexler James, on a personal and academic level. Dr. Drexler James specializes in social psychology. Dr. Drexler James is currently doing research on Health Disparities and Equity, Social Determinants of Health, and Psychological Essentialism. Dr. Dexler James has taught classes on cultural and socio-cultural psychology. At the event, you can ask questions ranging from "How did you find your passion?" to "What is your favorite Netflix show?" Please RSVP as soon as possible. We can't wait to see you there! |
Psychology Student Group AnnouncementsAll students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in Psychology student organizations. No previous participation or membership is required. If you're interested, please attend! To learn more, visit our website. 5. Psychology Club Halloween Movie NightMonday, October 16, 2023, 5:30 pm CST - 7:00 pm CST Join us on Monday, October 16th from 5:30-7 PM for a spooky meeting of the psychology club! We will be watching a psychological thriller and do some Halloween-inspired coloring. This meeting is open to anyone interested in psychology, so be sure to tell your friends. We are looking forward to a fun night, and hope to see you there! If you have any questions, feel free to email psichi@umn.edu |
Events6. University of Minnesota Graduate Programs FairMonday, October 23, 2023, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST Thinking about graduate school? The University of Minnesota offers more than 200 graduate and professional degree programs at the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses! With so many top-tier programs led by renowned faculty, chances are you'll find a program that’s perfect for you. If you are thinking about applying to graduate school or are curious to learn more about U of MN programs, the Graduate School Diversity Office invites you to join us to explore your options at our U of MN Graduate Programs Fair. Register for this event here! 7. CSE Graduate School Opportunities ShowcaseMonday, October 23, 2023, 9:00 am - 6: 00 pm CST This event is designed to explore pathways for historically under-represented students interested in learning more about the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering graduate programs. Open to all. Participants will; learn how the graduate school application process works, hear from students and faculty about M.S. or Ph.D. programs, learn about initiatives from the Graduate School and University, participate in the Graduate School Diversity Office's Graduate Fair, visit programs of interest in the College of Science and Engineering, watch UMN CSE Three Minute Thesis Competition. Register soon before space fills! Registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 16. 8. Be. Belong. Become: The Carlson School Diversity ExperienceThursday, October 12, 2023, 8:45 am - 4:00 pm CST The Carlson School of Management Center for Inclusive Excellence is hosting the annual Live Into It conference on Thursday, October 12, 2023. This year's theme is the Business of Community, where various leaders in the DEI field will discuss research being conducted, and the DEI ecosystem in the Twin Cities. This is an opportunity to collaborate and network with industry sectors, researchers, and community members. To view the agenda and register for the event, please visit the website. Questions may be directed to Serena Carr at carr0760@umn.edu. 9. Government & Nonprofit Career FairFriday, November 3, 2023, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CST The Career Fair allows Government and Nonprofit agencies to meet with candidates and alumni from the 30 participating Minnesota 4-year colleges and universities and participating regional colleges. The Government & Nonprofit Career Fair allows candidates to pursue professional opportunities and internships in all levels of government and nonprofit agencies. The job fair is open only to students and alumni from participating colleges and universities. To learn more about this event visit their website. |
Resources10. Group Therapy at Boynton Mental Health ClinicGroup Therapy programming is back at the Boynton Mental Health Clinic! Group therapy sessions are a safe, confidential space to share and explore concerns and learn new strategies for overcoming challenges. Group therapy sessions are open to all students unless otherwise indicated. To get started with a group, call 612-624-1444. Me & My ADHD and You 2.0 will remain open this semester so students can join anytime. Questions can be directed to boynton.umn.edu. 11. Boynton's Health's Nutritious U Food Pantry12:00 - 5:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th full week of the month, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Boynton’s Health’s Nutritious U Food Pantry is an on-campus, free food pantry available to any graduate and undergraduate student attending the University of Minnesota. The food pantry is open from 12:00 p.m. - to 5:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th full week of the month, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. October dates are 10th - 11th & 24th - 25th. Students may come once per pantry week (Tuesday or Wednesday), meaning one or two times per month. Please direct questions to Natalie Gerkin, Pantry Coordinator, at gerki006@umn.edu. 12. CHEM 1015 & MATH 1271 Study Nights!CHEM 1015 Study Nights - First Thursdays of each month (Nov. 2nd, Dec. 7th): MATH 1271 Study Nights - First Wednesdays of each month (Nov. 1st, Dec. 6th) Tutoring & Academic Success Center (TASC) and the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) have partnered to host monthly Study Nights from 6:00-7:00 PM on the first Wednesdays (MATH 1271) and Thursdays (CHEM1015) of each month! 13. Pláticas: Latinx Connection SpacePláticas: Latinx Connection Space is a virtual weekly group for Latina/e/o/x undergraduate and graduate students to come together and discuss specific needs, themes, challenges, joys, and identities in our community. Some of the themes we may discuss include colorism, language, belongingness, indigeneity, mestizaje, gender roles, religion and spirituality, immigration, and ongoing events that impact our people and communities. We acknowledge that within the Latinx community, there are many different identities, experiences, and preferences in how we describe ourselves. We invite this variety in lived experiences and trust that each of our identities and stories will add to our group and discussions. Sometimes we can wonder if we belong and if these spaces are for us. We want to honor how vulnerable it can be to consider joining a community space and hope to affirm your belonging and enoughness. Come as you are and we hope you will join us and explore these reactions, wonderings, and questions together. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Nina at beith009@umn.edu 14. Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Minor and CertificateInterested in language? Teaching and learning abroad? Check out the TESL minor and certificate program. Prepare to teach English in community ESL programs, during study abroad, or after you graduate. The TESL minor and certificate is perfect for programs like JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching), the Peace Corps, or the Fulbright English Teaching Assistants program. Questions about how to apply or requirements can be directed to Stephanie Fore at sfore@umn.edu. |
Graduate SchoolFind Diversity Weekend programs - includes Fall, Spring, and Summer programs. Updated frequently. 15. Master of Human Resources Virtual Information SessionWednesday, October 11, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST Please join us to learn more about the Human Resources and Industrial Relations Program and the opportunities it affords. Talk with our Director and a student or alumni as well as the admissions representative, and find out if the program is a good fit for you. Please register here. 16. Learn about the UMD Psychology Masters Program at the Graduate FairMonday, October 23, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST The Master of Arts in Psychological Science Program at the University of Minnesota Duluth will have a table at the Graduate Fair on Monday, Oct. 23 from 1-4 PM in Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall. Stop by and learn more about our 3 tracks: Clinical-Counseling, Industrial-Organizational, and Experimental Psychology and chat with the program director. Register online. Questions about this event can be directed to Dr. Catherine Reich, program director cmreich@d.umn.edu or mapsumd@d.umn.edu. 17. San Diego State University Department of Psychology Master's Program Virtual Open HouseTuesday, October 10, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CST Prospective Master's Students are invited to join San Diego State University's Department of Psychology for their Virtual Masters Program Open House! An overview of the program and the application process will be discussed. Those interested in both the MS and MA will have a chance to break out into groups to discuss both programs. For those who are interested, please RSVP here! Questions can be directed to tkrider@sdsu.edu. 18. Information Session for Masters Program in DuluthFriday, November 10, 2023, (in-person session 1:15 pm - 3:00 pm & virtual session 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm) The Master of Arts in Psychological Science (MAPS) program at the University of Minnesota Duluth is hosting an Information Session for prospective students on Friday afternoon November 10th. Located in beautiful Duluth MN, students are trained in 1 of 3 tracks: Clinical-Counseling, Industrial-Organizational, or Experimental psychology and prepared for doctoral programs, research careers, and/or employment organizational, educational, clinical, and counseling settings. Whether you are just getting started or preparing your application, come in person or attend online to learn what MAPS has to offer. Visit the link to sign up. Questions about this event can be directed to Dr. Catherine Reich, program director cmreich@d.umn.edu or mapsumd@d.umn.edu. 19. Graduate Program in Neuroscience Virtual Open HouseSaturday, November 11, 2023, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm CST Are you interested in applying to the Graduate Program in Neuroscience (GPN) at the University of Minnesota? Want to hear what is going on in our research labs? The Graduate Program in Neuroscience (GPN) at the University of Minnesota is a large interdisciplinary PhD program, made up of over 125 faculty members. Our goal is to provide training in neuroscience research across a broad range of techniques and disciplines, ranging from the molecular and genetic level to computational. Due to its interdisciplinary nature, our program is a highly collaborative and collegial environment in which to train. Join us for our GPN Open House! Please register using the Google Form. If you have any questions about this event contact our Graduate Program Coordinator Rebecca Hervonen at hervo003@umn.edu. |
Research20. Call For Undergraduate Research Papers!Have you completed a research paper in a psychology-related field (i.e. psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, linguistics)? Are you looking for a platform to publish your work? If so, The Undergraduate Research Journal of Psychology at UCLA (URJP) wants you to submit your papers for our annual publication, expected to be released in Spring 2024. URJP is an organization dedicated to informing the community of psychological findings through research run by undergraduates from all over the world. Last year, they received submissions from both local and international universities. URJP is one of the few established psychology journals that publishes undergraduate psychological research. Submitted papers must be original work completed by undergraduates (Includes senior honors theses, independent research, reviews, theoretical papers, and other scholarly writing)and have never before been published. The deadline to submit papers has been extended to November 15, 2023, at 11:59 P.M. PST. Multiple submissions from one author are welcome. More information regarding our submission criteria and the types of articles accepted can be found on our website. To view our prior publications, please visit our website! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at psychjournal.ucla@gmail.com for further information. We look forward to reviewing your submissions! 21. TRIO McNair Scholars - Applications Due November 9thThe TRIO McNair Scholars Program is more than a research program. Scholars have the opportunity to develop their research and leadership skills while simultaneously preparing for graduate school and building a community with their peers. We are now accepting applicants for the 2024 McNair Scholars cohort! If you are eligible and are interested in learning more about the program, please fill out this form to express your interest and we will reach out. If you or students have any questions, please email mcnair@umn.edu. 22. *Credit or Volunteer* Undergraduate Research Opportunities - Learning Informatics LabInterested in getting research experience? Join projects in the Learning Informatics Lab; and do research on Machine Learning, AI, Data Science, and Learning Engineering. Benefits include receiving class credit and gaining research or volunteer experience. Please contact Marianna Pagkratidou at mpagkrat@umn.edu if you’re interested. |
Jobs/Internship OpportunitiesIMPORTANT: Organizations listed below are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Psychology or Psychology Undergraduate Advising. Please exercise the same discretion you would in viewing any other source. 23. The University YMCA is hiring!The University YMCA is hiring a Site Lead! You must be able to have a two-semester commitment (Fall and Spring preferred), have availability to work 8-10 hours per week at the University YMCA, attend bi-weekly program meetings with Site Leads, and lead and/or support monthly evening seminars (T/W) and scheduled weekend events (i.e. training and/or retreats). Preferred skills include; Preferred Skills: responsibility and accountability. ability to work with people representing diverse demographics, strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to adapt to change and move the program forward, excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks, excellent follow-through and accountability, a basic understanding of the Youth Development Theory and the Search Institute’s Developmental Assets. For more information about the position and how to apply, contact Patti.neiman@ymcamn.org. 24. Executive Function CoachWe are HIRING! - LifeFx is an Executive Function Coaching program embracing the strengths of the neurodiverse brain. We work with individuals of all ages and stages. Executive function coaching teaches students how to better understand their unique brain! We teach tools and strategies on how to organize, plan, prioritize, manage time, sustain attention, manage emotions, and get things done! The role of the Executive Function Coach is an essential role in our program. You will work 1:1 with students to provide guidance, motivation, and accountability as they learn new tools to improve their Executive Function skill set. At LifeFx you will gain hands-on, real-world, experience working 1:1 with students ages 6-18. This is an ideal role for anyone pursuing a role in mental health, education, or social work. You can see the complete job description and apply online using the link provided. Questions about this position can be directed to Amanda Hatling at Amanda@LifeFxMN.com or 612-568-3876. 25. Clinical Research CoordinatorThe Research Data Associate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Anxiety, Stress, and Prolonged Grief Program (ASPGP) at the Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Health. The Research Data Associate will provide support for the coordination of studies focusing on the phenomenology, biology, and treatment of anxiety, PTSD, and grief-related disorders under direct PI supervision. The overarching role of the Research Data Associate is to provide assistance in the recruitment of research participants, data entry and analyses, and other support duties in compliance with Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA, and required obligations to participants, the PI, the research team, and the sponsor. To qualify you must have an Associate’s degree plus one year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer literate with good interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills. To learn more information about this position or apply, please visit their website. Questions regarding the position can be directed to jin.yan@nyulangone.org |
