1/14/14

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.Winter Break Advising Hours
EVENTS
--2.You CAN Afford to Study Abroad
RESEARCH
--3.RA Needed for Psychopathology Research at VA Medical Center
--4.DVBIC Research Intern
--5.NIDA Summer Research Opportunity
--6.Chicago Center for Systems Biology Summer Research Program
--7.Summer Undergraduate Minority Research program (SUMR) in Health Services
--8.Summer Research at Center for Health Equity and Clinical and Translational Science Institute
--9.Apply for Summer Research Opportunities Now!
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--10.Roseville Parks and Recreation Summer Employment
--11.Tutors Needed for After School College Prep Program
--12.Transfer Counselor Position at U of M Rochester
--13.Tutoring Positions with Lindamood-Bell
--14.CSE Student Services Outreach Coordinator

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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1.Winter Break Advising Hours
Winter break availability runs through next Tuesday, January 21st. Because advisor availability fluctuates, we will not hold drop-in hours during this time period. We will be available to meet with students through appointments only. If you would like to meet with an advisor, please submit an Appointment Request Form. Our office will remain open during our usual operating hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (with the exception of Monday, January 20th Psychology Advising will be closed due to a University Holiday). We will still be checking and responding to emails frequently during our business hours, so feel free to contact us with your questions at psyadvis@umn.edu.
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EVENTS
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2.You CAN Afford to Study Abroad
If you thought study abroad was not affordable, think again! The Learning Abroad Center is committed to helping you learn more ways to make your dream of studying abroad a reality! Tuesday, January 28th from 3-4pm (150 Blegan Hall) and Wednesday, February 19th 12-1pm (415 Blegan Hall) the Learning Abroad Center will be holding an information session about study abroad scholarships and financial aid. Get an Overview and tools that will help you choose an affordable program and apply for scholarships & financial aid. Please note that some scholarships are due early February, so if you are interested in any scholarships with a deadline prior to Feb 19th, please attend the first session. Contact Amanda Fischer in the Learning Abroad Center at fisch856@umn.edu or 612-625-9370 with questions.
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RESEARCH
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3.RA Needed for Psychopathology Research at VA Medical Center
Participate in cutting-edge clinical research in the Research Division of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System by serving as a research assistant in the laboratory of Professor Scott Sponheim, PhD. The Minneapolis VA is easily accessible by light rail from the U of M campus. The successful candidate will be a current Junior or Senior pursuing a psychology major, have a GPA of 3.0 or high, and be flexible in hours (evenings/weekends). An interest in graduate school in psychology is a plus. Duties include: 5-10 hours per week in the laboratory, recruiting and scheduling participants, preparing clinical interview materials, attending weekly lab meetings, and data entry. Opportunities are available to conduct your own research project. This may be done as a volunteer or for PSY 4993 research credit. Please submit a resume or CV, transcripts, and references to Nicolaas VanMeerten at vanm0034@umn.edu.
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4.DVBIC Research Intern
The research intern will assist research staff at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System for the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC). Responsibilities will include: preparing study materials, scoring clinical scales, working with testing software, verifying accuracy of study data, conducting computer-based cognitive testing, and assessing participants. This position will also involve working with relational databases and basic computer programming. The patient population will include military personnel or veterans with traumatic brain injury and other mental health issues. Qualified candidate must be highly motivated, able to work independently, extremely detail oriented, and willing to develop new skills as the need arises. Candidate must have excellent communication (written and oral), organizational and interpersonal skills; strong computer skills required; comfortable using basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and web applications. Some background with statistical software and relational databases. Minimum Experience: Pursuing a degree in psychology or related field. A minimum commitment of 8-10 hours a week for 12 months is required. For questions, the full posting, or to apply, please contact Carrie Gentz at carolyn.gentz@va.gov.
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5.NIDA Summer Research Opportunity
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites high school and undergraduate students to submit applications for the 2014 Summer Research Program. Under this program students underrepresented in the biomedical, social, clinical and behavioral sciences are paired with NIDA funded scientists at research institutions across the United States for 8-10 weeks during the summer to work in the field of substance abuse and addiction research. Internships may involve a variety of experiences including laboratory experiments, data collection, data analysis, patient interviews, and literature reviews. Student interns receive a stipend, and if necessary and eligible, provisions for travel and housing expenses. The deadline to submit applications for the 2014 program is February 14, 2014. Complete program information and the online application form can be found online. Questions regarding the 2014 NIDA Summer Research Program can be directed to, Julie Huffman at Huffmanj@mail.nih.gov.
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6.Chicago Center for Systems Biology Summer Research Program
The Chicago Center for Systems Biology is offering its 6th REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) program this summer. The Center seeks qualified undergraduates for 2014 REU fellowships. Stipends are $4,000 for ten-week projects. They will be awarded on a competitive basis based on academic excellence, motivation, scientific potential, compatibility of personal interests, and long-term career goals aligned with research programs of the CCSB. Applicants with computational science backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. All participants must be U.S. citizens (or permanent residents) and be enrolled in (but not yet graduated from) an accredited undergraduate college degree program with a concentration in a biological science field. If selected, students will be matched with a research mentor. During the program participants will be invited to lab meetings and seminars. In addition, they will have access to libraries, athletic facilities, and University-sponsored events. At the conclusion of the summer projects, students will produce a summary report and present their findings at an REU Symposium in the Gordon Center for Integrative Science at the University of Chicago. The deadline for receipt of CCSB REU application materials is February 10, 2014. Send via mail or email all application materials to Barry Aprison, Ph.D. at baprison@bsd.uchicago.edu.
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7.Summer Undergraduate Minority Research program (SUMR) in Health Services
SUMR is a paid summer internship at the University of Pennsylvania. SUMR introduces minority undergraduate students and interested others to the field of health services research. In addition to conducting research, SUMR Scholars participate in an orientation program, attend weekly seminars, attend the Academy Health Annual Research Meeting, take a GRE prep course, and network with health services researchers and epidemiologists. Applications due February 1st. To learn more about our SUMR program, click here.
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8.Summer Research at the Center for Health Equity and Clinical and Translational Science Institute
The University of Minnesota's Center for Health Equity and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute are offering the Undergraduate Research Program (URP) again this the summer. Applications are currently being accepted and are due March 7th. For more information and to apply, please see their website.
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9.Apply For Summer Research Opportunities Now!
Many research institutions across the nation have stipend summer research programs that invite students to work closely with faculty and graduate students on research projects over the summer (as you can see in many of the posts in this week's Scoop). These programs are a great opportunity to see what it would be like to be a psychology graduate student in a research program. They provide first-hand experience in advanced research, intensive guidance, networking and preparation for grad school admissions process (crafting CV and personal statement, preparation for the GRE etc.). They also provide an unforgettable summer with various social activities/events planned. You will spend a lot of time with other students from different states and disciplines that are also passionate about their research. Programs like these are competitive, and the applications are due soon. Winter break would be a great time to explore some of the available opportunities and begin the applications. The sooner you start on the applications the better because you will likely be asked to provide 2-3 letters of recommendation and a personal statement. Please keep in mind that some of these programs have specific criteria, such as citizenship, academic standards, and/or are catered for under represented populations of students, so read the eligibility carefully.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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10.Roseville Parks and Recreation Summer Employment
The City of Roseville is looking for fun and energetic camp counselors and sports coaches for a wide variety of summer recreation programming opportunities. Opportunities include full day and half-day school aged care camps, nutrition and fitness youth classes, exciting field trips, preschool camps, community special event programs and youth sports programs such as soccer, baseball, track and basketball. Roseville Parks and Recreation provides great planning and implementation experience for students who are looking to gain experience with youth and go into the youth work profession. Roseville is 10 minutes away for the UMN campus! Spend your summer gaining valuable experience with youth while having fun and providing positive engagement experiences for youth and community members in Roseville. Apply by March 2. The jobs can be found on GOLDPASS listed: Recreation Program Coordinator (108932), Recreation Group Leader (108931), and Sports Coach (108930), or you can apply online through the City of Roseville. Click on the Jobs tab on the left side of the page, then click on Seasonal/Temporary/Internship Opening on the left side of the page. You can contact Lauren Deal (lauren.deal@ci.roseville.mn.us) with any questions.
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11.Tutors Needed for After School College Prep Program
TRiO Upward Bound at the College of Education & Human Development, University of Minnesota, is now accepting applications to fill multiple tutoring positions for spring semester. Candidates must have work-study funds available. For a full job description, please go to employment.umn.edu and search requisition #188343 or click on TRiO Upward Bound Academic Year Tutor.
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12.Transfer Counselor Position at U of M Rochester
The University of Minnesota Rochester is seeking to fill a newly created position of Transfer Counselor in the Office of Admissions. This position will be responsible for the management of undergraduate transfer course evaluation and a web-based course equivalency database Degree Audit Report System (DARS) at UMR. The Transfer Counselor will work closely with UMTC staff to align UMR processes and procedures with regard to transfer. In addition, the Transfer Counselor will provide leadership in coordinating and executing the recruitment, application, and matriculation plan for all transfer students to UMR. He/she will work on cross-functional teams to create awareness and transparency of UMR degree programs to prospective transfer students and the general advising community. The Transfer Counselor will serve as the academic advisor for Bachelor of Science in Health Professions (BSHP) students to help guide them throughout their collegiate career and ensure they are progressing academically and have access to resources that will support them. The BSHP is an educational collaboration with Mayo School of Health Sciences in the growing patient care professions of Echocardiography, Sonography, Respiratory Care and Radiography. All applicants must apply through the UM online application system (Requisition #188587).
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13.Tutoring Positions with Lindamood-Bell
Lindamood-Bell is an organization dedicated to enhancing human learning. We provide intensive instruction in the underlying skills needed for proficiency in reading, spelling, comprehension, critical thinking, and math. Our instruction helps a wide range of individuals, pre-kindergarten through adult, by developing language processing that is critical to becoming a proficient learner in any subject. Lindamood-Bell is seeking energetic and friendly Tutors for our Twin Cities Learning Center! Seasonal positions are available, with PT hours. $13.00/hr. Visit us at www.lindamoodbell.com. and send resumes to resumes.twincities@lindamoodbell.com or fax to (952) 835-2790, Attn: Clinician Position. EOE.
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14.CSE Student Services Outreach Coordinator
CSE is searching for a dynamic colleague who can manage the scope and direction of outreach activities within the College of Science & Engineering and coordinate outreach efforts by connecting faculty, staff, and students to the K12 community of students, parents, and teachers. The position can be found on GOLDPASS: CSE Student Services Outreach Coordinator (Requisition Number: 188968).
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