Psych Scoop, 4/30/24
April 30, 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. Study Spaces Available in Elliott Hall During Finals WeekWith finals coming up this week and next, Elliott Hall has some available spaces for you to study for final exams. Room N219 (on the second floor) is open and reserved for students to study on Wednesday, May 1st. Rooms N225 & S107 are available Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Elliott Classrooms N119 and N391 are widely available through Friday, May 10th. If you have questions about these spaces, please email psyadvis@umn.edu. 2. Psychology Undergrad Spring 2024 Town Hall - Meeting Minutes AvailableThe Psychology Student Advisory Council (SAC) met for the 2024 semester on Friday, April 19. Students met with Department faculty and administrative leadership in a Town Hall style event. Topics included Elliot Hall, networking, and course difficulty. Student input is highly valued. We invite those students who could not attend to review the meeting minutes. And, as always, the Department leadership welcomes feedback at any time - anonymous submissions are accepted. 3. Student Position in Psychology Department - PSY 1001 Lecture Recording Support TechThe Department of Psychology seeks 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. |
Psychology Student Group Announcements4. Mental Wellness Unleashed - Psychology Club & Psi ChiSunday, May 5, 2024, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST Psychology club and the Twin Cities Rotaract would like to invite you to join us on Sunday, May 5th from 12-2 PM. De-stress from finals with Qdoba, therapy animals, and other mental health supplies, all provided for you! Please email psichi@umn.edu with any questions, and we hope to see you all there! |
Minor of the Month5. Urban StudiesAre you interested in pairing a minor with your Psychology Major? Each month the Department of Psychology will highlight a minor program and the benefits of pairing it with your Psychology major! This month's highlight is the Urban Studies minor. Urban Studies is interdisciplinary and pulls together urban-focused classes from across the University into 4 concentration areas: the social and cultural analysis of urban life, urban political economy, urban infrastructure, and environment, or international urban issues. URBS 1001W/3001W Introduction to Urban Studies is required for the minor. The required classes are taught by local practitioners, exposing students to a wider knowledge of this community. In addition to this, students can substitute an internship for the required urban studies workshop class. The curriculum is theory and practice-based, but ultimately it is up to the student's interest. A psychology major might pair this minor with their major because, in this program, students explore questions about how we feel is dependent in part on where we are - what urban conditions heal or harm residents' psyche? How can we make where we live healthier? Urban Studies students get to know one another as they have 3 other major/minor-only required classes. The minor is 14 credits and accepts up to 6 study abroad credits from relevant classes. If you're interested in declaring your Minor in Urban Studies, visit their website! |
Events6. Pre-Health Enrichment SessionTuesday, April 30, 2024, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm CST The Pre-Health Student Resource Center invites you to join us on Tuesday, April 30 for a Pre-Health Enrichment Session for advisors, career staff, faculty, and other student services staff who work with pre-health students on campus. This session will include a panel discussion with admissions representatives from some of our U of M Health Science schools and colleges on the topic of Letters of Recommendation for Health Programs, followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of the College of Pharmacy! Lunch will be included for people attending the panel conversation portion of the event. Please rsvp for this event if you are interested in attending! Questions? Contact Fred Williams at will1053@umn.edu. 7. Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Study HallMay 1st - May 3rd, 2024, 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm CST Studying hard for finals? Looking for a comfortable, quiet space? How about snacks and a dog or two to pet? On May 1-3 from noon to 10 p.m., swing by for all of the above! We are a church, but this is NOT a religious event; it's our way of offering support to students. We are open and affirming of all in the LGBTQIA+ community. Study hard, and best of luck with your finals! Questions can be directed to Chris Bohnhoff at cbohnhoff@firstchurchmn.org. 8. Meet & Greet with Dr. Millicent AdjeiFriday, May 3rd, 2024, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm CST Join our meet and greet with Dr. Millicent Adjei, recipient of this year's CEHD Distinguished International Alumni Award. This event welcomes all international students. Sponsored students are especially encouraged to join! Dr. Adjei will be sharing career and leadership advice learned as an alumnus in her work at Ashesi University. Lunch will be provided for those who register! Please register here by April 30. |
Courses of Interest9. JOUR 4251: Psychology of Advertising - May 2024 Session (3 credits)Ever wonder what your brain does when you see an advertisement? Ever wonder why advertisements work? And why sometimes they don't? How does advertising compel you to buy things you don't need and what strategies do you use to resist these messages? In this course, we explore a range of theories that explain how advertisements influence memory, attitudes, emotions, and behaviors and how humans actively process and resist persuasive messages. Online, Asynchronous Instructor: Dr. Sherri Katz Note: This course does not count as elective credit for Psychology majors or minors. 10. PSY 5960-001: Topics in Psychology - Socio-Cultural Psychology - Fall 2024 (3 credits)This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to general theories and methods in socio-cultural psychology. The course examines how social environment and culture shape psychological and physiological functioning, along with the cyclical nature of these relationships. Together, we will focus on specific topics that bridge sociocultural psychology and identity, including group and identity formation, stereotyping, prejudice, stigma, intergroup contact, and multiculturalism. We will also focus on how diverse aspects of humans’ day-to-day lives - including social relationships, cognitive processes, basic visual perception, judgments of morality, and mental illness - differ and are constant across cultures. Last, we will place special emphasis on critiquing research methods and analyzing real-world treatments of culture based on topics covered in the course. This course has a significant and sustained emphasis on diversity, power, and justice issues. PSY 5960-001 will meet in Elliott Hall N391, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:45 am- 11:00 am CST Instructor: Dr. Drexler James Note: This course counts as elective credit for the Psychology majors. If you are a minor, please email us at psyadvis@umn.edu about the course. 11. PSY 5960-002: Topics in Psychology - Brain, Reward, and Motivation - Fall 2024 (3 credits)Can activities like video games or gambling be addictive? What do designers of apps and rewards programs do to make you decide to use their product more than you would otherwise? Does something have to be rewarding for you to do it? This course is aimed at providing an overview of the concepts of reward, motivation, learning, and decision-making, and understanding the brain circuits and molecules that support these processes. We will have a combination of lectures, readings, and discussions on our current scientific understanding of reward and motivation across species, and compare the science to pop culture claims about the brain, memes about dopamine, and ways in which modern apps and video games design take advantage of these insights. PSY 5960-002 will meet in Elliott Hall N668, Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:15 am- 12:30 pm CST Instructor: Dr. Nicola Grissom Note: This course counts as elective credit for the Psychology majors. If you are a minor, please email us at psyadvis@umn.edu about the course. 12. CPSY 4310: Supporting Children, Youth, Families in Healthcare - Fall 2024 (3 Credits)Students will gain knowledge and foundational communication skills in helping children, youth and families cope with the stress of a healthcare experience in hospitals and other medical settings. The class will explore the patient and family-centered care model, discuss how early life experiences impact lifelong health and well-being from developmental perspectives, and the unique issues and experiences dealt with by caregivers and siblings of pediatric patients. Recommended for students pursuing pediatric healthcare careers and related graduate programs! Course Prerequisites: At least an introductory course in psychology or developmental psychology. CPSY 4310 will meet in Blegen Hall 317, Tuesdays, 11:00 am- 12:45 pm CST Instructor: Sarah Wiebler, M.S. Note: This course does not count as elective credit for Psychology majors or minors. 13. OUE 1101-004: Fall 2024 (3 Credits)This fall TASC is excited to offer a pilot section of OUE 1101 (OUE 1101-004) that specifically focuses on developing executive functioning skills for students with ADHD. No formal diagnosis is necessary for participation. The class is scheduled to run in person on Mondays from 5:30-7:25 pm from September 3rd to October 21st. OUE 1101-004 will meet in Kolthoff Hall 138, Mondays, 5:30 pm- 7:25 pm CST Instructor: Stephanie Shively Note: This course does not count as elective credit for Psychology majors or minors. |
Resources14. 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! 15. National Student Exchange - Availability for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025National Student Exchange (NSE) is a consortium of U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Students who attend a school within the NSE consortium can go on exchange to any other member school. That means students can go on exchange for a semester, summer, or year to schools all over the United States (including Hawaii and Puerto Rico), as well as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada! NSE provides academic opportunities and adventure. Imagine the academic choices students have when they can access courses from 190 schools! Think of the adventure, the diversity students can find among classmates and professors in new regions and the cultural and geographical differences they can explore. NSE offers a unique chance to enhance and expand their personal and academic horizons. Questions about NSE can be directed to David Holliday at holli107@umn.edu. 16. Take the Undergrad SERU SurveyTell us about your experience at the U of M and help create a better campus for all students. The survey will remain open until June; you can always return to the survey where you left off to complete it at a later time. Take the 2024 SERU Survey to get discounts and a chance to win prizes. See the SERU survey results and learn about how various units/programs, colleges, and administrators are using results for change. 17. It's Fulbright Time - Application Open!The Fulbright US Student Program has opened its application for the 2025-26 academic year. Rising seniors, recent graduates, and graduate students are invited to apply for awards that support independent research, graduate study, and English language instruction in countries around the world. Recent University of Minnesota students have received Fulbright Awards to study for graduate degrees in coastal ecosystems in Galway, Ireland, cultural studies in Istanbul, psychology in the Netherlands, and plant science in East Anglia, England. Students require an interview with a campus committee and an institutional assessment to complete their applications. Undergraduates and alumni interested in applying in the current cycle should contact ONIS at natschol@umn.edu to make arrangements. Graduate students should contact the Graduate College Fellowships Office at gradfellow@umn.edu. Both offices will be holding information sessions and workshops over the next months to help students prepare competitive applications. The campus deadline for submitting applications is August 28. Campus interviews will be conducted in September and final applications must be submitted by October 8. Visit the Office of Undergraduate Education for more information about the program. |
Graduate School18. Columbia Occupational Therapy Summer Info SessionsMonday, May 6, 2024, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm CST 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. Weekly office hours with an admissions officer are also available. Questions about this informational session can be directed to otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu. |
ResearchTo register for PSY 4993 or 5993 credit, please view the registration requirements on the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Website. 19. *Credit or Volunteer* Join the Culture and Family Life Lab & The CARPE DIEM StudyThe Culture and Family Life Lab at the Institute of Child Development in collaboration with two other labs the Early Language and Experience Lab, and the Child Behavior and Perception Lab is working on an exciting research study called the CARPE DIEM Study. This study is actively seeking several new research assistants (RAs) who will meet with families on weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends during the Summer and/or Fall semesters. RAs will have the opportunity to register for CPSY 4994 credit. RAs will primarily assist with conducting pre-test and post-test assessments of families over Zoom and in ICD testing rooms (Fall). These assessments involve explaining consent forms, facilitating a mother-child storybook reading task, assisting children in completing a set of tasks/games, and guiding mothers to an online questionnaire. To apply, please complete the online RA application on Professor Ferguson’s Culture and Family Life Lab website. In the application, select CARPE DIEM as the project of interest. We are interviewing applicants now so we encourage you to submit your application for priority consideration! If you have questions please contact, Salma Ibrahim at ibrah247@umn.edu. 20. *Credit or Volunteer* Research Experience Opportunity - VA Medical CenterDr. Nicholas Davenport is looking for volunteer research assistants for the Summer and Fall of 2024 to work at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Volunteers will have the chance to assist with projects investigating the long-term neurologic effects and treatment outcomes related to traumatic brain injury and stress disorders in military service members. Research combines clinical assessments with biological techniques, including electroencephalography (EEG), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and genetic analysis. Responsibilities are specific to assisting with participant prescreening, recruitment, scheduling, material preparation, and data entry. This opportunity is eligible for PSY 4993 credit. We require a commitment of 10 hours per week and preference will be given to applicants who are available for multiple semesters. Successful candidates typically have a 3.5 GPA or higher, have junior or senior-level credits, and may have an interest in pursuing a higher degree in psychology or related fields. If you are interested, please send a copy of your cover letter, CV/resume, and unofficial transcripts to Helena Skadberg at skadb011@umn.edu. 21. *Credit or Volunteer* Research Opportunity - Mastodon PCR3 LabThis summer ICD's Mastodon/PCR3 Lab will be working on the preparation of a systematic review paper entitled: The effects of prevention and intervention on trauma, acculturation, and psychological stress in immigrant/refugee children and adolescents: A global approach. The aims are to identify, as well as investigate the effectiveness of prevention and intervention programs on mental health and physiological stress markers in the context of trauma, culture, and acculturation among immigrant/refugee children and youth. Responsibilities include: 1) Screen studies: Assist in screening the titles and abstracts of articles identified through the literature search to determine their relevance to the research question and inclusion criteria. 2) Full-text screening: Assist with extracting relevant data from included studies, such as study characteristics, participant demographics, intervention details, outcome measures, and effect sizes. 3) Quality Assessment: Assist in assessing the quality of included studies using appropriate tools or checklists, such as the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. 4) Data synthesis: Assist in synthesizing the findings of included studies through narrative synthesis or quantitative methods. We will be offering 2-3 4994 credits for the summer if interested. Bilingual in Spanish/English is strongly encouraged. Please send a CV/Resume and a short description of yourself to Jasmine Banegas at baneg029@umn.edu. 22. *Volunteer* Relationships, Emotion Regulation, and Eating LabThanks for your interest! Dr. Jeffry Simpson from the Department of Psychology's Social Interactions Lab is looking for undergraduate RAs for the Summer 2024 semester. We are looking at couples and how they influence each other’s emotions and eating. If you’re interested in applying to be an RA in this project, please fill out the Qualtrics form provided. You can also email Mo at nakam036@umn.edu. 23. The Bio-LEAP Research Opportunity for UMTC College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Transfer StudentsThe Bio-LEAP (Biomedical Life Science Enrichment for Academic Progress) program is part of a larger University of Minnesota initiative called the Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program (LSSURP). This program offers high-quality, mentored independent research experiences for undergraduate students from across the US and Puerto Rico who are contemplating future careers in biomedical research, and who are considering pursuing advanced degrees such as Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., combined degrees such as M.D./Ph.D., etc. Students admitted to LSSURP-affiliated programs are matched with UMN faculty mentors who supervise them as they pursue a full-time 10-week duration research project in their lab. In addition to gaining invaluable research experience conducting cutting-edge research projects, participants are exposed to a combination of optional and mandatory training/enrichment/social events designed to help them build confidence, network with members of the UMN research community, and gain valuable experience that will help them prepare to pursue their medium and long-term educational and professional objectives. Eligibility includes being a transfer student to CLA - fall 2023, spring 2024 or admitted fall 2024, having successfully completed Chem 1061 & Chem 1065 or transfer course equivalent, being a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, and a student from an underrepresented population in bio-medical research as defined by the National Institutes of Health. Interested students should submit an application by the priority deadline of Friday, April 26th. Candidates who submit a completed application will be contacted to arrange an on-campus or Zoom interview. |
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. 24. 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. 25. Office AssistantThe Office Assistant is responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of a forensic psychology practice. This is an ideal job for a student interested in learning more about the field! Duties include scheduling, scoring tests, managing records and records requests, and helping to organize online and live continuing education events. Some flexibility with hours. Efficiency and good computer skills are important. Applicant should be detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred. Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) or law is preferred. This position is part-time (20 hours per week); there is some flexibility with the schedule. If you are interested in the position, please email your resume to office@acumenpsychology.com. 26. Undergraduate Research AssistantWe are looking for a motivated undergraduate to join the research team of Professors Beth Campbell and Nitya Chawla, and PhD Candidate Chris Winchester as a Research Assistant. If interested, please review the details of the job below. The research assistant’s responsibilities might include: Searching, reviewing, and analyzing existing literature; cataloging and organizing literature; analyzing interview themes/qualitative data coding; managing and processing quantitative data (e.g., surveys); supporting survey design, development, and (online) administration; running of lab experiments with research participants; analyzing interview themes/qualitative data coding; project management of team simulations; and occasional research tasks as needed. The job will be approximately 5-10 hours per week. Pay rate, length of role, and exact time commitment to be negotiated, estimating $15/hour (may vary based on experience). If you are interested, please complete this application which notes full job responsibilities and requirements. Questions about this position can be directed to Chris Winchester at winch092@umn.edu. 27. Support StaffLooking for someone who is kind and caring to work with Annie, a young woman with physical and mental disabilities in a private home setting. Payroll and background study will be completed through LifeWorks Services Inc. Typical shifts include helping Annie with personal care, ensuring safety, accessing the community, and participating in fun activities! Start at $20/hour but can pay MORE depending on experience! Shifts are typically 9-3 and 3-9 but can vary depending on your schedule! We work with school schedules/availability. Interested in learning more? Please call Andrea at (651)-274-3574 or email at admckee@comcast.net. 28. Research Assistant Job Opportunity - University of California, DavisDr. Cameron Carter's Translational Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (TCAN) laboratory at the University of California, Davis in Sacramento invites qualified candidates to apply for positions as junior specialists for several newly funded and ongoing grants awarded to Dr. Cameron Carter. The junior specialist position is fantastic for those interested in more research exposure. Please complete the application here. Applications can only be accepted via the UC Davis Recruit website. Positions have a one-year appointment with an additional year based on performance, and we strongly consider applicants who can consider a two-year commitment. For any additional questions about the positions, please contact Molly Bainbridge at mebainbridge@ucdavis.edu. 29. Research Professional 2The Center for Neurobehavior Development (CNBD) at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain is looking to hire a Research Professional. In this position, the Research Professional will assist with research by providing data acquisition and technology support and expertise. The successful candidate will be comfortable learning new technologies and will work with the team of technicians in the CNBD to acquire data for MIDB research projects. Apply here. Questions may be directed to cnbd@umn.edu. |
