Psych Scoop, 7/14/26

Psychology Advising Announcements

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Recent Graduates, Take this Survey!

Graduates, we’d love to hear what you’re doing next and invite you to share your plans in the CLA Post‑Graduation Survey. Your responses help us strengthen the department and better support future students as they prepare for life after college. The survey takes just a few minutes, and you can update your answers anytime as your plans evolve.

Psychology Engagement Scholarship - Fall Applications Open Soon!

Are you making Fall plans for volunteering in your community? 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 three awards of $500 will be offered for Fall 2026. The fall application will open on Monday, August 24th, and closes on Monday, September 21st at 12:00 pm. For details about the awards and application materials, please visit The Synapse!

Share Your Story From Abroad!

Psychology Undergraduate Advising is collecting student stories from learning away experiences! Fill out the Google Form to share fun stories and travel tips!

Spring 2026 Sentience Vol. 26 is Now Available

Sentience is an online academic journal for papers describing research in Psychology that are written by undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota. Sentience provides opportunities for undergraduate students to gain first-hand experience in all phases of the scientific publication process. Published work is limited to papers written by undergraduate students (as first author). To review the Spring 2026 Sentience Vol. 30, please visit the Sentience Website.

Courses of Interest

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PSY 4960: Seminar in Psychology - Advanced Psychopathology - Fall 2026 

This course examines how traditional diagnostic systems fall short and how modern, empirically driven models aim to improve the scientific understanding of mental disorders. Students evaluate alternatives like the HiTOP framework and explore how dimensional, transdiagnostic approaches reshape research and clinical thinking. The course also highlights how emerging technologies, including AI and intensive data‑collection methods, are transforming the study and treatment of psychopathology.

PSY 4960: Seminar in Psychology - Advanced Methods for Analyzing Psychological Data - Fall 2026 

This course introduces upper‑division psychology students to advanced data‑analysis methods that shape modern psychological research. The course focuses on understanding when and how to use these techniques, how to interpret results, and how different research designs and variables guide statistical choices. Students progress from analyzing simple data relationships to complex multivariable models, applying these tools to evaluate and design psychological studies.

Events

Echoes and Equations: Artist in the gallery

• Date: Tuesday, July 21st
• Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Cost: Free
• Location: Elmer L. Andersen Library, Atrium Gallery 221 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis, United States

Featured artist, Harriet Bart, will be in the Elmer L. Andersen Library Gallery on Tuesdays, July 21st and 28th; and August 11th and 18th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the artist as she works in the exhibition space “studiolo” and adds to her living journal on-view. At the present time, a U Card is required for access to all University of Minnesota libraries. To see this exhibit, please call 612-624-7469 upon your arrival at Elmer L. Andersen Library to be let into the building.

Virtual Workshop: Tools and Tips to Avoid Plagiarism (and what about Chat GPT?)

• Date: Wednesday, July 22nd
• Time: 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
• Cost: Free
• Location: Virtual - Register Online

Plagiarism and academic dishonesty can lead to severe consequences. This online workshop will help you understand what plagiarism is and some of the most common mistakes that students make. We will also talk about Chat GPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Co-pilot and other AI tools, what they do and how to think through using them (or not). You will learn strategies and tools to cite sources, avoid plagiarism and about other resources to get additional support.

Research

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

*Credit or Volunteer* Machine Learning in Bipolar Disorders Research Opportunity

Dr. Urosevic's Lab seeks undergrads to join a study identifying machine-learning algorithms with phone app data predicting mood symptoms and functioning in adults with bipolar disorders. Position is 9-hour-per week, on-site, 1-year commitment. See description of position for details. Direct questions/application to Isaac Thao: [email protected].

*Credit or Volunteer* Math and Numeracy Lab at the Institute of Child Development

We study cognition in early childhood and adulthood with a focus on individual differences in skills underlying mathematical thinking; influences on attention to numerosity; and how numerical skills are linked to word-level language comprehension and concepts. Contact Dr. Mazzocco at [email protected] for more info, or apply online.

*Volunteer Only* Volunteer Position for Systematic Review 

Dr. Carina Heller is seeking 1 undergraduate student to support a systematic review and extraction together with collaborators at UCSB, NYU, and Harvard, titled "Menstrual Cycle Irregularities and the Brain: A Systematic Review." The ideal candidate has interest in neuroscience and women’s health. Project overview and preregistration can be found online. Apply using the Google Form. 

Think Like a Researcher Mini-Course

The Think Like a Researcher online mini‑course helps University of Minnesota undergraduates learn the skills and pathways for getting involved in research, including volunteering, taking courses, and applying to UROP. The free, self‑paced Canvas course takes about 2–3 hours and includes videos, short activities, and discussion posts, with a brief registration required. For questions, students can contact Kate Peterson at [email protected] or 612‑626‑3746. Keep in mind the course is not graded or recorded on transcripts.

Graduate School

Psychology PhD Virtual Admissions Information Sessions

Are you interested in pursuing a PhD in Psychology? Check out the Virtual Admissions Information Sessions offered by the Department of Psychology's Grad Studies Office. Sessions are offered monthly until October. Questions about these sessions may be directed to Psychology Graduate Admissions at [email protected].

Application Open for PhD in Behavioral & Community Sciences

The University of South Florida’s interdisciplinary PhD Program in Behavioral & Community Sciences is recruiting applicants for its Fall 2027 cohort, offering mentorship‑driven, research‑intensive training across areas such as behavioral health, mental health, substance use, developmental disabilities, and community‑based research. Since 2017, the program has enrolled over 40 students and graduated 30 scholars who gain substantial professional experience, and prospective applicants are encouraged to connect early with faculty whose research aligns with their interests. Applications open in December 2026, and additional program and faculty information is available on the program’s website.

Resources 

Visit the Nutritious U this Summer

The Nutritious U Food Pantry will be open in the summer! Beginning this June, the Coffman Memorial Union location will be open Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., and Thursdays, 2–6 p.m. Visit the Nutritious U website for the full schedule.

Pre-Law Advising in Summer

Check 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 are open to anyone.

Job, Internship, & Engagement Opportunities

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Daily Life Study Research Assistant

The Daily Life Study is hiring paid student Research Assistants to conduct warm, in-person interviews with older adults about how they live independently. Flexible hours, work in your local area, all equipment and training provided. No prior research experience needed, just curiosity and great people skills. Apply using the Google Form.

Project Interviewer on a Bipolar Disorders Research Project

Seeking motivated, responsible, and detail-oriented applicants for a full-time, paid position on a research study examining digital phenotyping predictors of prospective bipolar symptoms and psychosocial functioning in Veterans with BD in Dr. Snežana Urošević’s lab at the MPLS VAMC. To apply, contact [email protected]. Full details are included in this document.

RP1 Position for TRiCAM Lab

The TRiCAM Lab seeks a Research Specialist to support psychological research, coordinate scholars, and assist with participant recruitment, assessment, data collection, and analysis. This role offers hands-on experience with clinical populations, opportunities to learn advanced research techniques, and the chance to contribute to an active, collaborative scientific team. Internal candidates can apply online. External applicants can apply through the University of Minnesota Employment System.

Psychology Peer Tutors Needed for Summer and Fall 2026

The Lindahl Academic Center is offering paid positions open to undergraduate and graduate students to host weekly recurring PSY content review tutoring sessions on campus. Schedules built around submitted availability and extremely flexible. Those interested can apply online. Direct questions can be sent to Adam at [email protected].

Connect with a Career Coach

Make an appointment with a career coach for 30 minutes in-person, virtually, or by phone!

Resume and Cover Letter Reviews (e-Doc Reviews)

Submit your resume and/or cover letter and get customized feedback within 24-72 business hours.