Psych Scoop, 3/11/25

Psychology Advising Announcements

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Summer PSY Courses Available 

Registration for Summer 2025 is still 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 on course availability will be communicated through future Psych Scoop postings. Available courses are as follows:

Foundation Classes

• PSY 1001
• PSY 3801 - prereq: PSY 1001
• PSY 3001W - prereq: PSY 3801

Area A:

• PSY 3031: Intro to Sensation and Perception
• PSY 3051: Intro to Cognitive Psychology

Area B:

• PSY 3206: Health Psychology
• PSY 3604: Psychopathology
• CPSY 3301: Introduction to Developmental Psychology (this course can also count toward psychology elective requirements)

Area C:

• PSY 3511: Counseling Psychology
• PSY 4521: Psych of Stress and Trauma - prereq: 3001W

Psychology Capstone:

• PSY 3901W - seats reserved for BS students
• PSY 3902W

*Note: If the capstone course is closed, please email [email protected] to join the waitlist.

**Note: Capstone prereqs strictly enforced: PSY 1001, 3801, 3001W, AND Distribution Areas A, B, and C completed before Summer 2025.

Psych Game Night

• Date:  Thursday, March 20, 2025
• Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliott Hall, Room S225

Join Psychology Undergraduate Advising for the return of the "Psych Game Night" event! Students can attend and mingle while playing some fun games. Some sweet treats and refreshments will also be available. If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected]. RSVP through the Google Form. 

Save the Date(s): Research in Psychology Week

• Dates: March 24, 2025 - March 28, 2025
• Cost: Free

Join Psychology Advising for a week of events centered around research and engagement. Throughout Research in Psychology Week, we will be hosting virtual and in-person sessions related to getting involved and learning more about research in the Department of Psychology. Be sure to check out further posts in upcoming Scoop issues about specific research-related events.

Getting Started with Psychology Research: Info Session

• Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 11:30 am - 12:45 pm CT | N219 Elliott Hall
• Friday, March 28, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm CT | Zoom

In collaboration with Research in Psychology Week (details to be shared in the Psych Scoop at a later date), the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office is hosting a virtual and in-person Research in Psychology Info Session! By attending this event, students will learn about psychology research opportunities in the department and discover how research can fit into a Psychology Major! Our goal is for students to leave the session with 2-3 prospective research labs to apply to! RSVP for the virtual or in-person session here.

Destress with PAWS 

• Date:  Wednesday, April 2, 2025
• Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (PAWS will be attending from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliott Hall, Room N219 (Second floor of Elliott)

The Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office is partnering with Graduate Studies and PAWS!  Chat with psychology peers, graduate students, and advisors while hanging out with registered therapy animals! Join us on the second floor of Elliott in Room N219, pet some animals, grab some pizza, and create some art with us! If you are allergic to dogs, please take caution and enjoy at your leisure. Questions and accommodations can be directed to [email protected]. Students are required to RSVP through the Google Form. 

2025 Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference (MUPC)

• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
• Time: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
• Location: Coffman Memorial Union
• Hosts: Department of Psychology and Institute for Child Development

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! Registration for Undergraduate Students and Faculty is now open! For questions, please contact [email protected]. 

Psychology Student Group Announcements

Psi Chi/Psychology Club: Game Night

• Date:  Tuesday, March 18, 2025
• Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliott Hall, Room N647

Join us on Tuesday, March 18th, for a fun and mysterious game night. We will be playing the poplar game of Mafia, but with a psychological twist. We hope to see you all there! If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected]. RSVP through the Google Form. 

Events

Counseling Psychology Club: Graduate Student Panel

• Date:  Tuesday, March 18, 2025
• Time: 5:30 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliott Hall, Room N219

Curious about pursuing a graduate education in Counseling Psychology? Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring graduate students currently pursuing a PhD here at the University of Minnesota! Whether you're considering a PhD or just exploring your options, this is the perfect opportunity to get your questions answered. If you are interested in joining us, please fill out the RSVP form. Contact the club with any questions at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

Latinos for Psychology: Graduate School and Career Panel

• Date:  Thursday, March 20, 2025
• Time: 5:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliott Hall, Room N119

Latinos for Psychology is currently planning a graduate and career panel in March! If you have an interest in hiring new URAs, sharing your program, or wish to speak about your experience as a person involved in psychology (including grad students, lab managers, or early career psychologists!) then please email [email protected]. While we warmly welcome all interested labs to reach out, priority will be given to Latino and Hispanic-led labs and psychologists.

First-Episode Psychosis Education Event

• Date:  Thursday, March 25, 2025
• Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CT (Doors open at 5:45 PM)
• Cost: Free
• Location: The Whole in Coffman Memorial Union

Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on Campus to learn about first-episode psychosis and how to recognize, understand, and respond effectively. This event will feature experts from M Health's NAVIGATE Program and community members with lived experience, offering valuable insights into recognizing, understanding, and responding to first-episode psychosis. The event is free and includes a Qdoba meal for attendees! RSVP through the Google Form. 

Health Professional School Expo

• Date:  Wednesday, March 26, 2025
• Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall

Planning to apply to a health professional program? Want to network with admission reps from medical school and other health professional programs from around the country? Don’t miss this year’s in-person Health Professional School Expo on March 26th, hosted by the Pre-Health Student Resource Center and the Interprofessional Pre-Health Students Group! Student registration is open now! 

Courses of Interest

For more detailed information on psychology courses, refer to Schedule Builder.

PSY 3960 - Undergraduate Seminar in Psychology: Psychology Research Preparation Course - Spots still open for Spring 2025!

• When: Second half of the semester - Starts on March 18th - Mondays
• Time: 2:00 - 3:40 pm
• Location: Elliott Hall, Room N423
• Instructors: Maya Rogers & Emily Saks 

Joining a research lab can be a fun way to enhance undergraduate education in psychology. However, getting involved is not always straightforward. This course is designed to help first- through third-year students with all levels of experience learn more about research and develop skills that will support success in future research placements, such as a PSY 5993 course. A permission number is required to enroll; please contact [email protected] for information.

Research

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

*Credit or Volunteer* Counseling Psychology Undergraduate Research Opportunity

The Black Womanhood and Wellbeing study run by Vanessa Anyanso, a graduate student in the Familee Lab, is currently seeking undergraduate research assistants for Summer 2025. We are starting a research project examining cultural factors that affect the mental health of Black women. Responsibilities will include regular Zoom meetings, qualitative data coding and analysis, data collection, and assisting with data cleaning. An ideal candidate can work independently, is engaged, curious, and detail-oriented, and is willing to develop new skills. Candidates who have previous experience with qualitative coding are encouraged to apply. If interested, please complete this application. Please direct any questions to  Vanessa Anyanso at [email protected].

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.

Learning Abroad 

For additional information about learning abroad opportunities, refer to the Learning Abroad Center’s website.

You CAN Afford to Study Abroad Virtual Info Session

• Date:  Wednesday, March 19, 2025
• Time: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Virtual  

Do you want to study abroad but aren’t sure how to afford it? Attend our information session to learn about a variety of scholarships and strategies for applying, financial aid options, and cost considerations that will help you choose a program that fits your budget. RSVP for the event online.

Resources 

Nutritious U Food Pantry

• Date:  Tuesday, March 25th and Wednesday, March 26th, 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.

Job, Internship, & Engagement Opportunities

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AmeriCorps

Kickstart your career with AmeriCorps! They offer paid service opportunities for current students and recent graduates. If you want to boost your resume and take action in Minnesota communities, apply now! AmeriCorps offers positions lasting up to one year with benefits like professional development, training, money for tuition and student loans, and more! Positions are currently available in fields like conservation, public health, education, and affordable housing. Visit their website to learn more, or find them on Handshake.

Research Coordinator Position at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Dr. Jennifer Hughes is recruiting a full-time research coordinator to assist with projects focused on youth suicide prevention and school-based sleep health. This position is located at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Nationwide Children’s Hospital is home to the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research, which includes a phenomenal team of collaborative scientists dedicated to youth suicide prevention. Learn more about job details and how to apply online.

Stanford IRiSS Predoctoral Researchers Program

The Stanford Institute for Research in the Social Sciences (IRiSS) is seeking Predoctoral Researchers to participate in our 2025-2026 cohort. The Predoctoral Researchers will work under the general supervision of individual faculty in one of the following social science departments: communication, political science, psychology, or sociology. Predoctoral Researchers may assist at any stage of the research cycle, including conducting literature reviews, developing experiments or models, designing & implementing studies, cleaning, coding, and analyzing data, and/or preparing results for presentation or publication. Depending on the research project, Predoctoral Fellows may work with qualitative or quantitative data. If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills, and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Questions may be directed to the Stanford Careers Contact Form.

Carlson Behavioral Lab invites you to participate in Paid Research Studies!

The Carlson School of Management Behavioral Research Lab is recruiting all students, alumni, staff, and faculty interested in participating in PAID research studies in marketing, economics, workplace interaction, cognition, personality, and much more! Participation is open to anyone over 18 years of age. To get started, join our mailing list (by joining, you are only agreeing to receive emails, not committing to any studies). For more information about the Carlson Paid Participant Pool, visit our website or contact us at [email protected].