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:
EVENTS
--1.Free Test Prep for Post Grad Studies
RESEARCH
--2.Summer Research Opportunity with Adolescent Depression Study
--3.Call for Undergraduate Research Manuscripts
COURSES
--4.LS 5950 Inter-seeing: Photography, Humans, and Nature - 1 credit
--5.PA 4190 Leadership & Mgmt in Public/Nonprofits - 3 credits
--6.PA 3002 Basic Methods of Policy Analysis - 3 credits
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--7.Student Production Assistant Positions
--8.Cognitive Trainer Positions Open
--9.Recreation Leader Position with Minneapolis Parks
--10.Youth Program Specialist with Minneapolis Parks
--11.Playworks Corps Applications Open
--12.2014-15 NorthStar Youth Worker Fellowship
--13.Full Time Job Opportunity at UMM
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1.Free Test Prep for Post Grad Studies
Looking for free GMAT/GRE/LSAT/MCAT/DAT/OAT or PCAT practice this summer? Fill out this form and you will be notified when we have free practice tests, and free class previews, as well as other great free resources. Questions? Email Aly Johnson at alyssa.johnson@kaplan.com.
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RESEARCH
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2.Summer Research Opportunity with Adolescent Depression Study
Dr. Karina Quevedo is currently looking for undergraduate students interested in gaining volunteer experience this summer in the Department of Psychiatry! About the Lab: Depression and the Adolescent Self (DAS) is a neuroimaging study designed to better understand adolescent depression. It was inspired by: 1) research showing that our identity forms during adolescence; 2) that poor formation of a self-identity is linked to depression; and 3) that intense sensitivity to social rejection can trigger depression. Therefore, DAS focuses on the brain function of adolescents - with and without depression - while they think about themselves during an fMRI scan. Who We Want: We are looking for highly motivated students with an interest in child psychology research. Volunteers will talk with families and make phone calls regularly, so strong interpersonal and phone skills are required. There is opportunity to continue with the lab fall semester and gain directed research credit. Students should be in good academic standing and be willing to devote 5-12 hours a week to this study. If interested, please email the Research Coordinator a copy of your resume and unofficial transcript: Hannah Scott, hlscott@umn.edu.
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3.Call for Undergraduate Research Manuscripts
The Undergraduate Journal of Psychology at Berkeley (UJPB) is an annual publication that provides a critical forum for publication to a diverse and multidisciplinary undergraduate community. It features original research and review articles and provides a venue for original works that focus on psychology, neuroscience, and other cognitive sciences. The journal also has a focus on education and training scholarship, thereby promoting excellence in and encouraging further undergraduate research in psychology. If you have completed a "Stepping Stone Article", "Research Article" and/or "Review Article" in a psychology-related field, we'd like to invite you to submit your paper for review in the Undergraduate Journal of Psychology at Berkeley! Before you submit an article, please check our website for guidelines and expectations for different kinds of manuscripts.The deadline to submit papers is September 22, 2014. While articles submitted after this date may still be considered for later editions, papers received earlier will have higher priority. Go online for more information about the journal, and to view past editions. If you have any questions or are having difficulty submitting your paper, do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.
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COURSES
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IMPORTANT: Courses listed below are not offered by the Department of Psychology, and you will need to meet with your college advisor to find out how they will fit into your academic program.
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4.LS 5950 Inter-seeing: Photography, Humans, and Nature - 1 credit
Photography can transform how we perceive the world and our place within it. In this course, we will consider the role of photography to explore and negotiate the human relationship with the rest of nature. Readings on human/nature relationship and photography will inform hands-on photography exercises and critique of photographs, resulting in a final creative or interpretive project that examines the story of the human place in nature. No photography experience is necessary, and a simple camera - even the camera feature in a smart phone, will be suitable for class exercises. Schedule: Class meets for one day, Saturday, July 19th, with a paper or project due about 3 - 4 weeks later. See the Course Guide for more information. Students should contact ccemls@umn.edu for a permission number.
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5.PA 4190 Leadership & Mgmt in Public/Nonprofits - 3 credits
The course is designed to help you think and act from the perspective of a manager considering ways to strengthen your leadership abilities and the work of organizations. To create that foundation, we focus on organizations and different ways to analyze them. Through active participation, you will become acquainted with the basic concepts, competencies, and skills needed to manage and lead organizations involved in making and carrying out policies and programs to address public issues. The course moves through the various levels of organizational behavior. We begin with your own skills and consider how to use them to work effectively in groups. We then consider the elements of organizations and the character of the larger environment that shapes what happens within them and how they interact with other organizations. Throughout, you will come to see that organizations provide opportunities and constraints as well as power and privilege within particular contexts. See Course Guide for more details.
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6.PA 3002 Basic Methods of Policy Analysis - 3 credits
Introductory course in policy analysis methods, with case studies and real-world exercises designed to equip students with the basic concepts and practical tools in problem definition, data collection and analysis, alternatives identification and evaluation, presentation techniques and implementation strategies. A technology-facilitated, flexible learning model allows students to complete online tutorials at their convenience. Class time is dedicated to direct interaction with the instructor as students apply those lessons by solving practical case studies in a small team setting. The course is designed to prepare and equip future leaders with the theoretical policy foundations, practical methods and analytical techniques they need to be successful in their careers. Multidisciplinary approach to problem solving. The case study method is emphasized. Case studies may cover current topics such as sports stadiums, teenage driving restrictions, housing assistance, on-campus parking, light rail transit, missing children, movie ratings, plastic bag taxation, substance abuse, lakefront and downtown development. See Course Guide for more details. Meets Lib Ed req of Social Sciences
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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.Student Production Assistant Positions
Academic Technology Support Services is seeking applications for multiple student production assistant positions for Summer 2014. The position description is available on the U of M employment site - requisition #191860.
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8.Cognitive Trainer Positions Open
We have part-time positions open for Cognitive Trainers in Chanhassen and Maple Grove. Come join the LearningRx cognitive skills training team and help change lives by improving cognitive ability! Our part-time Cognitive Skills Trainers work one-on-one with individuals utilizing clinically-proven procedures to improve areas such as memory, attention, auditory processing and IQ. We are looking for quick thinking, high energy individuals who have completed a bachelor's degree or are graduating soon. Hours are flexible but we require at least four days with availability between the hours of 3PM-8PM. For more information and to request an interview give us a call at 952-949-6900. After calling - resumes can be sent to nate.maus@learningrx.net.
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9.Recreation Leader Position with Minneapolis Parks
Apply online and click on job opportunities. This position is open for applications until 4:30 PM on Monday June 30, 2014.
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10.Youth Program Specialist with Minneapolis Parks
Apply online and click on job opportunities. This position is open for applications until 4:30 PM on Monday July 7, 2014.
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11.Playworks Corps Applications Open
Are you committed to youth development? Would you like to say "I love my job" and mean it? Apply with Playworks Minnesota to be a Playworks Corps Member today! In addition to loving your job, gaining excellent youth development and group management experience, positively impacting the community AND receiving a $5500 education award for current student loans or future education, Playworks also supplements Corps Members pay to provide a living allowance above the AmeriCorps stipend! For more information or to apply online, please visit www.playworks.org.
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12.2014-15 NorthStar Youth Worker Fellowship
Applications are now being accepted for the 2014-15 NorthStar Youth Worker Fellowship. The NorthStar Youth Worker Fellowship, previously known as the Minnesota Walkabout Fellowship, is not a typical class or workshop series. The purpose of the Fellowship is to engage a cohort of experienced youth work practitioners in exploration, reflection, and study to generate more wisdom, language, and leadership in the field of youth work in Minnesota. Fellows in the 2014-15 cohort will examine rights-based approaches to youth work in Minnesota's past as well as the possible impact of using this approach on current youth work practice. Each of the fellows will frame an inquiry question and spend the year reviewing relevant research and writings, tapping the local wisdom of their professional network, engaging in conversation with local and national leaders in the field, and writing a position paper that will inform systems development and field advancement in Minnesota. You can learn more about the fellowship and download the application online. The Fellowship requirements are listed in the Overview document, and include consistent participation, monthly meetings, outside readings, and producing a position paper for publication. There is no cost to you or your organization for the Fellowship, and Fellows will receive a $500 stipend, two University credits (tuition fees apply), books and materials, and extensive contact with local and national field leaders. The application deadline is July 18, 2014. For questions or more information on the NorthStar Fellowship, contact Sheila Oehrlein at sheila.oehrlein@state.mn.us/651-582-8448. The 2014-15 Fellowship is sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Education, the Center for Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg College, and Youthprise.
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13.Full Time Job Opportunity at UMM
The Multi-Ethnic Student Program, in the Office of Equity, Diversity and Intercultural Programs (EDI), on the University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) campus offers a well-developed, comprehensive program dedicated to creating a strong, supportive campus environment for U.S. students of color and American Indian students; and supporting the development of intercultural competence for all students. The position is 12-month, 100% time professional and administrative appointment reporting to the Assistant to the Chancellor for Equity and Diversity/Director of Equity, Diversity and Intercultural Programs and will be hired as an Assistant Director (job code: 9339) or as an Associate Director (job code: 9338) commensurate with the successful candidate's credentials. The Assistant or Associate Director will provide leadership in a time of program transition as UMM pursues a Trio Student Support Services program and works toward broader program development around student identity, equity and diversity.
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The Inside Scoop on staying engaged & up-to-date with the Psychology Undergraduate Program
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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
--1.Apply for a Summer 2014 Psych Engagement Award! $500! Deadline June 16th
EVENTS
--2.Undergraduate Awards 2014 - Extended to June 16th
RESEARCH
--3.Summer Research Opportunity with Homeless Families
--4.Research Opportunity at the VA Medical Center
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--5.Student Communications Assistant
--6.Program Manager for Youth Program
--7.Program Director in Student Unions & Activities
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING
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1.Apply for a Summer 2014 Psych Engagement Award! $500! Deadline June 16th
Are you participating in an internship here or abroad this summer? 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 Summer 2014. The Spring 2014 application deadline is June 16, 2014. Notification Date: June 26, 2014. For details about the awards and application materials, visit our webpage.
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EVENTS
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2.Undergraduate Awards 2014 - Extended to June 16th
The Undergraduate Awards is the world's only multi-disciplinary academic awards program that identifies leading creative thinkers through their undergraduate coursework. Winners receive an all-expenses paid trip to Dublin for the UA Global Summit in November 2014 and will have their work published in the Undergraduate Journal, which is circulated internationally. This is the chance to gain international recognition for your undergraduate paper/thesis. Register your place in the Psychology category now, as places are limited. Then, you can submit up to 3 papers until June 16th (extended deadline). As a winner you will be brought to the UA Global Summit in Dublin, and have your work published and be recognized as one of the best undergrads in your field. Submissions are judged anonymously by academics from around the globe. The category descriptions can be found online and you can email Bella@Undergraduateawards.com with any questions. Register for this unique opportunity now!
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RESEARCH
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3.Summer Research Opportunity with Homeless Families
The Masten Lab research team at the Institute of Child Development is seeking undergraduates interested in volunteering or receiving fall research credit for helping with an ongoing study being conducted at two of Minneapolis's largest homeless shelters. This study focuses on risk and resilience processes in young children and their families who are staying in homeless shelters. The study is being conducted on-site in the shelters and students would primarily be engaging in babysitting the siblings of children in the study and may also learn to interview parents. Students would be expected to commit to at least one 3-hour session per week, but we understand that some students travel in the summer. Students receiving credit will also likely spend some time in the lab doing data entry or coding videos of children as well as reading articles about our research. Volunteers may also engage in these activities if they wish. If you are interested, please contact Julianna Sapienza at sapie006@umn.edu.
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4.Research Opportunity at the VA Medical Center
The "Building Spiritual Strength" Research Team at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System is seeking undergraduate psychology students (or those in related fields) to assist in either a) a randomized clinical trial of a spiritually integrated intervention for PTSD or b) an observational study of spiritual functioning in couples affected by PTSD. Duties may include literature review, reviewing recorded therapy sessions for fidelity to treatment manuals, transcribing recordings of assessment interviews, coordinating recruitment/outreach and community education, and other administrative tasks. If interested, please e-mail your resume to Dr. J. Irene Harris, Jeanette.harris2@va.gov.
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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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5.Student Communications Assistant
The Academic Support Resources (ASR) communications team is looking to fill a student communications assistant position immediately (see the job description here - requisition number is 191575). This position will begin immediately and continue through the 2014-15 school year. Students that are particularly interested in business communications, internal communications and organizational effectiveness are encouraged to apply.
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6.Program Manager for Youth Program
The Link will be opening an emergency shelter and housing program in coordination with the state and Hennepin County's new No Wrong Door Response for Sexually Exploited Youth. We are currently looking for a Program Manager that would oversee the new program. We are looking for people that have solid experience working with sexually exploited youth and encourage survivors, people of color, people who identify as transgender or gender non-conforming, and/or gay/lesbian/bi-sexual to apply. There will also be further opportunities for employment within this program coming out later on this summer for a full time case manager, several youth specialist positions, a mental health therapist, etc. The full job description can be found online.
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7.Program Director in Student Unions & Activities
Student Unions & Activities has an opening for a Program Director (Events & Activities for Student Activities). This leadership position sets the strategic vision for a diverse array of campus-wide events and activities. The Program Director supervises full-time Student Activities advisors, graduate assistants and student programmers. See requisition # 191665 on the U of M Employment Site for the posting details. We plan to begin review of applications the week of June 23-27.
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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
--1.Apply for a Summer 2014 Psych Engagement Award! $500! Deadline June 16th
EVENTS
--2.Undergraduate Awards 2014 - Extended to June 16th
RESEARCH
--3.Summer Research Opportunity with Homeless Families
--4.Research Opportunity at the VA Medical Center
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--5.Student Communications Assistant
--6.Program Manager for Youth Program
--7.Program Director in Student Unions & Activities
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING
*****
1.Apply for a Summer 2014 Psych Engagement Award! $500! Deadline June 16th
Are you participating in an internship here or abroad this summer? 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 Summer 2014. The Spring 2014 application deadline is June 16, 2014. Notification Date: June 26, 2014. For details about the awards and application materials, visit our webpage.
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EVENTS
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2.Undergraduate Awards 2014 - Extended to June 16th
The Undergraduate Awards is the world's only multi-disciplinary academic awards program that identifies leading creative thinkers through their undergraduate coursework. Winners receive an all-expenses paid trip to Dublin for the UA Global Summit in November 2014 and will have their work published in the Undergraduate Journal, which is circulated internationally. This is the chance to gain international recognition for your undergraduate paper/thesis. Register your place in the Psychology category now, as places are limited. Then, you can submit up to 3 papers until June 16th (extended deadline). As a winner you will be brought to the UA Global Summit in Dublin, and have your work published and be recognized as one of the best undergrads in your field. Submissions are judged anonymously by academics from around the globe. The category descriptions can be found online and you can email Bella@Undergraduateawards.com with any questions. Register for this unique opportunity now!
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RESEARCH
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3.Summer Research Opportunity with Homeless Families
The Masten Lab research team at the Institute of Child Development is seeking undergraduates interested in volunteering or receiving fall research credit for helping with an ongoing study being conducted at two of Minneapolis's largest homeless shelters. This study focuses on risk and resilience processes in young children and their families who are staying in homeless shelters. The study is being conducted on-site in the shelters and students would primarily be engaging in babysitting the siblings of children in the study and may also learn to interview parents. Students would be expected to commit to at least one 3-hour session per week, but we understand that some students travel in the summer. Students receiving credit will also likely spend some time in the lab doing data entry or coding videos of children as well as reading articles about our research. Volunteers may also engage in these activities if they wish. If you are interested, please contact Julianna Sapienza at sapie006@umn.edu.
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4.Research Opportunity at the VA Medical Center
The "Building Spiritual Strength" Research Team at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System is seeking undergraduate psychology students (or those in related fields) to assist in either a) a randomized clinical trial of a spiritually integrated intervention for PTSD or b) an observational study of spiritual functioning in couples affected by PTSD. Duties may include literature review, reviewing recorded therapy sessions for fidelity to treatment manuals, transcribing recordings of assessment interviews, coordinating recruitment/outreach and community education, and other administrative tasks. If interested, please e-mail your resume to Dr. J. Irene Harris, Jeanette.harris2@va.gov.
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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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5.Student Communications Assistant
The Academic Support Resources (ASR) communications team is looking to fill a student communications assistant position immediately (see the job description here - requisition number is 191575). This position will begin immediately and continue through the 2014-15 school year. Students that are particularly interested in business communications, internal communications and organizational effectiveness are encouraged to apply.
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6.Program Manager for Youth Program
The Link will be opening an emergency shelter and housing program in coordination with the state and Hennepin County's new No Wrong Door Response for Sexually Exploited Youth. We are currently looking for a Program Manager that would oversee the new program. We are looking for people that have solid experience working with sexually exploited youth and encourage survivors, people of color, people who identify as transgender or gender non-conforming, and/or gay/lesbian/bi-sexual to apply. There will also be further opportunities for employment within this program coming out later on this summer for a full time case manager, several youth specialist positions, a mental health therapist, etc. The full job description can be found online.
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7.Program Director in Student Unions & Activities
Student Unions & Activities has an opening for a Program Director (Events & Activities for Student Activities). This leadership position sets the strategic vision for a diverse array of campus-wide events and activities. The Program Director supervises full-time Student Activities advisors, graduate assistants and student programmers. See requisition # 191665 on the U of M Employment Site for the posting details. We plan to begin review of applications the week of June 23-27.
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