10/30/12

The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!

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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IN THIS ISSUE:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING ANNOUNCEMENTS
--1.A Call for Artists: Contribute to Psychology Advising's New Community Space!
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
--2.Meeting Thursday 11/1--Learn About The Aurora Center & Psych Classes!
EVENTS
--3.Active Minds Meeting TONIGHT! Get Involved with Mental Health Advocacy!
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--4.Excellent PT Campus Job for Psych Majors! Become a Peer Advisor
--5.Full-Time Position for Recent Psych Grads as Mental Health Advocate
--6.Two-Year Fellowships for Spring 2013 (or earlier) Grads!
--7.Care for Individual with Developmental Disabilities--PT Weekends
--8.Direct Care Counselors Needed for Group Home--Part Time
GRADUATE STUDIES
--9.NDSU Developmental Science Ph.D. Accepting Applicants
--10.CSULB Psychology Master Programs in Research, I/O, or Human Factors
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1.A Call for Artists: Contribute to Psychology Advising's New Community Space!
Psychology Undergraduate Advising is seeking art submissions for display in our new undergraduate community space. Submissions will go through a screening process, with selected pieces being displayed in the new advising corridor (N120 -N108) for the academic year. Submissions should be a minimum of 8" by 8" and can be done in any medium that is able to be hung. Bring submissions to N108 Elliott Hall. Displayed pieces will be selected on a rolling basis until space is filled. Contact psyadvis@umn.edu with any questions--we look forward to seeing your work!

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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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2.Meeting Thursday 11/1--Learn About The Aurora Center & Psych Classes!
PsiChi/Psychology Club meeting this week, Thursday, November 1st from 4:30 - 5:30pm in N391 Elliott Hall! Come to hear a Direct Services Advocate from The Aurora Center talk about counseling experiences, training, and education they have received while working with The Aurora Center. They are willing to answer any questions you may have about The Aurora Center and how you can become involved as well! Also, get the inside scoop on all your psychology classes from your peers who have taken them! We will be sharing descriptions and experiences of courses, hopefully helping with upcoming registration decisions. Snacks will be provided and all are welcome. For further information, contact psichi@umn.edu.

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EVENTS
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3.Active Minds Meeting TONIGHT! Get Involved with Mental Health Advocacy!
Tuesday, October 30th; 7:00 - 8:00pm
Room 203 DSCC, Coffman Memorial Union
The first Active Minds meeting of this academic year is finally here! Active Minds is a UMN student group that aims to raise awareness, promote support, and remove stigma of mental health issues through education, advocacy, and open communication on campus. This will be an introduction meeting to learn about the group and what events it will put on this year! There will be some time at the end of the meeting to ask questions and sign up for volunteer opportunities. There will be free Dominos pizza and pop. Please RSVP to aminds@umn.edu so there is a rough estimate of how much food to get!

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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
*****
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.
*****
4.Excellent PT Campus Job for Psych Majors! Become a Peer Advisor
CLA Student Services is hiring a Peer Advisor to work within one of the CLA advising communities. This is a great opportunity for you to build your skills and resume--especially if you are interested in education or counseling-related careers! The primary duties of peer advisors are: assisting students with advising decisions; serving as a liaison between students and university programs and services; and assisting in the provision of academic support services including referrals to other academic units and/or sources of academic learning such as tutors or career guidance professionals. For additional details and application instructions, visit the employment website.

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5.Full-Time Position for Recent Psych Grads as Mental Health Advocate
GradStaff is the leader in providing college graduates with great career opportunities. There is currently an opening as a Mental Health Advocate with a National independent behavioral health care company, located in Eden Prairie, MN. This company specializes in management for all behavioral health problems and mental health and chemical dependency diagnoses. The Mental Health Advocate will provide resources to employees of the organizations who are covered under the behavioral health program. This position has provided an excellent opportunity for a person with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology/Sociology to get their foot in the door and use their degree in a supportive and team oriented environment. Interested candidates can email their resume to mqueenan@gradstaff.com.

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6.Two-Year Fellowships for Spring 2013 (or earlier) Grads!
The Marcus Autism Center, in conjunction with the Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, is offering three fellowships: the Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience, the Simons Fellowship in Design Engineering, and the Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience. The training experience for the Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience will involve developing methods for the analysis of visual scanning and eye-tracking data, computational models of visual salience, and data visualization techniques, all with the aim of advancing the understanding of autism and efforts at early diagnosis. The training experience for the Simons Fellowship in Design Engineering will involve developing innovative design solutions to answer experimental research questions. These solutions offer an opportunity to explore human factors engineering, product prototyping, and the design of environments for neuroscience research. The training experience for the Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience will primarily involve daily activities related to eye-tracking research, including operation of experimental equipment and paradigms, contact with infants and toddlers and their families, and responsibility for completing experimental protocols. Students who will receive a bachelor's degree by June 2013 will be eligible for the positions. The fellowships will commence in July 2013, and they are 2 years in duration. The fellowships were previously sponsored by the Yale Child Study Center, and students can find further details at: cohenfellowship.org and simonsfellowship.org

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7.Care for Individual with Developmental Disabilities--PT Weekends
Dependable Home Health Care has been providing support services to people with developmental disabilities for the last twenty years. DHHC is seeking patient and motivated staff who will spend time with an individual with a developmental disability and mental illness. Duties include taking client to community events, teach daily living skills and model healthy relationships. Shift runs 14 hours (Saturday or Sunday 9 am - 11pm) in duration without an overnight! Training will be provided to those offered a position. Preferred candidates will have experience working in a group home and working with persons who have developmental disabilities and have excellent behavior management skills. All job offers are contingent on a cleared background check and clean driving record. Candidates can apply online- Direct Care Counselor - Weekends.

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8.Direct Care Counselors Needed for Group Home--Part Time
Dependable Home Health Care is seeking several Direct Care Counselors to join the team at one of the group homes in Northern Ramsey County. The Direct Care Counselor will work directly with persons served in the implementation of the written Individual Support Plans, documenting progress and response to program services, and ensuring the safety and well-being of each person. This individual generally works without direct immediate supervision in the performance of assigned tasks. Experience working in a group home is preferred; must be able to read, write and speak the English language. Job offer is contingent upon on a cleared background check and clean driving record for past three years. To apply or to learn about other positions, visit DHHC's website. For more information or questions, please contact Jane Schneider at janes@dependable-care.com or 651.779.9810 x101.

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GRADUATE STUDIES
*****
IMPORTANT: Programs 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.
*****
9.NDSU Developmental Science Ph.D. Accepting Applicants
The Developmental Science Ph.D. Program at NDSU is in an emerging interdisciplinary field studying human development across the lifespan in various family, social, and cultural contexts. The program has exciting, relevant, and flexible opportunities for study and research spanning the lifespan. It allows you to expand on the interests developed during your Bachelors or Masters program in Psychology or similar degree. Prepare for a career where you can make a difference in academia - or working with non-profit organizations, medical/healthcare organizations, advocacy, community, government, or research institutions. Funding including a full tuition waiver and a stipend is provided to all qualified students. Application is due February 1st. For more information and to learn more about the program, research projects, faculty, the application process, upcoming events, and the local community, please visit here. Contact Graduate Coordinator Joel Hektner, Ph.D at 701-231-2869 or joel.hektner@ndsu.edu with any questions.

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10.CSULB Psychology Master Programs in Research, I/O, or Human Factors
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) offers Master programs in Industrial/Organizational (MSIO), Psychological Research (MAPR), or Human Factors (MSHF). Application deadlines have been adjusted for the next applicant pool, so please be aware of the deadlines. For more information about these programs, visit here.



The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!
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.
--------------------------------------------
IN THIS ISSUE:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING ANNOUNCEMENTS
--1.A Call for Artists: Contribute to Psychology Advising's New Community Space!
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
--2.Meeting Thursday 11/1--Learn About The Aurora Center & Psych Classes!
EVENTS
--3.Active Minds Meeting TONIGHT! Get Involved with Mental Health Advocacy!
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--4.Excellent PT Campus Job for Psych Majors! Become a Peer Advisor
--5.Full-Time Position for Recent Psych Grads as Mental Health Advocate
--6.Two-Year Fellowships for Spring 2013 (or earlier) Grads!
--7.Care for Individual with Developmental Disabilities--PT Weekends
--8.Direct Care Counselors Needed for Group Home--Part Time
GRADUATE STUDIES
--9.NDSU Developmental Science Ph.D. Accepting Applicants
--10.CSULB Psychology Master Programs in Research, I/O, or Human Factors
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING ANNOUNCEMENTS
*****
1.A Call for Artists: Contribute to Psychology Advising's New Community Space!
Psychology Undergraduate Advising is seeking art submissions for display in our new undergraduate community space. Submissions will go through a screening process, with selected pieces being displayed in the new advising corridor (N120 -N108) for the academic year. Submissions should be a minimum of 8" by 8" and can be done in any medium that is able to be hung. Bring submissions to N108 Elliott Hall. Displayed pieces will be selected on a rolling basis until space is filled. Contact psyadvis@umn.edu with any questions--we look forward to seeing your work!
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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
*****
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!
*****
2.Meeting Thursday 11/1--Learn About The Aurora Center & Psych Classes!
PsiChi/Psychology Club meeting this week, Thursday, November 1st from 4:30 - 5:30pm in N391 Elliott Hall! Come to hear a Direct Services Advocate from The Aurora Center talk about counseling experiences, training, and education they have received while working with The Aurora Center. They are willing to answer any questions you may have about The Aurora Center and how you can become involved as well! Also, get the inside scoop on all your psychology classes from your peers who have taken them! We will be sharing descriptions and experiences of courses, hopefully helping with upcoming registration decisions. Snacks will be provided and all are welcome. For further information, contact psichi@umn.edu.
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EVENTS
*****
3.Active Minds Meeting TONIGHT! Get Involved with Mental Health Advocacy!
Tuesday, October 30th; 7:00 - 8:00pm
Room 203 DSCC, Coffman Memorial Union
The first Active Minds meeting of this academic year is finally here! Active Minds is a UMN student group that aims to raise awareness, promote support, and remove stigma of mental health issues through education, advocacy, and open communication on campus. This will be an introduction meeting to learn about the group and what events it will put on this year! There will be some time at the end of the meeting to ask questions and sign up for volunteer opportunities. There will be free Dominos pizza and pop. Please RSVP to aminds@umn.edu so there is a rough estimate of how much food to get!
--------------------------------------------
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
*****
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.
*****
4.Excellent PT Campus Job for Psych Majors! Become a Peer Advisor
CLA Student Services is hiring a Peer Advisor to work within one of the CLA advising communities. This is a great opportunity for you to build your skills and resume--especially if you are interested in education or counseling-related careers! The primary duties of peer advisors are: assisting students with advising decisions; serving as a liaison between students and university programs and services; and assisting in the provision of academic support services including referrals to other academic units and/or sources of academic learning such as tutors or career guidance professionals. For additional details and application instructions, visit the employment website.
*****
5.Full-Time Position for Recent Psych Grads as Mental Health Advocate
GradStaff is the leader in providing college graduates with great career opportunities. There is currently an opening as a Mental Health Advocate with a National independent behavioral health care company, located in Eden Prairie, MN. This company specializes in management for all behavioral health problems and mental health and chemical dependency diagnoses. The Mental Health Advocate will provide resources to employees of the organizations who are covered under the behavioral health program. This position has provided an excellent opportunity for a person with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology/Sociology to get their foot in the door and use their degree in a supportive and team oriented environment. Interested candidates can email their resume to mqueenan@gradstaff.com.
*****
6.Two-Year Fellowships for Spring 2013 (or earlier) Grads!
The Marcus Autism Center, in conjunction with the Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, is offering three fellowships: the Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience, the Simons Fellowship in Design Engineering, and the Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience. The training experience for the Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience will involve developing methods for the analysis of visual scanning and eye-tracking data, computational models of visual salience, and data visualization techniques, all with the aim of advancing the understanding of autism and efforts at early diagnosis. The training experience for the Simons Fellowship in Design Engineering will involve developing innovative design solutions to answer experimental research questions. These solutions offer an opportunity to explore human factors engineering, product prototyping, and the design of environments for neuroscience research. The training experience for the Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience will primarily involve daily activities related to eye-tracking research, including operation of experimental equipment and paradigms, contact with infants and toddlers and their families, and responsibility for completing experimental protocols. Students who will receive a bachelor's degree by June 2013 will be eligible for the positions. The fellowships will commence in July 2013, and they are 2 years in duration. The fellowships were previously sponsored by the Yale Child Study Center, and students can find further details at: cohenfellowship.org and simonsfellowship.org
*****
7.Care for Individual with Developmental Disabilities--PT Weekends
Dependable Home Health Care has been providing support services to people with developmental disabilities for the last twenty years. DHHC is seeking patient and motivated staff who will spend time with an individual with a developmental disability and mental illness. Duties include taking client to community events, teach daily living skills and model healthy relationships. Shift runs 14 hours (Saturday or Sunday 9 am - 11pm) in duration without an overnight! Training will be provided to those offered a position. Preferred candidates will have experience working in a group home and working with persons who have developmental disabilities and have excellent behavior management skills. All job offers are contingent on a cleared background check and clean driving record. Candidates can apply online- Direct Care Counselor - Weekends.
*****
8.Direct Care Counselors Needed for Group Home--Part Time
Dependable Home Health Care is seeking several Direct Care Counselors to join the team at one of the group homes in Northern Ramsey County. The Direct Care Counselor will work directly with persons served in the implementation of the written Individual Support Plans, documenting progress and response to program services, and ensuring the safety and well-being of each person. This individual generally works without direct immediate supervision in the performance of assigned tasks. Experience working in a group home is preferred; must be able to read, write and speak the English language. Job offer is contingent upon on a cleared background check and clean driving record for past three years. To apply or to learn about other positions, visit DHHC's website. For more information or questions, please contact Jane Schneider at janes@dependable-care.com or 651.779.9810 x101.
--------------------------------------------
GRADUATE STUDIES
*****
IMPORTANT: Programs 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.
*****
9.NDSU Developmental Science Ph.D. Accepting Applicants
The Developmental Science Ph.D. Program at NDSU is in an emerging interdisciplinary field studying human development across the lifespan in various family, social, and cultural contexts. The program has exciting, relevant, and flexible opportunities for study and research spanning the lifespan. It allows you to expand on the interests developed during your Bachelors or Masters program in Psychology or similar degree. Prepare for a career where you can make a difference in academia - or working with non-profit organizations, medical/healthcare organizations, advocacy, community, government, or research institutions. Funding including a full tuition waiver and a stipend is provided to all qualified students. Application is due February 1st. For more information and to learn more about the program, research projects, faculty, the application process, upcoming events, and the local community, please visit here. Contact Graduate Coordinator Joel Hektner, Ph.D at 701-231-2869 or joel.hektner@ndsu.edu with any questions.
*****
10.CSULB Psychology Master Programs in Research, I/O, or Human Factors
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) offers Master programs in Industrial/Organizational (MSIO), Psychological Research (MAPR), or Human Factors (MSHF). Application deadlines have been adjusted for the next applicant pool, so please be aware of the deadlines. For more information about these programs, visit here.