Psych Scoop, 9/6/22 - Welcome Back!

September 6th, 2022 - Welcome Back!

The Psych Scoop is sent to all Psychology Undergraduate students and alumni every Tuesday throughout the academic school year. 

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Psychology Advising Announcements

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1. Psychology Undergraduate Advising is Hiring A New Student Office Assistant!

The Department of Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office seeks to hire a Front Desk Office Student Assistant. The student assistant is responsible for appointment scheduling, organization of the front desk, and general intake. Many opportunities for projects like social media, graphic design, stats analysis, and more. This is a great position to learn more about the department overall and meet faculty! Starting pay is $15 an hour, with raises available for time and performance. If you continue with the office, there is the opportunity to move to a Peer Advising role! Read more information about the position and apply online. The priority application deadline is September 12th, 2022 but applications will be reviewed through September 16th, 2022.

2. Department of Psychology Social

Thursday, September 22, 2022, 11:00 am- 12:30 pm CST
Cost: Free
Location: Elliot Hall N219

Join us to chat with psychology peers, student groups, and advisors to learn more about research, courses, and resources we offer through the psychology department! Grab some Insomnia cookies and paint a tote bag while you meet some peers. Also, you can get a chance to win a $25 Bookstore gift card by guessing the candy jar! Please complete this form by Monday, September 19th, to RSVP.

3. Psych Student Advisory Council Application 2022-23

Are you a psych major interested in helping the psych department at the U make progress? Do you want to improve your experience and other students’ experiences in the department? The Psychology Undergraduate Student Advisory Council (SAC) is the perfect way to do that! We are looking for passionate psych students to serve as members of the SAC. The SAC meets with the department leadership at least once a semester to voice their concerns as undergraduates. (All meetings for fall will be held virtually.) The position is for the entire academic year (2022-23) with the option of renewing membership for the next academic year. If you are interested in the position, please fill out the Google Form by Wednesday, September 21st.

4. Psychology Engagement Award - Fall Application Now Open

Are you volunteering in your community this Fall? Or, participating in an unpaid internship here or abroad this semester? The Department of Psychology's Donor Awards for Psychology Undergraduate Engagement are available to support you! The purpose of these awards is to encourage and support psychology majors who engage in unpaid learning experiences beyond the University campus and classroom environments (i.e. unpaid internships, volunteer experiences, study abroad containing a psych-related internship, etc.). Up to three awards of $500 will be offered for Fall 2022. The application deadline is Wednesday, September 21st (12:00 pm CST). For details about the awards and application materials, visit our webpage.

5. Which Faculty Would You Like to Get To Know?

We are preparing for this semester’s “Get to Know Your Faculty” event to help students connect with faculty outside a classroom setting in an informal environment. In the past, we’ve featured Dr. Traci Mann (Social), Dr. Amanda Woodward (Quantitative), and Dr. Bonnie Klimes-Dougan (Clinical) using the feedback we collected in Fall 2021. Now, we want to hear from YOU about which faculty you would be interested in connecting with. Please fill out this feedback form to help us decide which faculty to feature in the upcoming semesters.

6. Central Office Student Assistant

The Department of Psychology Central Office seeks to hire a Central Office Student Assistant. The student assistant is responsible for management, organization, and guest relations of the Central Office in the Department of Psychology. This is a great position to learn more about the department overall and meet the faculty of the Psych Department! Starting pay is $15.00 an hour, with raises available for time and performance. Read more information about the position and apply online via the University of Minnesota Employment System; reference job opening ID 351426.

Psychology Student Group Announcements

All 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.

7. Association of Black Psychology Students 2022-2023 Board Application

The 2022-2023 board applications for ABPS are now live. We are looking for responsible and motivated individuals to join the board! Please fill out this form and we will start the application review process in a timely manner. The priority deadline for board applications is Friday, September 16th at 11:59 PM CST. If you have any questions, please email blackpsy@umn.edu.

8. Join the Chinese Psychology Student Association

The Chinese Psychology Student Association (CPSA) is currently recruiting new members and potential leaders for the organization. CPSA is an academic student association composed of Chinese students with a major in psychology at UMN. Our intention is to set a foundation to unite and provide a platform to communicate, share, and establish comprehensive information in the psychological field between alumni and students, including topics on academic discussions, research/graduate programs, career perspectives, etc. We are looking forward to having people who would love to learn and share psychology knowledge join us. For more information, please email Pengxiang Xia at xia00116@umn.edu.

Events

9. The MMI Experience Workshops - Virtual

Thursday, September 8, 2022, 12:00 pm- 1:30 pm CST
Cost: Free
Location: Online

This virtual workshop covers the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) structure and strategies for preparation and includes practice at several MMI stations. This workshop is highly interactive and will provide opportunities to practice MMI scenarios and covers tips for virtual interviews. It is intended for applicants to programs that use MMI style interviewing. Advance registration is required by Wednesday, September 7th. Learn more about workshops offered by the Pre-Health Student Resource Center.

10. Boynton Health’s Nutritious U Food Pantry Opening Day

Thursday, September 8, 2022, 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm CST
Cost: Free
Location: 103A Memorial Union

Any student can visit the food pantry, no proof of need is required. Students choose from available food items when they show up. Join us for Opening Day! Boynton’s Health’s Nutritious U Food Pantry has moved! Students can now find us in Coffman Memorial Union Room 103A on the first floor. For reference, we’re across from the theater and directly behind the Goldy Gopher statue.

Courses of Interest

11. PSY 3896: Internship in Psychology - Fall 2022 (1-4 Credits)

Make an internship experience count toward your PSY Major! PSY 3896 class credits (1-4 credits) are based on the number of hours that you work at your internship during the Fall 2022 semester. Online course assignments are a complement to your learning in your internship setting. Students must apply to and accept a position on their own, but guidance is available. Example sites include Minneapolis Public Schools, People Serving People, Sexual Violence Center, Tubman, and the Walk-In Counseling Center. Look for more opportunities in the Psych Scoop and even more on Handshake. You have time! Read more about what students have to say about PSY 3896! Steps to register for PSY 3896:
1.) Student secures an internship with a site
2.) Submit a "Request an Experience" form on Handshake and receive approval
3.) Permission number to register for the course will then be emailed to you
PSY 3896 coursework is online (asynchronous); sites requiring in-person work will need to be approved by the College Internship staff

PSY 3896 is completely online

Instructor: Michael Houlahan

Note: this course counts as elective credit for the Psychology majors only.

12. PSY 8501: Counseling Psychology: History and Theories - Open For Psychology Honors Students! - Fall 2022 (3 credits)

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the history of counseling psychology and to the common theoretical orientations used by counseling psychologists. Emphasis will be placed on the basic principles of each theory, the application of each theory to counseling practice, the empirical support for each theory, and multicultural considerations. As this is a graduate-level course, it is expected that learners will engage with the material in a thoughtful manner and with various learning modalities: didactic readings, review of empirical evidence, dialogue and discussion, observation and social learning, direct experience, writing, and critical self-reflection. If you would like to enroll in the course, please email Dr. Samantha Anders at ande8552@umn.edu with your name, degree program, and daytime phone number.

PSY 8501 will meet in Elliott Hall N555, Tuesdays, 12:45 pm- 2:00 pm, and Fridays, 12:30 pm- 1:45 pm CST

Instructor: Dr. Samantha Anders

Research

13. *Credit or Volunteer* Developmental Approaches to Understand Racial Inequities Among Children of Color

Dr. Juan is seeking undergraduate students who are interested in gaining research experience, specifically in generating literature reviews and performing secondary data analyses. As part of the lab, RAs will learn about how children learn about race and racism and are affected by racism across multiple levels and contexts (e.g., peers, unfamiliar adults/law enforcement, and school adults/educators). In doing so, RAs will read relevant studies, generate systematic literature reviews, and learn how to access and analyze existing longitudinal data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study, and the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth. Experience with data analysis is encouraged but not required. Meetings will be held weekly throughout the semester to discuss progress and assist with any difficulties. Prospective applicants can join for credit in PSY 5993 in Fall 2022/Spring 2023 or, alternatively, for work-study. Opting in for course credit is preferred, but work-study is an option at $15/hour. If you are interested in joining the team, please email a cover letter to Dr. Juan Del Toro at jdeltoro@umn.edu. In your cover letter, please include the following information: (1) self-introduction and background, (2) whether you have had research experience in psychology; (3) what psychology courses you have completed; (4) what you hope to learn by participating in research; and (5) why are you interested in participating in the lab.

14. *Credit or Volunteer* Health Psychology Research Assistant Opportunity

Dr. Alex Rothman's Health Behavior Change Lab is seeking enthusiastic, responsible, and detail-oriented research assistants (RAs) for this Fall and Spring semesters to run a study related to health-tracking apps. RAs will be tasked with running participants, coordinating participant communication, data management, and participant recruitment. Prospective research assistants should be able to commit approximately 9 hours of work per week over the semester, and preference will be given to students that are able to commit for more than one semester. RAs will also have the chance to learn more about social psychological research and careers in psychology with their graduate student mentor. Interested? Apply today using this google form.

15. *Credit or Volunteer* Clinical Research Coordinator - Autism Clinical Research Lab

The Autism Clinical Research Lab at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) is looking for a clinical research coordinator to volunteer in our lab. Our research focuses on clinical outcomes from a variety of treatment programs implemented with children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related neurodevelopmental disorders. Responsibilities of this position may include administration and scoring of surveys and other assessments, data entry and management, preparation of treatment and research materials, and other tasks as assigned. Coordinators are also welcome to participate in the preparation of academic presentations and publications according to experience and capacity. Opportunities for credit may be available. Students must be available to dedicate 10-15 hours/week to this position over the course of at least 6 months. Preference will be given to students who can commit to a year or more in our lab. Please send your CV/resume, unofficial transcript, and a letter of introduction and interest to Dr. Rebekah Hudock at kale0040@umn.edu to be considered.

16. *Credit or Volunteer* Clinical Data Manager - Autism Clinical Research Lab

The Autism Clinical Research Lab at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) is looking for a clinical data manager to volunteer in our lab. Our research focuses on clinical outcomes from a variety of treatment programs implemented with children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related neurodevelopmental disorders. Responsibilities of this position may include: scoring clinical assessments, data entry, and management of the clinical database. Data managers are also welcome to participate in the preparation of academic presentations and publications according to experience and capacity. Opportunities for credit may be available. Students must be available to dedicate 10-15 hours/week to this position over the course of at least 6 months. Preference will be given to students who can commit to a year or more in our lab. Please send your CV/resume, unofficial transcript, and a letter of introduction and interest to Dr. Rebekah Hudock at kale0040@umn.edu to be considered.

17. *Credit or Volunteer* Data Collection Experience - Autism Mentorship Program (AMP)

The Autism Clinical Research Lab at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) is looking for students to volunteer in our lab. Our research focuses on clinical outcomes from a variety of treatment programs implemented with children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related neurodevelopmental disorders. This role will focus on the Autism Mentorship Program (AMP), which evaluates the outcomes of a mentoring program for autistic adolescents and adults. Responsibilities of this position may include: administering surveys and interviews to parents, autistic adolescents, and autistic young adults. Data collectors are also welcome to participate in the preparation of academic presentations and publications according to experience and capacity. Opportunities for credit may be available. Students must be available to dedicate 10-15 hours/week in September and October of 2022, 5 hours/week in December 2022 and January 2023, and 10-15 hours/week in May and June of 2023. Preference will be given to students who can commit to a year or more in our lab. Autistic students are encouraged to apply. Please send your CV/resume, unofficial transcript, and a letter of introduction and interest to Dr. Rebekah Hudock at kale0040@umn.edu to be considered.

18. *Credit or Volunteer* Neuromodulation Research Opportunity

The Non-Invasive Neuromodulation Laboratory (NNL) is looking for volunteers or students interested in earning PSY 4/5993 credit! We specialize in non-invasive neuromodulation techniques (e.g. TMS, tDCS) and neurophysiological recording techniques (e.g. EEG, EMG). Our lab assists UMN study teams with equipment training, data collection, and analysis. We work with studies that are investigating treatments and biomarkers for a variety of clinical populations (both pediatric and adult), including Tourette's syndrome, depression, traumatic brain injuries, and so much more! If you are interested in learning about how you can be a part of our lab and get involved, please fill out this google form, and contact Mia Kellman (kellm003@umn.edu) or Alana Lieske (liesk019@umn.edu) if you have any questions.

19. *Credit or Volunteer* Culture & Family Life Lab

Directed by Dr. Gail M. Ferguson, our lab is studying the impact of 21st Century globalization on cultural, developmental, and family processes including family health. We are working to better understand and promote the resilience of children and youth, while supporting and equipping their parents, to recognize and skillfully navigate many cultural influences stemming from local cultures in which they live (via ethnic/racial socialization & proximal acculturation), faraway new cultures (via remote acculturation), and faraway heritage cultures (via remote enculturation). All students are welcome to apply, regardless of prior research experience or cultural background because we are studying development in BIPOC and White American as well as international youth, and we provide training at the start. As always, we welcome under-represented students and we have a special need this cycle for artistic students (e.g., photoshop/digital interests). The main projects will be Screen Media Use & Globalization Study and Project UNITE. See more info on their website including the lab's online application.

20. *Credit* Addiction Neuroimaging Lab - Research Experience Opportunity

Dr. Anna Zilverstand is looking for volunteer research assistants to work with her Addiction Neuroimaging Lab in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Volunteers will have the chance to assist with a project focused on developing a new functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) protocol investigating cue reactivity to naturalistic scenes of alcohol and opioid use to be used in a study on participants currently in treatment for Alcohol Use or Opioid Use Disorder. Responsibilities will include assisting with protocol and method development, reading of scientific literature, and attending meetings with the lab and/or your assigned supervisor(s). A majority of the project will include viewing various feature films to rate scenes containing drug use/preparation/abuse, as well as rating of scenes including other salient stimuli of interest (eg, food, social interaction). This opportunity is eligible for PSY 4993 credit. Successful candidates typically have a 3.5 GPA or higher, have junior or senior level credits, and may have an interest in pursuing a higher degree in psychology or related fields. If you are interested, please send a copy of your cover letter, CV/resume, and unofficial transcripts to Anna Zilverstand at annaz@umn.edu and Gunner Drossel at dross008@umn.edu.

21. *Credit* Health Behavior Change Lab

The Health Behavior Change Lab, led by Dr. Alex Rothman, is seeking 1-2 student research assistants to work on a systematic literature review and meta-analysis 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 coding and extracting data from journal articles to help synthesize information from a large body of literature. This position will require a commitment of 9 hours per week (3 credits) with opportunity and preference for those who can continue working on this project in the Spring semester of 2023. If interested, please send a brief introduction to Rina Horii at horii004@umn.edu.

22. *Volunteer* Minnesota Center for Eating Disorders Research Volunteer

The Minnesota Center for Eating Disorders Research (MCEDR) at the University of Minnesota conducts research on eating and weight disorders and related behaviors, across a broad range of content areas, including identifying and intervening upon risk and maintenance mechanisms of these concerns. MCEDR's volunteer research assistants gain exposure to eating disorders and clinical research through their involvement with current research projects and educational seminars. The deadline to submit applications is September 30th!

Engagement

23. Autism & Neurodevelopment Clinic Trainees – Evidence-Based Therapies

The Autism and Neurodevelopment Clinic at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) is looking for students who would like to gain experience in evidence-based therapies as volunteer trainees in our clinic. Our clinic provides group therapies to address social skills, anxiety management, and the transition to adulthood. On a less frequent basis, we also offer art therapy and parent coaching for parents of children with ADHD. Trainees would gain experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 8-25) with autism spectrum disorder and/or related neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., anxiety, ADHD, depression) and their caregivers. Responsibilities of this position may include preparation of treatment materials, co-facilitation of therapy groups, writing of clinical progress notes, and other tasks as assigned. Opportunities for credit may be available. We ask that students commit to 5-10 hours per week in our clinic. Preference will be given to students who can commit to at least a year of training. This position can start immediately. Please send your CV/resume, unofficial transcript, and a letter of introduction and interest to Dr. Rebekah Hudock at kale0040@umn.edu to be considered.

Jobs/Internship Opportunities

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24. Psychology Peer Subject Tutor - Lindahl Academic Center

Psychology Peer 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.

25. Mental Health Youth Counselor - Children’s Residential Treatment Center

Children’s Residential Treatment Center (CRTC) is looking for more Residential Counselors. As a Residential Counselor, you gain hands-on, therapeutic experience without needing a Graduate Degree. If you are interested in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, learning de-escalation techniques, and being a positive role model for teens with various mental health diagnoses, I highly encourage you to apply for this job. Our Residential Counselors play a huge part in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment for our kids. $500 Sign-on bonus! Apply online!

26. Undergraduate Research Assistant - Department of Sociology

Professor Rob Warren in the Department of Sociology is seeking to hire several undergraduate research assistants for 10 hours per week starting on October 5th. This is a paid position with very flexible hours; the work would be done remotely. The starting pay rate would be $15/hour. The work would involve coding of High School & Beyond study survey respondents' answers to various questions including their occupation, industry, and educational backgrounds, along with data entry of health information. No previous research or coding experience is required. Successful applicants will have an interest in social science research, be available to start on October 5th, and will be available for weekly project meetings from 2:00- 3:00 pm CT every Wednesday. Additionally, candidates must be able to commit 10 hours per week to the position until the end of the fall semester at least. Working more than 10 hours is also possible. Except for meetings, the hours you would work are entirely flexible. A more detailed job description can be found online. If you are interested in this position, please submit your application using the following link. Applications through that link are due no later than 11:59 pm CT on Monday, September 19. If you have any questions, please reach out to Isabella Stade at stade023@umn.edu.