1/21/14

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.Spring 2014 Drop-In Hours for Psychology Advising
EVENTS
--2.Peace Corps Information Session
--3.Environmental Internship & Career Fair
--4.You CAN Afford to Study Abroad
RESEARCH
--5.Paid Research Opportunity in the MN Center for Twin and Family Research
--6.Undergraduate Research Assistants Needed - Conflict Mediation
--7.Undergraduate Research Assistants Needed - Political Communication
--8.Yale Cognition & Development Lab's 2014 Research Internship Program
--9.DVBIC Research Intern
--10.NIDA Summer Research Opportunity
--11.Chicago Center for Systems Biology Summer Research Program
--12.Summer Undergraduate Minority Research program (SUMR) in Health Services
--13.Summer Research at Center for Health Equity and Clinical and Translational Science Institute
SCHOLARSHIPS
--14.$500-$600! Apply for a Spring 2014 Psych Engagement Award! Deadline February 3rd
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--15.YMCA Annual Summer Employment Job Fair
--16.Teach for America Application Deadline
--17.Roseville Parks and Recreation Summer Employment
--18.Tutors Needed for After School College Prep Program
--19.Transfer Counselor Position at U of M Rochester
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Welcome Back!
Psychology Advising hopes everyone enjoyed their winter break, and would like to wish everyone a great spring semester!
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1.Spring 2014 Drop-In Hours for Psychology Advising
Psychology Undergraduate Advising has designated drop-in hours. While other units may have advisors available at all times, each advisor in our unit holds drop-in hours once a week and cannot address drop-in issues outside of these. While it may seem like a quick issue (such as signing a research contract), it often takes more time than expected and adds up when considering our large student population. To run efficiently and serve our students best, it is important that we recognize and respect these specified walk-in times. Due to high student demand, we will have an advisor available for 5 - 10 minute issues from 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday for the first two weeks of the term. Our normal drop-in hours will take effect after Monday, February 3rd. This semester's drop-in hours for the Psychology Advisors can be found on our website.
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EVENTS
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2.Peace Corps Information Session
Make a difference in the lives of others and your own. Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to help a community in need, immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime. Join us at this information session to learn about volunteer experiences, have your questions answered, and gain tips to guide you through the application process. The information session will be Wednesday, January 29th from 5:00pm-6:00pm in 214 Heller Hall.
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3.Environmental Internship & Career Fair
Wednesday, February 5th from 1:00pm-5:00pm at the North Start Ballrom (St. Paul Student Center), there will be an Environmental Internship & Career Fair. Meet employers hiring interns and full-time employees for environmental and natural resources fields. Learn how to prepare for a job fair by watching our online job fair success workshop!
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4.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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5.Paid Research Opportunity in the MN Center for Twin and Family Research
The Mn. Center for Twin and Family Research has an Undergraduate Research Assistant position available. The job will begin a.s.a.p. The position will be 10-15 hrs/week during academic year and the same during the summer. Salary is $10.51/hr. Qualifications include: must be undergraduate in a degree granting program, must have at least a 3.0 GPA, must have telephone experience, such as locating people, must have data entry experience, must be willing to work some evening and weekend hours, and must supply transcript and resume. Students will workstudy are preferred. Call Linda Springer at 612-626-7224 if you have any questions. More details about this position can be found on the U of M Employment webpage (req # 189155). Applicants must apply online, and also fill out an internal application, which may be picked up at N544 Elliott.
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6.Undergraduate Research Assistants Needed - Conflict Mediation
The Conflict Mediation Lab is looking for undergraduate research assistants to start work during the spring semester, earning research credit for PSY 5993. RAs will be assisting with coding participants' written responses from conflict mediation sessions and data analysis in a study examining the effect of verbal and non-verbal behaviors on conflict mediation outcomes. Responsibilities include coding mediation data as well as attending a weekly team lab meeting, held on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. The position runs during the spring semester, with the opportunity to continue into the next fall. RAs will be expected to work approximately 9 hours per week (may vary across weeks). Strong candidates for this position will be conscientious, bright, motivated students interested in the research process. If you would like to apply for an RA position, send an email with the subject line "Mediation Research Assistant Position" to Ally Williams (will3621@umn.edu) by 1pm on Tuesday, January 28th, containing the following information: Name, Email, Class Year, GPA, A list of psychology classes that you've taken, Reason for applying and what you hope to gain from the research experience.
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7.Undergraduate Research Assistants Needed - Political Communication
The Political Communication Lab is looking for undergraduate research assistants to start work during the spring semester, earning research credit for PSY 5993. RAs will be assisting with literature reviews and data analysis in a study examining the relationship between different types of verbal accounts (e.g., excuses or denials) and political scandal. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, helping to build a large database using news archives from across the country, and attending a weekly team lab meeting, held on Wednesdays from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. The position runs during the spring semester, with the opportunity to continue into the next fall. RAs will be expected to work approximately 9 hours per week (may vary across weeks). Strong candidates for this position will be conscientious, bright, motivated students interested in the research process. If you would like to apply for an RA position, send an email with the subject line "Political Communication Research Assistant Position" to Ally Williams (will3621@umn.edu), Pierce Ekstrom (ekstr076@umn.edu), and Elliot Weiner (wein076@umn.edu) by 1pm on Tuesday, January 28th, containing the following information: Name, Email, Class Year, GPA, A list of psychology classes that you've taken, Reason for applying and what you hope to gain from the research experience.
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8.Yale Cognition & Development Lab's 2014 Research Internship Program
Applications to participate in the Yale Cognition & Development Lab's 2014 research internship program are now available online. This annual summer internship provides the opportunity for highly motivated undergraduate students to gain an intensive, hands-on research experience in cognitive science and developmental psychology, in close partnership with our full-time lab members. Complete information about our research and internship program, as well as required application materials and an FAQ page, can be downloaded online www.yale.edu/cogdevlab. This year's internship will run from Mon, June 2 to Wed, July 30, 2014, and all applications should be received no later than Friday, March 7, 2014. Questions not covered online about our program may be directed to the lab manager at cognition.development+si@yale.edu.
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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.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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13.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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SCHOLARSHIPS
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14.$500-$600! Apply for a Spring 2014 Psych Engagement Award! Deadline February 3rd
Are you participating in an internship here or abroad this spring? Or engaging in a learning opportunity that takes you outside of the classroom for a unique experience? The Department of Psychology's Donor Awards for Psychology Undergraduate Engagement are available to support you! The purpose of these awards is to encourage and support psychology majors who engage in learning experiences beyond the University campus and classroom environments (i.e. unpaid internships, volunteer experiences, study abroad containing a psych-related internship or research component, etc.). Up to two awards of $500 will be offered Spring 2014. A third candidate will be selected to receive the named Natalis Award of $600. The Spring 2014 application deadline is February 3, 2014. Notification Date: Feb. 14, 2014. For details about the awards and application materials, visit our webpage.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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15.YMCA Annual Summer Employment Job Fair
Monday, January 27th the YMCA is hosting their 4th Annual Summer Job Fair. The fair will take place from 11:00am-4:00pm in the Mississippi Room of Coffman Memorial Union (3rd floor). This event will feature summer hiring personnel from the Y of the Greater Twin Cities, U of M resources and staff from the Office of Student Engagement, Career Services staff, the Community Service Engagement Program and Hecua, and networking with YMCA personnel from Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. This is a great opportunity for students looking to work with youth. Available positions include: camp counselor (day/overnight), camp instructor, school-aged care program staff, school-aged care lead program staff, trail counselor/guide (wilderness cam) and youth development staff. Apply today at www.ymcatwincities.org/careers.
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16.Teach for America Application Deadline
Teach For America is a non-profit organization committed to finding outstanding college students from all academic backgrounds to help us lead the movement to expand educational opportunities for children living in poverty by teaching in our nation's highest needs communities. Apply online by Friday, January 24, 2014.
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17.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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18.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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19.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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