Psych Scoop, 2/27/24
February 27, 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. Summer Registration is Open!Registration for Summer 2024 is open! Some courses might be subject to change, we recommend checking Schedule Builder for Summer term PSY courses. All psychology courses in the summer will be offered online. Any updates with course availability will be communicated through future Psych Scoop postings. Foundation Classes Area A: Area B: Area C: Psychology Capstone: *Note: If capstone course is closed, please email psyadvis@umn.edu to join the waitlist. **Note: Capstone prereqs strictly enforced: PSY 1001, 3801, 3001W, AND Distribution Areas A, B, and C completed before Summer 2024. 2. Careers & Pizza: Youth ProgramsWednesday, February 28, 2024, 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm CST Are you interested in a career related to social work and/or youth studies? Join Psychology Advising, YOST Advising, and YOST Student Co-Op on Wednesday, February 28th from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm in N219 Elliott Hall for Careers & Pizza, with our featured guest, Morgan! Morgan Pence is a University of Minnesota alumna with a dual degree in Psychology (B.A.) and Youth Studies (B.S.). She has a unique passion for working with young people, understanding and amplifying their lived experiences. Please RSVP by February 27th at 4:00 pm to join us! 3. Get to Know Your Faculty - Dr. Cheryl Olman!Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CST Exciting news! Get to know our featured faculty for Spring 2024, Dr. Cheryl Olman, on a personal and academic level. Dr. Olman conducts her work within the Cognitive and Brain Sciences (CAB) area. At the event, you can ask questions ranging from "How did you find your passion?" to "What is your favorite Netflix show?". Feel free to join us via Zoom on Tuesday, March 19th, from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM to connect with Dr. Cheryl Olman! RSVP here! 4. Getting Started With Psychology Research WorkshopTuesday, March 26, 2024, 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm CST Are you a student planning to take PSY 3901W this upcoming Summer 2024 term and still need to find a research lab? This workshop is for you! Start your journey of finding research sooner rather than later! RSVP for the workshop here! If you have questions about this event, please contact psyadvis@umn.edu. 5. Registration Open for the 58th Annual Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference (MUPC)Carleton College is thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for MUPC 2024 which will be held on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Faculty can register here. Students can register here. Students can request to present an oral presentation or a poster here. Note that in addition to submitting empirical work, students are also welcome to present literature reviews, meta-analyses, systematic reviews, or other types of projects based on literature analysis. The deadline for registering and for requesting to present is Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 12:00 am. We encourage you to secure your spot early and take advantage of this exciting opportunity to engage, learn, and connect with peers in our community. |
Student Group Announcements6. Psych Club Graduate Student PanelWednesday, February 28, 2024, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CST Are you interested in going to graduate school for psychology? Join us on Wednesday, February 28th from 5:30-7 PM to hear from graduate students of many specializations within psychology. These students will be talking about their experiences in their grad programs as well as answering your burning questions, so you don’t want to miss this event! We hope to see you all there! If you have any questions, feel free to email psichi@umn.edu. |
Events7. The Everlasting Legacy of MLK – A Peace of My MindJanuary 25th - March 17th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential social activists who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his untimely death in 1968. His life was unfortunately cut short, however the legacy he left is everlasting. He continues to inspire generations of people still to this day. This exhibition was created by the organization A Peace of My Mind; a multimedia arts project. They set up their studio at the University of Minnesota and asked, “How is Dr. King’s legacy crucial and relevant today? 8. AmeriCorps Opportunity FairTuesday, March 12, 2024, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CST Join us for a fun, career fair-style event where you can learn about paid AmeriCorps opportunities! Explore ways to serve AmeriCorps in your community via education, environment, public health, housing, and more. Learn about the special benefits of AmeriCorps, including career development, money for school, and pausing student loan payments. Stop by between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Coffman Memorial Union - Great Hall on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Registration is through Handshake or Eventbrite! |
Volunteer/Engagement Opportunities9. Connect with Minnesota Youth Conducting Behavioral Health ResearchThe Minnesota State Science and Engineering Fair is an annual event where hundreds of middle and high school students from across Minnesota present the results of their original research to STEM professionals, gaining valuable feedback. We are currently recruiting judges for the in-person 2024 State Science and Engineering Fair at the St Paul River Centre on Friday, March 22. Click here to register as a grand award judge if you have a background in social science or the STEM field. Even undergraduate students can help as middle school judges! Each year, judges must create a new login. Judges arrive by 10 a.m. and finish their tasks by 3:30 p.m. at the earliest. Questions? Email jenhadley@mnmas.org. 10. Volunteer to Be A History Day JudgeNational History Day in Minnesota, a longstanding partnership between the Minnesota Historical Society and the College of Liberal Arts, needs judges for various regional competitions in March and State History Day which takes place at the Minneapolis Convention Center on April 20 (this event is normally hosted on the Twin Cities campus but there were some challenges to making that happen in 2024). Here is a list of the regional competitions, which include two opportunities on the Twin Cities campus and many others within the Twin Cities. Judges only need an interest in history, be able to interact with young people, have a critical eye, and be able to give constructive feedback. Learn more about being a History Day Judge or sign up to be a judge on the National History Day in Minnesota website. |
Resources11. Free Mental Health First Aid Training - Washburn Center for ChildrenThe Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) program educates community members in emotional well-being, de-escalation of crises, and appropriate and safe responses to youth experiencing mental health challenges. After the training, you will know: What to do, how to act, and how to handle when kids are in a high-stress situation or mental health crisis. The different areas of mental health. How to interpret distress in kids, and how to de-escalate and support them. Mental Health First Aid requires a time commitment of a full day, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learners receive their training during an Instructor-led, in-person session. We will gladly add you to a future session that works better. Free training dates include March 8, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., April 8, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or May 4, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Washburn Center’s Training Institute on 1100 Glenwood Ave. Course fees are generously covered by a grant from SAMHSA’s Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) program. To learn more about the program, please visit their website. 12. Peer Tutor SupportPeer tutor support is available both in-person and online. In-person tutoring is located in the Walter, Magrath, and Wilson Libraries. Tutors are available on weekdays and on Sundays! Tutor schedules are available here. This short video provides details on how students can search for available courses, view drop-in hours, and schedule appointments. This video is also helpful for staff and faculty who are assisting students with finding a tutor. Peer tutoring is a part of the Academic Success Centers (ASC) at the U. ASC services are an important resource for students. Outside of resources for tutoring, writing, and research, ASC also provides information on online academic support resources, including tips on how to form and facilitate study groups. 13. What is Your “Why”?The Orientation and Transition Experience Team is seeking additional support in recruiting submissions for the CMU Art Gallery. Each year we host a photo exhibit that showcases what it's like to be a student at the University of Minnesota and to allow students to reflect on their own unique college journey. This year we are showcasing the “Why” behind a student’s motivation to attend the U along with their sense of belonging in our diverse campus community. The goal of My U, My View is to showcase a student’s perspective and to build connections for incoming students so they can discover their “Why”. To share your "why", please fill out the form. 14. Let's TalkLet’s Talk is a program that provides informal virtual and in-person drop-in consultations for U of M students throughout the academic year. No appointment is necessary, so you can drop in during the scheduled times. Let’s Talk is not a substitute for formal counseling and does not constitute mental health treatment, but counselors can listen to specific problems, provide support, help explore solutions, and give information about other resources. Let's Talk is not designed to provide crisis support. If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis please utilize one of these resources. Masks are welcome but not required for an in-person Let's Talk session. Our counselors will wear a mask upon request. Questions can be directed to Greg Sawyer at sawy0011@umn.edu. 15. 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. |
Scholarships & Awards16. PFund Scholarship Application Open!PFund is now accepting applications for 2024 scholarship funds. From G.E.D. to Ph.D., we support queer students in and from the Upper Midwest pursuing professional or post-secondary education. Applications are due at 5:00 p.m. on March 11. To learn more about the application process and eligibility, visit the PFund website. 17. Obama Voyager ScholarshipApplications for the 2024 Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarships are now open and are due on March 27. This scholarship is open to students with demonstrated financial need and two years of full-time study left to complete their undergraduate degree program. Scholars will receive up to $25K for each of their two remaining years plus $10K to support a summer work/study/research experience in between. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to a career in public service and must have US citizen, permanent resident, or DACA status. The Obama Foundation will award 100 scholarships nationally. This will be the third year for this scholarship and UMTC students have been recipients in each of the previous years. Learn more about the scholarship here. |
Graduate School18. UC Irvine Psychological Science Post-Bacc Program - Application OpenThe Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine is currently accepting applications for their post-baccalaureate program; the deadline to apply for Fall 2024 is April 15, 2024, for domestic students (February 15, 2024, for international students). UCI’s Post-Bacc 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); who are interested in a psychology-related graduate program, career development, or career change; and who could benefit from additional coursework, research, and/or real-life work experience in psychology. Those interested in a doctoral-level or master’s degree programs 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. For more information, please visit here. |
Research19. *Credit* PSY 5993: Practices that Support Student Wellbeing and Development - Summer 2024This 3 credit online class and distance-learning research experience will focus on the psychology of college life with a particular emphasis on college student's mental health and well-being. Dr. Liza Meredith is interested in how faculty and instructors can design and implement college courses so that students can better understand themselves and other people. She is interested in examining how Psychology classes can support mental health, identity development, and appreciation of diversity. Students will gain skills in critical thinking, research design, and data analysis, and there will be content related to how college students change and develop throughout college. There will be two hours of online synchronous meeting time per week (12:30-2:30 pm on Tuesday, with the remaining work completed independently by the students. Interested students should contact Dr. Liza Meredith at mere0032@umn.edu for information on how to register. 20. *Credit* PSY 5993 - Summer 2024Students will work on a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Research Project. Through this study, students will gain skills related to conducting a literature review, creating a code book to capture student perceptions and attitudes toward learning, and designing a study. Most work will be completed asynchronously, though occasional Zoom meetings (based on student availability will be necessary to ensure training is complete and to discuss progress on assignments. Interested students should complete the interest form linked or email Dr. Amanda Woodward at woodw284@umn.edu with questions. Interested students must fill out the form here. 21. *Credit or Volunteer* Research Opportunity For a Brain Training Project in Addiction - Psychiatry DepartmentThis volunteer research position will directly assist research staff at the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department. The Department is currently running research studies in the active recruitment phase. Intern responsibilities will include working with databases, verifying the accuracy of study data collected, assisting in MRI, and administering brain training sessions involving transcranial direct current stimulation. This research is under the direction of Dr. Jazmin Camchong. Research participants are patients enrolled in a treatment program for alcohol use disorder and substance use disorder. Qualified candidates must be highly motivated, able to work independently, extremely detail-oriented, and willing to develop new skills as the need arises. Excellent communication (written and oral), organizational, and interpersonal skills; comfortable using basic computer programs such as Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, and web applications (e.g. Zoom and in-house software). Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Psychology or a related field, and be willing to commit 9-10 hours per week for a minimum of 12 months. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Clarista Berg, berg2920@umn.edu. 22. *Volunteer* Summer & Fall RA Position in Adolescent Psychiatry LabDr. Meredith Gunlicks-Stoessel in the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Department is looking for undergraduate research assistants. Current research studies focus on interventional treatments for youth with depression and/or non-suicidal self-injury. Students will get hands-on experience with: (1) survey administration using REDCap for data collection procedures with adolescents and parents, (2) interview assessments, (3) data entry, (4) literature reviews, etc. They will also attend a 1 hr biweekly Zoom lab meeting. Candidates must be pursuing a psych or a related degree and be willing to commit 4 hours per week for summer, including some weekday evenings and weekend mornings. Preference will be given to students who can commit to summer and fall semester. To apply, please send your resume, cover letter (including class year), and unofficial transcript to ptad@umn.edu. All applications are due on Sunday, 3/3. 23. Summer/Fall UROP Program DeadlineThe deadline for applying for a summer 2024 or fall 2024 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) award is February 26, 2024. There will be an additional deadline for fall projects in the summer. If you need help with the application process or finding a mentor, make an appointment with Bridget, Vicky, or one of our undergraduate staff — we’re always happy to help. Register now for UROP! |
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. 24. Pre-Law Services is Hiring a Peer AdvisorPriority deadline is March 1, and the student could start as early as mid-April, to continue through summer and next academic year. First and second-year students are especially encouraged to apply. Interested students can attend a drop-in to meet with current peer advisor Mae Hyser (who is graduating this semester) to learn more about the role. Hours can be found on our website. To see the job posting and apply, go to the Student Jobs board (Job ID 359745) on the U of M Job Website. 25. Research Interventionist in the Psychiatry DepartmentWe are seeking a part-time Research Interventionist in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Minnesota Medical School for a new study. The study is a treatment grant targeting internal and external eating cues among children with strong food responsiveness. Interventionists would be tasked with administering four different treatment arms to randomized children (ages 7-12) and parent pairs. Applications are reviewed as they arrive, with the intent to begin interviews in March 2024, so please apply as soon as possible. The position represents an excellent opportunity to gain experience in clinical research and to be trained in both research and clinical tasks. This position would require an in-progress master's degree or higher and would involve some afternoons/late evenings on weekdays. If you are interested, please email an unofficial transcript, resume, and cover letter to Emma Rasmussen at rasmu960@umn.edu. 26. Clinical Research Coordinator Position at the Nathan Kline InstituteThe Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) is seeking a Research Assistant to work on projects investigating brain function and behavior in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders under the direction of Drs. Emily Stern and Mohammed Milad. The person in this position will be involved in organizing and running a foundation-funded fMRI project investigating threat conditioning and avoidance in OCD patients and healthy controls. Assistance with other behavioral and neuroimaging studies being run by the investigators will also be expected. My main duties involve recruiting and screening research participants and running them in psychological experiments both in and out of an MRI scanner. The person will also be involved in data organization and management, data analysis, and administrative lab duties, including assisting with grant and IRB applications and budgeting. The position is intended to start in the Summer of 2024 and a two-year commitment is requested. This is an excellent position for a recent college graduate who wants to obtain research experience in preparation for graduate school. In addition to the primary responsibilities listed below, there would be an opportunity for a motivated individual to be involved in aspects of study design and/or scientific presentations and publications. Further details are attached at the end of the Psych Scoop in a Google Document. 27. The Bell Museum is Hiring Visitor Services AssistantsThis position requires one to greet visitors, sell admissions to the museum and planetarium, sell memberships, work in the Curiosity Shop, collect COVES surveys, and assist with the day-to-day operations of the Bell Museum. They provide a welcoming and inclusive environment to all visitors and are the face of the museum. To be considered for the position you must have summer availability. We are looking for individuals to join our team who are inspired by our mission to ignite and sustain curiosity for nature and the universe. We believe that difference is a strength and are looking for candidates that reflect and respect diversity. We encourage you to apply for the position even if you do not believe you meet every qualification. For more information or to apply visit the UMN Job Site and enter ID #359641 or Handshake and enter Job ID #8675025. 28. Personal Care AssistantGain Direct Experience with Special Needs Child as a PCA - Student-Friendly Weekday Morning &/Or Weekend Hours. A family in South Minneapolis is seeking regular PCA support for an 11-year-old, 6th-grade child in our home and/or as he accesses community activities typically in Minneapolis or Edina. This high-functioning, highly intelligent child requires support with executing chores, homework, and hygiene/self-care routines, and with self-regulation. He loves Minecraft, legos, and drawing. Perfect opportunity for a psychology, special ed, or social work student looking to build hands-on experience with special needs children, specifically one with emotional/behavioral needs and executive functioning challenges. The most urgent need is for support supervising the morning routine, weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9 AM, but weekend or evening hours are also available for the same or different PCA. Please review the job description for more detailed information and for contact information to apply. Offering $18 to $22 dollars per hour, commensurate with experience and training/credentials, to be paid via the PCA agency, Accra. Background check/application required. 29. College Access and Success CoachAs a College Possible AmeriCorps coach, you’ll help talented, driven students from under-represented backgrounds achieve their goal of a college degree. Employers seek out AmeriCorps service members because they bring hands-on skills in team leadership, facilitation, equity and inclusion, intercultural communication, data management, and transferable industry expertise. Gain a head start for your career while making a profound difference. Thanks to the support they receive from their AmeriCorps coaches, College Possible students are three times more likely to complete a bachelor’s degree than their peers from similar backgrounds. For all this excellent service to the community, you will receive a biweekly monthly stipend of $1,121.73 and the opportunity to earn money for future academic development. Apply now! To learn more and apply, visit their website. Please contact Pahoua Vang at pvang1@collegepossible.org for questions. |
