02/21/2012

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:
FEATURED EVENT
--1.INFO SESSION ON UNIQUE GRADUATE PROGRAM--GREAT FOR PSY MAJORS!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
--2.WALK-IN HOUR CHANGE FOR WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22ND!
--3.ARE YOU GRADUATING SPRING 2012? SAVE THE DATE TO CELEBRATE!
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
--4.PSI CHI MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 IN N639 ELLIOTT--FREE JIMMY JOHNS!
EVENTS
--5.INTERESTED IN INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCH? MEETING TONIGHT!
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
--6.APPLY TO BE A HEALTH ADVOCATE IN YOUR RESIDENCE HALL!
--7.BECOME A 2012 WELCOME WEEK LEADER: APPLICATION DEADLINE TOMORROW!
--8.DEADLINE APPROACHING: EARN CREDIT FOR PSY MAJOR DURING MAY TERM!
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--9.FT RESEARCH ASST AT JUDGE BAKER CHILDREN'S CENTER, HARVARD MED SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
--10.INFO SESSION ON SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN THE UK & IRELAND
--11.TILLMAN MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS
GRADUATE STUDIES
--12.*FREE* FULL-LENGTH GRE AND OTHER PRACTICE TESTS THIS SATURDAY!
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FEATURED EVENTS
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1.INFO SESSION ON UNIQUE GRADUATE PROGRAM--GREAT FOR PSY MAJORS!
Thursday, February 23rd; 4:30 - 6:00pm
Presidents Room in Coffman Union
The MS in Health Services Research, Policy & Administration (MS-HSRPA) program in the Health Policy & Management in the School of Public Health invite you to attend an information session about this unique program which can be a great fit for Psychology undergrads. This MS prepares you for careers translating health-related data into organizational intelligence that improves individual health, population health, and organizational performance. Health care organizations such as Allina use information to help clinicians improve care by providing tools to measure patient outcomes and alert providers to patient needs. Organizations such as Target are using information to improve health and wellness programs for their employees. Translating huge amounts of raw data into organizational intelligence requires analysts who are skilled in analyzing data to address organizational questions such as what works for whom, when, where, and why? This career opportunity is a growing area and it will be difficult to outsource because it requires being a liaison between users and informatics - helping users frame and answer their questions using their organization's data. The MS-HSRPA program will provide you analytical skills that can be applied in numerous settings--program evaluation, systems and industrial engineering, analytic health care management, health policy analysis, and more! And, the MS-HSRPA program works with local employers to develop internships that provide 2nd year students with a stipend, and the opportunity to develop your skills in real-world settings. This information session will cover the program, the curriculum, the faculty, the sponsors, and internship opportunities. Individuals from Target, Allina Hospitals & Clinics, and individuals active in state health policy will describe the work and careers that MS-HSRPA can be expected to be engaged in. Please RSVP to Maureen Andrew (andre031@umn.edu) if you plan on attending the session! Refreshments will be served.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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2.WALK-IN HOUR CHANGE FOR WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22ND!
If you are planning on using Holly's walk-in hours tomorrow, please note that they will be ending a little sooner than usual due to her attendance at the Psi Chi meeting. She will still be holding walk-ins from 2:00pm - 3:00pm tomorrow, Wednesday, February 22nd. We apologize for any inconvenience. For a full list of walk-in hours, please visit our website.
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3.ARE YOU GRADUATING SPRING 2012? SAVE THE DATE TO CELEBRATE!
Psychology majors who have applied for Spring 2012 graduation will soon be receiving an email invitation to the 2012 Psychology Undergraduate Celebration. This annual psychology undergraduate event recognizes award recipients and graduating seniors in front of peers, staff, faculty, and family for all of their accomplishments! The event will be held on campus Friday, May 4, 2012 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Please mark your calendars now and keep an eye out for your email invitation which will be sent following Spring Break. Visit our Facebook page to view pictures of last year's celebration.
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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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4.PSI CHI MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 IN N639 ELLIOTT--FREE JIMMY JOHNS!
The next Psi Chi and Psychology Club meeting will be on Wednesday, February 22nd, from 3:00 -4:00pm in N639 Elliott. For this meeting, Holly Hatch-Surisook, Coordinator of Undergraduate Advising and Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies for Psychology, will speak and answer questions. She is an excellent resource for all of your psychology advising needs so don't miss out on this opportunity! There will also be FREE JIMMY JOHNS, courtesy of The Princeton Review. You do not have to be a member of Psi Chi to attend-- all are welcome! 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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5.INTERESTED IN INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCH? MEETING TONIGHT!
Check out the next Minnesota Professionals for Psychology Applied to Work (MPPAW) meeting TODAY, Tuesday, February 21! Karen Grabow from Land O'Lakes will be presenting on Leadership Development. She will talk about the Co-op Talent Campaign her team has been waging, their exciting leadership development initiatives for co-op leaders and the many insights gained along the way. The meeting will be held at Solera (www.solera-restaurant.com) in downtown Minneapolis. It begins at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour (appetizers are included and cash bar is available), followed by the presentation, which begins at 6:20 p.m. and concludes by 7:45 p.m. For more information about membership, upcoming events, and job postings, check out the MPPAW website (www.mppaw.org). Email koch0163@umn.edu with any questions or to be added to MPPAW's mailing list.
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VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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6.APPLY TO BE A HEALTH ADVOCATE IN YOUR RESIDENCE HALL!
Boynton Health Service is looking for passionate, enthusiastic students to become 2012-2013 Health Advocates. Health Advocates are students appointed as health resources in their residence halls or apartment communities, fraternities, or sororities and are trained to respond to common health-related issues. They share information and prevention strategies while building leadership and communication skills. Apply by Friday, March 9. For more information and application, visit here.
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7.BECOME A 2012 WELCOME WEEK LEADER: APPLICATION DEADLINE TOMORROW!
Gain great experience and build your resume with over 100 hours of volunteer service as a 2012 Welcome Week Leader! Develop your personal leadership style, facilitate small group discussions, and gain valuable public speaking skills while leading a group of new students through their first week on campus. Applications to take part in the meaningful experience can be found here and are due tomorrow, Wednesday, February 22nd!
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8.DEADLINE APPROACHING: EARN CREDIT FOR PSY MAJOR DURING MAY TERM!
ID 3960: Global Leadership for Social Change--A Cedar Riverside Immersion is a 3-credit May session course that parallels the immersion experience of study abroad. You will be learning and working in the Cedar Riverside community and examining questions of leadership, power, cultural diversity and social change. The course involves an exciting blend of community engagement, neighborhood excursions, readings, and lively discussions. In the community, we learn from organizers, social justice activists, businesses leaders, elected officials, and community residents. The course includes a weekend residential component, a neighborhood theater performance and meals at local restaurants. Application deadline is March 2, 2012. Scholarships Available for eligible students. No pre-requisites. This amazing opportunity can be pulled into your Psychology major as PSY 3996 credits (part of PSY electives) if you have not yet capped out on these special options. You will simply need to notify Psych Advising once the course grade is posted and the appropriate adjustments will be made to your record. Please contact Psych Advising at psyadvis@umn.edu if you have any further questions regarding how this may fit into your Psychology requirements. Contact Course Instructor Merrie Benasutti for more information regarding the course: benas021@umn.edu.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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9.FT RESEARCH ASST AT JUDGE BAKER CHILDREN'S CENTER, HARVARD MED SCHOOL
Judge Baker Children's Center at Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA is currently seeking full-time research assistants for an effectiveness trial of CBT for depression and anxiety (including post-traumatic stress), and behavioral parent training for conduct problems. The position will be under the direction of John R. Weisz, PhD, ABPP and colleagues. Responsibilities may include: subject recruitment, diagnostic interviewing, survey administration, data entry and filing, literature searches, formatting manuscripts/grants, coding for meta-analyses, and other supporting activities. Opportunities for presenting research at conferences exist. Applicants must be willing to commit to the position for two years beginning June 2012 (start date negotiable). A successful applicant will have: a B.A. or B.S. in psychology or a related field by December 2011; an interest in applying for a graduate degree in psychology; strong organizational and leadership skills; experience in a psychology research lab; experience working with children and adolescents; and superior academic qualifications (i.e. GPA ≥ 3.5). Applicants should send: a resume (including overall GPA); a cover letter detailing relevant experiences, interests, and goals; 2 letters of recommendation; and GRE scores (if applicable) to Andrew Potter via email: apotter@jbcc.harvard.edu. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. For detailed information about Judge Baker Children's Center and Dr. John Weisz's research projects, please visit the following websites: http://www.jbcc.harvard.edu/ and http://www.childsteps.org/.
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SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
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10.INFO SESSION ON SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN THE UK & IRELAND
Wednesday February 29th, 3:30-4:30pm
113 Folwell Hall
Learn from U of M faculty and staff experts about prestigious scholarships for graduate study in the United Kingdom and Ireland (Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill, Gates Cambridge, Mitchell). Applicants must have exceptionally strong academic records; a GPA of 3.8 or higher is generally expected. Some of the scholarships require U.S. citizenship, and may have additional eligibility requirements. Institutional endorsement is required; students who are interested in being endorsed by the University for a scholarship to begin graduate study in Fall 2013 must submit a preliminary application for campus review by April 2, 2012. An instruction sheet explaining the campus endorsement process and how to apply will be available at the info session, and thereafter from the University Honors Program office, 20 Nicholson Hall. Current sophomores and juniors are especially encouraged to attend this session. You do not have to be an Honors Program student to attend. More info at www.honors.umn.edu/scholarships.
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11.TILLMAN MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships provide financial support for undergraduate and graduate students who are veterans or active duty military service members in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, and for spouses or surviving spouses of veterans and active service members. The amount of the award is determined case-by-case on the basis of need. Recipients are expected to participate in Pat Tillman Foundation-sponsored community service and leadership activities. Additional selection criteria include strong educational and career ambitions, community service, leadership potential, excellent application essays. 60 Scholars will be selected nationwide. For further information about this and other nationally competitive scholarships, and for advice on preparing an application, visit here. Application Deadline: March 16, 2012.
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GRADUATE STUDIES
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12.*FREE* FULL-LENGTH GRE AND OTHER PRACTICE TESTS THIS SATURDAY!
Kaplan is holding a Free Practice Test on Saturday, February 25th, 2012 for all University of Minnesota students interested in taking a full-length practice GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, OAT, DAT, or PCAT. Event attendees will receive their score results immediately following the event, and will receive the option to consult with a Kaplan Test Prep expert to determine their strengths, weaknesses, and develop a study plan to prepare for graduate school exams. The event will be more convenient than ever as you'll be able to take the exam live and online in our Classroom Anywhere environment, available from anywhere you have internet access. To register, visit: bit.ly/UMNPracticeTest (case sensitive).