Psych Scoop, 4/27/21

April 21st, 2021

The Psych Scoop is sent to all Psychology Undergraduate students and alumni every Tuesday throughout the academic school year. 

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Psychology Student Group Announcements

All students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in Psychology student organizations. No previous participation or membership is required. If you're interested, please attend! To learn more, visit our website.

1. Apply to be an Officer of PISA for the 2021-2022 Academic Year!

Psychology International Student Association (PISA) is recruiting Officers for the 2021-2022 academic year! Please join us and get involved in bridging gaps between international and domestic students in Psychology. It will be a great opportunity for you to meet amazing people (e.g. other fellow psychology students, faculty members, university leaders, etc.), build leadership within the Psychology community, and improve your own understanding of psychology! We welcome both domestic and international students to apply! Officers who showcase competency and prove responsibility will be considered for board members as well! Current or previous student organization experiences are not required so just apply with your passion! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email us at pisa@umn.edu. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Apply through the application form.

Events

2. Disability:IN Minnesota's 2021 INclusive Career Fair

Thursday, April 29th, 2021, 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm CST
Cost: Free
Location: Online

Stop by the 2021 INclusive Virtual Career Fair to gain access to a wide variety of positions with employers that are committed to disability inclusion. The Fair will be offering: employer presentations, information on employer job vacancies, pre-scheduled job interviews, and an exploration of business needs. The Disability:IN Minnesota INclusive Career Fair event is open to and free for the public, however, online registration is required. Learn more and register for this event.

3. Target Resume Reviews: Get your resume reviewed virtually by Target's UMN Alumni Network

Friday, April 30th, 2021
Cost: Free
Location: Online

Join UMN alumni who work at Target during a virtual 20-minute session to get customized feedback on your resume or other career-related advice as you get ready to apply to internships, jobs, or simply to have your resume ready to go for any opportunity! In order to maximize your time with the alum, we encourage you to upload your resume when you sign up for your slot! Register for a time slot on GoldPASS.

Courses of Interest

4. Summer CPSY Courses

CPSY 3301 and 4303 will both be offered online this summer, and may count in your PSY major (and/or a Developmental Psych minor!). Please contact the Dev Psych advisor at cpsyadvis@umn.edu with any questions about CPSY courses or our minor.

5. Institute on the Environment Interdisciplinary Courses

Want to apply your degree to help people and the planet? The Institute on the Environment (1) wants you to know that there are many interdisciplinary courses (2) to help you learn about and address environmental issues. There are a wide range of courses that might be of interest on this website, from the courses in the Sustainability Studies Minor to Acara courses that are project-based courses in which you learn to design innovative solutions to complex grand challenges. Questions about these courses or want to learn other ways to get involved in the Institute? Email Christina Lundgren at lundg131@umn.edu.

6. Fall 2021 - EPSY 5121: Debugging Failure in Learning (3 credits)

The learning process is anything but a smooth, linear event. Moments of uncertainty, substantive impasses, and stretches of confusion are frequent parts of the learning experience. In some situations, these moments serve as springboards for growth and learning. In other situations, they steer students away from learning. This course investigates the double-edged potential of failure to catalyze and thwart learning. Learn more.

EPSY 5121 is to be determined on location/remote, but is on Wednesdays from 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Instructor: David DeLiema

Note: this course does not count as elective credit for Psychology majors or minors.

Research

7. *Credit or Volunteer* Looking for a Meaningful Way to Put your Multimedia Design Skills to Use?

Faculty at Lehigh University and the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota are working on developing online modules for under-resourced families of children with autism to help them achieve their goals with their children. We are looking for someone with multimedia design skills to join our team. Contact Dr. Savana Bak at mbak@umn.edu if you are interested.

8. *Credit or Volunteer* Summer and Fall RAs Needed for Online Study

Research assistants needed for an online study (for credit or volunteer). Positions open for Summer and Fall 2021. Preference is given to those that can be available for both terms. My dissertation is focused on the psychophysiology of social evaluation. A component of this research concerns the role of race and gender in social interactions. As such, we are seeking, in particular, female RAs of color to facilitate some aspects of the study design. All work will be able to be completed virtually, provided some basic requirements, such as having a quiet, private place to work and stable internet connection. Individuals involved in data collection must have afternoon availability. One position is available for delivering study materials (car required; mileage will be reimbursed). Roles (each ~6hrs/week or 2 credits) Note: Because this experiment investigates the role of race and gender, female-identifying RAs of color are needed for several of the available positions, in order to ensure the scientific validity of findings. Please reach out to me with any questions. • 2 positions, Black female-identifying student: data collection and participant interaction • 1 position, Asian female-identifying student: data collection and participant interaction • 1 position(s), no demographic requirements: scheduling, data processing, delivery Any interested applicants may email Keira Leneman at lenem001@umn.edu to get more information about the study, roles, and application.

9. *Credit* Personality Psychology Undergraduate Research Assistant Starting Fall 2021

Are you interested in learning more about personality – how we differ from one another and how we might change across time? Are you interested in statistics and research methods? The NICE lab, run by Dr. Moin Syed, is seeking undergraduate research assistants for the Fall semester. You will be working directly with Linh Nguyen, a graduate student in Personality Psychology, with a research focus on Personality, Identity, and Measurement. We highly encourage early engagement and no prior experience is required – only an interest and commitment to learning! More information about what to expect may be found here. Please fill out this application form and email Linh at nguy4006@umn.edu along with your CV/resume and unofficial transcript. Linh will contact you to schedule a meeting to discuss expectations and to ensure that it would be a good fit.

Graduate School

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

10. Info session: Special Ed MEd/teacher Licensures, Online ASD Certificate, and Non-degree Seeking Grad Classes

Thursday, April 29th, 2021, 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm CST
Cost: Free
Location: Online

Learn more about graduate and professional programs in special education at the University of Minnesota. Join the Department of Educational Psychology for an info session on its MEd/teaching licensure programs, including the academic behavior specialist (ABS), Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), and early childhood special education (ECSE) programs. The session will also cover the (now fully online) autism spectrum disorder certificate—which undergraduate students and MEd and licensure students can add to their coursework, and anyone else looking to learn more about ASD at the graduate level can add as a credential. If you're not certain you want to commit to graduate school next fall, special education will also share info on a series of graduate-level courses for non-degree seeking students. Register for the Zoom link.

Resources

11. Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference (MUPC) Recording Available

If you missed the Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference 2021 this last weekend, you can still catch the keynote presentation that was recorded and is now being shared. Dr. Bryana French from the Graduate School of Professional Psychology in the Morrison Family College of Health at St. Thomas gave a talk on radical healing in communities of color. To watch, you may access the recording here.

12. CLA Job Search Community

The CLA Job Search Community will include five weeks of structured job search content, strategies, practice, and support via Canvas and weekly 1-hour group meetings with other recent grads through Zoom facilitated by CLA career counselors and alumni/employer volunteers. CLA students who are graduating in May 2021 or Summer 2021 are eligible for this opportunity. Sign up and learn more.

Engagement

13. Summer of EngageMNt

The Summer of EngageMNt program provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students from across the University's five-campus system to apply and develop their leadership skills in response to current and emerging community needs. The initiative is coordinated by the University's Office for Public Engagement (OPE), in collaboration with the Center for Community-Engaged Learning (CCEL). Participating students are matched with community partners to work on service assignments that address a broad range of societal issues. The program also includes weekly education and reflection sessions led by staff members from OPE and CCEL. Learn more and apply.

14. AmeriCorps Promise Fellows

AmeriCorps Promise Fellows serve in middle schools, high schools, and community organizations, working with students to keep them engaged and on track for graduation. Email Emily Anderson at eanderson@mnyouth.net or Kyle Kline at kkline@mnyouth.net for more information.

Jobs/Internship Opportunities

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15. Check Out Parker-Dewey Micro-Internships!

Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable Career Launchers to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships can take place year-round, typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and are due between one week and one month after kick-off. Micro-Internships are used by companies ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups and go across departments including sales, marketing, technology, HR, and finance. Create an account and find your micro-internship today.

16. Certified Cognitive Skills Trainer

We are currently seeking energetic individuals who have a strong desire to positively impact the lives of others through our intensive cognitive training program. Join our team as a Certified Cognitive Skills Trainer at one of our Learning Rx centers in Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, or Shoreview. Like a personal trainer for the brain, our Certified Cognitive Skills Trainers work with students in an intense, one-on-one environment to improve learning, reading, and math. We utilize specific research-supported techniques to strengthen cognitive learning skills, attention, and memory in students from a wide range of backgrounds and age groups such as K-12 students, adults, and those with traumatic brain injuries and other cognitive impairments. We are looking for quick-thinking, high-energy individuals who are pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or other social science. We require at least four weekdays with availability from 4 pm- 8 pm or three weekdays from 4 pm- 8 pm and Saturdays 9 am- 12 pm. This is a great long-term part-time position for individuals seeking psychology experience. Starting pay of $15/hr plus a signing bonus of $500 and performance bonus' up to $2 per hour / per client. Internship credit available in addition to pay. Training and certification are provided. For more information and to request an interview email your resume, preferred location(s), and consistent availability for the position to nate.maus@learningrx.net.

17. Become a Behavior Therapist at Partners in Excellence

Are you passionate about making an impact on the life of a child and helping them reach their greatest potential? Join us as a Behavior Therapist and be a part of an amazing team, dedicated to improving the lives of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through providing early intensive therapies to children ages 1 to 10 years old. This is a full-time position, working Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Partners in Excellence has locations in Burnsville, Minnetonka, North St. Paul, Winona, and La Crosse, WI. You can read more about the paid training and apply here. Learn more about our awesome benefits. Questions can be directed to our Recruiter, Jessica Anderson at janderson@partnersmn.com. Compensation is based on location, education, and previous experience.

18. Leadership & Talent Development (LTD) Student Job Opening

The Leadership and Talent Development (LTD), within the Office of Human Resources, is hiring a student to start May 2021 with the intent to extend through summer and renew each term. This position will be responsible for assisting with general operational functions of the unit, including projects related to administration of assessments and evaluations, including tracking, scheduling debriefs/meetings, creating survey evaluations, and email correspondence. Typically this position is located in Donhowe but both training and work will take place remotely. Search for job ID 340292 on the UMN Job Search site. The application deadline is April 28th, but if you are interested in applying after the deadline, email Martrice Reyes at jack0473@umn.edu.

19. MCAE is Hiring Tutors!

Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) is looking for passionate Peer Tutors, who can support students in CHEM, STATS, WRITING, MATH, ECON & Physics. You must have passed courses with an A or A-. Apply by searching for job ID 340422 on the UMN Job Search site. Email Courtney Holland at cholland@umn.edu with any questions.