Psych Scoop, 5/28/24
May 28, 2024 |
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The Psych Scoop is sent to all Psychology Undergraduate students and alumni every Tuesday throughout the academic school year. Share your news with psyadvis@umn.edu! |
Psychology Advising AnnouncementsCurrent majors are expected to know the announcements in the advising announcement section. 1. Summer Psych Scoop ScheduleThe Summer Schedule for the Psych Scoop is bi-weekly. Announcements will be sent out every two weeks. 2. Psychology Engagement Award - Summer Applications Now OpenAre you taking classes & volunteering in your community this summer? 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 enrolled psychology majors who engage in unpaid learning experiences beyond the University campus and classroom environments (i.e. unpaid internships, volunteer experiences, or a study abroad containing a psych-related internship). Up to two awards of $500 will be offered for Summer 2024. The application deadline is Monday, June 17th. For details about the awards and application materials, visit our webpage. 3. Summer Session Courses Still AvailableWe have a handful of summer courses still available for enrollment at this time. Courses that still have summer availability include PSY 1001: Intro to Psych, PS Y 3001W: Introduction to Research Methods, PSY 3011: Learning and Behavior, PSY 3031: Sensation and Perception, PSY 3051: Cognitive Psychology, PSY 3511: Intro to Counseling Psychology, PSY 3604: Psychopathology, and PSY 4521: Stress and Trauma. As a reminder, all summer courses are online and these courses start on June 3rd. 4. Student Position in Psychology Department - PSY 1001 Lecture Recording Support TechThe Department of Psychology is looking for a reliable and punctual UMN student to support the PSY 1001 (Intro to Psychology) lecture streaming and recording. The student must be available M, W, and F from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm at Willey Hall (West Bank TC campus) during the Fall (and ideally Spring) semester. Hourly pay is $16.50. To view this job description, visit here. To apply, please visit the U of M Job Website and enter Job ID 360929. All questions can be directed to Silke Moeller at smoeller@umn.edu and Liza Meredith at mere0032@umn.edu. 5. Save the Date - Diversity in Psychology ProgramFriday, October 18, 2024 The 2024 DPP will be a virtual learning experience to provide an inclusive and accessible program that reaches more individuals in our target audience. Programming will include a coordinated set of online resources and pre-event learning exercises, faculty mentorship opportunities, and interactive Zoom sessions that introduce DPP participants to the Tri-Psychology graduate programs, reduce the hidden curriculum of the graduate application process, and support the development of competitive applications to PhD programs in psychology. Mark your calendars, the 2024 Diversity in Psychology Program (DPP) will be held on Friday, October 18th. Details are forthcoming, but we ask that you save the date! If you have any questions, contact Laura Luepke (luep0007@umn.edu) and Amy Kranz (kranz007@umn.edu). |
Events6. Diversity Career FairThursday, May 30, 2024, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CST Are you (or someone you know) looking for a job at a mission-driven organization? The University of Minnesota is hosting a career fair! We are specifically welcoming job seekers who are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), veterans, people with disabilities, or LGBTQIA+, though all are welcome to attend. Come learn how we Work. With Purpose. at the U of M. 7. Sci Pride 2024Saturday, June 29, 2024, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CST The Bell Museum will once again be celebrating the scientific contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community at the University of Minnesota, in partnership with the College of Food Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), the College of Science and Engineering (CSE), the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, the School of Public Health, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the UMN Office of Equity and Diversity. We will celebrate Pride and showcase the work of LGBTQIA+ scientists at the Spotlight Science: Sci Pride event at the Bell Museum on Saturday, June 29, 2024, 10 am - 2 pm. We invite LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and research staff across the University to share their science through fun, hands-on activities and demonstrations at this all-ages open-house event. You can learn more about the monthly Spotlight Science series here, and you can view a presentation on translating your work into engaging activities for the public here. If you are interested in showcasing your work, please fill out this interest form. Responses are requested by Friday, May 31. Questions? Contact Kelsey Griffin (griff538@umn.edu), Bell Museum Gallery Programs Coordinator. |
Courses of Interest8. PSY 3051-002: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology- Fall 2024 (3 credits) - Second Section Added!Scientific study of the mind in terms of representation and processing of information. Research and theory on cognitive abilities such as perception, attention, memory, language, and reasoning. Aspects of computational modeling and neural systems. PSY 3051-002 will be available on Schedule Builder starting Wednesday, May 29th. PSY 3051 will meet on, Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 pm- 3:45 pm CST. Details about course location will be included on Schedule Builder. Instructor: Sara Knauz Note: This course counts as a Distribution Area A course or elective credit for Psychology majors and minors. |
Resources9. Pre-Law Advising in SummerCheck out the Pre-Law website for answers to many questions, including an overview of the application process. The Pre-Law office is OPEN over the summer - there are no drop-ins, but individual appointments available to anyone. 10. Share Your Internship StoryCompleting an internship is a great accomplishment and exemplifies the core career competency of Career Management. Other students in CLA can benefit from hearing about your internship success story! If you are interested in sharing your internship experience, please fill out this form! |
Graduate School11. The NextGen Psych Scholars Program is RecruitingNextGen Psych Scholars Program is opening recruitment for 2024-2025! Please sign up if you hope to be a mentee or mentor for the next year. Please also share widely with your friends/professors/casual acquaintances! The goal of the NextGen Psych Scholars Program (NPSP) is to cultivate long-term support structures between diverse undergrad or post-baccalaureate mentees and current graduate students and post-docs to 1)embrace and celebrate the unique journeys that have led current graduate students to pursue a PhD and 2) to inspire and empower the next generation of scholars while enhancing feelings of belongingness in academia. In addition to outlining the process of applying to graduate school, a significant amount of time will be spent discussing how to both challenge and navigate the “hidden curriculum” (e.g. networking, advocating for yourself) of academia. Mentees are paired with current graduate students and post-docs to discuss their graduate school plans and workshop application materials. Prospective students at all stages of the process, from contemplation to application, are invited. If you are interested in joining for 2024-2025, please fill out our application by June 15th at 12:00 pm. All are welcome to apply but priority admittance to the program will go towards students from underrepresented groups. Notifications for acceptance into the program will go out by July 1st, 2024. 12. PhD in Behavioral and Community SciencesThe PhD in Behavioral & Community Sciences is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to research to enhance the quality of life and productivity of individuals with social, emotional, academic, and behavioral challenges (e.g., mental illness, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, developmental delays and disabilities, and behavior disorders) and socio-cultural challenges (e.g., poverty, disparities, homelessness). Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early in order to ensure full consideration for scholarships and other funding opportunities that may have deadlines earlier than the final application deadline. The priority deadline for submission of applications for Fall 2024 admission from domestic and international students is December 15th, 2024. Interested individuals must apply directly to the University of South Florida Graduate School Admissions Office using the Online Graduate Application. For further information, contact Dr. Howard Goldstein at hgoldstein@usf.edu or 813-974-9613, or Allie Montoya at montoya1@usf.edu or 913-974-1990. |
ResearchTo register for PSY 4993 or 5993 credit, please view the registration requirements on the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Website. 13. Fall UROP DeadlineThe 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 deadline to apply for a Fall 2024 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) award is July 1, 2024. Now that the spring semester has wrapped up, it is a great time to start thinking about your fall research plans! Make an appointment with Bridget, Vicky, or Joe if you want to discuss the application process, or if we can help support you as you find a faculty mentor and a research project. 14. *Credit or Volunteer* RA Position Studying Substance Use in VeteransDr. Britt Stevenson in the Personalized Addiction Research and Treatment (PART) Lab at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System is looking for student research assistants (RAs) for September 2024 through August 2025 (1 full calendar year commitment). Dr. Stevenson anticipates launching a study to examine the daily life experiences that contribute to substance use in Veterans with substance use disorder using ecological momentary assessments (EMA) to measure these factors via real-time surveys on Veterans' phones. The study also involves providing Veterans with individualized graphs of their responses and clinical feedback sessions. RAs are integral in setting up surveys, tracking participant data, coordinating directly with Veteran participants, conducting interviews with participants, analyzing data, and interpreting individualized graphs. Dr. Stevenson will provide mentorship and career development guidance. RAs can earn 3 credits for PSY 4993 (9 hours/week) per semester or volunteer (9 hours/week). The position involves both remote and on-site work at the Minneapolis VA. VA hires only US Citizens, but those from historically underrepresented groups in science are strongly encouraged to apply. To learn more about this position and to be considered for an interview, please send your CV/resume, unofficial transcript, and a short email introduction to Dr. Stevenson at Brittany.Stevenson@va.gov by 6/14/24. 15. *Credit* Research Experience Opportunity – Child Wellbeing LabThe Child Wellbeing Lab is researching the social and structural determinants of health and health inequities. Research assistants may be asked to enter data from publicly accessible sources on the internet (e.g., Centers for Disease Control) or conduct their small-scale projects to elucidate upstream determinants of health and health inequities. Students can register for CPSY 4994 credit, as long as they can attend the weekly Zoom meetings of the research group. Meeting times are 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm on Mondays, and students can attend whichever one fits their schedule. To apply for a position, please fill out the RA application form here and send it to Dr. Canan Karatekin at karat004@umn.edu. |
Volunteer/Engagement Opportunities16. Mississippi River FellowshipThis 10-week fellowship is a paid opportunity for diverse and underrepresented young adults ages 18-25 to explore the different branches of the National Park Service including Visitor Services, Interpretation & Education, Natural & Cultural Resource Management, and the Volunteer Program. The fellows work directly with National Park Service Rangers, Mississippi Park Connection staff, and other park partners to facilitate educational programs, habitat restoration events, and wildlife monitoring on the Mississippi River. Local applicants may be eligible to extend their fellowship part-time into the school year to complete a Public Lands Corps non-competitive hiring authority certificate. (The PLC is a non-competitive hiring authority that allows you to apply for permanent federal positions with the National Park Service and other federal agencies). Please reach out if you have any questions. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and references to Johnna Austin at johnna_austin@nps.gov. Please include “Mississippi River Fellowship” in the subject line of the email. 17. Virtual Visit Volunteer Opportunities for Psychology StudentsConversations to Remember is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to combat feelings of isolation and loneliness among senior citizens. We facilitate weekly video calls with senior citizens, including those with dementia, to create intergenerational friendships. Young adult college students will engage in virtual visits with senior citizens. These seniors are lonely and are excited to speak with you. Each video call will have 2-3 student volunteers matched with one senior. The calls will be for one hour, at the same time each week. You will only be matched for a call at a time when you are available. You must commit to continuing in the program for at least 4 months. Conversations to Remember will provide you with training and support. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please visit their website to learn more! 18. Join Culture Corps Career STAR this summer!Culture Corps Career STAR is a 7-session career skill development workshop series for undergraduate international students. This program is designed to help develop the necessary skills needed to obtain internships, and jobs after graduation, and plan for graduate school. Expand your network and development through this program where you can connect and learn with international student peers, professionals in the community, and international alumni who have graduated. The Career STAR Program will meet online 7 times within June and July, for 45-minute workshops. To achieve completion of the program we expect you will attend at least 5 out of 7 sessions. Learn more and apply here. The deadline to apply is June 7, and applications will be reviewed as received. Email Jane, UMN International Career Consultant, with any questions about the program at sitt0036@umn.edu. |
Jobs/Internship OpportunitiesIMPORTANT: Organizations listed below are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Psychology or Psychology Undergraduate Advising. Please exercise the same discretion you would in viewing any other source. 19. Housing Support SpecialistLooking for a unique and rewarding job? We are hiring housing support specialists- a great opportunity to build experience in the mental health field! Oak Grove is a small company located in Minneapolis. We serve a population of mentally ill residents in a long-term care setting. Our clients are adults with Serious and Persistent mental illness (SPMI) such as depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. Some of them also have medical conditions. Housing Support Specialists are direct care providers who provide shift coverage and individualized services to residents. Duties include Medication Administration, Assistance with Independent Living Skills (ILS), Assistance with Activities of Daily Living, Socialization- both one-on-one and groups, Activities- in-house and in the community, and Documentation of services and interactions. We offer paid training for the above-noted. We do not do hands-on bathing, toileting, or lifting. We are looking for part-time staff to work weekends days/evenings and weekday evenings. If you have a passion for mental health and want to gain lasting experience that transfers to any field, apply today! Starting pay may increase based on relevant experience. We promote from within. Questions may be directed to benjaminpaul651@gmail.com or 651 767 2287. 20. Open Student Worker Position - CSCI Dept Student ServicesThe Department of Computer Science & Engineering is looking to hire student workers for the summer to manage our front desk operations along with other projects and tasks. Job duties include Student Services Center front desk coverage, staffing the Student Services front desk when senior student workers and the Student Services Specialist are not available, responsible for providing support & assistance to departmental visitors, and monitoring the email as a secondary account owner to the Student Services Specialist. Answer and direct phone calls, and clean and stock departmental spaces including the front desk, conference rooms, and kitchenette. To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit the U of M Job Website and enter Job ID 361036. 21. Open Student Worker Position - CSCI Dept Student ServicesThe Department of Computer Science & Engineering is looking to hire student workers for the summer to manage our front desk operations along with other projects and tasks. Job duties include Student Services center front desk coverage, staffing the Student Services front desk when senior student workers and the Student Services Specialist are not available, responsible for providing support & assistance to departmental visitors, and monitoring the email as a secondary account owner to the Student Services Specialist. Answer and direct phone calls, and clean and stock departmental spaces including the front desk, conference rooms, and kitchenette. To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit the U of M Job Website and enter Job ID 361036. 22. TMS TechnicianPrairieCare is looking for a motivated individual with a background in psychology, or a related field, who is interested in neurotherapeutic interventions! The position involves direct patient experience and working with a team of highly skilled physicians and technicians. It is a full-time, paid position that includes benefits like PTO, 401K, paid holidays off, and cost-effective health insurance. On-the-job training and certification is provided. This is a great opportunity for students graduating this semester who have an interest in working with patients or pursuing medical or graduate school. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is an FDA-approved treatment for treatment-resistant depression in adults. The TMS Technician administers TMS treatments under the supervision of a psychiatrist. The TMS Technician sets up the equipment for each treatment, ensures patient comfort, and monitors for safety. They also provide questionnaires to monitor changes in symptoms and report information to the Physician. For more information and to apply please visit here. 23. Direct Support ProfessionalHiring Direct Care professionals now. No experience is needed as paid training is provided. Pay starts at $20./hr with flexible scheduling depending on changing school schedules. Stipends and retention bonuses are also possible. Part-time hours 6-25? This is a great experience for healthcare majors. To learn more about this position, view the description here. Questions about this position may be directed to Andrea McKee at 651-274-3574 or admckee@comcast.net. 24. Volunteer Data Analyst - Anker LabThe Anker Lab at the University of Minnesota's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Sciences is seeking a motivated and skilled Volunteer Data Analyst to join our research team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to research examining the links between smoking, recovery from alcohol use disorder, and stress utilizing psychophysiological data such as heart rate, skin conductance, eye blink, and EEG. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain experience in data analysis within a clinical research context, with opportunities for authorship on publications and involvement in future grant proposals. For more information, please visit the job description here. 25. Become a DiscoverU MentorAre you a young adult who values health and wants to give back to the next generation? Consider becoming a DiscoverU mentor! DiscoverU is an afterschool mentoring program for middle school students that focuses on physical activity and social connection to improve youth mental health. We ask mentors to commit to mentoring for a minimum of one semester. We expect mentors to do DiscoverU for at least 5 hours/week. 3 of these hours are spent mentoring adolescents after school at a local middle school. The remaining 2 hours are spent honing mentoring skills and working on your health so that you can be the best mentor possible. Mentors will earn $15/hour and must be available one day every week from 2:30- 5:30 pm and on Fridays from 3-4 pm. To express interest in becoming a DiscoverU Mentor, please fill out this interest form. Email Katie Hendel with any questions at karlingh@umn.edu. 26. Volunteer as a Welcome Week Assistant!Orientation & Transition Experiences is responsible for planning and implementing the University’s Orientation, Welcome Week, and Student Transition programs, which are an integral part of the college experience. Welcome Week focuses on providing a quality transitional experience for new students and helps new students prepare for their life at the U of M through planning, exploring campus, building community, and participating in campus traditions. Welcome Week Assistants are a team of volunteers who help to create a welcoming and inclusive environment during Welcome Week. ALL UNDERGRADUATES are encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity to give back to the University of Minnesota Community. We will provide you with all the necessary training to help you lead new students. You must be available for a minimum of 2 volunteer shifts (3-5 hours) between August 26-30 to fulfill the requirements of this role. You may volunteer up to 40 or more hours for those interested in doing more! You will tell us if/when you are available during the application and training process, so you are matched with volunteer shifts that fit your schedule. To apply for this position go to the OTE website and complete an application. The deadline to apply is rolling, but you must commit by July 15, 2024. Applicants will be notified about being accepted into the program on a rolling basis. Email oteinfo@umn.edu for more information about the WWA role. |
