Psych Scoop, 3/5/25

Psychology Advising Announcements

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Alumni Spotlight: Claire Larson

Psych Advising loves to show what our amazing psychology alumni are up to through our monthly Alumni Spotlight! Our March spotlight, Claire Larson (Spring '24 - PSY BA) works as a Psychometrist at Martin-McAllister Consulting Psychologists, Inc. Read more about her 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!

Summer PSY Courses Still 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 with 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.

Careers & Pizza: Human Resources

• Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
• Time: 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliott 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 guests through the RSVP link. Learn, eat, & listen to this outstanding professional in the field! Questions about this event can be directed to Korrina Griffith at [email protected] or [email protected].

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 issue’s 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, 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.

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]. 

Events

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.

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!

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.

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.

Study Abroad in Spain Info Session

• Date:  Thursday, February 27, 2025
• Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: In person in Folwell Hall, Room 113, or Online  

Connect with the University of Minnesota learning abroad program staff to learn about studying abroad in Spain. Discuss program details, and location options, and discover an experience that could be a perfect fit for you as you work towards a Spanish major or minor. RSVP for the event online.

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.

Graduate School

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

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:  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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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.

Bell Summer Camps Staff Opportunities

Bell Summer Camps are fun and enriching day-camp experiences that encourage children to explore their scientific passions and discover new interests. Children entering grades K-8 will experience science and nature like never before with hands-on investigation, visiting museum exhibits, games, creative projects, guided outdoor exploration and much more! Camp dates are June 16, 2025 to August 20, 2025. Position start dates depend on the position applied for, but all positions will end on August 20th, 2025. Review all available positions on the U of M employee website! 

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.

Student Parent Help Center Student Positions

The Student Parent HELP Center, a U of M campus-based program serving low-income U of MN students who are pregnant or already parenting children through their degrees, has an amazing employment opportunity for a qualified undergraduate student. This position is a great opportunity for students planning on a career working with families or other helping professions to get direct, career-related experience as an undergraduate. The position is supervised by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and involves working with a team of other MSWs, MA in Family Education, and Graduate Social Work Interns. Interested parties should read the description on the U of M Employee Website carefully, as this is an undergraduate-only position. Work Study is required. Major program preferences listed are high priority, as we want this to be a career-building opportunity for those planning careers in the helping and counseling professions. Those who are not in related majors should not apply. If interested and have never held a student employee position at the U, please visit the U of M Employee Website here. If interested and you are currently working or formerly have held a U of M position, visit here.

Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence Student Positions Available

MCAE Student Staff positions provide a great opportunity to assist your fellow student, learn transferrable skills to pad your resume, and have fun all at the same time! From Peer Mentor to MCAE Kick-Off Leader, there are many ways you can get involved with MCAE (and get paid). Following the submission of your application, you will receive individual follow-up from an MCAE staff member regarding the next steps for the position(s) you applied for. The Intern and Peer Mentor roles are year-long commitments for the 2025-2026 academic year and work-study eligible, while the Kick-Off roles are available during Summer 2025 only. Students can learn more by visiting MCAE's Student Employment Opportunities page or Instagram (@umnmcae). Applications close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, March 5, and can be found through the Qualtrics form.

CLA Student Services Peer Advisor/Office Assistant

College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Student Services Peer Advisors are an integral part of the CLA Student Services team!  The Student Services office provides direct service to students as a key information, intake, peer advising, and referral office for all CLA undergraduate students. In this role, the CLA Student Services office located at 16 Johnston Hall, serves as a pivotal outreach and communication arm of CLA Student Services (CLASS) for students, faculty, staff, the university community, and the general public. Functionally, the CLASS team operates as the "front door" of the College for the majority of our incoming first-year and transfer students. Our team also supports CLA advising by assisting students with basic advising decisions and referrals to professional advising staff.  For more information, please visit our website.

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, OH. 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.

Learning Research and Development Center Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The LRDC (Learning Research and Development Center) at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking undergraduate interns to participate in a summer undergraduate research internship program to promote broader participation in training in the Learning Sciences. The program includes professional development seminars and will provide valuable experience for students who intend to apply for graduate programs in the Learning Sciences. The internship program will run from June 1 -July 31, 2025. A stipend and on-campus housing will be provided. Interns will be expected to devote up to 37.5 hours/week to the position. Students should have a primary field of study in an area relevant to the learning sciences. LRDC faculty have primary appointments in the Department of Psychology, and the Schools of Education, Law, and Computing and Information. For a list of potential faculty mentors and research topics please visit our website. Email questions to the intern program co-directors, Timothy Nokes-Malach, Scott Fraundorf, and Diana Leyva, at [email protected]. The application deadline is March 7th and should be completed online. Applicants will be informed of the decision on or around March 22nd. Two letters of recommendation should be sent on behalf of applicants directly to [email protected] by March 7th.

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].