Psych Scoop, 11/7/23
November 7, 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. Alumni Spotlight: Yuyang ZhaoPsych Advising loves to show what our amazing psychology alumni are up to through our monthly Alumni Spotlight! Our November spotlight, Yuyang Zhao (Fall '22 - PSY BS) works as a Student Success Coach at Olympic College. Read more about his tips on finding a career path, getting the most out of your major, and more. Nominate someone who you think would be great to spotlight, including yourself! 2. Countdown to Registration - 1 Week 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! 3. First-Generation College Student Celebration WeekJoin the University of Minnesota and colleges across the United States as we celebrate the presence and experience of first-generation college students, faculty, and staff on campus! Follow along on Instagram! Tag #UMNFirst and #CelebrateFirstGen. 4. Join Us for a Psychology Department Improvement Brainstorming Session!Wednesday, November 8, 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! 5. PSY 3903 Capstone in Community Engagement Info SessionsThursday, November 9, 3:15 pm- 4:00 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. 6. 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! 7. 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! 8. Psychology Undergraduate Advising invites you to Psych Game Night!Tuesday, November 13, 2023, 3:00 pm CST - 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! |
Career Spotlight9. Career Spotlight - Behavior TherapistMajoring or minoring in Psychology can pave the way for careers across various industries. This week, we are highlighting the career of Behavior Therapy. Behavioral health therapists assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, phobias, and addiction. They work in both public and private sector settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, and private practices. Their clientele typically spans all age ranges, from children to adolescents, to adults. A psychology degree may be a helpful starting point in pursuing this career. You can learn about causes for behaviors, as well as interventions. A Master's degree in applied behavior analysis or counseling is then the next step. After completing this advanced degree, one must complete the clinical hours required to qualify for board certification, and then pass the national certification exam. To learn more about this career, check out the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Feel free to visit our office (Elliott Hall, S205) for in-person career resources, or set up a meeting with us to discuss your post-grad plans and goals! |
Courses of Interest10. 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 11. 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 12. 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. |
Events13. A Dream Beyond One's Self First-Gen A Peace of My Mind Exhibit & ReceptionWednesday, November 8, 2023, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST To be a first-generation student means to many accomplishing not only their dream but their families' dream. A large majority of the families of these students escaped war, famine, political disruption, and crime, risking everything so that their children could succeed and have greater opportunities than they did. It’s this selflessness that inspires and motivates many first-generation students. These students defy the odds by shattering generations of stigmas and stereotypes. They are a testament to strength and perseverance, serving as a role model to themselves, their families, and their communities. 14. 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. 15. 14th Annual Veterans Appreciation EventThursday, November 9, 2023, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm University Veterans Services invites you and your students to join us at the University of Minnesota's 14th Annual Veterans Appreciation Event. This event honors the service and commitments of our student veterans and service members as well as staff and faculty who have served. It is free and open to the public so we hope you will join us for pizza and refreshments, caricature artists & games, university archives military history at the U exhibit, interactive military gear demonstrations, and free t-shirts for veterans. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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! |
Resources19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. JJ's JAB-oree! Vaccine and Lipid Panel Sign-UpWednesday, November 8, 2023, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm CST Here’s your chance to get vaccinated (flu and/or COVID) at the campus University YMCA and be entered into a college student gift card drawing. Come early between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm and meet the animals from PAWS (Pet Away Stress) – Boynton Health Services! Get your free flu shot and/or COVID-19 vaccine* for a chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card! Free Lipid Panel Checks from the School of Public Health - Nutrition team. There will also be UCare Healthcare and Insurance advocates, University of Minnesota Counseling Services, and a #FluShotSelfie station from Families Fighting Flu. Every activity you participate in gives you more entries in our drawing for one of five $100 Amazon Gift Cards! You won't want to miss this event. Health insurance is required to ensure a free COVID-19 vaccine. RSVP here. |
Graduate SchoolFind Diversity Weekend programs - includes Fall, Spring, and Summer programs. Updated frequently. 23. 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. 24. 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. |
Research25. 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. 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 p.m. 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. 27. 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. 28. 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! 29. 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. 30. 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. |
