Tuesday, March 27, 2012

03/27/2012



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.
The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
--1.SEVERAL SEATS AVAILABLE: WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
--2.CALLING FOR STORIES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH!
--3.PRESENT OR ATTEND: 2012 MN UNDERGRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY CONFERENCE
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
--4.MEETING 4/4: GRAD SCHOOL ADMISSIONS W/DR. FLETCHER & FREE ICE CREAM!
--5.DEADLINES APPROACHING FOR PSI CHI APPLICATIONS AND NEW MEMBER FEES!
--6.MEMBER OF PSI CHI & INTERESTED IN GETTING YOUR HONOR CORDS FOR FREE?
EVENTS
--7.INTEREST SESSION: CAREERS IN HIGHER ED & STUDENT AFFAIRS
--8.FREE EVENT FOR PRE-LAW STUDENTS--'LAW SCHOOL: THE FIRST HOUR'
--9.MINNESOTA LAW EARLY ADMISSIONS PROGRAM (MLEAP) INFO SESSION
--10.BUSINESS CAREERS FOR CLA MAJORS
--11.PANEL DISCUSSION: FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES ON PSYCH OF SAME SEX MARRIAGE
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
--12.VOLUNTEER WITH AT-RISK YOUTH THIS SUMMER! ST. JOE'S YOUTH GARDEN
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--13.INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR MARK DAYTON
--14.PROVIDE ASSISTANCE & CARE FOR PEOPLE W/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES!
--15.FULL-TIME PROGRAM SUPERVISOR POSITION IN HOME HEALTH CARE
--16.PART-TIME WEEKEND POSITION AT GROUP HOME!
SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
--17.POST-GRAD ABROAD FUNDING: FULBRIGHT GRANTS FOR 2013-14
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
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1.SEVERAL SEATS AVAILABLE: WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY?
Wednesday, March 28; 2:30 - 4:00 pm
N639 Elliott Hall
There are still spots open to attend Psych Advising's "What Can I Do With A Major In Psychology" panel discussion! Don't miss this excellent opportunity to learn about job and career possibilities you may pursue following completion of your Psychology degree. Psychology Undergraduate Advising will host a panel of psychology alumni in medical, finance, human resource, mental health, and research positions who will discuss their career paths and current positions. They'll also share important tips for making a smooth transition from school to the world of work and point out what they did as undergraduates that was helpful (or not!). This event can be useful for those early on in their undergraduate career as well as for those nearing graduation. Attend to learn more about the process and possibilities! The event is FREE--bring a pen, paper, and your questions. You are not required to be present for the whole event. Please RSVP as soon as possible by emailing psyadvis@umn.edu, noting you are RSVPing for the WCIDWAMIP event!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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2.CALLING FOR STORIES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH!
Has your life, or the life of someone close to you been affected by mental health issues? Millions of people are affected by mental health issues ranging from stress to depression, eating disorders, and suicide. To promote awareness about the sometimes profound impact that suffering from, living with, and recovering from mental health issues have on college students, a coalition of student groups on campus are planning a Mental Health Awareness Day on campus. As part of this awareness event, we're asking U of M students, their friends, and families to help make this day as powerful as possible by donating personal stories that we can incorporate into our display. These stories may describe your own experience with mental health, illness, or suicide, or how a loved one's experience affected you, positively and negatively. For more information, please find us on Facebook and submit a story today!
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3.PRESENT OR ATTEND: 2012 MN UNDERGRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY CONFERENCE
Saturday, April 28; all day
Gustavus Adolphus Colllege
Deadline to RSVP for the Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference (MUPC) is fast approaching! This conference is a great opportunity to either share your work with your peers or simply learn from others and make connections! It will also feature Keyhnote Speaker, Yale University's Laurie Santos, Ph.D., whose research focuses on the intersection of evolutionary biology, developmental psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. Registration for event attendance and/or submission of a paper or poster for presentation at MUPC 2012 are due by April 6, 2012. Submission and registration information along with event location information can be found on the MUPC 2012 website.
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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.MEETING 4/4: GRAD SCHOOL ADMISSIONS W/DR. FLETCHER & FREE ICE CREAM!
The next Psi Chi/Psychology Club meeting will be on Wednesday, April 4th, from 3:00 - 4:00pm in N639 Elliott. We are pleased to have Professor Randy Fletcher, a faculty member in the Department of Psychology, as a guest speaker. He will be sharing very useful information about the graduate school admissions process, what departments are looking for in applicants, and what you can do to be competitive candidate. If you are considering grad school, this meeting is for you! Also, there will be free ice cream! You do not have to be a member of Psi Chi to attend-- all are welcome! If you have questions, attend a meeting or send an email to psichi@umn.edu for more information.
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5.DEADLINES APPROACHING FOR PSI CHI APPLICATIONS AND NEW MEMBER FEES!
The deadline for applying to become a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, is THIS WEDNESDAY, March 28th. You can learn more about what it means to be a member of Psi Chi here. Applications can be picked up and submitted outside S104 Elliott Hall. Completed applications can be returned to the drop box. If you have been accepted into Psi Chi and have yet to pay your one-time membership fee, it is due in the form of a check by Wednesday, April 4th. These can be submitted to the drop box outside S104 Elliott Hall or given to one of the officers.
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6.MEMBER OF PSI CHI & INTERESTED IN GETTING YOUR HONOR CORDS FOR FREE?
Participate in Relay for Life! Our Psi Chi chapter will subsidize the entire cost of Psi Chi commencement honors cords for those who join our team and participate with us in Relay for Life. Click here to join our Relay team! If you are interested, please send an email to psichi@umn.edu.
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EVENTS
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7.INTEREST SESSION: CAREERS IN HIGHER ED & STUDENT AFFAIRS
Tuesday, April 3; 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Yudof Hall, Common Room (lower level)
Do you have an interest in a career in student affairs? If so, you are invited to attend an interest session designed especially for you to learn more and make connections with folks in the field of student affairs. This can be an excellent career fit for psychology students! Explore your interest in a graduate program in higher ed./student affairs and network with current practitioners who work in higher ed. Panel guests come from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, St. Thomas University, as well as Western Illinois University. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and mingle with the panelists before and after they speak. If interested, please RSVP to attend no later than April 1, 2012.
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8.FREE EVENT FOR PRE-LAW STUDENTS--'LAW SCHOOL: THE FIRST HOUR'
Thursday, April 12; 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Mondale Hall Room 25 (Lockhart), University of Minnesota Law School
Kaplan Test Prep is offering a free event for all pre-law students at the University of Minnesota. Back by student request, "Law School: The First Hour" is an annual event designed to give pre-law students in the Twin Cities a chance to experience and simulate their first hour in a law school classroom. Taught by Kaplan LSAT Faculty Member Joshua Newville, one of the highest rated Kaplan LSAT instructors in the nation and a current student at the University of Minnesota Law School, this event has been the most popular Kaplan pre-law event in the Twin Cities for several years running. Register here today, as seating is limited, and registrations are filling up fast!
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9.MINNESOTA LAW EARLY ADMISSIONS PROGRAM (MLEAP) INFO SESSION
Wednesday, April 4; 1:30 - 2:30 pm
STSS 123
Please join Associate Director of Admissions, Rachel Martinez to learn more this exciting new opportunity for Minnesota undergraduate students. The purpose of MLEAP is to provide current University of Minnesota students who have not taken the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) an opportunity to apply to the Law School. Students considering MLEAP should have researched law programs and determined that the University of Minnesota Law School is the best choice for their legal education. This binding decision program requires that admitted students do not take the LSAT prior to matriculation or initiate any new law school admissions applications. Light refreshments will be provided. No RSVP necessary. For additional information on MLEAP please visit here.
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10.BUSINESS CAREERS FOR CLA MAJORS
Tuesday, April 17; 12:00 - 1:15 pm
512A Science Teaching & Student Services
Attend this free event to learn how a Liberal Arts major like Psychology can lead to a successful business career. We'll tell you which skills businesses look for and how to acquire them. Featured speakers include U of M / CLA alumni working in the business field. They will provide advice and answer questions. No registration required.
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11.PANEL DISCUSSION: FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES ON PSYCH OF SAME SEX MARRIAGE
Thursday, April 19; 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Room 3-100 Mayo Memorial Building
The Minnesota Psychological Association - in conjunction with Minnesota Women in Psychology and the U of M GLBTA Programs Office, Program in Human Sexuality, and the Women's Center - will be hosting a panel discussion on "Feminist Perspectives on the Psychology of Same Sex Marriages" featuring three nationally renowned psychologists, researchers, authors, and teachers. Lisa Diamond, Beverly Green, and Glenda Russell will discuss their research and clinical perspectives on marriage equality and the marriage amendment. Their specialties are in GLBT concerns and they will speak about women's issues, sexual orientation, ethnic and cultural diversity, and feminism and marriage. Greene will focus on marriage equality as a wedge issue used to divide African Americans and LGBT people. Diamond will discuss areas of caution in the fight for marriage equality, specifically regarding the movement to position same sex couples as indistinguishable from heterosexual couples. Russell will discuss feminist views of marriage from the second wave in the 1970s to the present time. This event is free and open to the public. Gender neutral restrooms will be available. This event is being held during Gender Justice Week .
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VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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12.VOLUNTEER WITH AT-RISK YOUTH THIS SUMMER! ST. JOE'S YOUTH GARDEN
We are currently recruiting motivated and compassionate volunteers who are interested in gardening alongside homeless and at-risk youth at St. Joseph's Home for Children in South Minneapolis. As mental health professionals who work with these youth, we have created St. Joe's Youth Garden Project to address poor nutrition, lack of knowledge about diet as it relates to health, and the high rates of obesity among this population. Students will find it not only to be a valuable learning experience, but also a rewarding investment into the lives of these youth. The time commitment would be approximately one to two hours a week, and would involve working in the garden and cooking with the youth. Volunteers with gardening and/or cooking experience will be preferred, but the most important qualification is a desire to invest in the lives of the youth at St. Joes. The time frame would be May through September, with flexibility for vacations, etc. This position offers flexibility to the volunteers involved, and will also offer support from experienced gardeners and the St. Joseph's nursing staff. Please contact Julia Axelrod at axejul@gmail.com if you're interested in receiving more information on this opportunity. Due to the overwhelming response last year, we will only reply to e-mails that have a resume or description of the volunteer's qualifications included. We will select our volunteers by the first week in April.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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IMPORTANT: 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.
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13.INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR MARK DAYTON
Looking for an internship in the field of public service? The Office of Governor Mark Dayton Internship Program is a great opportunity for undergraduate, graduate, law school students, and recent graduates interested in public service to serve their state and work toward building a better a Minnesota. The program offers internships in five main areas: Citizen Outreach/Constituent Services and Appointments; Communications; Legislative and Cabinet Affairs; Office of the Lieutenant Governor; and General Counsel's Office. Internships are split into three trimesters: Fall (September through December), Spring/Legislative Session (January through May) and Summer (June through August). Minimum number of required hours per week varies by department, but is generally 15-20 hours in the Fall and Spring and 20 hours in the Summer. Internships are unpaid. To learn more about each of these internship areas and to apply, please click here.
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14.PROVIDE ASSISTANCE & CARE FOR PEOPLE W/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES!
Dependable Home Health Care currently is looking for people with strong communication skills and a willingness to help others learn to manage affairs of everyday living. Compassion and patience are key attributes to be able to work with our clients who are adults and children with developmental disabilities. Our positions range from between ten to twenty hours per week, typically during the afternoons and evenings during the week with some weekend shifts possible. Some of our clients have flexible schedules and are willing to accommodate for the right support provider! Visit our website to learn more about our current positions. For more information, please contact Jane Schneider at janes@dependable-care.com or 651.779.9810 x101.
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15.FULL-TIME PROGRAM SUPERVISOR POSITION IN HOME HEALTH CARE
At Dependable Home Health Care, we are seeking an organized and experienced Program Supervisor to manage our group homes in Andover. The Program Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the group home, the coordination of services as direct in each resident's Individual Service Plan, and all licensing compliance regarding DHS rule 245B and 203B. The Program Coordinator also oversees the resident files, reviews incident/accident reports and follows established process for reporting abuse/neglect. Ideal candidates would have a bachelor's degree and at least two years experience working in this field. Knowledge of DHS licensing rules 245B and 203 is ideal. Visit our website to learn more about our current positions. For more information, please contact Jane Schneider at janes@dependable-care.com or 651.779.9810 x101.
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16.PART-TIME WEEKEND POSITION AT GROUP HOME!
Come make a weekend fun and enjoyable to some unique people who need great role models at one of our group homes. At Dependable Home Health Care, we are seeking energetic and motivated staff who will take people to community events, teach daily living skills and model healthy relationships. Weekend staff work 1 weekend then have 3 weekends off. Staff work approximately 36 hours during a weekend shift. Few part-time jobs offer such an opportunity to enrich the lives of others without consuming all of your weekends! Visit our website to learn more about our current positions. For more information, please contact Jane Schneider at janes@dependable-care.com or 651.779.9810 x101.
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SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
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17.POST-GRAD ABROAD FUNDING: FULBRIGHT GRANTS FOR 2013-14
Attend an info session to learn about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which provides generous support for 1000+ recent college graduates to study, carry out research or creative work, or serve as English Teaching Assistants abroad in over 100 countries. U.S. citizenship is required. Approximate application deadline for 2013-14 Fulbrights: August 2012. For info session dates and more information about the Fulbright program and other national scholarships, please click here.

Monday, March 26, 2012

03/20/2012



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:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
--1.WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY? FIND OUT!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
--2.PSYCHOLOGY BS MAJORS: NSCI 1100 ACCEPTED FOR OUTSIDE FOUNDATION
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
--3.MEETING WED. 3/21 PRIVATE PRACTICE PSYCHOTHERAPIST GUEST SPEAKER
--4.PSI CHI APPLICATIONS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY 3/28!
--5.INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH PSI CHI & PSYCH CLUB!
--6.MEMBER OF PSI CHI AND WALKING IN COMMENCEMENT THIS MAY?
EVENTS
--7.INTERESTED IN INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCH?
--8.INTERESTED IN MARKETING/ADVERTISING CAREERS? ATTEND EXPO!
--9.INFO SESSION FOR MAY SESSION CEDAR-RIVERSIDE IMMERSION
LECTURES/COURSES
--10.CAB COLLOQUIUM: A DECISION NEUROSCIENCE APPROACH TO AUCTIONS
--11.SOC PSY COLLOQUIUM: AFFECTIVE ADAPTATION & PLEASURES OF UNCERTAINTY
PROGRAMS OF INTEREST
--12.UMD ONLINE CERTIFICATION FOR COUNSELING PATHOLOGICAL GAMBLERS
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
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1.WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY? FIND OUT!
Wednesday, March 28; 2:30 - 4:00 pm
N639 Elliott Hall
Don't miss this excellent opportunity to learn about job and career possibilities you may pursue following completion of your Psychology degree. Psychology Undergraduate Advising will host a panel of psychology alumni in medical, finance, human resource, mental health, and research positions who will discuss their career paths and current positions. They'll also share important tips for making a smooth transition from school to the world of work and point out what they did as undergraduates that was helpful (or not!). This event can be useful for those early on in their undergraduate career as well as for those nearing graduation. Attend to learn more about the process and possibilities! The event is FREE--bring a pen, paper, and your questions. You must RSVP for the event by Monday, March 26th 2012 by emailing psyadvis@umn.edu, noting you are RSVPing for the WCIDWAMIP event. Seating is limited, so act fast!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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2.PSYCHOLOGY BS MAJORS: NSCI 1100 ACCEPTED FOR OUTSIDE FOUNDATION
If you are pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Psychology, please note there is an additional course you may take to work toward your Outside Psychology Foundation Clusters requirements. NSCI 1100: Human Neuroanatamy may be counted toward the Biological Science Foundation Cluster. This is a 4 credit course typically offered fall terms through the Neuroscience Department. If you have taken or choose to take this course, you must be in contact with Psychology Undergraduate Advising at psyadvis@umn.edu to request an exception be made on your APAS, as it will not automatically recognize this course as counting toward the BS requirement. Please contact us with any additional questions.
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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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3.MEETING WED. 3/21 PRIVATE PRACTICE PSYCHOTHERAPIST GUEST SPEAKER
The next Psi Chi/Psychology Club meeting will be on Wednesday, March 21st, from 3:00 - 4:00pm in N639 Elliott. Suzanne Dresdner, MSW, LICSW is a private practice psychotherapist and will be our guest speaker for this meeting. She will be speaking about her profession and is available to answer questions for those who would like to learn more about psychology in practice. You do not have to be a member of Psi Chi to attend-- all are welcome! If you have questions, attend a meeting or send an email to psichi@umn.edu for more information.
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4.PSI CHI APPLICATIONS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY 3/28!
The deadline for applying to become a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, is March 28th. You can learn more about what it means to be a member of Psi Chi here. Applications can be picked up and submitted outside S104 Elliott Hall. Completed applications can be returned to the drop box.
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5.INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH PSI CHI & PSYCH CLUB!
In addition to meetings this semester, we will be having a bake sale and will be attending Relay for Life. Click here to join our Relay team! If you have questions, would like to become a member, or want to get involved in the bake sale or Relay for Life, attend a meeting or send an email to psichi@umn.edu for more information. We are currently accepting Psi Chi applications for Spring semester!
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6.MEMBER OF PSI CHI AND WALKING IN COMMENCEMENT THIS MAY?
Our Psi Chi chapter may subsidize the cost of commencement honors cords. If you are interested, please attend a meeting to let us know or send an email to psichi@umn.edu so that we may determine interest.
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EVENTS
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7.INTERESTED IN INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCH?
Check out the next Minnesota Professionals for Psychology Applied to Work (MPPAW) meeting TONIGHT, Tuesday, March 20th. Justin Bethke and Michael Durando from Target Corporation will be presenting on Employee Opinion Surveys. They will be sharing how an increased executive appetite for survey data has led the survey team to undertake a significant redesign of the survey program. The meeting will be held at Solera in downtown Minneapolis. It begins at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour, 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.
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8.INTERESTED IN MARKETING/ADVERTISING CAREERS? ATTEND EXPO!
Thursday, March 22; 11:00am - 2:00pm
Carlson School Atrium
The purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity for students to connect with employers representing various aspects of marketing. The flow will feel like a mini career fair with tables and student mingling. Please note that not all companies will have open jobs and are attending solely to provide you with insights into various marketing functions. This is your chance to learn more about what you can do as an undergrad to progress toward a career in marketing or advertising, and what this job market is all about. Come speak to employers from advertising agencies, integrated marketing firms, mid-size companies, and more! The FREE event is open to all U of M students and does not require registration! For more information search the 'Career Events' section on GoldPASS.
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9.INFO SESSION FOR MAY SESSION CEDAR-RIVERSIDE IMMERSION
Wednesday, March 21st; 3:00 - 4:00pm
269 Appleby Hall
What can a neighborhood teach us about leadership and social change? 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, and could be usable toward your Psychology major requirements! Students in this course 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. It includes an overnight residential component, a neighborhood theater performance and meals at local restaurants. Attend the info session to meet the instructor and get an overview of this unique and exciting course! If you would like more details as to how this may be used toward Psychology major requirements, contact psyadvis@umn.edu.
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LECTURES/COURSES
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10.CAB COLLOQUIUM: A DECISION NEUROSCIENCE APPROACH TO AUCTIONS
Thursday, March 22; 4:00 pm
N-119 Elliott Hall
Come learn about recent work from Samuel McClure, Ph.D. and Assistant Professor at Stanford University. Cognitive neuroscience offers the potential to constrain models of the processes that underlie decision-making. He will discuss some of his recent work using this approach to investigate a phenomenon in auctions known as the winner's curse. Auctions are competitive social environments in which people often bid more than theory prescribes - commonly resulting in net financial loss. He proposes that bidding is well characterized as reinforcement learning with biased reward representations based on social preferences. They developed a new learning algorithm to model trial-by-trial changes in behavior. Indicative of reinforcement learning, prediction errors estimated with this model correlated with activity in the striatum and ventromedial prefrontal cortex. Additionally, they found that winning and losing auctions evoked activity in areas related to social and emotional processes, including the temporal-parietal junction and anterior insula. Connectivity analyses suggest that monetary and social value signals are integrated in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex and striatum. Based on these results, it is argued for a novel, brain-based, mechanistic account for the integration of reinforcement history and social preferences in economic decision-making. Dr. McClure will also hold open office hours from 1:30 to 3:00 in S214 Elliott.
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11.SOC PSY COLLOQUIUM: AFFECTIVE ADAPTATION & PLEASURES OF UNCERTAINTY
Monday, April 2; 10:00 - 11:30 am
N639 Elliott Hall
The colloquium in Social Psychology is a great way to learn about cutting edge studies in the field. For this installment, speaker Dr. Timothy D. Wilson will present on "Affective Adaptation and the Pleasures of Uncertainty." How do people adapt to emotional events? He will present a model of affective adaptation that argues that people attend to self-relevant, unexplained events, react emotionally to them, explain or make sense of the events, and thereby adapt to the events (i.e., they attend to them less and have weaker emotional reactions to them). One implication of this argument is that if people can be prevented from making sense of positive events, the pleasure that these events cause might be prolonged. He will present evidence for this "pleasure of uncertainty" effect and discuss its implications.
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PROGRAMS OF INTEREST
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12.UMD ONLINE CERTIFICATION FOR COUNSELING PATHOLOGICAL GAMBLERS
The University of Minnesota Duluth's Continuing Education program has launched a new certificate. Studies in Gambling Addiction: Counseling the Pathological Gambler is a 60-hour noncredit professional development certificate. This program is aimed to provide useful supplemental knowledge for individuals planning to or currently working in the area of mental health, substance abuse or addiction counseling, public health, or employee assistance programs to name a few. For more information on the program and registering, see the online counseling certificate.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

03/13/2012



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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
--1.WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY? FIND OUT!
EVENTS
--2.PRESENT OR ATTEND: 2012 MN UNDERGRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY CONFERENCE
--3.INTERESTED IN MENTAL HEALTH? ATTEND MPS-IBH PROGRAM INFO SESSION!
--4.INTERESTED IN CAREERS IN WRITING & INFORMATION DESIGN?
--5.'GIRLS LIKE US' PANEL DISCUSSION FOR SEXUAL ASSULT AWARENESS MONTH
--6.APPLYING TO MED SCHOOL THIS SUMMER? INFO SESSION ON AMCAS PROCESS
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--7.FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE AT UC-DAVIS
--8.WORK FOR THE DIVISION OF INDIAN WORK! PART-TIME STREET OUTREACH
--9.ON-CAMPUS JOB--BECOME A PEER ADVISOR IN CLA!
--10.PART-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT ASSISTANT FOR TEEN WITH AUTISM & ADHD
--11.AMAZING JOBS WORKING WITH YOUTH THIS SUMMER IN MINNEAPOLIS!
LEARNING ABROAD
--12.INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE ABROAD: MSID IN ECUADOR
PROGRAMS OF INTEREST
--13.ACCEPTING APPLICANTS: CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAM
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
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1.WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY? FIND OUT!
Wednesday, March 28; 2:30 - 4:00 pm
N639 Elliott Hall
Don't miss this excellent opportunity to learn about job and career possibilities you may pursue following completion of your Psychology degree! Psychology Undergraduate Advising will host a panel of psychology alumni in medical, finance, human resource, mental health, and research positions who will discuss their career paths and current positions. They'll also share important tips for making a smooth transition from school to the world of work and point out what they did as undergraduates that was helpful (or not!). This event can be useful for those early on in your undergraduate career as well as for those nearing graduation. Attend to learn more about the process and possibilities! Please RSVP for the event by Monday, March 26th 2012 by emailing psyadvis@umn.edu, noting you are RSVPing for the WCIDWAMIP event. Seating is limited, so act fast!
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EVENTS
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2.PRESENT OR ATTEND: 2012 MN UNDERGRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY CONFERENCE
The Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference (MUPC) will be held on April 28, 2012, at Gustavus Adolphus College. This conference is a great opportunity to either share your work with your peers or simply learn from others and make connections! It will also feature Keyhnote Speaker, Yale University's Laurie Santos, Ph.D., whose research focuses on the intersection of evolutionary biology, developmental psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. Registration for event attendance and/or submission of a paper or poster for presentation at MUPC 2012 are due by April 6, 2012. Submission and registration information along with event location information can be found on the MUPC 2012 website.
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3.INTERESTED IN MENTAL HEALTH? ATTEND MPS-IBH PROGRAM INFO SESSION!
Wednesday, March 21; 5:30 - 7:00 pm
20 Ruttan Hall, St. Paul Campus
The Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health (MPS-IBH), offered through the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, merges mental health and substance abuse education and training into a single program. Graduates will be part of a new generation of uniquely qualified professionals that are capable of meeting the interrelated treatment needs of individuals with co-occurring disorders. Attend an information session to learn more about the program and applying! Please RSVP on the program's webpage.
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4.INTERESTED IN CAREERS IN WRITING & INFORMATION DESIGN?
Thursday, March 29; 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Nolte Center, Minneapolis Campus
Have you enjoyed writing for PSY 3001W or other scientific writing courses? Learn about what you can do with a Certificate or Master of Science degree in Scientific & Technical Communication (S&TC)! The event is free and includes a pizza lunch. Join past, current, and prospective students--plus community partners from business and industry-- to learn how writers and problem solvers in S&TC start and advance their careers. What are hiring managers looking for? What should be in your portfolio? What are the best and worst cover letter ideas? What is the technical communication job outlook? If planning to attend, please RSVP to moses004@umn.edu with 'RSVP' in the subject line.
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5.'GIRLS LIKE US' PANEL DISCUSSION FOR SEXUAL ASSULT AWARENESS MONTH
Monday, March 26; 7:00 pm
Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union
An important prelude to Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, the Aurora Center, along with the Women's Center and others, sponsors this panel discussion regarding issues of race and privilege as it relates to domestic trafficking. People of all opinions are welcome! For more information, visit The Aurora Center's website.
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6.APPLYING TO MED SCHOOL THIS SUMMER? INFO SESSION ON AMCAS PROCESS
Thursday, March 29; 12:30 pm - OR -
Wednesday, April 11; 2:00 pm
2-565 Moos Tower (2nd floor of Moos)
Are you thinking about - or planning to apply to medical school this summer? Wondering what the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) system will look and feel like? The Health Careers Center on campus is hosting information sessions this spring to review the AMCAS process. Click here to register on the Health Careers Center's website. As always, stop in the Health Careers Center office anytime with your questions.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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IMPORTANT: 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.
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7.FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE AT UC-DAVIS
The Translational Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab at the University of California Davis is seeking applicants for a full-time research assistant (RA) position starting in the spring or summer of 2012. The main focus of the lab is the investigation of neural mechanisms of cognition and their impairment in psychiatric illness using neuroimaging and other cognitive neuroscience methods. The RAs will be working in a dynamic and friendly environment on a variety of projects involving behavioral, fMRI, magnetic resonance spectroscopy and EEG methods, with healthy and psychiatrically ill subjects. The scope of responsibilities is broad and may include subject recruitment and clinical characterization, behavioral, fMRI and EEG experiment implementation, data processing and data analysis. Individuals with experience in computer programming, including MATLAB, are particularly encouraged to apply. This position would be ideal for individuals planning to apply for medical school or graduate studies in neuroscience or cognitive psychology. We are looking for a two-year commitment. We offer a competitive package of salary and benefits. Applications, including a cover letter, CV, list of relevant course work, including GPA, transcript, and references should be sent to Anthony Grandelis at ajgrandelis@ucdavis.edu.
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8.WORK FOR THE DIVISION OF INDIAN WORK! PART-TIME STREET OUTREACH
This is a part-time non-exempt position at the Division of Indian Work. The outreach worker will perform outreach and case management with homeless/street youth. Qualifications include: two-year degree in Human Services or equivalent experience; knowledge of the needs of American Indian parents and families; knowledge of the homeless youth community, specifically American Indian youth; effective communication skills, including writing ability; effective organizational skills; must be a team player and be able to work collaboratively; must be flexible in varied working situations; must be willing to two weekends a month and four mid-to-late nights a month; must have a valid MN driver's license and a car for work. Responsibilities include: perform outreach and emergency case management with homeless/street youth; data collection; maintain an up to date filing system; complete reports in a timely manner; attend staff and team meetings. Must be flexible and willing to take on additional tasks as instructed by the Program Director. Salary depends on qualifications. The application deadline is March 19, 2012. To apply or with questions, contact: Noya Woodrich, Division of Indian Work, 1001 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407 or 612-722-8722 Ext. 300
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9.ON-CAMPUS JOB--BECOME A PEER ADVISOR IN CLA!
College of Liberal Arts Student Services is hiring a Peer Advisor for one of the advising student communities. This is an excellent opportunity for Psychology majors to put their skills and knowledge to use in a meaningful student job. Visit the U of M's employment website for more information and application instructions.
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10.PART-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT ASSISTANT FOR TEEN WITH AUTISM & ADHD
Family is seeking a responsible, energetic person to mentor and provide support for a 13-year-old with Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD. Gain experience working with a teen with autism and ADHD. Learn more about the disorder and how to use positive behavior support systems. Responsibilities include: modeling appropriate social skills, group participation, adult behaviors and problem-solving skills; providing direct instruction and prompting for daily living activities and social skills; monitoring ability to follow directions and attend designated activities; redirecting inappropriate behavior and implementing positive behavior support plan; providing social skills and behavioral support for community outings; some meal preparation and transportation. Family will provide training in behavior management and information about autism and ADHD. Some time will be spent at the University of Minnesota campus, and some time will be in the family's home and community outings in the west metro suburbs. Preferred qualifications include: must be reliable and able to pass a background check; excellent communication and teamwork skills; knowledge of and experience working with children with autism, a plus; valid drivers' license and good driving record, a plus. Please note that the household includes a dog. Pay rate is $12/hour; average of 10 hours a week. Please send a letter of interest and resume with references to: noralivesay@gmail.com.
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11.AMAZING JOBS WORKING WITH YOUTH THIS SUMMER IN MINNEAPOLIS!
TRiO Upward Bound, the longest standing college preparation program in the Twin Cities, is now accepting applications for various positions including: Classroom Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Residential Adviser. TRiO Upward Bound at the University of Minnesota is a federally funded college prep program. Each summer, they coordinate an academic and residential summer program for their high school aged participants. If you're interested in working in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to impact some amazing Minneapolis youth - this is the job for you. Each position is posted separately on the University of Minnesota employment site and also on GOLDPASS. To learn more about the positions and apply, click on the respective position above. Apply by Friday, April 6, 2012 for full consideration.
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LEARNING ABROAD
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12.INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE ABROAD: MSID IN ECUADOR
Experience contemporary Ecuadorian culture--a blend of indigenous and Spanish colonial--while improving your Spanish language skills and gaining a plethora of transferable career skills! Students taking part in MSID International Development in Ecuador can focus on environmental and public health issues from a grassroots perspective or work toward understanding the struggle for social justice through an intensive internship with a non-profit. Learn more about the MSID Ecuador. Ask Psychology Advising about ways to work toward major requirements while on this program!
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13.ACCEPTING APPLICANTS: CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAM
Clinical laboratory scientists (CLS), also known as medical laboratory scientists, play a crucial role in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients. They are the third largest medical profession (after doctors & nurses). Clinical laboratory scientists perform complex testing using sophisticated instruments to detect diseases and monitor treatment. Approximately 75% of medical decisions, diagnosis, treatment and evaluations, are based on the interpretations of laboratory test results. In addition to the medical laboratory setting, graduates of this program are qualified to work in a variety of other laboratory facilities such as research, environmental, biomedical, or forensic laboratories. With the curriculum emphasis on developing quality understanding of laboratory methods and their diagnostic interpretation, our graduates are also excellent candidates for graduate research degree programs or medical professional schools. If this sounds exciting, then clinical laboratory science could be the college major and career for you. To find out more about careers that are available for CLS graduates, check out this great web site. The Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program is still accepting applications from qualified applicants. Please find more information about the program, admissions, and the online application (right hand link - How to Apply) here. Applicants with questions about the process and/or prerequisites may contact our prospective student advisor, Robyn Zastrow, at cahpinfo@umn.edu.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

03/06/2012



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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
--1.ALL SPRING 2012 PSY 4993/5993 CONTRACTS MUST BE TURNED IN BY 3/12
--2.PSYCH ADVISING STUDY ROOM (S107) TEMPORARILY CLOSED 3/7, 2-4PM
--3.PSYCH ADVISING OFFICE CLOSURE & WALK-IN HOUR CHANGE THURSDAY 3/8
COURSES/LECTURES OF INTEREST
--4.BOARDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER COLLOQUIUM
--5.PRE-HEALTH? AHS 2300: ORIENTATION TO CLINICAL RESEARCH
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
--6.PSI CHI MEETING 3/7--FACULTY PANEL PLUS FREE BAGELS & CREAM CHEESE!
--7.INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH PSI CHI & PSYCH CLUB!
--8.MEMBER OF PSI CHI AND WALKING IN COMMENCEMENT THIS MAY?
EVENTS
--9.SECRETS FROM CLA ALUMNI: HOW THEY GOT GREAT JOBS
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--10.UG RESEARCH EXPERIENCE WITH PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AT VA MED CENTER
--11.SOCIAL SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENTSUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AT PURDUE
--12.VOLUNTEER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY-START SPRING, CONTINUE SUMMER/FALL
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--13.INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
--14.INSPIRE FELLOWS PROGRAM SUMMER '12--YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION
--15.AMAZING JOBS WORKING WITH YOUTH THIS SUMMER IN MN!
--16.INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERISM? RESEARCH INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE!
SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
--17.STUDYING ABROAD SUMMER OR FALL '12? SORENSEN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP!
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1.ALL SPRING 2012 PSY 4993/5993 CONTRACTS MUST BE TURNED IN BY 3/12
Students participating in a PSY 4993/5993 experience during Spring 2012 MUST complete and turn in the Undergraduate Research Contract prior to the 8th week deadline (March 12th, 2012). The majority of students have completed this required step during the drop/add period; however, if missed this deadline and still have a contract lingering, you must take action to be officially enrolled. Contracts will not be accepted after this date, and credit will not be received for your work in the lab for Spring 2012. This is a shift from past protocol and will be strictly enforced. For more information on the Undergraduate Research Contract and earning credit for assisting in a research lab, please visit our website.
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2.PSYCH ADVISING STUDY ROOM (S107) TEMPORARILY CLOSED 3/7, 2-4PM
The Psychology Advising Study Room (S107 Elliott Hall) will be in use for an advising event tomorrow, Wednesday, March 7th, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. We apologize greatly if you had planned on using this space for studying during this time frame. To find other available study spaces on campus, visit: http://www.classroom.umn.edu/studySpace/FindStudySpace.html. Students are more than welcome to use the space before and after the event tomorrow.
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3.PSYCH ADVISING OFFICE CLOSURE & WALK-IN HOUR CHANGE THURSDAY 3/8
Psychology Undergraduate Advising will be closed from 10:30am - 1:30pm on Thursday, March 8th. Casey's walk-in hours, which are typically held during this time, will also be canceled. They will resume as regularly schedule next week. If any questions arise during this time, please email our office at psyadvis@umn.edu, and we will respond upon our return. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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COURSES/LECTURES OF INTEREST
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4.BOARDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER COLLOQUIUM
Friday, March 9th, 3:30pm
N639 Elliott Hall
The Clinical Science and Psychopathology Research Program is pleased to announce the following colloquium sponsored by the training program in Neurobehavioral Aspects of Personality and Psychopathology. We hope you can attend! S. Charles Schulz, M.D. of the Department of Psychiatry will present 'Update on Borderline Personality Disorder: Treatment Approaches.' For more details regarding the colloquium topic, please visit here.
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5.PRE-HEALTH? AHS 2300: ORIENTATION TO CLINICAL RESEARCH
This seminar introduces pre-health students to the field of clinical research, ethical conduct and professionalism, and clinical research methods pertinent to dentistry, medicine, public health, pharmacy, and nursing. In addition to biweekly lectures, students will participate in a supervised field experience in which they observe clinical research practices. This course prepares students to begin a University Research Opportunities Program (UROP) grant in clinical research. Enrollment in this course is limited and requires instructor permission, as well as attendance of an information session this March. Students must be a sophomore and have some health-related experience. To learn more about this program and the information session, visit here.
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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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6.PSI CHI MEETING 3/7--FACULTY PANEL PLUS FREE BAGELS & CREAM CHEESE!
The next Psi Chi/ Psychology Club meeting will be on Wednesday, March 7th, from 3:00 - 4:00pm in N639 Elliott. We will be having a panel of professors from a few different areas of psychology who will discuss the work they have done as well as answer questions. This panel includes Pat Frazier (Counseling), Nathan Kuncel (Industrial/Organizational), Matt Burns (School Psychology), and Scott Woitaszewski (School Psychology at the University of Wisconsin--River Falls). This is a great opportunity to learn about some of different areas in psychology. You do not have to be a member of Psi Chi to attend-- all are welcome!
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7.INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH PSI CHI & PSYCH CLUB!
In addition to meetings this semester, we will be having a bake sale and we will be attending Relay for Life. If you have questions, would like to become a member, or want to get involved in the bake sale or Relay for Life, attend a meeting or send an email to psichi@umn.edu for more information. We are currently accepting Psi Chi applications for Spring semester!
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8.MEMBER OF PSI CHI AND WALKING IN COMMENCEMENT THIS MAY?
Our Psi Chi chapter may subsidize the cost of commencement embellishments (such as cords). If you are interested, please attend a meeting to let us know or send an email to psichi@umn.edu so that we may determine interest.
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9.SECRETS FROM CLA ALUMNI: HOW THEY GOT GREAT JOBS
Friday, March 30th; 12:30 - 4:30 pm
McNamara Alumni Center, Johnson Great Room
Wondering what you are going to do with a Liberal Arts major in psychology? Come and hear how other CLA Alumni have used their degrees in various ways. Get great tips about networking and learn from those who have been in your shoes. This event is open to all CLA students and recent CLA alumni (who have graduated within the last year). You much register on GoldPASS; cost is $5.00. Log in to GoldPASS (http://goldpass.umn.edu) and click the 'Career Events'.
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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10.UG RESEARCH EXPERIENCE WITH PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AT VA MED CENTER
Interested in working with research subjects with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or traumatic brain injury? Dr. Scott Sponheim's research laboratory at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center is offering an immediately available research opportunity for U of M Psychology majors in severe mental disorders and traumatic brain injury. Fourteen undergraduates have done their theses with Dr. Sponheim at the Minneapolis VA and 9 students have completed doctoral dissertations in the lab. Many undergraduates have also completed program research requirements through working on his studies. Current studies include VA-funded research into neurobiological markers (EEG, ERP, MRI, MEG) of genetic vulnerability for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, a multi-site genome wide association study (GWAS) to identify what aspects of genetic variation are associated with cognitive and functional impairments in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and a Department of Defense funded study into the essential neural features of blast-induced traumatic brain injury and PTSD in soldiers from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, preferably be juniors or seniors, and have completed courses in psychopathology (i.e., abnormal psychology) and statistics. Minimum commitment is 6-months for 5 hours/week. Responsibilities will depend on the applicant and current needs of the lab, but will likely begin with data entry and may expand into EEG collection and analysis, cognitive testing, interviewing, or participant screening and recruitment. Many previous students have used the experience in the lab to create a major project and support entry into graduate or medical school. If interested please send a resume', a description of your availability, and a current transcript (unofficial is fine) to sponh001@umn.edu
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11.SOCIAL SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENTSUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AT PURDUE
Each year Purdue University offers competitive summer internships for aspiring students through the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program. This year, there is a paid research position open to students from any institution who has interest in using social science skills to improve the environment. Weather and climate plays an important role in the success or failure of agricultural production systems in the Midwest, and predicted climate change will create new challenges for farm management. Climate scientists are continually developing new models and datasets to help solve agricultural problems, and they are enlisting the help of social scientists to transform this information into actionable knowledge for effective decision making. In this project, the SURF student will help the Useful to Usable (U2U) social science team organize focus group sessions with farmers and farm advisors. This includes analyzing large survey datasets to identify knowledge gaps and potential focus group discussion topics. The student will also compile summarized survey results to be presented during focus groups and in other project-related outreach materials/publications. The SURF student will learn about focus groups and how they serve as an effective way to engage stakeholder groups and inform climate scientists. They will become familiar with popular survey analysis software, learn how to organize focus group sessions, and learn about climate change concerns for agriculture. The student will also gain experience working in a diverse team and with members of the public. Please note that applications are due March 9th, so act now! For more information on SURF and to apply, visit their website. To learn more about the topic of study, visit here.
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12.VOLUNTEER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY-START SPRING, CONTINUE SUM/FALL
Professor Colin DeYoung's research team is seeking a volunteer undergraduate research assistant (UGRA) to begin this spring, with the option of continuing into the summer and next fall. The UGRA will be involved with research projects in the area of Personality Psychology. Duties and activities may include but are not limited to: recruiting participants, running participants in research studies, data management and analysis, active participation in lab meetings (if desired). UGRAs are expected to commit to an average of 9 hours of work per week, attend research team meetings, work independently on assigned tasks, and take initiative in communicating with research team members. While research assistants will be working this spring on a volunteer-only basis, they are free to register for 3 credits of PSY 5993 Directed Research in the summer and fall semesters. Eligible candidates are motivated undergraduate students currently enrolled at the University of Minnesota, with at least a 3.0 GPA, and some experience taking psychology, child psychology, or neuroscience classes. Please contact Tim Allen (allen933@umn.edu) by March 15th if interested.
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IMPORTANT: 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.
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13.INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
The Kenexa High Performance Institute is looking for an intern who will support the group's ongoing operations and projects in 2012. We strive to provide our interns with challenging opportunities for their professional growth and the development of practical skills. This is an applied learning opportunity for a motivated student with an interest in industrial/organizational psychology. You'd work very closely with the Minneapolis team research manager who would provide one-on-one training. Under her guidance, you would make meaningful contributions to KHPI's mission of conducting leading-edge research and raising Kenexa's profile in the media. Current projects include: Research paper about causality in studies linking employee opinions to organizational performance; Research paper about HR practices and national productivity; Research paper about employee engagement in the manufacturing industry; Technical report about the 2012 WorkTrendsTM survey, an ongoing employee opinion survey dating back to 1984 and currently sampling over 30,000 employees across 28 countries; Technical report and validation of the RESPECT index based on the book written by the institute's Executive Director Jack Wiley; Technical report and analytic support for the Women in Leadership survey based on the book written by the institute's Ines Wichert; Five short reports based on 2012 WorkTrends survey data that will be used for promotional purposes and as sales collateral (check out our 2011 WorkTrends Reports); Submissions using the WorkTrends database to the 2013 annual conference of the Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology; Bi-weekly executive presentations to Kenexa's corporate marketing team based on analyses of the WorkTrends database. We are looking to fill this position ASAP! You'd work 20 hours/ week at $20 per hour in our downtown Minneapolis office. This internship will last three months, with the option of extending through the end of the 2012 calendar year. You must have completed PSY 3711 (Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology) and PSY 3801 (Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Data Analysis). Preference will be given to those who have also completed PSY 5707 (Personnel Psychology) and PSY 5708 (Organizational Psychology). Familiarity with SPSS is a plus. Students considering graduate school are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested? Please APPLY HERE!
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14.INSPIRE FELLOWS PROGRAM SUMMER '12--YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION
Youth Organizations Umbrella (Y.O.U.) is pleased to announce its Inspire Fellows Program for the summer of 2012. The fellowship offers graduate and upper-undergraduate students a full-time opportunity to learn best-practices in youth development and to prepare for a career in youth development, education, or the non-profit sector. Inspire Fellows serve as workshop leaders and counselors for Y.O.U.'s 9-week summer program, which runs full-time June 11 - August 17. The first week offers Fellows a comprehensive orientation and training on Y.O.U., non-profit management, and positive youth development. The next nine weeks consist of high-impact summer programming. Fellows are chosen to develop and facilitate specific workshops in one of three areas: arts and literature, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), or recreational activities. Additionally, all fellows help lead discussions and workshops on life skills topics. The Fellowship offers a stipend of $1,000. For more information, visit www.inspirefellowsprogram.org or contact kathryn.cai@youevanston.org.
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15.AMAZING JOBS WORKING WITH YOUTH THIS SUMMER IN MN!
TRiO Upward Bound, the longest standing college preparation program in the Twin Cities, is now accepting applications for various positions including: Classroom Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Residential Adviser. TRiO Upward Bound at the University of Minnesota is a federally funded college prep program. Each summer, they coordinate an academic and residential summer program for their high school aged participants. If you're interested in working in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to impact some amazing Minneapolis youth - this is the job for you. Each position is posted separately on the University of Minnesota employment site and also on GOLDPASS. To learn more about the positions and apply, click on the respective position above. Apply by Friday, April 6, 2012 for full consideration.
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16.INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERISM? RESEARCH INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE
We are looking for two research interns to assist with an interdisciplinary volunteer project during Summer 2012. This is a great opportunity to interact with oak woodland owners and help prevent the establishment of several potentially devastating invasive insect pests, including a close relative of the emerald ash borer. This is an interdisciplinary research grant combining entomology, economics and psychology - rarely will you see this combination of interests! Duties include: Assist in obtaining, interpreting, and synthesizing data from woodland owners; Interact with woodland owners by providing them with feedback on their activities; Attend research team meetings and do background readings; Conduct an independent project related to the goals of the project, write a report and give an oral presentation of your results. Examples of possible independent projects: Estimate the time cost of managing a volunteer network for a government agency; Estimate the time cost of volunteering to the volunteers; Explore how community networks affect volunteerism rates; Extract additional data from our experimental interventions to relate to volunteerism; Estimate the quality of volunteer effort from the collected samples; Assess volunteer satisfaction with the volunteer activities and program; Document arthropods associated with oak and improve volunteer training manual; Other ideas can be developed in collaboration with the project group. Eligibility: Must be an upper level undergraduate at a US College or University; Must have a drivers license and a car; Must be able to work in Hubbard, Cass, Crow Wing, and Morrison counties in Minnesota. Application materials (Deadline: March 30, 2012): Resume; Course transcript (unofficial transcript can be submitted for review purposes); List of three academic or work references (with telephone numbers and email addresses); Letter of application (400 words maximum) explaining interest in this internship, abilities to contribute to the project, and pertinent research experience. Send as a single electronic file to Tomisin Olayiwola olayi001@umn.edu. Applicants from underrepresented groups in science are strongly encouraged to apply. Notification of award: April 23, 2012. Stipend: $5500, work related travel will be reimbursed at 55c/mile.
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17.STUDYING ABROAD SUMMER OR FALL '12? SORENSEN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP!
CLA undergraduates are invited to apply for scholarships to support study abroad during the summer or fall terms of 2012. Awards will be made in the amount of $2000. Eligible students must be CLA undergraduates (any major) and be full-time in an approved study abroad program during the term of the scholarship. Preference will be given to students connecting the experience to their major or including language study in their program. To apply, submit a completed application form (available in 214 Social Sciences) and a 300 - 500 word essay explaining the ways in which the program abroad supports your course of study at the University of Minnesota. Applications must be submitted electronically to igs@umn.edu. Please include "Sorensen Scholarship" in the subject line.