Psych Scoop, 12/5/23
December 5, 2023 |
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Psychology Advising AnnouncementsCurrent majors are expected to know the announcements in the advising announcement section. 1. Apply to PSY 5993 Enrichment Program for Spring Semester, 2024!Are 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 15th, and should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. 2. Alumni Spotlight: Ben HeringPsych Advising loves to show what our amazing psychology alumni are up to through our monthly Alumni Spotlight! Our December spotlight, Ben Hering (PSY BA - Spring '15) works as a Director of Partnerships for CUCollaborate. 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! 3. Capstone in Psychology Poster SessionWednesday, December 13, 11:00 am- 3:00 pm Psychology Undergraduates completing their Capstone in Psychology this Fall 2023 will be participating in the Capstone in Psychology Poster Session! Posters will change every 20 minutes. Psychology faculty, staff, and students are all encouraged to attend! This is a great opportunity for Spring 2024 Psychology Capstone students to see current project examples! 4. Getting Started with Psychology Research: Info SessionThursday, December 7, 12:30 pm- 1:45 pm 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! |
Psychology Student Group AnnouncementsAll students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in Psychology student organizations. No previous participation or membership is required. If you're interested, please attend! To learn more, visit our website. 5. Self-Care Night Hosted By the Association of Black Psychology Students!Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 5:00 pm CST - 7:00 pm CST Are you looking for a space to destress during finals season? Look no further, and come join us in Elliott Hall N219 to play games, listen to music, get goodies, and discuss self-care with your fellow psychology students. Everyone is welcome! We can guarantee that you will leave with an idea of what self-care can look like and a self-care goodie bag. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at blackpsy@umn.edu. |
Career Spotlight6. Music TherapyMajoring or minoring in Psychology can pave the way for careers across various industries. This week, we are highlighting the career of Music Therapy. Music therapists plan, assess, and execute clinical and empirically-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status. They employ a variety of methods concerning music to best suit their client's needs, from introducing their clients to new instruments to introducing plans about playing certain kinds of music for certain times. They work in collaboration with the client's medical team so they can receive a well-rounded approach that allows them to get closer to their goals. This career best suits those who have deep compassion, and logic, and have an interest in psychology as it relates to music. They must have an interest in caring for others, as well as determination and problem-solving abilities to find solutions for their clients. Interest and base knowledge of music theory is also beneficial. Music therapists do not need an advanced degree in psychology to enter the field, but they must pass an exam and receive a certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists. To learn more about this career, visit the Certification Board for Music Therapists website, visit our office for in-person career resources, or set up a meeting with us to discuss your post-grad plans and goals! |
Courses of Interest7. 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 PSY 3801: Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Data Analysis before 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 8. 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 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 10. CSPH 5201: Spirituality and Resilience - 2 Credits - Spring 2024CSPH 5201 Spirituality and Resilience is offered live online (not recorded) for two credits from January 17 - March 2, 2024. The course is designed for graduate and undergraduate students, or practitioners in a wide variety of disciplines. Post-pandemic, with rapidly increasing global, personal, and professional challenges, this small seminar focuses on maintaining peace of mind and engaging in meaningful discussions exploring natural resilience and inner well-being. For previous students, this has been a powerful antidote to disruptions and stresses in their academic programs, and professional, and personal lives. This learning, grounded in relevant research, literature, and life experience, can last a lifetime. For details see the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing Website. Feel free to contact instructor Kathy Marshall at marsh008@umn for more information. Her work has focused on natural resilience and inner wellbeing in school communities and helping professions. Please note this course does not count toward the psychology major or minor. |
Events11. Candidate Research Presentation - Starke Hathaway Endowed Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Clinical PsychologyTuesday, December 12, 10:00 am CST Whitney Ringwald is receiving a doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, pending completion of a clinical internship at Stony Brook University Medical School. Before pursuing a Ph.D., she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Marylhurst University and a master’s in social work from the University of Pittsburgh. In her work, Whitney integrates established frameworks from personality science with clinical research to understand the mechanisms underlying psychopathology. She leverages advanced quantitative methods including multi-level structural equation modeling, integrative data techniques, machine learning, and idiographic network modeling. She has independently received funding for her research from the NIH, and her work has been recognized by multiple awards both intramurally and from national societies. She serves on the editorial boards of the journal Assessment and Journal for Research in Personality. Please RSVP for the event if you are interested. 12. Demystifying the Graduate School Application & Selection ProcessWednesday, December 6, 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 illuminate the graduate school selection and application process that can at times feel daunting. Participants will learn about the key components of the application process and the resources available to inform them as they select a graduate school program. Please RSVP for the event if interested. |
Resources13. Scholarship Opportunities through MSSA!The purpose of the Minnesota Social Service Association Scholarship (MSSA) Program is to build and support Minnesota’s health and human service system through a qualified, committed, and passionate workforce in Minnesota and the greater Midwest. MSSA scholarships help provide the financial resources to support students pursuing a career in a health and human service-related field. MSSA awards scholarships in five categories—Undergraduate, Graduate, Diversity (undergraduate and graduate), and, new for the 2024-2025 academic year, the Children and Families Impact Scholarship, funded by the Sauer Family Foundation. Scholarships are also supported by generous donations to the MSSA scholarship fund. 2024 scholarship recipients will receive a financial reward, ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 depending on the scholarship applied for. Free MSSA membership through their first year after graduation. Free registration to the 2024 Annual Conference and Expo. Recognition in various MSSA communications in 2024. Applicants may apply to up to two scholarships so long as they meet all eligibility criteria. For more eligibility information, read the descriptions of each scholarship. 14. Foreign Language and Area Studies FellowshipsForeign Language and Area Studies Fellowships provide significant funding for students whose academic and professional goals will be furthered by the study of a modern, less commonly taught language. Undergraduates can receive up to $15,000 for tuition, fees, and living expenses for the academic year or up to $8,500 for the summer. These fellowships are open to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. More information and application instructions are available here. In addition, information sessions for FLAS fellowships will be held via Zoom. 15. Personal Statement Consultations for Undergraduate International StudentsAre you an undergraduate international student (F-1 or J-1 visa) preparing an application for a graduate or professional school program? Visit the Personal Statement Consultations Program to receive feedback on your statement from trained international graduate student Personal Statement Consultants! We have three options for you to receive feedback (depending on weekly availability): In-person 30-minute consultation, Zoom 30-minute consultation, and/or Asynchronous video feedback and comments for you to review on your own time. Our ability to have graduate Personal Statement Consultants is thanks to funding from the UMN Graduate School and Career Services. We also thank UMN Culture Corps for their support. The Personal Statement Consultations program is open through January 12. Visit this link to learn more and sign up. For questions or more information, please reach out to Jane Sitter at sitt0036@umn.edu. |
Graduate SchoolFind Diversity Weekend programs - includes Fall, Spring, and Summer programs. Updated frequently. 16. Virtual Info Session for ICD's Online Master's in Applied Child & Adolescent DevelopmentThursday, December 14, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST Are you interested in a career working with children or adolescents in advocacy, community, and healthcare settings? Consider an online graduate degree in applied child and adolescent development! The University of Minnesota Institute of Child Development's online MA program will provide you with a strong foundation in developmental psychology and an opportunity to specialize in one of three areas: child life, infant and early childhood mental health, or individualized studies. To register, please visit this link. 17. Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations Virtual Information SessionThursday, December 14, 2023, 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm CST Please join us to learn more about the Human Resources and Industrial Relations Program and the opportunities it affords. Talk with our Director and a student or alumni as well as the admissions representative, and find out if the program is a good fit for you. To RSVP for the information session, visit here. Questions about the program or info session can be directed to mhrir@umn.edu. 18. Master of Marketing Virtual Information SessionThursday, December 14, 2023, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm 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. To RSVP for the information session, visit here. Questions about the program or info session can be directed to msmk@umn.edu. 19. Eastern Virginia Medical School’s Art Therapy and Counseling, (ATC) MS programThursday, December 14, 2023, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm CST EVMS’ Art Therapy and Counseling, MS Program is based on growth-oriented and reflective classroom, studio, community, and clinical experiences. For 50 years, the department’s nationally and internationally renowned faculty have prepared world-class art therapists who are culturally responsive, invested in their communities, and working at the highest professional and ethical standards. EVMS Art Therapy and Counseling is deeply rooted in the Hampton Roads community and gives students a unique opportunity to learn, train, and grow alongside local partners and area organizations. EVMS offers webinars to help prospective students learn more about EVMS, the Art Therapy and Counseling, MS program, and the Norfolk, Virginia, area. To register for the webinar, visit here! |
Research20. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Summer/Fall 2024 Deadline - February 26UROP provides funding for students to complete 120 hours of research under the mentorship of a faculty member. Students can work with any faculty at the University of Minnesota and do not have to work with someone in their major or even their college. Depending on the academic discipline and faculty mentor, students can join an already established research project or create their research project. Students set their timeline for completing their projects, although most complete their UROP in a semester or over the summer. Students work closely with faculty mentors throughout their undergraduate research experience. Students gain valuable connections and skills and faculty are provided with talented undergraduates for research assistance. The application for Summer/Fall 2024 funds is Monday, February 26th, 2024. Learn more and apply online. 21. *Credit* Undergraduate Research Opportunity at the Institute of Child DevelopmentWe are looking for responsible, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented students to work in Professor Glenn Roisman's Relationships Research Laboratory in the Spring of 2024 to help with the transcription of interviews about participants' childhood experiences with their primary caregivers. Prospective undergraduate research assistants must be prepared to sign up for 3 credits (approximately 9 hours of work per week, including a flexible schedule and 1-2 weekly, hour-long lab meetings). Please contact Professor Roisman by email at roism001@umn.edu if you are interested and indicate your availability for an informal, 15-minute interview via Zoom. Professor Roisman asks that you email in advance of your Zoom appointment your resume and a brief writing sample (no more than a 1-page excerpt) from a college paper. 22. *Credit* PSY 5993 Opportunity in Social/Health PsychologyThe Rothman lab in the Social Psychology area is looking for a responsible, motivated, and data-adept student to join a graduate student research project for Spring 2024 (with the possibility of continuing in the future). The 5993 students will aid in a project focused on motivational message matching and COVID-19 vaccination intention as well as another project on scale building. The student will have several tasks, including data cleaning and analysis through R and organizing a literature review from pre-selected studies. We prefer students who have taken research methods and have moderate to significant experience with coding in R for this opportunity. Students who have taken Health Psychology (PSY 3206) and/or Social Psychology (PSY 3201) are a plus. Please send your CV/Resume (no more than 2 pages), unofficial transcript, and a short introduction (3-5 sentences about yourself, your qualifications, and your interest) to Maya Rogers, roge0634@umn.edu to apply. |
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. 23. Resource Advocate - TubmanWould you like to support people who are experiencing relationship violence, legal concerns, mental or chemical health challenges, and other forms of trauma? Apply for the Resource Advocate internship! Resource Advocates provide supportive counseling, safety planning, crisis intervention, and resource referrals to community members calling in for support. Resource Advocates work within a team in Tubman's South Minneapolis site. If interested in finding out about this and other opportunities, as well as applying, please visit the Volunteer and Intern area of our website. Applications are due January 8th, 2024. 24. Full-time Research Assistant PositionThe Sleep Lab is looking for full-time research assistants (RAs) to assist the efforts of the Sleep and Circadian Methods Research Core (SCMRC) of the COBRE center. The SCMRC RA is responsible for leveraging numerous methodologies to assist center-funded investigators and projects. 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. Commitment for two years is preferred. The SCMRC RA aids in methods documentation and dissemination, training faculty, and assisting in data collection, data organization, processing, and summarization. They also aid in preparing regulatory documents, and drafting reports, and can contribute to presentations, publications, and the center’s broader academic activities (e.g., journal clubs). This is a dynamic position allowing the incumbent to interface with both the breadth of sleep and circadian rhythms basic science methodology and our center’s wide reach in the clinical domains of child and adolescent mental health. Ideal candidates are excited by human-subjects research and often pursue careers in graduate school, medical school, or a career in the behavioral sciences. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Cristal Medeiros at CMedeiros13@lifespan.org. 25. Curatorial Research AssociateThe Bell Museum is hiring a Curatorial Research Associate. We seek a full-time (in-person) research associate to assist in a newly funded project to create a network across Minnesota that will help collect and prepare scientific research specimens from salvaged wildlife. This term position is funded until June 30, 2026, by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. The aim is to take carcasses of Minnesota birds and mammals to collect and analyze data for research into ecology, evolution, and environmental health. Each carcass will eventually also become part of the archival record at the Bell Museum for future research. This position will be responsible for managing the transfer of specimens and communication between partner institutions and the Bell Museum; dissecting and preparing various kinds of research-quality museum specimens from salvaged material; collating and entering data associated with these specimens; analyzing data from specimens using summary statistics; and participating in outreach events to educate the public on our work. For more information and how to apply, please visit the U of M Job Website (Job ID #358598). 26. Summer Camp Counselor for Neurodivergent ChildrenWorking at a summer camp is very fun and is it also very professionally fulfilling, regardless of your future career endeavors. Camp counselors develop key skills all employers are seeking from their staff candidates: resilience, collaboration, critical thinking, effective communication, and more. At Akeela, this experience is enhanced for those seeking roles in working with neurodivergent youth after graduation. Akeela has two different camps, Camp Akeela, and Beyond Akeela, that are intentionally designed for children and teens on the autism spectrum. Our staff application is available online, or you can connect with us to learn more about Akeela and our opportunities through the link provided. Questions about the position can be directed to Pratishta Natarajan at staff@campakeela.com. 27. 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. |
