1/15/13

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.Spring 2013 Walk-In Hours for Psychology Undergraduate Advising
COURSES OF INTEREST
--2.CAPY 5662: Development & Prevention of Antisocial & Delinquent Behavior
--3.Want to Build your Leadership Skills? Take Personal Leadership in the University!
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--4.UGRAs Needed for Research on Schizophrenia--For Credit
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
--5.Volunteers needed for MN TRiO Day! Make a Difference in a HS Student's Life
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--6.Looking for Full-Time Position or Summer Internship? Target Hiring Group Leaders!
--7.FT Position for Recent or Upcoming Grads with Interest in CAB Research!
--8.Part-Time Direct Care Counselor & Support Professional Positions Available!
GRADUATE STUDIES
--9.Studying for the GRE? Attend Kaplan's GRE Bootcamp
SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
--10.Psychology Major & CLA Scholarships Available! APPLY NOW!
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1.Spring 2013 Walk-In Hours for Psychology Undergraduate Advising
Due to the high student demand the first two weeks of the term, Psychology Undergraduate Advising will have a walk-in advisor available from 8:00am - 4:30pm M, T, W, F and 9:30am- 4:30pm TH for quick five - ten minute issues and research contract signatures. Our normal walk-in hours will take effect after Monday, February 4th. After this date, walk-in hours are held by each advisor during a specific time once a week. We are not able to address walk-in questions (including research contract signatures) outside of these times. This semester's walk-in hours will be posted here at the start of the term.

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COURSES OF INTEREST
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2.CAPY 5662: Development & Prevention of Antisocial & Delinquent Behavior
Looking for a 1-credit course to add to your Sping '13 schedule? Interested in the clinical area of psychology? Enroll in CAPY 5662: Development and Prevention of Antisocial and Delinquent Behavior in Children and Youth! This course studies the description/epidemiology of antisocial behavior in children and adolescents, as well as developmental theories of antisocial behavior, and application of principles/methods of prevention science. The course will meet Wednesday March 27, April 3, April 17, April 24, May 1 from 3:00-6:00pm and will be taught by Gerald J. August, Ph.D. This course is housed in the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. This course does not apply to major requirements nor upper-division outside the major requirements, but may be a great supplement to your interests and goals. Register through the online registration system.

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3.Want to Build your Leadership Skills? Take Personal Leadership in the University!
PA 1961W - Personal Leadership in the University, cross-listed with OLPD 1301W, still has seats available for Spring 2013! Personal Leadership in the University is a course in which students examine their own views of leadership, explore the differences between personal and positional leadership, examine leadership ethics and values, and analyze their own leadership strengths and skills. Personal Leadership in the University challenges students to go outside their comfort zone to maximize their college experience. Students have opportunities to develop meaningful relationships with other students, examine different communication styles, and gain hands-on teamwork experience. If you or your students have any questions about this class or any of the courses administered by the Leadership Minor, please contact our office at 612-624-1559 or lead@umn.edu

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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4.UGRAs Needed for Research on Schizophrenia--For Credit
A laboratory at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System is conducting treatment outcome research to examine how individuals with schizophrenia change as a result of participating in computer-based skills training. There is an opportunity for 2 undergraduate students to become involved with this project as a Research Lab in Psychology experience. The students will learn about the assessment and treatment of schizophrenia, with emphasis on symptom severity, cognition, and rehabilitation. Student will work as a part of a research team and primarily will be responsible for scoring and entering data, assisting with the piloting of study protocols, and attending weekly lab meetings. In addition, students will write an APA-style paper on a related topic. All research activities are conducted at the VA Health Care System. Students must be able to commute to the VA. Student will be asked to commit to an average of 9 hours/week for one semester and can receive research credit (as PSY 4993 toward the PSY major). Availability on Monday and Thursday afternoons is preferred. For more information, please contact Tasha Nienow, Ph.D. at 612-467-1004 or send a resume to Tasha.Nienow@va.gov.

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VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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5.Volunteers needed for MN TRiO Day! Make a Difference in a HS Student's Life
Saturday, February 23; 9:00am - 3:30pm
University of Minnesota-West Bank Campus
Minnesota TRiO in collaboration with the College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, is seeking volunteers for the 2013 MN TRiO Day - Southern Tier, pre-college conference. This is a day designed to equip pre-college TRiO students with information and skills to prepare them for college entrance and success. 500+ high school TRiO participants are anticipated to be in attendance, so volunteers are needed! Volunteers play an important part of this event and are needed to fill many roles in helping this event be successful. Volunteers are needed for morning, afternoon, or all day shifts between 7:30 - 4:00. All volunteers are required to attend a two hour orientation session that will provide everyone with background information on the event details, roles, and expectations. If you are interested in signing up to volunteer, please complete the online form. Questions regarding volunteering can be directed to Pa Lee at leex3372@umn.edu.

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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.
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6.Looking for Full-Time Position or Summer Internship? Target Hiring Group Leaders!
Target Distribution Centers in Woodbury and Fridley are recruiting Group Leaders now! A Group Leader oversees the daily operations of assigned department(s) at the Distribution Center. They lead and coordinate activities of team members and evaluate operating methods and procedures for improvements and total quality. They also focus on innovative and creative ways to achieve desired results in the areas of accuracy, productivity, service, cost effectiveness, and growth/development of team members (internship is a condensed version of the Group Leader role). Group Leader roles are full-time positions, internships (typically for jr and sr) are for 3 months during the summer (paid). Background does not matter! Please send your resume to Kristi Mandel at 9501 Hudson Road, Woodbury, MN, 55125 no later than Wednesday, February 13th, 2013.

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7.FT Position for Recent or Upcoming Grads with Interest in CAB Research!
A full-time research assistant position is available in vision/attention/cognitive science. This position is in the lab of Jeremy Wolfe at Harvard in Cambridge, MA. The lab conducts psychophysical/behavioral research primarily in the area of visual attention. How do you find what you are looking for in a world full of things you are not looking for? How do radiologists find a tumor in an x-ray? How do their eyes move when they are looking? How could we help make them more accurate? Healthy young adults are the experimental observers for many experiments. Experts like radiologists are observers in other experiments. The position involves all stages of the research process from planning experiments and preparing documents for the ethics review board to helping to write up results for publication, but the main focus is data collection and analysis. Research assistants typically attend and present at one scientific meeting each year, funding permitting. This position requires a BA or BS degree. A major in Psychology or related field would be preferable, but is not necessary. Some research experience would also be useful. The lab is primarily Mac based. A candidate should have some computer experience and should be willing to learn how to use the lab's statistics, graphics, and word processing packages. Programming experience is not necessary, but familiarity with MATLAB would be a plus. Familiarity with eye tracking would be another plus. A candidate must be able to work in an organized, independent manner on multiple tasks and should be able to interact with subjects in a tactful and pleasant manner. This is an excellent position for a recent college graduate who wants to spend two or more years in a research setting before going on to graduate or medical school. NOTE: A two-year commitment is required. Visa and funding issues make it extremely difficult to hire non-US residents. This position could start anytime between about March 1 and Aug 1, depending on the candidate's schedule (finish college first!). If interested, please send an email to Jeremy Wolfe at wolfe@search.bwh.harvard.edu

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8.Part-Time Direct Care Counselor & Support Professional Positions Available!
Dependable Home Health Care has been providing support services to people with developmental disabilities for the last twenty years. Several positions are available for patient and motivated staff. One person is needed Saturday or Sunday 9 am - 11pm to 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 in duration without an overnight! Direct Support Professionals are also needed for part-time afternoons/evenings and weekends to provide support services for clients in their own homes. The Direct Support Professional will work directly with persons served in the implementation of the written Coordinated 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. Pay rate for these positions is $13.00 per hour. Preferred candidates will have experience working in a group home and working with persons who have developmental disabilities and have excellent behavior management skills. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language. All job offers are contingent on a cleared background check and clean driving record. Training will be provided to those offered a position. Candidates can apply online (Direct Care Counselor - Weekends).

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GRADUATE STUDIES
*****
9.Studying for the GRE? Attend Kaplan's GRE Bootcamp
Kaplan will be hosting a GRE Bootcamp event on January 17th at 8pm, but beware -- this event isn't for the faint at heart. Kaplan will put you through several GRE study drills, introduce you to some of the toughest questions, and teach you ways to best approach each question. Use this link to register now . If you have questions about Kaplan's test prep resources, contact Ann Peckskamp, Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions' Campus Manager - Minneapolis at ann.peckskamp@kaplan.com - she can meet for one-on-one appointments as well.

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SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
*****
10.Psychology Major & CLA Scholarships Available! APPLY NOW!
Deadlines are approaching for Department of Psychology and College of Liberal Arts scholarships! If you have financial need and are an academically talented student, be sure to apply by February 1st, 2013 to the scholarships found here. Two scholarships offered specifically for Psychology majors by the Department of Psychology are available through this application: the Mortensen Academic Scholarships in Psychology, which offers up to five $1,000 scholarships, and the Mortensen Study Abroad Scholarship in Psychology, which offers one $1,000 scholarship. Use the previous link and scroll to the bottom of the page for additional details on these Psychology scholarships.

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.Spring 2013 Walk-In Hours for Psychology Undergraduate Advising
COURSES OF INTEREST
--2.CAPY 5662: Development & Prevention of Antisocial & Delinquent Behavior
--3.Want to Build your Leadership Skills? Take Personal Leadership in the University!
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--4.UGRAs Needed for Research on Schizophrenia--For Credit
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
--5.Volunteers needed for MN TRiO Day! Make a Difference in a HS Student's Life
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--6.Looking for Full-Time Position or Summer Internship? Target Hiring Group Leaders!
--7.FT Position for Recent or Upcoming Grads with Interest in CAB Research!
--8.Part-Time Direct Care Counselor & Support Professional Positions Available!
GRADUATE STUDIES
--9.Studying for the GRE? Attend Kaplan's GRE Bootcamp
SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
--10.Psychology Major & CLA Scholarships Available! APPLY NOW!
--------------------------------------------
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING ANNOUNCEMENTS
*****
1.Spring 2013 Walk-In Hours for Psychology Undergraduate Advising
Due to the high student demand the first two weeks of the term, Psychology Undergraduate Advising will have a walk-in advisor available from 8:00am - 4:30pm M, T, W, F and 9:30am- 4:30pm TH for quick five - ten minute issues and research contract signatures. Our normal walk-in hours will take effect after Monday, February 4th. After this date, walk-in hours are held by each advisor during a specific time once a week. We are not able to address walk-in questions (including research contract signatures) outside of these times. This semester's walk-in hours will be posted here at the start of the term.
--------------------------------------------
COURSES OF INTEREST
*****
2.CAPY 5662: Development & Prevention of Antisocial & Delinquent Behavior
Looking for a 1-credit course to add to your Sping '13 schedule? Interested in the clinical area of psychology? Enroll in CAPY 5662: Development and Prevention of Antisocial and Delinquent Behavior in Children and Youth! This course studies the description/epidemiology of antisocial behavior in children and adolescents, as well as developmental theories of antisocial behavior, and application of principles/methods of prevention science. The course will meet Wednesday March 27, April 3, April 17, April 24, May 1 from 3:00-6:00pm and will be taught by Gerald J. August, Ph.D. This course is housed in the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. This course does not apply to major requirements nor upper-division outside the major requirements, but may be a great supplement to your interests and goals. Register through the online registration system.
*****
3.Want to Build your Leadership Skills? Take Personal Leadership in the University!
PA 1961W - Personal Leadership in the University, cross-listed with OLPD 1301W, still has seats available for Spring 2013! Personal Leadership in the University is a course in which students examine their own views of leadership, explore the differences between personal and positional leadership, examine leadership ethics and values, and analyze their own leadership strengths and skills. Personal Leadership in the University challenges students to go outside their comfort zone to maximize their college experience. Students have opportunities to develop meaningful relationships with other students, examine different communication styles, and gain hands-on teamwork experience. If you or your students have any questions about this class or any of the courses administered by the Leadership Minor, please contact our office at 612-624-1559 or lead@umn.edu
--------------------------------------------
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
*****
4.UGRAs Needed for Research on Schizophrenia--For Credit
A laboratory at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System is conducting treatment outcome research to examine how individuals with schizophrenia change as a result of participating in computer-based skills training. There is an opportunity for 2 undergraduate students to become involved with this project as a Research Lab in Psychology experience. The students will learn about the assessment and treatment of schizophrenia, with emphasis on symptom severity, cognition, and rehabilitation. Student will work as a part of a research team and primarily will be responsible for scoring and entering data, assisting with the piloting of study protocols, and attending weekly lab meetings. In addition, students will write an APA-style paper on a related topic. All research activities are conducted at the VA Health Care System. Students must be able to commute to the VA. Student will be asked to commit to an average of 9 hours/week for one semester and can receive research credit (as PSY 4993 toward the PSY major). Availability on Monday and Thursday afternoons is preferred. For more information, please contact Tasha Nienow, Ph.D. at 612-467-1004 or send a resume to Tasha.Nienow@va.gov.
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VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
*****
5.Volunteers needed for MN TRiO Day! Make a Difference in a HS Student's Life
Saturday, February 23; 9:00am - 3:30pm
University of Minnesota-West Bank Campus
Minnesota TRiO in collaboration with the College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, is seeking volunteers for the 2013 MN TRiO Day - Southern Tier, pre-college conference. This is a day designed to equip pre-college TRiO students with information and skills to prepare them for college entrance and success. 500+ high school TRiO participants are anticipated to be in attendance, so volunteers are needed! Volunteers play an important part of this event and are needed to fill many roles in helping this event be successful. Volunteers are needed for morning, afternoon, or all day shifts between 7:30 - 4:00. All volunteers are required to attend a two hour orientation session that will provide everyone with background information on the event details, roles, and expectations. If you are interested in signing up to volunteer, please complete the online form. Questions regarding volunteering can be directed to Pa Lee at leex3372@umn.edu.
--------------------------------------------
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.
*****
6.Looking for Full-Time Position or Summer Internship? Target Hiring Group Leaders!
Target Distribution Centers in Woodbury and Fridley are recruiting Group Leaders now! A Group Leader oversees the daily operations of assigned department(s) at the Distribution Center. They lead and coordinate activities of team members and evaluate operating methods and procedures for improvements and total quality. They also focus on innovative and creative ways to achieve desired results in the areas of accuracy, productivity, service, cost effectiveness, and growth/development of team members (internship is a condensed version of the Group Leader role). Group Leader roles are full-time positions, internships (typically for jr and sr) are for 3 months during the summer (paid). Background does not matter! Please send your resume to Kristi Mandel at 9501 Hudson Road, Woodbury, MN, 55125 no later than Wednesday, February 13th, 2013.
*****
7.FT Position for Recent or Upcoming Grads with Interest in CAB Research!
A full-time research assistant position is available in vision/attention/cognitive science. This position is in the lab of Jeremy Wolfe at Harvard in Cambridge, MA. The lab conducts psychophysical/behavioral research primarily in the area of visual attention. How do you find what you are looking for in a world full of things you are not looking for? How do radiologists find a tumor in an x-ray? How do their eyes move when they are looking? How could we help make them more accurate? Healthy young adults are the experimental observers for many experiments. Experts like radiologists are observers in other experiments. The position involves all stages of the research process from planning experiments and preparing documents for the ethics review board to helping to write up results for publication, but the main focus is data collection and analysis. Research assistants typically attend and present at one scientific meeting each year, funding permitting. This position requires a BA or BS degree. A major in Psychology or related field would be preferable, but is not necessary. Some research experience would also be useful. The lab is primarily Mac based. A candidate should have some computer experience and should be willing to learn how to use the lab's statistics, graphics, and word processing packages. Programming experience is not necessary, but familiarity with MATLAB would be a plus. Familiarity with eye tracking would be another plus. A candidate must be able to work in an organized, independent manner on multiple tasks and should be able to interact with subjects in a tactful and pleasant manner. This is an excellent position for a recent college graduate who wants to spend two or more years in a research setting before going on to graduate or medical school. NOTE: A two-year commitment is required. Visa and funding issues make it extremely difficult to hire non-US residents. This position could start anytime between about March 1 and Aug 1, depending on the candidate's schedule (finish college first!). If interested, please send an email to Jeremy Wolfe at wolfe@search.bwh.harvard.edu
*****
8.Part-Time Direct Care Counselor & Support Professional Positions Available!
Dependable Home Health Care has been providing support services to people with developmental disabilities for the last twenty years. Several positions are available for patient and motivated staff. One person is needed Saturday or Sunday 9 am - 11pm to 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 in duration without an overnight! Direct Support Professionals are also needed for part-time afternoons/evenings and weekends to provide support services for clients in their own homes. The Direct Support Professional will work directly with persons served in the implementation of the written Coordinated 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. Pay rate for these positions is $13.00 per hour. Preferred candidates will have experience working in a group home and working with persons who have developmental disabilities and have excellent behavior management skills. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language. All job offers are contingent on a cleared background check and clean driving record. Training will be provided to those offered a position. Candidates can apply online (Direct Care Counselor - Weekends).
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GRADUATE STUDIES
*****
9.Studying for the GRE? Attend Kaplan's GRE Bootcamp
Kaplan will be hosting a GRE Bootcamp event on January 17th at 8pm, but beware -- this event isn't for the faint at heart. Kaplan will put you through several GRE study drills, introduce you to some of the toughest questions, and teach you ways to best approach each question. Use this link to register now . If you have questions about Kaplan's test prep resources, contact Ann Peckskamp, Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions' Campus Manager - Minneapolis at ann.peckskamp@kaplan.com - she can meet for one-on-one appointments as well.
--------------------------------------------
SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
*****
10.Psychology Major & CLA Scholarships Available! APPLY NOW!
Deadlines are approaching for Department of Psychology and College of Liberal Arts scholarships! If you have financial need and are an academically talented student, be sure to apply by February 1st, 2013 to the scholarships found here. Two scholarships offered specifically for Psychology majors by the Department of Psychology are available through this application: the Mortensen Academic Scholarships in Psychology, which offers up to five $1,000 scholarships, and the Mortensen Study Abroad Scholarship in Psychology, which offers one $1,000 scholarship. Use the previous link and scroll to the bottom of the page for additional details on these Psychology scholarships.