Psych Scoop 2/18/25

Psychology Advising Announcements

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Summer 2025 Registration Opens Next Week! 

Summer semester registration opens on Thursday, February 27th, for students admitted to degree or certificate programs. Check for Summer PSY Course offerings on Schedule Builder. All psychology courses in the summer will be offered online. Any updates with course availability will be communicated through future Psych Scoop postings. Watch for possible updates and additions in the coming weeks. If you have any questions about course offerings, please email [email protected]. 

Psychology Internships: Info Session

• Date:  Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm CT | Zoom
• Date:  Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm CT | Elliott Hall, N391 

Join this session to learn more about the Psy 3896: Internship in Psychology class, earning credit for your work, and funding opportunities. Please RSVP to sign up for this event. In this session, you will learn about the Psy 3896: internship in Psychology class. You will discover how internships can fit into your Psychology Major and/or overall enhance your undergraduate experience. Ideally, you will also leave this session with 2-3 ideas to explore for an internship in the upcoming months. Please email [email protected] with questions or to request disability-related accommodations. 

Psychology Department Brainstorming Session – Help Improve the Department!

• Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
• Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliot Hall, Room N219 

Do you have ideas about how to improve the psychology department? Join the Psychology Student Advisory Council in a brainstorming session. We value your input to better the department. This event is led by undergraduate students on the Psychology Student Advisory Council board. Jimmy Johns will be provided. Everyone is welcome! This is a great opportunity to connect with other psychology students and faculty, and share your ideas about the department! Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. 

Careers & Pizza: Human Resources

• Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
• Time: 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliot Hall, Room N219 

Are you interested in a career in human resources? Join PsyAdvis, OLPD, and the Human Resource Development Club as we host an outstanding professional in this field (and enjoy some pizza too). Nicole Sinnen (BA, HRD certificate) will be sharing information about her human resources career. You can read more about our guest through the RSVP link. Learn, eat, & listen to this outstanding professional in the field! Questions about this event can be directed to PsychAdvising at [email protected].

Save the Date for the Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference! (MUPC)

• Date:  Saturday, April 26, 2025
• Time: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm CT

The University of Minnesota is hosting this year's Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference! Students who are interested in submitting their research proposals to present as a poster or talk should save the date for MUPC! For questions, please contact [email protected]. Registration and event details will be provided at a later date.

Psychology Student Group Announcements

Psi Chi & Psychology Club: Forensic Psychology Speaker

• Date:  Thursday, February 25, 2025
• Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Campbell Hall, Room 1

We will be hosting an event featuring two forensic Psychologists as speakers. We will have snacks at our next meeting as well. If you are interested in the world of forensic psychology then this event is for you! Contact [email protected] with any questions. 

Career Spotlight

Career Spotlight - Rehabilitation Specialist

Majoring or minoring in Psychology can pave the way for careers across various industries. This week, we are highlighting a career as a Rehabilitation Specialist. A rehabilitation specialist is someone who works with individuals in need of help with reacclimating into society. These individuals could need help in a wide range of areas: mental health, physical health, and other medical health issues are all things that fall under the umbrella of this career. Typically those who go on to become a rehabilitation specialist will specialize in one type of rehab aid to provide whether that be vocational rehab, mental health rehab, or cardiac rehab. People in this field assist individuals based on their specific needs and teach them the practical skills that will help with the re-acclimation process. Those in this role will work with a wide variety of people. Along with helping those in need reach their goals of having a successful life, rehabilitation specialists often have the responsibilities of conducting initial assessments and evaluations of patients, managing group contracts, and providing individual and group therapy sessions. Because this field is so broad, the requirements for the job depend on different factors.. To learn more about this career, visit our office for in-person career resources, or set up a meeting with us to discuss your post-grad plans and goals!

Events

The People’s Way Documentary Screening

• Date:  Friday, February 21, 2025
• Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Humphrey School, Cowles Auditorium

After the 2020 Black Lives Matter tipping point, three young Minneapolis leaders unite to honor George Floyd’s legacy, fight injustice, and drive change. 

International Career Event: Strategies for Video Interviewing

• Date:  Friday, February 21, 2025
• Time: 11:15 am - 12:25 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Virtual

Video interviews are becoming increasingly popular for first-round interviews, screening interviews, and even for graduate program applications. Video interviewing is a particular skill to develop to ensure that you communicate your skills and strengths well and make a great first impression. This session will describe how to set up a video interview and strategies to communicate with confidence. This session is designed with undergraduate international and multilingual students in mind, but all UMN community members are welcome to join. This session is led by Student English Language Support in collaboration with UMN Career Services. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

International Student Career Fair Preparation Workshop

• Date:  Tuesday, February 25, 2025
• Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Appleby Hall, Room 302 

Join the International Student Career Fair Preparation Workshop to get ready for the upcoming Spring 2025 career fairs! This event will feature helpful tips and information from presenters from ISSS and Career Services. All UMN international students who are attending spring career fairs are welcome to attend. We will discuss: what to expect at a career fair, how to talk with employers, your work authorization options, and tips for successful interactions and follow-up at a career fair. Please email Jane Sitter at [email protected] with any questions about this event.

Science Salon: Physics in the Round

• Date:  Sunday, March 2, 2025
• Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CT
• Cost: $20 - $29 (Use code below to receive discount ticket price)
• Location: Theater in the Round  245 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Science Salon is a forum for professional scientists to stay current on groundbreaking research and emerging technologies and engage in cross-disciplinary networking. At the Science Salon, participants meet their peers from other disciplines, enjoy refreshments, take part in stimulating activities, and learn about cutting-edge research. Use the code 'SciSalon' to receive discounted $20 tickets, a portion of which will benefit our STEM education programs.

Research

To register for PSY 4993 or 5993 credit, view the registration requirements on the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Website.

*Volunteer or Credit* Research Intern For a Brain Neuromodulation Project in Addiction - Psychiatry Department

The volunteer research position will assist in research conducted at the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department. The Department is currently actively recruiting participants for addiction research studies. Research participants are enrolled in a treatment program for alcohol and substance use disorders. Responsibilities will include working: on literature reviews, regular meetings via Zoom, MRI assistance, and administering transcranial direct current stimulation. This research is under the direction of Dr. Jazmin Camchong. Candidates must be able to work independently, detail-oriented, and willing to develop new skills. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; comfortable using basic computer programs and web applications. Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Psychology or a related field, and willing to commit 9-10 hours per week for a minimum of 12 months post-training. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Clarista Berg, [email protected].

The Bio-LEAP Research Opportunity for UMTC College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Transfer Students

The Bio-LEAP (Biomedical Life Science Enrichment for Academic Progress) program is part of a larger University of Minnesota initiative called the Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program (LSSURP). This program offers high-quality, mentored independent research experiences for undergraduate students who are contemplating future careers in biomedical research, and who are considering pursuing advanced degrees. Students admitted to LSSURP-affiliated programs are matched with UMN faculty mentors who supervise them as they pursue a full-time 10-week duration research project in their lab. Eligibility includes being a transfer student to CLA - fall 2024, spring 2025 or admitted fall 2025, having completed Chem 1061 & Chem 1065 or transfer course equivalent, being a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, and a student from an underrepresented population in bio-medical research as defined by the National Institutes of Health. Priority application deadline is Saturday, March 1st. Interested students may submit an application at any time. The number of program spaces is limited, and program admissions will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Summer & Fall 2025 UROP Deadline 

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides University of Minnesota undergraduates from every college, major, and discipline, the opportunity to partner with a faculty member on research or creative projects. The next deadline to apply for an Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) award is March 17, 2025, for Summer & Fall 2025 projects. Research experience is important no matter what your discipline! The OUR staff is happy to help you get started. Not sure where to start? Go to peer drop-in hours to demystify the research process. They can help you figure out how to get started with research, go over the next steps, and answer general questions.

Graduate School

Find Diversity Weekend programs - includes Fall, Spring, and Summer programs. Updated frequently.

Columbia Occupational Therapy Info Sessions & Class Visits

• Date:  Tuesday, February 25, 2025
• Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Zoom

The Columbia University Programs in Occupational Therapy offer an entry-level Masters Program as well as an accelerated MS/OTD program for our students and a part-time online Post-Professional OTD program for working occupational therapists. Students who are interested in learning more about our entry-level program can attend one of our virtual information sessions or sign up to sit in on an in-person class on campus in New York City. Sign up for a 1:1 meeting with an admissions officer to answer any questions you have about the program. Please RSVP at least 24 hours before the session. You will be provided with login information for virtual sessions closer to the session date. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Pathways to Graduate School

The Office of Undergraduate Research’s (OUR) Pathways to Graduate School summer program is open for registration with an application deadline of March 3, 2025. Pathways is a 10-week summer research program for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing graduate school and careers in academia. Pathways accepts U of MN students from all disciplines. To learn more about this opportunity, visit OUR’s website.

Resources 

Nutritious U Food Pantry

• Date:  February 19, 2025
• Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Coffman Memorial Union, 1st Floor, Room 103A (Right behind the Goldy Gopher statue and across from the Theater) 

Boynton Health’s Nutritious U Food Pantry provides free groceries to any University of Minnesota student. Students can visit the pantry one time per event during open hours (1-2 total visits per month). Please bring your U Card.

APA Summer Undergraduate Psychology Experience in Research (SUPER) Fellowships

The 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. Applications for the 2025 Fellowship are due by 11:59 pm, Eastern Time, on March 1st, 2025. To learn more about this opportunity and apply, please visit their website. Frequently asked questions can be found here.

Jobs/Internship Opportunities

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Looking for Psychology Internships? Get Started with Our YouTube Tutorials!

Are you interested in finding an internship in psychology, but don’t know where to look? Psychology Undergraduate Advising is here to help! We’ve created two instructional videos to guide you through using Handshake and the MN Council of Nonprofits website to find your next internship. You can watch the Handshake video and the MN Council of Nonprofits video on our YouTube channel.

Summer 2025 Undergraduate Intern - Unpaid Opportunity 

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking multiple undergraduate students to work in our Minneapolis office this summer. These positions usually require a minimum 30-hour ten-week commitment, but the Public Benefits Intern Position could be accomplished in a shorter time frame. Interns involve themselves in Pro Bono Unit's practice groups, the Immigration Law Project and/or the Public Benefits Unit. Work completed during this summer position includes: assisting with outreach; interpretation/translation; legal research; creating manuals; and other duties as assigned. This is a great way to gain experience in civil law as an undergraduate student and help those in your community. MMLA is committed to providing training for the role and our interns' ambitions beyond. For the full job description and the application portal, please visit the Career Page before 3/2/2025 and contact [email protected] with any questions!

Grand Awards Project Judge

Join the MN STEM community to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers! Each year over 350 middle and high school students present their research at the Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair. They need individuals to provide feedback and answer questions about their STEM interests. Volunteer as a grand awards judge on Friday, March 28 at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul from 10 am to 4 pm. Register online by selecting "Create account" in the top left. We ask volunteers for demographic information (optional) to track and promote positive representation for the diverse student population they support. Please feel free to contact Alyse Tainter at [email protected] with any questions.

MCTFR COMN Research Assistant Position

The Minnesota Center for Twins and Family Research (MCTFR) seeks to hire a Research Assistant (8351SM) responsible for the recruitment and assessment of study participants in a project examining the long-term impact of Recreational Cannabis Legalization. Assessments include clinical interviews and neuropsychological and personality-related testing. This role will work closely with MCTFR research participants and MCTFR co-investigators, so a successful candidate will have research experience plus outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. This role requires some onsite work at Elliott Hall, and flexible scheduling, including remote work on some evenings and weekends. ​Visit the U of M employment website and enter Job ID 366799​ for additional details. Questions about this position can be directed to Tasha Walvig at [email protected]

First-Gen Student Success Intern

The First-Gen Student Success Center is looking for 5 students to serve as First-Gen Student Success Interns during the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a 1-year appointment during which interns will gain hands-on experience in areas such as programming, marketing & outreach, and operations. Additionally, this role prioritizes professional development opportunities and elevates student voices and input about the Center’s offerings. This position is work-study eligible and will remain open until Friday, March 7th. This position will staff the reception desk of the Appleby Hall lounge (Room 27), a shared space for the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) and the First-Gen Student Success Center (FGSSC). In addition to hosting the lounge space, greeting students, and serving as a campus resource, interns will also be assigned project areas to develop and lead and serve as advisory to the First-Gen Student Success Director. This position will be supervised by the Student Engagement Coordinator. Visit the U of M employment website and enter Job ID 366718 for additional details.