Psych Scoop, 10/24/23
October 24, 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. Countdown to Registration - 3 Weeks OutRegistration is right around the corner! Psych Advising is here to help. With registration about a month away, this is a great time to start reviewing your APAS and thinking about what classes you might take for the Spring semester (summer registration will open February 2024). Appointments are currently available to meet with a Psych Advisor. We recommend scheduling sooner rather than later if you would like to meet with Psych Advising because our office can become very busy once registration starts! 2. Join Us for a Psychology Department Improvement Brainstorming Session!Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 5:00 pm CST Are you eager to share your thoughts and ideas for enhancing our Psychology Department? The Psychology Student Advisory Council invites all psychology students to a collaborative brainstorming session. Your insights and contributions are highly valued! We kindly request you to RSVP by following this link to confirm your attendance. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to make our department even better! 3. PSY 3903 Capstone in Community Engagement Info SessionsThursday, November 2, 11:15 am- 12:00 pm Join psychology advisor Korrina Griffith in an information session about the Community Engagement Capstone option, PSY 3903W. PSY 3903W is a great option for Psychology BA students. The Center for Community-Engaged Learning provides you with the opportunity to work onsite at a nearby community organization for approximately four hours each week throughout the semester. You will then draw from this community experience to help identify the topic of your capstone paper for the PSY 3903W class. In this session, you will learn more about the course, explore options for volunteering, and ask questions to an advisor! Please RSVP to this event here. Questions can be directed to psyadvis@umn.edu. 4. Getting Started with Psychology Research: Info SessionsMonday, November 13, 3:15 pm- 4:30 pm / N668 Elliott Hall Interested in getting started with Psychology Research? Are you in need of finding a research position for Capstone (3901W) enrollment? Sign up for an information session that will focus on sharing resources to get started with research that relates to the Psychology Major. You will learn how Psy 4/5993 research works in the department. You will discover how research can fit into your Psychology Major and/or overall enhance your undergraduate experience. You will leave this session with 2-3 ideas to explore for a research position. Sign up to attend a session! 5. 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-method 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. 6. 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! 7. UMN Graduate School Info Session - Helping ProfessionsThursday, November 9, 2023, 4:30 pm CST - 6:00 pm CST Psychology Undergraduate Advising is excited to host our information session for three graduate programs in the helping professions! Joining us will be representatives from the School of Social Work's M.S.W. in Social Work, the College of Education and Human Development's M.A. in Counseling Education, and the College of Continuing and Professional Studies' Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health! If you are interested in pursuing graduate studies in the helping professions, come join! Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP here. Questions about this event may be directed to psyadvis@umn.edu. |
Minor of the Month!8. Minor of the Month - Theatre Arts Minor!Are you interested in pairing a minor with your Psychology Major? Each month the Department of Psychology will highlight a minor program and the benefits of pairing it with your Psychology major! The Theatre Arts Minor is geared to any students who wish to continue their theatre education and participation without adding a heavy course load to their major. Students majoring in human and social sciences will find this major can deepen their understanding of the human condition through a robust exploration of a vibrant art form. The Theatre Arts minor was reduced this year from 24 to 16 credits, making it even easier to incorporate this minor into your graduation plan. 3 of the required 5 courses are interest-specific, so students can choose to focus on acting/directing, design/technology, or literature/criticism. Students also complete one lab practicum in the shop of their choice. Students studying Psychology will find value in exploring an artistic perspective on how people develop and make choices. Many students find themselves referencing their theater background in their Psychology courses and applying psychological principles to the projects in their Theatre Arts courses. If you're interested in declaring a Minor in Theatre Arts, visit their website! |
Events9. Racial Disparities in HealthcareWednesday, October 25, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. CST The CDC defines health disparities as “preventable differences in opportunities to achieving optimal health experienced by socially disadvantaged population groups”. Join us for a presentation, discussion (and snacks!) surrounding the racial and ethnic barriers to achieving suitable healthcare in our community! Pre-health students are encouraged but everyone is welcome! CESP Scholars, please note this session counts as a "CESP session/RAP Session" and can be used by honors students towards progress in a module and can also be used by all scholars to complete one of the following reflections: Identities, Power and Privilege OR Collaboration and Community Building. RSVP for the event here. 10. Fall 2023 CESP Reflection, Action, Partnership DayFriday, October 27, 2023, 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm CST Please join us for the CESP Reflection, Action, Partnership (RAP) Day which will take place on Friday, October 27th, 2023 between 1 and 5:30 pm. RAP Day is an opportunity to come together to learn about important social issues, have meaningful conversations, and also to reflect on your community engagement experiences collectively and individually. You do not need to be available the entire time frame (1:00-5:30 p.m.) in order to participate; you are welcome to attend as many of the sessions as you can or just one if that's all that fits into your schedule! RSVP for the event here. 11. 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. 12. Transforming Institutions, Empowering Futures: Leveraging First-Gen Identity for First-Gen Students and ProfessionalsThursday, November 9, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST In recognition of National First-Gen Week, the First-Gen Institute invites you to join us for the keynote by Angela Batista, EdD. Drawing from her own personal narrative as a first-generation student from the Caribbean, Batista will delve into the challenges, triumphs, and the pivotal role of intersections in shaping successful pathways for first-generation students and professionals. In light of the growing diverse campus landscape and recent court decisions, she will share insights about why being a first-generation student matters and how creating a community of practice can amplify student success. RSVP for the event here. 13. Multicultural Performing Arts EventTuesday, November 14, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm CST CLA Student board is planning on hosting a cultural performing arts event to highlight the plethora of cultures represented at the University! We invite you to take part in this event and represent your culture, cultural group, and talent through individual or group performances through a selection of stage performances. If you or your group is interested, please fill out the form. |
Resources14. Professional & Academic Email Writing WorkshopWednesday, October 25, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST Student English Language Support (SELS) and Career Services are collaborating to help international students successfully navigate professional & academic email writing. In this interactive workshop, you will learn about professional email etiquette, appropriate language to use in professional/academic emails, and how to concisely write all parts of a professional or academic email. This workshop will be available in person (Bruininks Hall room 518/520) and over Zoom. Please register and indicate which option you are interested in. Please email Jane, UMN International Career Consultant, with any questions about this event at sitt0036@umn.edu. 15. Volunteer at The Aurora Center!The Aurora Center is an advocacy office on campus that serves victim-survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking. The Aurora Center also offers volunteer opportunities at the University of Minnesota for full-time students, staff, or faculty who are focused on providing support to survivors and educating the campus. All positions are designed to foster leadership and professional skill development for volunteers. Folks can either apply to be a Direct Service Advocate and help run our 24-hour helpline and support folks directly, or they can apply to be a Violence Prevention Educator and facilitate workshops on campus about consent, bystander intervention, toxic masculinity, and more. Applications are open from now until Monday, November 13th. Students, staff, and faculty can apply here! Questions can be directed to aurora.umn.edu. 16. CSPH 3211: Living on Purpose: An Exploration of Self, Purpose & CommunityLooking for an elective this spring? Consider CSPH 3211 Living on Purpose: An Exploration of Self, Purpose & Community (2 cr). Define what "living purposefully" means to you. Weekly topics include personal values, strengths, contemplative practices, inner ways of knowing, vulnerability, risk-taking, self-compassion, sources of happiness, and mindfulness. This is a blended course with three in-person (Friday) classes that provide time for community and support. Read more about the course online. This course does not fulfill the Psychology major requirements. If you have any questions about the course, please direct them to Carole Anne Broad at broad005@umn.edu. 17. 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. 18. 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! |
Graduate SchoolFind Diversity Weekend programs - includes Fall, Spring, and Summer programs. Updated frequently. 19. Virtual Grad Program Fair - Educational PsychologyThursday, November 2, 2023, 12:00 pm - 3:00 am CST The Department of Educational Psychology is a part of the College of Education and Human Development of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus. Visit us online at the American Psychological Association Grad School Virtual Fair on November 2. This event is free for prospective students! Please visit the RSVP page to view the detailed schedule. 20. University of Minnesota Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BICB) Open HouseFriday, November 3, 2023, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm CST The University of Minnesota Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BICB) program is hosting a virtual open house for prospective students interested in learning more about research and career opportunities at the intersection of biology, computer, and data sciences here in Minnesota and beyond. Undergraduates and post-bac students from surrounding areas and other graduate programs are invited to attend to learn about BICB and network with current graduate students from a wide range of research disciplines. The event will consist of an information session about our graduate program, student research talks, a Q&A panel with current students, and application tips. Please RSVP here. For questions, please contact Miranda Nelson, Graduate Program Coordinator, at bicb@umn.edu. 21. Master of Marketing Virtual Information SessionMonday, November 6, 2023, 11:00 am - 11:30 am CST Information sessions are a great opportunity for you to get general information about the Master of Marketing program, presented by the MS Programs staff. Following a program overview presentation is a Q & A session. This is an ideal session for people who want to pursue a Carlson School's Master of Marketing program but have not had the chance to research the program. Those interested should RSVP here. 22. 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. 23. 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. |
Research24. Serve as a Peer Reviewer with MURAJ!The Minnesota Undergraduate Research and Academic Journal (MURAJ) is looking for motivated undergraduate students to join our peer reviewer team for the 2023-24 year! You will review manuscripts of original research from your field and prepare them for publishing. The time commitment is only 15 hours per semester. This is a great way to get engaged in the research community at the U; many of our current Editorial Board members started out as reviewers! Never reviewed a manuscript before? No problem! We will train you! Please contact muraj@umn.edu with questions. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 22nd. Visit this link to apply! 25. 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! 26. 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. 27. Planning to participate in a research lab in Spring 2024?Participating in a research lab is a great way to gain hands-on experience in a psychology-related field. If you are a Psychology BA or BS student interested in becoming a research assistant in a Psychology Lab, take a look at some resources the Psychology Undergrad Advising Office has to offer! Visit our website and explore the many active research labs, as well as details on how to register for credit! If you have any questions regarding research, fill out an appointment request form, attend our advising drop-ins, or email us at psyadvis@umn.edu! |
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. 28. EIDBI Behavior Therapist – Level 1 or Level 2 ProviderHolland Center is seeking Behavior Therapists / Level 1 and Level 2 EIDBI Providers to join our established, Twin Cities-based program, working one-on-one with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). As a Behavior Therapist, you will be trained to provide ABA and/or EIDBI services to a diverse caseload of 10-12 clients whose ages range from 18 months to 18 years old. Holland Center employs students from several universities nationwide who are enrolled in master ’s-level programs in Applied Behavior Analysis. Employees of Holland Center who are enrolled as a student in the Master’s program or Graduate Certificate program in Behavior Analysis through Florida Institute of Technology will receive a discounted tuition rate through FIT’s Education Partner program. Students in pursuit of degrees or those who have a degree in ABA or a related field are offered paid Supervised Fieldwork and/or Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork from our team of experienced BCBAs as they work toward eligibility to sit for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). Those interested in the position can visit their website to apply. Questions can be directed to Nicole Miller at intakewest@hollandcenter.com. 29. 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. 30. Direct Care ProfessionalSeeking Part-Time (6-20 hours/week) Direct Care Professionals for a sweet, young woman with Spina Bifida with physical and mental disabilities. Job starts at $20/hour with eligibility for bonuses and pay increases. No experience necessary! On-the-job training. We work around your schedule - very flexible! Day shifts (M-F), PM shifts (M-F), and weekend shifts are all available. The job is in a private home and payroll/background study through LifeWorks Services, Inc. Typical shifts include: helping Annie with personal care, ensuring safety, accessing the community, and fun activities. Great & rewarding experience! Requirements: no back or health problems, no smoking, a vehicle for transportation, great communication skills. For more information about this position view the flyer. Questions about the position can be directed to Iida Jacobsen at isjacobsen594@stkate.edu or 906-235-3970. 31. Clinical Research Coordinator and Post-Doctoral Fellow PositionsWe are looking to hire a post-doctoral research fellow and 2-4 full-time clinical research coordinators (start date summer 2024) to join us at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and assist with nationally and foundation-funded studies aimed at improving short-term risk prediction for suicidal behavior in youth. Studies assessing proximal risk for suicidal behavior use computational methods to model neurocognitive markers and/or ambulatory indices (i.e., mobile technology such as actigraphy, passive physiological arousal and social engagement and physical activity, and ecological momentary assessment) in psychiatrically hospitalized youth. Additional studies focus on employing computer vision to identify visual indicators of suicide risk among adolescents. An additional study aims to examine how parent-child stress interactions may be associated with or protect against suicide risk in adolescents using automatic sensing of acoustic and visual behaviors. The post-doc research fellow and research coordinators will work under the mentorship of Dr. Richard Liu and Dr. Taylor Burke at MGH. The research coordinator positions are particularly well suited for those seeking to gain research/clinical experience prior to grad/ med school. Note: we'll be putting out 2 separate calls for applications (once this fall and again in spring 2024) for CRCs to join us in summer 2024. To learn more about the positions and how to apply, please visit their website. If you have any questions about the positions, please contact Margarid Turnamian at mghmoodandbehaviorlab@gmail.com. |
