Psych Scoop, 1/18/22
January 18th, 2022 |
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Psychology Advising AnnouncementsFeedback for the department? Check out our suggestion box. 1. Alumni Spotlight: Varun MurugesanPsych Advising has started a monthly alumni spotlight to showcase what our amazing alumni are up to! Our spotlight for January is on Varun Murugesan ('16) who now works as an Associate Research Manager for Best Buy. 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. 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- 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm- 4:00 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. |
Events3. Start Strong: Early Semester PlanningFriday, January 21, 2022, 12:15 pm- 1:00 pm CST Learn about new strategies, tools, and hacks that can help you for spring. We will talk about semester planning, Canvas course tips, and go on virtual visits to the UMN Libraries and Success.umn.edu (peer tutoring centers). Get ideas for keeping up the motivation and staying on track in your courses. Zoom link will be sent to those who register (January 21st and January 23rd). 4. Nutritious U Food PantryTuesday, January 25, 2021 - Thursday, January 27, 2022, 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm CST The Nutritious U Food Pantry is open one week of every month during the semester (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), from 12-6 pm on the 2nd floor of Memorial Union (Room 210). Any student can visit the food pantry, no proof of need is required. Students choose from available foods items when they show up. 5. Spring 2022 Transfer Workshop Series: New to the UFriday, January 28, 2022, 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm CST Hear from our panel of student leaders to learn more about all the U has to offer outside of the classroom and how to maximize your time as a Gopher. RSVP today! |
Courses of Interest6. PSY 4301: Psychology & Diversity Science - 3 creditsThis is an advanced course for undergraduate students interested in research, theory, history, and practice related to psychological perspectives in Diversity Science. Diversity Science broadly pertains to understanding causes, consequences, and correlates of human group-based variations, in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, and the like. Students will learn how to adopt a scientific, analytic perspective on current issues and debates related to diversity within both academic research and popular culture. The course consists of lectures, discussion, and a substantial amount of hands-on learning through use and analysis of relevant research data. Prerequisite is PSY 3001W. In addition, completion of PSY 3301 is strongly recommended. PSY 4301 will meet in Bruininks 131A, Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:45 am- 11:00 am CST Instructor: Moin Syed Note: This course counts as a Distribution Area B course for the majors or minors or a Psychology elective. 7. PSY 4960 - 003: Advanced Topics in Quantitative Methods: R Programming - 3 creditsConducting psychological research involves collecting data, but what happens next? Completing research projects involves more than just analyzing data! In this course, we will learn about the research pipeline and how to incorporate Open Science practices to generate reproducible and transparent analyses. Specifically, students will learn both basic and advanced R programming to carry out data cleaning, analyses, and visualization. Finally, students will learn how to share their code and data via GitHub. A large component of this course will involve hands-on programming that will culminate in an independent final project. 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, 9:45 am- 11:00 am CST Instructor: Dr. Amanda Woodward Note: this course counts as elective credit for the Psychology majors. If you are a minor, please email us at psyadvis@umn.edu about the course. 8. FSOS 4101: Sexuality and Gender in Families and Close Relationships - Spring 2022 (3 Credits)This course focuses on issues related to sexuality from a systemic perspective and would be useful for any student interested in sexuality and sexuality studies. Students will evaluate their own rules and values about sexuality and relationships and will develop an increased understanding of the fields of sexual science and sex therapy. Contemporary issues explored during the class include body image and sexuality, non-binary gender identities, the orgasm gap between male and female sexual experiences, asexuality, and consensual non-monogamy. FSOS 4101 meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:45 am- 1:00 pm CST, 143 Ruttan Hall Instructor: Cynthia Meyer (vanbo024@umn.edu) Note: this course does not count for Psychology majors or minors. |
Research9. *Credit* Research Opportunity with Health Behavior Change LabThe Health Behavior Change Lab, led by Dr. Alex Rothman, is seeking 1-2 student research assistants to work on a literature search about physical activity/exercise interventions. The goal of the project is to understand when and why interventions are successful (or not) at increasing physical activity. RAs will assist in developing a coding scheme and coding papers. This position will require a commitment of 9 hours per week (3 credits). If interested, please send a brief introduction to Rina Horii at horii004@umn.edu. |
Grad School10. UCI’s Post-Baccalaureate Program in Psychological ScienceUCI’s Post-Baccalaureate Program in Psychological Science is a certificate program that combines psychology coursework with research and/or internship experience. It is designed for people who have a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline), are interested in a psychology-related graduate program, career development, or career change, and could benefit from additional coursework, research, and/or real-life work experience in psychology. Those interested in a Doctoral-level or Master’s degree program in a range of areas of psychology (including clinical/counseling psychology, social/personality psychology, developmental psychology, health psychology, psychology & the law, and school psychology) or health (e.g., public health, medical school) can strengthen their graduate school applications by completing our program, which offers an individualized course of study based on each person’s qualifications and goals. Apply and learn more. Applications are due on February 15, 2022, for Fall 2022 admission. 11. Special Education MEd/Teaching Licensure and Online ASD Certificate Info SessionsTuesday, January 25, 2022, 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm CST Considering graduate school or taking graduate-level classes for fall 2022? We hope you can join us for one of our info sessions on our MEd/teaching licensure programs, including academic behavior specialist (ABS), Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), and early childhood special education (ECSE), to learn more about graduate and professional programs in special education at the University of Minnesota. At the sessions, we'll also discuss our fully online Autism Spectrum Disorder certificate—which undergraduate or graduate students can add to their coursework. RSVP online. 12. UNC-Chapel Hill Diversifying Psychology WeekendApril 7th - April 9th, virtually The UNC Diversifying Psychology Weekend (DPW) is an opportunity for talented ethnic/racial minority undergraduates and college graduates invested in pursuing doctoral-level training in psychology and neuroscience. This year's virtual program includes three days of seminars, panel discussions, and workshops. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to develop a competitive application, meet doctoral students and faculty from our department in formal and informal settings, and receive an introduction to our graduate training opportunities and each of our graduate research programs. This year’s DPW will invite students to explore the six graduate programs in the Psychology & Neuroscience department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Clinical, Cognitive, Social, Developmental, Quantitative Psychology, and Behavioral and Integrative Neuroscience (BIN). The application deadline is January 31, 2022. Letters of recommendation and transcripts will be accepted up to one week after the application deadline (until February 6, 2022). Apply online! |
Engagement13. Liberal Arts Engagement Hub Advisory Committee Applications and Nominations for Student & Community Members SoughtThe Liberal Arts Engagement Hub Advisory Committee plays an important role in the operation of The Hub. We are seeking applications or nominations for student members and community members to serve as a member of The Liberal Arts Engagement Hub Advisory Committee. Individuals can be encouraged to apply online or you can nominate someone to be a member of The Hub Advisory Committee. The application deadline has been extended until Friday, February 4, 2022. |
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. 14. UMN Reserach Professional 1The purpose of this position is to collect research study data among participants of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study. ARIC is a multi-site study of individuals, now aged 80-100 years, who have been followed for over 30 years to better understand risk factors for cardiovascular disease, dementia, and other chronic conditions. Data collection includes an ~45 min neurocognitive assessment according to study protocol. Starting salary range: $40,000-$50,000, UMN benefits. Internal candidates can apply here and external candidates can apply here. 15. MCTFR Office AssistantThe Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research (MCTFR) seeks to hire an undergraduate research assistant (UGRA) registered for study at the University of Minnesota for an office assistant position (2222 Student Admin/Support Services) responsible for mail and clerical duties, financial justification, and ordering supplies. Apply on the University job search page. 16. Psychology Subject Tutor - Lindahl Academic CenterPeer subject tutors meet in small groups (2-3) of students to review subject-specific material. Meetings are weekly and recurring, lasting the duration of the academic semester. Availability is flexible based on tutor submission. Requirements: Familiarity with chosen subject matter receiving at least a grade of "B" or equivalent in chosen areas. Tutors must remain in good academic standing with a GPA above 3.0 throughout the duration of their employment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in groups and with a diverse population. More information and the application form can be found online. 17. UGRA Data Manager - Minnesota Center for Twin and Family ResearchThe Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research (MCTFR) seeks to hire two undergraduate research assistants registered for study at the U of MN as “Data Manager UGRA” (2221: Student Academic Support). Data managers are responsible for the processing, organization, and storage of human subjects research data collected at the MCTFR. Apply online. 18. Mental Health Practitioner InternLighthouse Child & Family Services (LCFS) is currently accepting applications for interns to serve as Mental Health Practitioner Community-Based Skills Trainers serving children and families in the Isanti County area including Isanti, Cambridge, Princeton, Braham, and Mora. The primary duties of this position are to provide mental health skills services to children and their families along with consultation and coordination with other providers such as mental health therapists, school staff, case managers, and medical personnel. This is a year-round position with the ability to decrease hours in the summer if the employee chooses. Full or part-time work opportunities are available. See posting for more details. 19. Intensive Pre-Doctoral Fellowship for Current Graduating Seniors (Class of 2022) - The Yale Fellowship in Autism Clinical Research and Community WellnessThe Yale Child Study Center is a leading institution in autism research. Fellows will have the opportunity to shadow weekly developmental disability clinic rounds, attend Child Study Center Grand Rounds, as well as other departmental Grand Rounds lectures in the School of Medicine. The fellowship is up to two years in duration, with the second year being conditional on performance in the first year. The fellowship combines elements of experiential learning with supervision, self-directed learning, and shadowing. Research training encompasses learning to lead and coordinate multiple pharmaceutical clinical trials involving children and adults with autism. Clinical training will include training on assessments used in autism evaluation and observation of clinical evaluation through the Developmental Disabilities Clinic. Fellows will be directly involved in communication with families and will have the opportunity to peer-mentor adults with autism online through weekly small group meetings. While prior autism experience is required, experience in clinical, research, and/or community-based settings is accepted. Successful candidates will have a high degree of initiative and independence with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong skills in using social media platforms are preferred. Flexibility, industry, endurance, and attention to detail are also essential qualities. Fellows starting salary will be $35,700/year. Upon completion of this fellowship, successful applicants in the past have transitioned to medical school or graduate school in psychology or education. Eligible candidates are graduating seniors who will have obtained a bachelor's degree by June 2022. Applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds are encouraged; however, United States citizenship is a requirement. Please note that this fellowship is not offered concurrently with graduate studies. For more specific questions, interested applicants should contact Cheyanne Sebolt B.A. (cheyanne.sebolt@yale.edu) or Aniela Bordofsky B.A. (aniela.bordofsky@yale.edu). Electronic submissions are required. The application includes resume/CV, transcript, and 2-page personal statement containing biographic material, relevant experience, and career goals. Two letters of recommendation should be emailed to Cheyanne (cheyanne.sebolt@yale.edu) and Aniela (aniela.bordofsky@yale.edu). The recommender should include the applicants' full name in the subject line. Interested students should send their CV, personal statement, and transcript, no later than January 31, 2022. 20. Paralegal Intern - TubmanThe Paralegal Intern assists Tubman’s legal department with projects such as drafting client correspondence and court documents, screening prospective legal clients, and administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and research. Must have Thursday morning availability to attend team consultation meeting. 12-15 hours a week required. Read more on Handshake. |
