Psych Scoop, 1/16/24
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January 16, 2024 |
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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. Welcome Back!We at PsyAdvis welcome you back to campus! We hope you had a relaxing winter break and you're ready for the Spring semester. If you have any questions about courses, planning, or post-grad, we are happy to help! 2. Drop-Ins UpdateFor the first two weeks of the semester, we will be holding drop-ins on a consistent basis. Our goal is to try to have them for most of the day (9:00 am- 11:00 am, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm CST). There may be some changes day-to-day so be sure to check our website if you are interested in coming for drop-ins. Please keep in mind that drop-in appointments are specifically for quick questions, 5-10 minutes in length. 3. Psychology Engagement Award - Spring Application Now OpenAre you volunteering in your community this Spring? Or, participating in an unpaid internship here or abroad this semester? The Department of Psychology's Donor Awards for Psychology Undergraduate Engagement are available to support you! The purpose of these awards is to encourage and support psychology majors who engage in unpaid learning experiences beyond the University campus and classroom environments (i.e. unpaid internships, volunteer experiences, study abroad containing a psych-related internship, etc.). Up to three awards of $500 will be offered for Spring 2024. The application deadline is Wednesday, January 31st (12:00 pm CST). For details about the awards and application materials, visit our webpage. |
Events4. Bingo NightWednesday, January 17, 2024, 7:00 pm CST Come together for some friendly competition at the weekly Bingo Night in Goldy’s Gameroom at 7 PM! Win prizes, buy snacks, and spend time with friends! Prize themes vary each week. 5. Nutritious U Food PantryTuesday, January 23, 2024 - Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm CST The Nutritious U Food Pantry is open the 2nd and 4th full week of the month during the semester. It's open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12 - 5 pm and is located on the 1st floor of Memorial Union (Room 103A), across from the movie theater. Any student can visit the food pantry, no proof of need is required. Students choose from available food items when they show up. 6. Upcoming International Student Employment WorkshopFriday, January 26, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST Have you thought about working on campus, or are you wondering how to make the most of your on-campus student employment? Join us for this session! Representatives from ISSS, Career Services, and a current international student employee will share more about the benefits and process of working on campus. Snacks and refreshments will be provided! RSVP for the event here. 7. Power and Privilege SeriesFriday, January 26, 2024, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST (Schedule: 12:00 pm - lunch and check-in, 1 pm - workshop begins) Dr. Terresa Moses (she/her) is a proud Black queer woman dedicated to the liberation of Black and brown people through art and design. Terresa is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at the University of Minnesota’s College of Design (CDes) and the Director of the CDes Design Justice Network. She is also the Creative Director at Blackbird Revolt, a social justice-based design studio. This is a two-hour hands-on workshop. The goal is to help participants learn how to identify systems, artifacts, and experiences that perpetuate elements of racism and increase their capacity to re-imagine and develop forward-thinking design solutions. RSVP for the event here! 8. University of Minnesota Job & Internship FairMonday, February 26, 2024, 7:00 pm CST Attend the largest college job & internship fair in Minnesota! More than 200 organizations from all employment sectors will be recruiting for hundreds of jobs, internships, and other employment opportunities. The University of Minnesota Job & Internship Fair is open to all enrolled the University of Minnesota students, including undergraduate and graduate, as well as alumni who graduated within the past three years (2021 - 2023). Visit event details on Handshake! Questions about this event can be directed to jobfair@umn.edu. |
Courses of Interest - Available Seats Open!9. CPSY 3701: Racial Biases in Early Childhood - 3 Credits - Spring 2024When and how do we learn about biases in early development? What do research and the media say about biases in early childhood? Can babies be racist? How are biases studied in children? What are strategies for reducing biases in childhood? These and many other questions will guide students through learning about social biases that develop in childhood, with particular emphasis on racial biases. This course is designed to introduce students to the key concepts and theories of perceptual, cognitive, and social systems that facilitate prejudiced thinking in early childhood. The primary goal of this course is for students to gain new knowledge in this area of child development, increase reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, and incorporate course material into daily life. Charisse Pickron, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Institute of Child Development. Dr. Pickron is interested in the intersection of perceptual and socio-cognitive development. She investigates changes in infants' perception and representations of people and face groups within their environment. Questions? Contact cpsyadvis@umn.edu. Please note that if you previously took CPSY 4310 in Spring 2021 or Spring 2022, you cannot earn credit for CPSY 3701. The location for CPSY 3701 is to be determined, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:00-5:15 p.m CST |
Resources10. ISSS looking for Group Cross-Cultural Discussion FacilitatorsISSS is recruiting members of the UMN community, including faculty, staff, and students, who can serve as facilitators for our Cross-Cultural Discussion Groups (CCDG). We would love to have you volunteer with us this upcoming spring! We're looking for facilitators who can commit 2-3 hours/week from February through April to plan and lead weekly discussions with their assigned groups of participants. It's a great opportunity to foster a fun and inclusive learning environment and help students from all over the world build a strong support system on campus. To apply as a facilitator, please visit here. Applications are due Wednesday, January 17, 2024. All new facilitators are required to complete an informal interview and a 1-1.5 hour training before being assigned to groups. 11. APA Summer Undergraduate Psychology Experience in Research (SUPER) FellowshipsThe American Psychological Association will offer up to 25 fellowships to support college students with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion to conduct summer research in a psychological science laboratory. The purpose of this fellowship program is to promote access and equity among psychology undergraduates considering research as a career by expanding opportunities for laboratory training and mentorship to those who have not had the opportunity to access research experiences. Projects must be student-driven and supervised by a faculty member with sufficient resources to support the proposed work. APA will pay a stipend of $4,000 directly to the student and $1,000 directly to the student’s summer faculty host. Stipends are intended to defray personal expenses (e.g., housing, travel) and APA will not provide funds for study expenses, indirect costs, or overhead. This stipend may be stacked with summer research funding from other sources. To learn more about this opportunity and apply, please visit their website. Frequently asked questions can be found here. 12. Help Get Started with Faculty-Sponsored ResearchUniversity Libraries, in partnership with the Office of Undergraduate Research, is offering "Think Like a Researcher," an online mini-course to help undergraduate students become comfortable with the skills and tools needed to participate in a variety of research opportunities. The Think Like a Researcher mini-course is designed to help undergraduate students learn about the wide variety of ways to get started with research including volunteering, taking a course, applying to the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), and more. The workshops are free and open to all U of M undergraduate students. Those who want to participate are asked to complete a short registration form. The Canvas course will include a mix of videos, short activities, and discussion posts. In total, the online course will take about 2-3 hours to complete on your timeline. Visit the University Libraries "Think Like a Researcher" webpage to register and learn more! If you have any questions, please contact Kate Peterson, at katep@umn.edu, 612-626-3746. Note: This course is free and will not be graded or recorded on transcripts. 13. CLA Internship ScholarshipsCLA has several Internship Scholarship opportunities currently open. Use your time over winter break to complete the applications! Do you have an unpaid internship lined up for the spring semester? Apply for the CLA Internship Scholarship ($2000). Planning on doing a summer internship? Apply for the Mulhollem Cravens Leadership Scholarship ($5000) or the Department Internship Scholarships ($1000-$2000). Deadline is February 6. Learn more about these opportunities online. The deadline for all scholarships is January 22. |
Learning Abroad14. May & Summer Program Expo - Learning Abroad CenterWednesday, January 24, 2024, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm CST Explore study abroad opportunities available over May and summer 2024. Program representatives will be available to answer questions. Pizza will be served at noon. Registration is not required for you to attend this event, you may just show up. If you do enter your information, the LAC will send you a calendar invite and a reminder for this event. Registering also lets us know you're interested, even if you're unable to attend. Please RSVP here. |
Research15. *Credit* Undergraduate Directed Research Opportunity with Adolescent Suicide Risk and Borderline Personality Disorder StudyDr. Karina Quevedo is currently looking for undergraduate students interested in gaining Directed Research credit in her lab in the Department of Psychiatry! The Health and Emotions in Adolescents Trajectories (HEAT) Laboratory is a neuroimaging lab conducting several studies to better understand suicidality, depression, BPD, and trauma. In addition, the HEAT Laboratory focuses on the brain function of adolescents with and without suicidal ideation and adults with BPD while they complete fMRI tasks, such as neurofeedback, designed to examine emotion regulation and cognition as a potential treatment for suicidality & BPD. Who We Want: We are currently in the data entry phase of the study. Students will be assisting in entering a high volume of data from paper format onto an online database while maintaining accuracy. We are looking for detail-oriented, organized students with basic computer skills. Students should be in good academic standing, and be able to commit 5-12 hours a week of data entry, in person. We are interested in students who can begin early Spring Semester 2024. Committed and dedicated student volunteers will have the opportunity to expand their role within the lab including being a co-author on scientific papers. If you are interested in this position, please send a short introduction, an unofficial transcript, a copy of your CV, and how many hours a week you can commit to Tasha Das (das00024@umn.edu) and CC Bri Greisklans (greis014@umn.edu). 16. *Credit or Volunteer* RA Opportunity in I-O PsychologyAre you interested in Psychology research? Have you ever wondered how certain physical abilities might make some individuals fit into particular jobs over others? The One's Lab in the I-O Psychology Department is seeking conscientious and motivated students to volunteer for our project on psycho-physical abilities. We are researching abilities regarding physical body motor movements (e.g., movement of fingers, hands, legs), fine motor skills (e.g. finger dexterity), coordination, and/or strength. These abilities are important to assess performance with jobs in these domains: sports (e.g., athletes), healthcare (e.g., surgeons), and safety and security (e.g., armed forces), and crafts & trades (e.g., technicians). Students will participate in identifying, retrieving, and organizing studies, as well as coding relevant research for a quantitative synthesis. We prefer a 2-semester commitment, and the availability to continue research over the summer is a plus! Interested students should submit this form, including a CV & unofficial transcript. Students who have taken courses in I-O psychology, quantitative methods, and individual differences (e.g., personality, abilities) will be preferred. Honors students who are interested in completing their theses using data from this experience or who are interested in seeking UROP funding for related research are encouraged to apply. Credit for 5993 will be provided for those interested. We look forward to your applications! Questions about this opportunity may be directed to Sarah Nakamoto at nakam087@umn.edu. 17. *Credit* Undergraduate Research Assistant OpportunityThe Developmental Cognitive Social Neuroscience Lab at the Institute of Child Development is recruiting RAs for credit in Spring 2024 and forward. If you are interested, please fill in the application in the Google Form. Questions about this opportunity may be directed to Louise Zhuang at zhuan160@umn.edu and Riley Maloney at malon678@umn.edu. 18. *Credit or Volunteer* CPSY 4994 Research Assistant D.A.N.C.E. LabD.A.N.C.E (Development, Affective Neuroscience, Culture & Environment) Lab led by Dr. Ka I Ip at the Institute of Child Development is recruiting Research Assistants, starting in Spring 2024. The position is given with registration of CPSY 4994 with a commitment to at least 2 semesters. D.A.N.C.E lab's current work focuses on typical and atypical emotion regulation development, cultural factors that shape regulation, and how early life stress, social determinants of health, and structural racism (e.g., discrimination, neighborhood disparities) may “get under the skin” to confer intergenerational risk and resilience for developmental psychopathology and health disparities, especially among children and adolescents from marginalized backgrounds. Students will gain hands-on experience (but not limited to): (1) literature review, (2) survey design using Qualtrics and REDCap (3) interview assessment, (4) mobile EEG & fNIRS experiment set up, (2) subject recruitment and flyer design, (3) data coding and collection, and (4) other administrative tasks (e.g., IRB) as needed. If interested, please send your Unofficial Transcript, CV/Resume, and a short introduction to Yangchenchen Liu at liu00956@umn.edu. IMPORTANT!: The deadline is January 12th, 2024 and interviews will be hosted from 1/16-1/18. 19.*Volunteer* TNT Lab seeking Research Volunteers for I-O Psychology and Technology Projects!TNT Lab is looking for volunteers to join our ongoing project. As a volunteer, you will assist with tasks like recruitment, running experiments, data collection, and data analysis. You will gain valuable insights into leadership development and assessment as well as have the opportunities to explore the latest technology trends at work and grad school information. If you're detail-oriented, collaborative, and interested in research, join us to make a meaningful impact on workplace research! Please apply using this link. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview in January. If you have questions regarding the application, please contact Nga Do at do000100@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. 20. Clinical Research Assistant - Pediatric Anxiety Research Center at Bradley HospitalPARC is looking for 2-5 full-time clinical research assistants to support several federally-funded research projects. These projects include 1) a clinical trial of TMS with exposure therapy for youth and young adults with OCD (NExT trial), 2) a study using AI to automate quality measurement using harmonized data from prior clinical trials, 3) a comparative effectiveness trial of two service models for exposure therapy in youth with anxiety/OCD (IMPACT trial), and 4) a multi-method study of sleep patterns in youth with anxiety and related disorders (REST study). All positions include a combination of research and clinical assessment components. Commitment to at least two years in a position is preferred. This is an in-person position with some limited flexibility for working from home. The position requires relocation/ability to commute to Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and two written recommendations (sent directly by your recommenders) to Marika Marklin at parc.impact@gmail.com no later than February 9th, 2024. We will review applications as they are received and contact applicants to extend interview invitations. Please address application materials (i.e., cover letter, resume/CV, and two letters of recommendation) to Kristen Benito, Ph.D. 21. Research Coordinator Positions at Drexel University WELL CenterApplicants are being sought for several full-time research coordinator positions in the Drexel University Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center). The start date for the positions is Summer 2024. The positions are under the direction of Drs. Evan Forman, Meghan Butryn, Adrienne Juarascio, and Erica LaFata. The research coordination roles include overall coordination of all study elements; implementing an advertisement/recruitment plan; refining and implementing the assessment protocol; scheduling and conducting participant screening and clinical assessments; managing data and databases; maintaining contact and approvals with NIH and IRB; and collecting data with wearable sensors. To apply, please complete the official application as well as the supplemental information form. Applications are reviewed as they arrive, with the intent to begin interviews in February 2024, so please apply as soon as possible. The position represents an excellent opportunity to gain experience in obesity/eating disorders clinical research and to be trained in both research and clinical tasks. This position provides excellent preparation for individuals who wish to pursue graduate study in clinical psychology or a related area. 22. Mental Health Practitioner PositionsCentral Care Services Inc. is hiring a Mental Health Practitioner! This is a great opportunity for those with majors/minors in Psychology Developmental Psychology or related fields to get first-hand experience working under a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This position provides in-home services, which means you will be entering your Client’s home. Previous experience and training are preferred, but not required, as you will be trained after hire. Mental Health Practitioners work one-on-one with children on the autism spectrum and related disorders, using ABA therapy to help clients reach their individual goals. Goals include skills such as social communication social interaction, motor skills, Self-care skills, etc. Starting pay is $20-22/hour, and preference is given to those who can work about 40 hours per week. Hours of operation are from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm weekdays, and 11:00 am - 6:00 pm weekends. Please reach out to info@centralcareservice.com with a copy of your resume if interested. Questions about this position can be directed to Nimo Mohamud at info@centralcareservice.com. 23. Direct Care ProfessionalSeeking 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. 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, 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. 24. Paid Research Assistant Opportunity - Shen Neurolaw LabThe Shen Neurolaw Lab, directed by Dr. Francis Shen at the University of Minnesota, is seeking applications for a Spring semester, part-time Undergraduate Research Assistant position, with the potential for a permanent position through the summer and beyond. The application process is competitive, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting on January 22, 2024. The Lab motto is “Every story is a brain story,” and the undergraduate RA can expect to work on projects at the intersection of neuroscience and law. Current Lab projects explore portable MRI, representativeness in human neuroimaging research, a Career Network in Neuroscience & Society, dementia and judicial decision-making, brain injury, and sports concussion, memory and lie detection, cognitive enhancement, applications of artificial intelligence, and more. Previous research experience and knowledge of brain science are not required but should be mentioned in the cover letter. Technical skills such as statistical analysis and graphics design should also be mentioned if applicable. Skills valued for this position include: ability for scholarly writing; attention to detail; ability to work independently; organization; and ability to complete projects in a timely fashion. Research responsibilities will include literature reviews, reviewing manuscripts, and communicating with research partners. The RA should be able to commit at least 10 hours per week. To learn more about the Lab’s research, visit the webpage. To apply for the position, please fill out the Google Form. For questions about this opportunity, please contact Francis X. Shen, JD, PhD at fxshen@umn.edu. 25. 2-Year Research Assistant Position in Pediatric Sleep at Brown Medical SchoolWe are currently hiring for a 2-year postbaccalaureate Research Assistant position for our Sleep and Circadian Methods Research Core at Bradley Hospital / Brown University's Alpert Medical School in Providence, Rhode Island. The Core RA is responsible for leveraging numerous methodologies to assist the investigators and projects funded by our NIH Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE). Current and recent scientific themes include the measurement of sleep and circadian rhythms in pediatric anxiety, adolescents who experience psychosis, teens involved in the justice system, autism, epigenetics, and more. These projects may involve in-person assessments, laboratory and field monitoring, wearable technologies to track sleep, biometrics, and brain activity, saliva sampling, and cognitive testing. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Fluent/native Spanish speakers are especially encouraged to apply, given the demographic characteristics of our urban population and our focus on health disparities across diverse samples including Latinx youth and their families. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Cristal Medeiros at CMedeiros13@lifespan.org. |
