3/4/14

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
--1.Psychology Diversity Expo! TOMORROW!!
--2.Drop-Ins Cancelled Tomorrow
--3.Are You Graduating Spring 2014? Save the Date to Celebrate!
EVENTS
--4.University Student Legal Services
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--5.What Can I Do With a Psych Major?
--6.Psi Chi Application Deadline - March 14th
PISA - PSYCHOLOGY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
--7.Psychology Researchers: International Style
RESEARCH
--8.Less Than a Week Left to Apply to the Yale Cognition & Development Summer Internship!
COURSES
--9.Start the Semester Off On the Wrong Foot? LASK 1101 Can Help
RESOURCES
--10.U Libraries Tools
--11.Khan Academy MCAT Prep
ENGAGEMENT
--12.HECUA Information Session
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--13.Dependable Home Health Care is Hiring
--14.Research Coordinator and Psychometrist
--15.Living Skills Instructor Position
--16.SPHC Undergraduate Student Employee Posting for 14-15 Academic Year
--17.PCA for Lovaas Institute
--18.Awake Overnight Living Skills Coach (Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker or Practitioner)

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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING
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1.Psychology Diversity Expo! TOMORROW!
The Psychology Undergraduate Diversity Council is a student advisory group dedicated to engaging diverse perspectives and ensuring accessibility of services and programs within the psychology undergraduate program. The Diversity Council will be hosting the very first Psychology Diversity Expo tomorrow, March 5th. This event will feature programs and services that support students' academic success, engagement and goals. Students are welcome to come and go throughout the Expo. Speak with researchers in psychology labs, learn about summer research programs for multicultural and first generation students, become familiar with Career Services' resources, speak to Psychology grad program staff. Refreshments will be served, and students will have the chance to be entered into a prize drawing. Again, the event will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5th 2-4pm in N639 Elliott Hall. No RSVP necessary. Hope to see you there.
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2.Drop-ins Cancelled Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5th Psychology Advising will not have the scheduled drop-in hours (4:00pm-6:00pm). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have questions, please email psyadvis@umn.edu.
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3.Are You Graduating Spring 2014? Save the Date to Celebrate!
Psychology majors who have applied for Spring 2014 graduation will soon be receiving an email invitation to the 2014 Psychology Undergraduate Celebration. This annual psychology undergraduate event recognizes award recipients and graduating seniors in front of peers, staff, faculty, and family for all of their accomplishments! The event will be held on campus Friday, May 9, 2014 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Please mark your calendars now and keep an eye out for your email invitation, which will be sent following Spring Break. Visit our Facebook page to view pictures of last year's celebration.
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EVENTS
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4.University Student Legal Services
The 16th Annual Careers in Law Forum will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5th, from 12:00PM to 3PM in the Willey Hall Atrium. This year's participants include 50 exhibitors from more than a dozen law schools and a number of prominent government agencies, paralegal programs, nonprofit organizations, criminal justice organizations, political offices, and test preparation programs. There is no registration necessary for this event. Stop by at any time to learn first hand about graduate school options, volunteer programs, internship experiences, and professions in the legal community. This event is not just for those considering law school-it features opportunities for a variety of academic disciplines in law-related fields. This event is sponsored by the University Student Legal Services, CLA Career Services, Pre-Law Society, and Mock Trial Association. Join us and explore the options available to you in the legal field! For more information and the list of specific exhibitors contact uslsbod@umn.edu.
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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
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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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5.What Can I Do With a Psych Major?
This Thursday, March 6th, Psychology Club will be hosting a panel discussion with psychology advisors and alumni! The meeting will be held in N639 at 5:00pm. Come with any questions you may have, this meeting is great whether you have an idea about what you want to do after your undergraduate or not! You do not need to be a member of Psi Chi to attend Psychology Club meetings!
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6.Psi Chi Application Deadline - March 14th
If you're interested in getting involved with Psi Chi, apply now! The deadline for Spring 2014 applications is March 14th, and you must apply online.
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PISA - PSYCHOLOGY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
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PLEASE NOTE: All students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in PISA activities. No previous participation or membership is required. If you're interested, please attend!
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7.Psychology Researchers: International Style
Monday, March 10th 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. in Elliot Hall N639 join PISA for Psychology Researchers: International Style. PISA will invite international professors to talk about their unique experiences in their academic journey. The goal of this event is to encourage and inspire undergraduate international psychology majors with the professors' personal stories in the field of psychology.
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RESEARCH
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8.Less Than a Week Left to Apply to the Yale Cognition & Development Summer Internship!
Applications for the Yale Cognition & Development Lab's 2014 Research Internship Program are now available online. Our 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. 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.
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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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9.Start the Semester Off On the Wrong Foot? LASK 1101 Can Help
If you're having some difficulties this semester, fmight be a great B-term course for you. LASK 1101 is a 1-credit, mid-semester course that offers assistance over the 2nd half of the semester to students experiencing academic concerns. In LASK 1101, students receive weekly instruction and the opportunity to consult with students facing similar challenges. This course requires instructor permission to register, and registration closes Wednesday, March 26th, so interested students should contact the SASS front desk at (612) 624-3323 for more information.
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RESOURCES
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8.U Libraries Tools
We know you are busy with research papers and assignments right now, so take advantage of some resources and tools from the U Libraries. These free tools will help make the semester go smoothly. The Assignment Calculator: breaks down the research and writing steps for commons assignments like papers, speech, video, poster, etc. Students can personalize including changing dates and steps, They can sign up to get email reminders, too. Library Course Pages: There is a page for every course that gives students a great place to start their research with useful articles databases, tools, and videos customized to the course content including course reserves. Peer Research Consultants (PRCs): PRCs provide one-on-one assistance to students to help them develop the library and academic research strategies needed to find sources for an excellent research paper. They can give students an overview of using the libraries for research, formulating a paper topic and search, helping students to find scholarly articles, books, and more. PRCs have drop-in hours in Walter SMART or in MCAE in Appleby Hall or students can make an appointment. Check schedule online.
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9.Khan Academy MCAT Prep
Thinking about medical school? Have you taken the MCAT yet? If not, then check out this free MCAT study resource.
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ENGAGEMENT
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12.HECUA Information Session
If you are interested in Social Justice Education, you might be interested in HECUA. Next Wednesday, March 12th, HECUA will be hosting an information session from 3:00-4:30pm in 326 Coffman Memorial Union. HECUA is a consortium of 17 liberal arts colleges, universities and associations dedicated to education for social justice. The U of M is a founding consortium member. Together we shape academically rigorous, off-campus study programs that address the most pressing issues in our neighborhoods, nations and world. HECUA programs explore social justice issues through academically rigorous, experiential, community-based programs. This info session will focus on these HECUA domestic programs, which include Art for Social Change, Environmental Sustainability, Inequality in America, Writing for Social Change, Making Media/Making Change, Agriculture & Justice, and Race in America Then and Now. Former participants will on hand to talk about their experience. Come when you can and stay as little or long as you like. Snacks will be provided. Learn more about the U of M's partnership with HECUA online.
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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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13.Dependable Home Health Care is Hiring
Dependable Home Health Care has been providing support services to people with developmental disabilities for the last twenty years. Due to growth, they have several open positions in either group home settings or one-on-one environments. Currently they have 3 Direct Support Professional Positions open in Maplewood (one is primarily weekends, one is part-time mornings and the other is part-time weekdays). They are also hiring for a Lead Direct Support Professional in Vadnais Heights. 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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14.Research Coordinator and Psychometrist
The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) research program at the University of Minnesota has an opening for a full-time psychometrist / research coordinator. The position is part of an NIH-funded, multi-site project that is utilizing neuroimaging, neuropsychology, genetics, and 3D craniofacial imaging in the study of FASD. The psychometrist/coordinator will administer neurocognitive tests to children ages 5-7 and 10-16 in addition to collecting 3D facial images and DNA and assisting in the collection of brain MRI data. The position will also involve aspects of study coordination including assisting with participant recruitment, screening, diagnostic interviewing (training provided), scheduling, and data management. Comprehensive training will be provided, but some prior experience administering cognitive tests to children is required. This position provides an opportunity to work with a small, highly-active research group on a set of exciting multi-disciplinary clinical research projects using cutting-edge methodology. If you are interested, please send your resume / CV to the principal investigator: Dr. Jeff Wozniak, Ph.D. at jwozniak@umn.edu.
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15.Living Skills Instructor Position
Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc. is currently seeking part-time direct-care Living Skills Instructors. This position includes assisting and teaching adults affected by autism and moderate to profound intellectual disability in a progressive residential setting. Requirements include: at least 15 college credits completed and the ability to work a variety of shifts, including AMs, PMs, Overnights, and weekends. Starting wage is $13.56 per hour, we offer $500 per academic semester scholarships, and we encourage the use of work hours toward academic internship credits. Please submit a resume to gpalkki@afpwa.org, call 763-560-2988 for more information, or visit our website for a full job description. You can also find this position listed on GoldPass.
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16.SPHC Undergraduate Student Employee Posting for 14-15 Academic Year
The Student Parent HELP Center, a university program serving low-income undergrads who are pregnant or already parenting children through their BA/BS degrees has an amazing employment opportunity for a qualified undergraduate student. This position is a great opportunity for students planning on a career working with families or other helping professions to get direct, career related experience as an undergraduate. Position will be supervised by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Social Worker and will interact with two Graduate Social Work Students. Interested parties should read the description very carefully, as this is an undergraduate only position and we do require work study eligible students and the preferences in major are strong as we want this to be a career building opportunity for those planning careers in the helping and counseling professions. This position is posted on the University of Minnesota Job Center site and all supporting documents must be submitted through that site. The requisition # for this position is #189778 and it should be listed as Undergraduate Student Employee-SPHC. Here is the link to the U of M job center where all applications must be submitted.
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17.PCA for Lovaas Institute
This position would work with a family who is receiving Applied Behavior Analysis services through the Lovaas Institute. They are looking for a PCA in Mendota Heights for our 8 year old boy who has Autism. He is energetic and playful. He loves music, swimming, cooking, animals, playing with our dogs, and being outside. The PCA will be responsible for assisting him with dressing, preparing lunch and snacks, and personal care. Additionally the PCA will work with him to complete home OT and ABA programming. This will be a part-time position ($12/hour) of about 12 hours per week (Monday and Thursday morning/early afternoons). If you are interested in this position please call and/or email stadelmanjohn@hotmail.com 612-202-9048.
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18.Awake Overnight Living Skills Coach (Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker or Practitioner)
ResCare Northwest Residence is a 10-bed intensive residential treatment program located in Brooklyn Center, MN. We provide 24-hour mental health and chemical health services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness. Some clients have co-occurring chemical health needs. They are currently hiring for overnight shifts. Primary duties include: crisis assessment and management, teaching skills to help people cope with stress and symptoms in one-on-one sessions, supporting people to establish healthy sleep/wake cycle, medication administration, documentation of services, electronic healthcare record data entry and E-filing, cleaning and household management. For more information about this posting, and to apply, please contact Vanessa Heit, Clinical Director at Vanessa.Heit@ResCare.com.
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