01/31/2012

The psychology undergraduate newsletter provides a weekly update on the latest course information, upcoming events, and currently available job, internship, and research opportunities relating to your major! Find past issues here. If you would like to start receiving the Psych Scoop directly to your inbox, send a request to: psyadvis@umn.edu.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
--1.PSI CHI MEETING WEDNESDAY 2/8, 3 - 4PM IN N639 ELLIOTT HALL
EVENTS
--2.MARKET YOUR INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP
--3.JOIN THIS SPRING'S MINI MEDICAL SCHOOL SERIES: IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--4.UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR HEALTH BEHAVIOR LAB
--5.APPLY FOR UROP--SUMMER & FALL '12 DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 27TH
--6.INTERESTED IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH? JOHNS HOPKINS INTERNSHIP
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
--7.KENWOOD THERAPY CENTER SEEKS STUDENTS FOR VOLUNTEER POSITION
--8.BECOME A 2012 MCAE MULTICULTURAL KICKOFF AMBASSADOR!
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--9.INTERESTED IN HIGHER EDUCATION & MENTORING? APPLY FOR PT POSITION!
--10.FULL-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY IN DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AT THE U OF M
--11.FULL-TIME MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE POSITION THROUGH GRADSTAFF
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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
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PLEASE NOTE: All students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in Psi Chi/ Psychology Student Association activities. No previous participation or membership is required. If you're interested, please attend!
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1.PSI CHI MEETING WEDNESDAY 2/8, 3 - 4PM IN N639 ELLIOTT HALL
The next Psi Chi/Psychology Club meeting will be on Wednesday, February 8, from 3pm-4pm in N639 Elliott. Meetings are biweekly, and throughout the semester we will have speakers and discussions about many different topics within psychology including: research, graduate school, GRE, etc. You do not have to be a member of Psi Chi to attend-- all are welcome! Check next week's Psych Scoop for this meeting's topic. If you have any questions or would like to become a member, attend a meeting or send an email to psichi@umn.edu for more information.
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EVENTS
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2.MARKET YOUR INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP
Friday, February 3rd; 3:00 - 5:00 pm
130 Blegen Hall
Learn how to define your experience abroad for employers and graduate schools by identifying skills learned abroad and articulating your experience on resumes and in interviews. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear career counselors discuss effective interview and resume practices specifically tailored to individuals with international experiences! If you have questions or would like more information, please contact umabroad@umn.edu.
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3.JOIN THIS SPRING'S MINI MEDICAL SCHOOL SERIES: IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD
Mondays, February 6th - March 5th; 6:00 - 8:30 pm
2-650 Moos Tower
Experience the life of a medical student, learn from the experts, and participate in hands-on activities through Mini Medical School! Never has more attention been paid to the devastating effects of brain diseases, neurological disorders, and traumatic brain injuries than today. Join for the 26th session of Mini Medical School, "It's All in Your Head: The Latest in Brain Science and Treatment," and discover how world-renowned experts in the Academic Health Center are making major advances in the field of brain science. Explore topics like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Alzheimer's disease, addiction, and rehabilitating stroke survivors, all directly from the researchers and doctors who are developing the latest breakthrough therapies in today's modern medicine. Cost for participation in the session is $80 for the public; $65 for U of M faculty, staff, students, members of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, Fairview employees and UMPhysicians employees. For more information, visit: http://www.health.umn.edu/mini-medical-school/about/index.htm
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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4.UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR HEALTH BEHAVIOR LAB
The nutrition and health behavior lab seeks an enthusiastic and conscientious RA for a study investigating motivations for healthy living in Elliott Hall, East Bank. Duties may include lab preparations, running participants, coding, data collection and entering, and content analysis. Weekly commitment is 5-10 hours for at least one semester, and you can receive research credit. You should have a strong academic record and preferably some knowledge of Excel and SPSS. Prior research experience is a plus. For more information please contact Alexander Maki at maki0163@umn.edu
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5.APPLY FOR UROP--SUMMER & FALL '12 DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 27TH
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides grants of up to $1,700 for undergraduate students either to carry out a project of the student's own design in close collaboration with a faculty sponsor or work with a faculty member on her/his scholarly or creative project. Thousands of students and faculty across the University have already discovered the benefits of these hands-on research opportunities in laboratories, studios, libraries, and field sites. Participating students have developed detailed knowledge of research methods while their faculty sponsors have gained the assistance of enthusiastic and capable students. To find out more about undergraduate research and the UROP program, visit http://www.research.umn.edu/undergraduate/. Application materials for UROP are available on the web at http://www.research.umn.edu/undergraduate/everything_urop.html. The application deadline for Summer and Fall 2012 projects is February 27th. If you have questions about UROP, please contact William Solheim at solhe001@umn.edu.
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6.INTERESTED IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH? JOHNS HOPKINS INTERNSHIP
Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Johns Hopkins University Laboratory for Child Development's annual Summer Internship Program. Under the direction of Drs. Lisa Feigenson and Justin Halberda, the lab is currently investigating a range of issues including memory development, numerical abilities, logical reasoning, and language acquisition in populations including young infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and adults. Summer interns participate fully in all aspects of research, including recruiting participants, testing infants and children in behavioral tasks, coding children's testing sessions, analyzing data, and interpreting results. Interns also participate in guided readings of developmental literature and attend laboratory meetings in which we discuss ongoing projects or current issues in the field of cognitive development. Summer interns have daily contact with children and their parents, and as such must be mature, articulate, and comfortable communicating with others. Successful candidates will also be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for the research being conducted, a strong work ethic, and an excellent academic record. Desirable background experience includes coursework in developmental and experimental psychology, basic computer skills, an ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment, and some previous research experience. The 2012 Program runs May 29 - July 31 and will be full-time (roughly 9am - 5pm). Interns will receive either course credit or a stipend (range: $1000 - $1500). The application deadline is March 5th, 2012. Inquiries can be directed to child.dev.internship@jhu.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.psy.jhu.edu/~labforchilddevelopment/
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VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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7.KENWOOD THERAPY CENTER SEEKS STUDENTS FOR VOLUNTEER POSITION
Kenwood Therapy Center is a highly-regarded, innovative, creative, multidisciplinary clinic and training center in Minneapolis, MN (www.kenwoodcenter.org). Kenwood Therapy Center is seeking responsible, 2nd- or 3rd-year students contemplating graduate school for Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or other mental health fields for an immediately available volunteer position. Candidates should be mature, reliable self-starter, collaborative team player and have strong computer, writing, and interpersonal skills as well as a real desire to help people. Values should be aligned with the mission of the Kenwood Therapy Center. Duties for this unique position include: Confidential phone intakes, insurance benefit checks, office work, registering and assisting staff in workshops, et cetera. Student volunteers will be given on-the-job training, workshop opportunities, and supervision. Hours will be negotiable and can be worked to accommodate the student's own schedule. However, once hours are agreed upon, volunteers are expected to dependably adhere to consistent hours. We would like a one-year commitment of 5 to 10 hours/week after a mutual probation period to see if it is a good fit. We highly respect and value students and believe that this can be a mutually beneficial opportunity for advanced training, life experience, and work. If this opportunity intrigues you, please email an attached cover letter that includes a description of your interest, contact information, and a brief bio of your experience and skills to info@kenwoodcenter.org with "Student Volunteer Position" in the email subject line. In your email, include your availability as well as how soon you can start. Do not call and tie up our client and workshop lines. We will contact you for a phone interview after reviewing the applicants. Those with significant skills, desire, experience, and availability can start training immediately.
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8.BECOME A 2012 MCAE MULTICULTURAL KICKOFF AMBASSADOR!
The Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) hosts a two-day Multicultural Kickoff (MKO), which helps incoming first-year students make a successful transition to college by building community and identifying academic and cultural supports on campus. This year, the Multicultural Kickoff begins Tuesday, August 28 and concludes Wednesday, August 29 before Welcome Week begins. MCAE is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic current students to serve as MKO Ambassadors during the event. Ambassadors will work in pairs to lead a small group of freshman throughout the event. Ambassadors should be knowledgeable about on-campus resources for multicultural students and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Upon completion of the MKO Ambassador program, students will receive a $200.00 stipend. Students are expected to attend an April information session, training sessions on Friday, August 24th and Monday, August 27th (including move-in), and must be present for the entire Multicultural Kickoff on Tuesday, August 28th and Wednesday, August 29th, 2012. For all details and to apply, please visit: http://z.umn.edu/mkoapply. Priority deadline is Friday, February 3rd, and the final deadline is Friday, February 17th. Apply today!
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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9.INTERESTED IN HIGHER EDUCATION & MENTORING? APPLY FOR PT POSITION!
CLA is currently accepting applications for program assistants and program assistant leads (PAs & PALs) to work with the First Year Course. CLA's First Year Experience course (also known as CLA 1001 and 1002), is focused on providing the connections, resources and support to help make first year students successful. PAs and PALs will help to implement this first year experience for all CLA students. PAs and PALs will learn facilitation skills, mentor other students, develop leadership skills and work as part of the CLA First Year experience team. PAs will be working directly with first year students to deliver the course. If interested in being a PA, apply here: employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=100415. PALs will guide the PAs and work on the implementation of the course. If interested in being a PAL, apply here: employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=100416.
For more information, please check out the job descriptions or contact mthul@umn.edu.
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10.FULL-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY IN DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AT THE U OF M
The Research Coordinator position, housed in the Department of Psychiatry at UMN-TC, includes working on several research projects led by Dr. Sanjiv Kumra. The research lab primarily studies adolescents with schizophrenia using brain imaging, neuro-cognitive testing, and medication trials. Eligible applicants should have: a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field to include research experience, experience or coursework in data analysis (using SPSS or similar software), and be comfortable interacting with a diverse range of populations including children, adolescents, young adults, and individuals with clinical disorders. Please apply online at the U of M's employment site (employment.umn.edu; requisition number 176184). Please contact Caroline Schimunek at schi0599@umn.edu with any questions.
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11.FULL-TIME MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE POSITION THROUGH GRADSTAFF GradStaff specializes in helping college graduates find entry-level professional positions. It is currently recruiting for a client in the benefits and mental health care industry. The client has a mental health advocate position opening, responsible for (but are not limited to): registers participants in the advocacy system and opens case files; screens participants and provider requests for services; educates participants with respect to parameters of services and benefits design including claim process; assists and supports care managers in the handling of crisis calls; provides follow-up calls to participants to assess level of service satisfaction; completes service tracking and initiates the Concern, Compliant, Grievance (CCG) process; participates in clinical/intake staff meeting and in-service seminars. Qualifications for this position include: Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in mental health/social sciences field; experience in mental health, social or human services, insurance and/or customer service setting; must demonstrate warmth and empathy with client; strong conflict-resolution skills - must be able to work positively with irate callers or those who are in a crisis; flexible and creative problem-solver - every call is different so candidate must be able to be comfortable "thinking on their feet"; must be comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven business environment; strong receptiveness to feedback from supervisor and mentor; team work oriented coupled with good judgment in making decisions. The client puts strong emphasis on internal career development, including advancement and career switches. Salary is between $32,000 and $37,000, and offers tuition reimbursement for Master's degree in Psychology. This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate to use degree in a business setting! To apply, please send resume to mqueenan@gradstaff.com.
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