Psych Scoop, 4/7/26

Psychology Advising Announcements

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Fall Semester Registration Begins This Week

Fall registration begins this week! Be sure to check your MyU account to find the date and time you can begin to register for classes. To prepare for registration, meet with both your College advisor and Psychology Advising. Keep in mind that registration is the busiest time of year for advisors, and thus appointments tend to fill up 3 weeks in advance. Wait times may be longer depending on your availability as well.

Schedule an Appointment Now!

If you would like to speak to a psychology advisor about course planning before registration, you will need to schedule an appointment. Please be aware that our appointments are booked out far in advance this time of year, so you may want to consider drop-ins as a backup. It is also very important to notify our office if you are no longer able to make a scheduled appointment so that we can open those appointment times up to other students.

Drop-In Hours: What To Expect

Psychology Undergraduate Advising holds designated drop-in hours for 5 - 10-minute questions. To run efficiently and serve our students best, we must recognize and respect these specified drop-in times and the scope of what can be covered in them. Questions that may be addressed during drop-ins include quick course questions, policy verification, and resource referrals. If your question takes more than 10 minutes or requires a certain level of preparation (such as determining what classes you have left in your major), you will be asked to schedule an appointment with an advisor for a later date. Drop-in hours can be found on our website.

Reminder: Psi Chi Honors Cords Pick Up

Are you a graduating Psi Chi member this upcoming Spring or Summer 2026 semester? If yes, please arrange to pick up your Psi Chi Honor cord from Mary Simonsen. Email Mary at [email protected] to arrange a time to pick it up. Available Thursdays to pick up are April 9th, 16th, and 23rd between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 

Are You Graduating Spring or Summer 2026? Check Your University Email! 

• Date:  Friday, May 1st, 2026 
• Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Coffman Student Union, Mississippi Room

Psychology majors who have applied for Spring or Summer 2026 graduation have received an email invitation to the 2026 Psychology Senior Spectacular Celebration. This psychology undergraduate event recognizes award recipients and graduating seniors in front of peers, staff, faculty, and family for all of their accomplishments! The event will be held on campus Friday, May 1st, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. If you are graduating this Spring or Summer and have not received an email from us to RSVP for the Senior Spectacular, please reach out to [email protected].

Alumni Spotlight: PuiYii Goh

Psych Advising loves to show what our amazing psychology alumni are up to through our monthly Alumni Spotlight! Our April spotlight, PuiYii Goh (Spring '19 - PSY BS) works as a Research Audiologist at the UMN Auditory Perception and Cognition Lab. 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!

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Psychology Student Group Announcements

All students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in Psychology student organizations. To learn more, visit our website. Latinos for Psychology, Counseling Psychology Club, and Chinese Psychology Student Association are not formally affiliated with the Department of Psychology, as they are independent Registered Student Organizations with an academic focus in the field of psychology.

Counseling Psychology Club - Study and Socialize

• Date:  Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
• Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliott Hall, Room N219

Join the Counseling Psychology Club for our Study and Socialize event! Knock out your assignments, lock in with friends, and enjoy a productive environment. Free snacks and beverages will be provided, and we will have homemade brookies for sale to support future events! Please RSVP using the provided Google form. Questions? Feel free to email us at [email protected].

Association of Black Psychology Students - Psych’d for the Future!

• Date:  Monday, April 13th, 2026
• Time: 5:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliott Hall, Room N219

ABPS is proud to present a panel of local Black psychologists to share their wisdom on the field and the different careers within it. Come by and ask questions about their paths and any potential opportunities. Free Chipotle will be provided at the event. Everyone is welcome!

Psychology Club & Psi Chi - Psych Soirée and PSI CHI Induction Ceremony

• Date:  Friday, April 24th, 2026
• Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC), Room 7-150/52

Join Psychology Club, along with other UMN psychology groups such as, Psychology International Student Association, Association of Black Psychology Students, Latinos for Psych, Psych Advising, Counseling Psych, and Developmental Psychology Student Organization, for a night of fun and the PSI CHI Induction Ceremony! PSI CHI inductees and other members of the psychology and ICD community are urged to attend! The night will include a complimentary dinner, honoring inductees, and an opportunity to network within the psych community with staff, faculty, organizations, peers, and clubs. Please RSVP so we can plan for the event accordingly. Questions about the event can be directed to [email protected].

Psychology International Student Association - Board Applications Now Open

Psychology International Student Association (PISA) is recruiting board members! It will be an excellent opportunity to meet amazing people (e.g., fellow psychology students, faculty members, university leaders, etc.), build leadership within the Psychology community, and improve your understanding of psychology. We welcome both domestic and international students to apply. Current or previous student organization experiences are not required. Apply online! The priority deadline is April 10th, 2026. If you have questions or concerns, please email BOTH Anna Picini ([email protected]) and Vandita Gupta ([email protected]).

Chinese Psychology Student Association - Board Applications Now Open!

The Chinese Psychology Student Association (CPSA) is currently recruiting new members and potential leaders for the organization. Candidates from all years are welcomed. Members will be in charged in content creation (article compose/video editing), event planning and public relation management on social media. 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 to join us. For more information, please email Yuwei Xia at [email protected].

Counseling Psychology Club - Board Applications Now Open

The Counseling Psychology Club is recruiting board members for the 2026-2027 school year! This is a great opportunity to get leadership experience, meet others interested in counseling and clinical psychology, and build community. Undergraduate students from all years are eligible to apply. The positions available, along with short descriptions, can be found in the application form. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]!

Courses of Interest

Review courses included in this section on Schedule Builder. 

PSY 4960 - Seminar in Psychology: Advanced Methods for Analyzing Psychological Data

This course serves as a second course in psychological statistics, designed to introduce upper-division students to advanced data analysis methods that have emerged alongside the computer revolution and now dominate contemporary research literature. It emphasizes practical understanding - what these methods are, how they relate, when to use them, and how to interpret their results, rather than the mathematical foundations behind them. Students will explore the wide range of data generated across psychological research and learn to distinguish between experimental and correlational designs, along with the statistical approaches suited to each. The course also examines various types of variables and progressively moves from analyzing pairs of data to more complex, multivariable analyses. Throughout, the focus remains on applying these methods effectively to understand research findings and to design and analyze psychological studies. Students interested in this class must have PSY 3801 complete or in progress to be eligible for this course. Details about this course will be updated on Schedule Builder within the next few days. 

Events

2026 College of Education and Human Development Spring Career Fair

• Date: Thursday, April 9th, 2026
• Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall

Are you still looking for a career opportunity starting this summer? Employers will be primarily recruiting for full-time positions for graduating students. However, there are also opportunities for summer jobs and internships. Learn more and register on Handshake!

Panel Presentation: Get to Know Staffing Agencies!

• Date:  Thursday, April 9th, 2026
• Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Bruininks Hall, Room 412

Join us at this in-person event designed with international student career needs in mind to learn more about what staffing agencies are, how they work, and how some of their opportunities may be great career options for international students. Staffing agencies exist in the Twin Cities community, nationally, and globally! Here at this event we will have speakers from Twin Cities staffing agencies and international alumni who have had work experience with staffing agencies, to share more about staffing agencies and to engage in a Q&A with attendees. ISSS staff will also be present to answer work authorization related questions. Food will be provided so register so we can estimate the correct quantities. Please email Jane, UMN International Career Consultant, at [email protected] with any questions about this event.

Fireside Chats - Let's Chat about the Science of Health Behavior Change

• Date:  Thursday, April 16th, 2026
• Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Virtual

This virtual conversation will feature Alex Rothman, PhD, a social/health psychologist and distinguished University teaching professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Rothman’s research focuses on understanding the processes that underlie health behavior change and leveraging those insights to develop programs that support people as they work to change their behavior. Register for the event on Zoom.

School of Social Work Community Open House

• Date:  Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
• Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Peters Hall

Are you interested in adding a Youth Studies major, or a minor in Social Justice, Family Violence Prevention, or Youth Studies? Want to explore the Master of Social Work (MSW) program? Join us to learn more about our programs! At the Open House, you can meet our faculty and chat with our advisors, learn about programs, admissions and/or declaration requirements, tour our building and classrooms, and get additional questions answered! Registration is required for the event! 

CLA Student Board’s Mental Health Panel

• Date:  Friday, April 24th, 2026
• Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: President’s Room in Coffman Memorial Union (3rd Floor)

The CLA Student Board is hosting a Mental Health Panel featuring Dr. Liza Meredith, Dr. Michael Walker, Dr. Tai Mendenhall, and Dr. Alex Ajayi. CLA students are invited to unplug and connect to learn more about mental health surrounding discussions of research, personal endeavors, and meaningful advice! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. All participants will receive a free College of Liberal Arts journal. If you’re interested in attending, register for the event. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any questions!

Research

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

Psychology Research Informational Session

• Date: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
• Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elliott Hall, Room N219 

This informational session will focus on sharing resources on how to get started with research that relates to the Psychology Major. Students will learn how PSY 4/5993 research works in the department, discover how research can fit into the Psychology Major and overall enhance undergraduate experience. Students will leave this session with 2-3 ideas to explore for a research position. Interested students must register for the event. 

*Credit* DSCN Undergraduate Research Assistant Openings - Summer 2026

The Developmental Social Cognitive Neuroscience lab is looking for responsible, motivated, and detail-oriented students to volunteer in our lab for credit. Our research focuses on development of executive function skills including attention, working memory, inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility, and reflection in children. We have several studies looking for help with data management, survey and assessment administration, data analysis, literature reviews, and other tasks. There may be opportunities to assist with EEG data collection. In addition, students can attend weekly lab meetings. Refer to the application or email DSCN lab managers at [email protected] to be considered.

*Credit* CPSY 4994 Research Opportunity at the Institute of Child Development - Fall 2026

We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented students to work in Professor Glenn Roisman's Relationships Research Laboratory in the Fall of 2026 to help with the transcription of interviews about participants' childhood experiences with their primary caregivers. Prospective undergraduate research assistants must be prepared to sign up for 3 credits (approximately 9 hours of work per week, including a flexible schedule and 1-2 weekly, hour-long lab meetings). Please contact Professor Roisman by email at [email protected] if you are interested and indicate your availability for an informal, 15-minute interview via Zoom. Professor Roisman asks that you email in advance of your Zoom appointment your resume and a brief writing sample (no more than a 1-page excerpt) from a college paper.

Register for the 2026 Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference (MUPC)

Augsburg University 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 is required for all attendees. All registration forms will close after April 15, 2026. For questions, please contact [email protected]. Full conference details, including the draft schedule and parking information, can be found on the MUPC webpage. 

Graduate School

Columbia Occupational Therapy Info Sessions

• Date: Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
• Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Virtual 

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. Sign up for office hours with an admissions officer. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.

Gopher Grad Workshop - Why Become Faculty? Exploring the Impact of Academic Careers

• Date: Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
• Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Virtual 

This panel invites students to learn what it really means to become faculty and why many scholars choose this path. Faculty panelists will share how their work in research, teaching, and mentorship allows them to shape knowledge, support students, and create meaningful impact within and beyond the university. They will also discuss the personal and professional benefits of academic careers, how values and lived experiences shape their work, and what they find most meaningful about life as faculty. Register for the event on Zoom. 

Resources 

Basic Needs Directory

Having trouble making ends meet? You’re not alone. The student basic needs directory includes campus and community resources related to food, finances, housing & transportation, course materials & technology, and health & personal care for students experiencing basic needs insecurity.

Refresh Your Wardrobe - Free Professional Clothing Swap

• Date:  April 21st through April 23rd
• Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT
• Cost: Free
• Location: Bruininks Hall, Room 411

CLA Career Services is hosting a free Professional Clothing Swap to help you feel confident and prepared for interviews, internships, and the workplace. Stop by CLA Career Services during drop-in hours (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) on April 21, 22, and 23 to browse available items. This event is open to all students. No donation is required to participate.

Job, Internship, & Engagement Opportunities

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MCAE Student Staff 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). Check each position description for more information.

Internship: Forensic Science Laboratory - Summer 

Hennepin County’s Sheriff’s Office is seeking an intern to gain hands-on experience within the Forensic Science Laboratory. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Forensic Science Laboratory is an accredited forensic testing laboratory that provides forensic services to 35 law enforcement agencies, the Minnesota State Patrol, and multiple federal law enforcement agencies. Review the position on the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits website.

Volunteers Needed for Medical Summer Camp

The Minnesota Juvenile Arthritis camps give kids with arthritis and related childhood rheumatic diseases a chance to make lifelong friends, gain a greater understanding of their own diagnosis, increase independence and self-confidence, and discover new skills and interests. Those interested in volunteering can contact Caitie Dailey directly at [email protected] or text 267-261-6642.

SNAP Outreach Intern - Summer & Fall

The Neighbor Services Department works directly with neighbors to provide information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and provide community partners with information and food resources. Outreach Interns support this work by sharing clear, accurate information about SNAP and helping applicants understand if they may be eligible for support through screenings, scheduling appointments, and referring to other support. Review the position on the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits website.