Psych Scoop 11/14/23
November 14, 2023 |
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Psychology Advising AnnouncementsCurrent majors are expected to know the announcements in the advising announcement section. 1. First Day of Registration!Today is the first day of registration! Psych Advising is here to help. Review your major requirements by pulling up your APAS and thinking about what classes you might take for the Spring semester (summer registration will open in February 2024). Appointments are currently available to meet with a Psych Advisor. We recommend filling out an appointment scheduling form as soon as possible as we are currently booking out two weeks in advance. 2. Getting Started with Psychology Research: Info SessionsTuesday, November 28, 12:30 pm- 1:45 pm / N219 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! 3. Get to Know Your Faculty Recording - Dr. Drexler James!Did you miss the opportunity to hear from one of our newest faculty Dr. Drexler James this past week? We invite you to listen to the recording to learn more about Dr. James on a personal and academic level. His research focuses on Health Disparities and Equity, Social Determinants of Health, and Psychological Essentialism. Dr. James has taught classes on cultural and socio-cultural psychology too. Did you know Dr. James is from the beautiful island of St. Lucia? Learn more about him and his research and explore past get to know your faculty events on our Research Website! |
Minor of the Month!4. Minor of the Month- Developmental PsychologyAre 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 Developmental Psychology Minor may be beneficial to those who wish to have access to both departments and their resources. The Developmental Psychology Minor consists of five CPSY courses: the introductory class (CSPY 2301), a core area class (out of 6 options), and 3 electives (9 elective credits). Students can also discover that three courses counted for the minor "double-dip" with their Psychology Major as well (CPSY 3301, 4303, 4994), optimizing your time for maximum efficiency. Students studying Psychology will find value in this minor because it provides a means to really round out your knowledge in the field with courses discussing childhood development, disabilities, trauma-informed care, and more. Additionally, there are multiple opportunities to gain hands-on experience with many electives offering community engagement. Many students find themselves referencing their developmental psychology minor when they become involved in work relating to children, adolescents, and social work. If you are interested in this minor, please feel free to look at their website! |
Courses of Interest5. PSY 4960 - 001: Introduction to Open Science - 3 Credits - Spring 2024Open Science has become a term more frequently used in psychological research. Though the term has no single definition, it refers to processes that allow for more transparent and more accessible research. How do we incorporate open science into our research? In this class, students will gain an understanding of what open science is, why it is important to consider open science principles in our research, and how to use open science tools. Specifically, the course will begin by discussing the history of psychological research and the replication crisis and will move into identifying open science principles and associated tools. Students will gain hands-on experience with preregistrations, reproducing analyses in R, and replicating findings from psychological studies. This course will require both group work and independent work to gain a deeper understanding of open science principles. Though not required, a basic understanding of R programming will be helpful for this course. It is strongly suggested that students take PSY3801: Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Data Analysis prior to taking this course, but it is not required. PSY 4960 - 001 will meet in Elliott Hall N423, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:45 am- 11:00 am CST 6. PSY 5501: Self, Society and Health - What's Work Got To Do With It? - 3 Credits - Spring 2024This class is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have completed Introduction to Research Methods (PSY3001) or who have received instructor approval. This course is designed to introduce undergraduate and graduate students to theory, practice, and research in the fields of Vocational and Occupational Health Psychology. Core topics include the role of work in relation to occupational health, equity, social and personal identities, career choice, career transitions, career interventions, leadership, occupational stressors, and burnout. The format of the course will be a combination of applied assignments, classroom participation (quizzes, group discussions, and presentations), and a paper. Course material will be provided in assigned readings and lectures, related resources, office hours, and classroom activities. Grades will be based on attendance and participation, class assignments, and a paper. PSY 5501 will meet in Elliott Hall N647, Fridays from 1:00 pm- 3:30 pm CST 7. 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. |
Events8. 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. 9. Gopher Grad Workshop: Finding Undergraduate Research OpportunitiesWednesday, November 15, 2023, 3:30 pm -5:00 pm CST Are you a first-generation college student, Pell-eligible, and/or from an underrepresented community seeking a pathway to transform systems? Are you interested in or exploring the possibility of attending graduate school? This workshop will highlight opportunities for undergraduates to gain professional paid experience and learn more about research. Learn about programs at the U of M and Nationwide that are currently accepting applicants in STEM, Social Sciences & other fields. We will have a panel of students who will share their experiences as well as faculty who have experience leading undergraduates in research. 10. Find your healthcare path with AmeriCorps!Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST Learn how you can build your healthcare experience with AmeriCorps! Hear from two panelists from AmeriCorps as they share their transformative journeys and how their service paved the path for their success in healthcare. AmeriCorps is a national service program that provides driven individuals the enriching opportunity to address critical needs in communities, apply classroom knowledge to real-life settings, and develop the skills and experience needed for future careers. Enjoy some free food and meet some friendly faces this evening to explore your own healthcare path with AmeriCorps to gain life-changing experiences. Check out event details here. Questions about the event can be directed to Teala Matthews at matth666@umn.edu. 11. Translate your Experience: From Study Abroad to CareerFriday, November 17, 2023, 12:00 am - 1:00 pm CST Join Career Services and the Learning Abroad Center for an online event about how to connect your study abroad experience to your future plans. During this presentation reflect on your experiences abroad and learn how to connect them to your resume, interview skills, and future job or school opportunities. This event is open to all UMN students! |
Resources12. Free and Discounted GroceriesBe sure to check out Boynton Health’s Nutritious U Food Pantry provides fresh and healthy food to students who struggle to get enough to eat. Next pantry is November 14-15 & November 28-29 on the 1st floor of Coffman Memorial Union. Discover more food resources here. 13. National Student Exchange (NSE) Info SessionsNow is the time to plan your NSE exchange for Summer 2024, Fall 2024, or Spring 2025! Through NSE, you can study at another school in the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands for a summer, semester or year! Check out the 170+ NSE campuses available for exchange. Alaska, Hawaii, California, Maine, or anywhere in between...where do you want to go? NSE is affordable and accessible, and credits transfer back easily into your degree. Learn more at an NSE Info Session. February 26th, 2024 is the priority application deadline for the 2024/2025 school year. Begin your NSE application anytime. Questions can be directed to David Holliday at holli107@umn.edu. 14. Queer Research SymposiumCalling all student researchers! Undergrad, Graduate, & Ph.D. Candidates! Are you doing research in queer, trans & sexuality studies? Or are you a queer researcher looking for an affirming space to present your work? The Steven J. Schochet Endowment's Queer Research Symposium offers an affirming, low-stakes environment to present your work and receive feedback. Deadline for applications is November 19th at 11:59 pm. Apply here! Questions can be directed to Sophie Fesser (they/them) at fesse006@umn.edu. |
Graduate SchoolFind Diversity Weekend programs - includes Fall, Spring, and Summer programs. Updated frequently. 15. Leadership in Student Affairs MA Program Info SessionTuesday, December 5, 2023, 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm CST Are you passionate about social justice in higher education? Come and speak to current students and faculty about the LSA program at St. Thomas! RSVP for the December 5th Info Session here! If you have any questions, please email education@stthomas.edu |
Research16. Credit or Volunteer* Dr. Deniz Ones' Personality Lab Position #1We are a group of researchers in Dr. Deniz Ones' Lab interested in daily stressors. We are recruiting two motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate research assistants to work on it together. The responsibilities of the research assistants include conducting systematic literature searches, retrieving journal articles, and dissertations from databases, coding information from the articles, and attending weekly lab meetings for progress updates and discussion. The position can be taken for PSY 5993 credits or through volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Ziyu Ren at ren00172@umn.edu with the subject "Stressor Volunteer", an unofficial transcript, and a resume/CV attached. 17. Credit or Volunteer* Dr. Deniz Ones' Personality Lab Position #2Dr. Deniz Ones’ Personality Research Lab is recruiting three motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate research assistants to work on a project examining the structural equivalence between groups of the Big Five personality traits. The responsibilities of the research assistants include conducting systematic literature searches, retrieving journal articles, and dissertations from databases, and attending weekly lab meetings for progress updates and discussion. The position can be taken for PSY 5993 credits or through volunteers. Preference will be given to students who have taken courses in the field of personality or workplace psychology. If you are interested, please contact Ziyu Ren at ren00172@umn.edu with the subject "Personality Volunteer", an unofficial transcript, and a resume/CV attached. 18. Call For Undergraduate Research Papers - Deadline Extended!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 December 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! 19. Apply to PSY 5993 Enrichment Program for Spring Semester, 2024Are you interested in pursuing a career in Psychology research? Do you identify with a group of people underrepresented in the field? Apply to the Research Enrichment Program, designed to support and enhance the experiences of students enrolled in our directed research course, Psy 5993, while building research-related skills and learning about research-related career and grad school opportunities. Participation in this program involves weekly meetings with a cohort of about 10 like-minded students, and reliable attendees will receive up to $250 in tuition support. We invite undergraduates who identify with any group underrepresented in psychology research careers to apply. The form is due at 11:59 pm CST on Friday, December 8th, and should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. |
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. 20. Paid Summer Research Experience at Minneapolis VA for Undergraduate and Graduate StudentsWe are excited to share that we are now taking student applications to join the next cohort of the Service to Science Scholars Research Program at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center for the summer of 2024. This year we have 9 paid, full-time summer research positions for undergraduate/graduate students in psychology and related fields. During our 10-week Research Program, students will gain real-world experience conducting cutting-edge Veteran-focused research at a major VA medical facility. Our nationally and internationally recognized award-winning VA faculty are studying a range of questions relevant to Veteran populations, from PTSD, suicide risk and prevention, traumatic brain injury, cognitive aging, severe mental illness, addiction, sensor technologies, and mHealth assessments, to risk and resilience. The 9 positions include 6 undergraduates (junior or senior standing) and 3 graduate/medical student level trainees. Given the overall goal of this research experience to diversify the VA’s future scientist workforce, we strongly encourage applicants who are U.S. Veterans, current U.S. service members, or a dependent of a current U.S. service member or U.S. Veteran, but all are welcome to apply. The application deadline is December 31, 2023. Please contact Helen Frieman, project coordinator, at helen.frieman@va.gov with any questions. Linked is the webpage with additional information about the program structure and details for how to apply. Please send any questions to Helen Frieman at Helen.frieman@va.gov or 612-946-5859. 21. Certified Cognitive Skills TrainerWe are currently seeking energetic individuals who have a strong desire to positively impact the lives of others through our intensive cognitive training program. Join our team as a Certified Cognitive Skills Trainer at one of our centers in Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, or Shoreview. Like a personal trainer for the brain, our Certified Cognitive Skills Trainers work with students in an intense, one-on-one environment to improve learning, reading, and math. We utilize specific research-supported techniques to strengthen cognitive learning skills, attention, and memory in students from a wide range of backgrounds and age groups such as K-12 students, adults, and those with traumatic brain injuries and other cognitive impairments. We are looking for quick-thinking, high-energy individuals who are pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or other social science. We require at least four weekdays with availability from 4 pm-8 pm or three weekdays from 4-8 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am-noon. This is a great long-term part-time position for individuals seeking psychology experience. Starting pay of $18/hr plus a signing bonus of $500. Internship credit is available in addition to pay. Training and certification is provided. For more information and to request an interview email your resume, preferred location(s), and consistent availability for the position to nate.maus@learningrx.net 22. AmeriCorps Paid Internship PositionAmeriCorps could be your next step after graduation! It’s a great option if you’re looking for an opportunity to boost your resume and take action in Minnesota communities. There are 1-year and 6-month long paid AmeriCorps positions currently available in many fields like environment, public health, education, affordable housing, and more. Go to our website for more information! You can also find us on Handshake. 23. Job Opportunities for Pre-med or Psychology StudentsAris Clinic is a pediatric mental health clinic in Woodbury, MN, looking for pre-medicine or psychology students looking to gain clinical experience. This is a paid opportunity that does not require licensure or certificates. Duties would include; scribing psychiatric appointments, leading psychoeducation group therapy sessions, managing behaviors in a milieu setting, taking vital signs, and communicating with patients and families via telephone. Full-time employment is available and preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for students graduating early or looking to take a gap year before returning for a graduate degree. Please email sbruce@aris-clinic.com if interested! 24. Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (TA) PositionsUndergraduate Teaching Assistants are an integral part of the CLA Career Services team! This role will help you develop many of the CLA Career Competencies, particularly Teamwork and leadership, Oral and Written Communication, and Career Management. Teaching Assistants can work remotely or in CLA Career Services located in 411 Bruininks Hall approximately 8-10 hours a week. TA work can be completed at flexible hours but participation in bi-weekly, one-hour staff meetings is required. We will be hiring multiple teaching assistants with a start date of January 2024 with employment through May 2024 with the possibility of extension into summer and/or the following academic year. The position pays $15.00/hour. To learn more about the position, please visit here. If you are interested in applying, please visit here. 25. Direct Care Professional - ACR HomesACR Homes is hiring psychology students to become Direct Care Professionals! Apply today for positions starting NOW, Winter Break, or Spring Semester. You would work in a home setting alongside a co-worker to care for 4 people who have disabilities. You will get the chance to gain DIRECT PATIENT CARE HOURS by caring for the medical, emotional, and physical needs of the residents as well as enjoying fun activities with them on your shifts. ACR is flexible for students, 12-16hrs/week (shifts are 4, 6, or 8hrs) but of course, you could work more. Starting pay is $15-$21/hr depending on the shift you work, paid training, and we have locations near campus, and you don't need to have a car! On top of all of that, we even offer custom research-based INTERNSHIPS that end with a letter of recommendation from our CEO who is a licensed psychologist. We are doing interviews 30 min Zoom interviews now to secure your spot up to 6 months before your desired start date. Contact Kayla Wildes at wilde177@umn.edu if you are interested in applying! 26. 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. |
