9/30/14

Psych Scoop 9/30/14
The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology Advisor!
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING
--1.Want to Study Abroad in Psychology? Attend This Info Session Tuesday!
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
--2.Psychology Colloquium: Can Consuming Narrative Fiction Create Empathy?
--3.Psychology Colloquium: Inequity, Social Class and Self
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--4.TED Talks and Popcorn This Thursday
EVENTS
--5.Greater Than 7: Courageous Conversations About Equity and Diversity
--6.MCAE Scholarship & Internship Fair
--7.Free Practice Tests from Kaplan This Saturday!
RESEARCH
--8.Facial Emotion Coding RA Position Available Immediately
--9.Research Opportunity in Child Development
ENGAGEMENT
--10.Community Engagement Scholars Program
LEARNING ABROAD
--11.The Student Project for Amity among Nations (SPAN)
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--12.AmeriCorps CTEP Position
--13.Internship Opportunity
--14.Work in CLA Student Services After Graduation
--15.Become a Volunteer Blogger at the Women's Center!
--16.Childcare and Tutor Positions
--17.Entry-level Cognitive Trainer Positions Open
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING
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1.Want to Study Abroad in Psychology? Attend This Info Session Tuesday!
A learning abroad experience will enhance your understanding of psychology through course work, internships or cross-cultural interactions encountered every day while you live and travel in a new country. Where can you go? What will you do there? How will that count toward your psychology degree? Come find out! Tuesday, October 7th 1:00-2:30pm in N639 Elliott Hall. You'll hear about programs in London, Italy, Denmark, Argentina and a New Psychology Research Program in Spain!! On hand will be psychology majors who have been abroad, learning abroad center staff and psychology advisors. Bring a pen, paper, and any questions you may have! As seating is limited, please RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu with "Study Abroad" in the subject heading.
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
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2.Psychology Colloquium: Can Consuming Narrative Fiction Create Empathy?
On Friday, October 3rd, from 11:00am-12:30pm in N639 Elliott Hall, the Department of Psychology will host Raymond A. Mar, Ph.D. Department of Psychology, York University to present as part of the Psychology Fall Colloquium Series. Most of us engage with fictional narratives on a daily basis, be it a novel, film, or favorite television show. In doing so, we often imagine the inner worlds of others who are quite different from ourselves, which may provide an avenue for developing perspective-taking and empathy towards others. In this talk Dr. Mar will provide a critical overview of the available research on whether exposure to narrative fiction can improve our capacity to understand other people. This includes work based on various methodological approaches, including neuroscience, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology and individual differences. A list of the upcoming Colloquium speakers can be found under "upcoming events" on the Departmental website.
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3.Psychology Colloquium: Inequity, Social Class and Self
On Monday, October 6th, from 10:00am-11:30am in N639 Elliott Hall, the Department of Psychology will host Hazel Rose Markus, Professor in Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, to present as part of the Psychology Fall Colloquium Series. The U.S. is increasingly marked by inequality and divided along social class lines. The divide is evident in what we eat for dinner, how we parent, how we vote, and how long we live. In this talk, Hazel will integrate many of the powerful and previously unexamined psychological consequences of social class, suggesting that societal rank has its influence on behavior through one's experience of self. In North American settings, those with higher rank (whether measured or manipulated) tend to experience themselves as independent selves--as separate from others, as expressing and promoting their own interests, choices and goals, and as influencing and controlling social interactions. Those with lower rank tend to experience themselves as interdependent selves--as connected with others, as responsive to the social situation and to others' goals, emotions and needs, and as adjusting and deferring to others in interaction. The more unequal we become and the more different our selves become, the more societal dysfunction we will experience. Addressing inequality in health, education, and political engagement requires policies and practices that bridge these socioculturally shaped differences in self. A list of the upcoming Colloquium speakers can be found under "upcoming events" on the Departmental website.
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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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4.TED Talks and Popcorn This Thursday
Psychology Club meeting this Thursday at Elliott Hall 4:45-5:45! You can look forward to popcorn, TED Talks, and some great company. We're excited to see you there!
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EVENTS
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5.Greater Than 7: Courageous Conversations About Equity and Diversity
The Office of Equity and Diversity is proud to host the first annual week-long University-wide event around equity and diversity, Greater Than 7: Courageous Conversations About Equity and Diversity. Nearly 50 events will be taking place this week (September 29 - October 3), including some fantastic events such as: MCAE Open House, Pride@Work: Bagels and Coffee Welcome Event, Speaker Faisal Alam - "Hidden Voices: The Lives of LGBT Muslims", Women Activists Today: How to Build Sustainable Movements, Tongues Untied - Afrofuturism: Envisioning Black Futures, Greater Than 7 Film Festival. View the complete Greater Than 7 calendar of events and download the Greater Than 7 flier and the "Say It In 7" mini-pamphlet ("Say It In 7" story cards will be available starting Monday, September 29) from the Greater Than 7 website.
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6.MCAE Scholarship & Internship Fair
The Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) is hosting a Scholarship and Internship Information Fair next week Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from 11:00am - 2:00pm in the Mississippi Room at Coffman Memorial Union. Local corporations, government agencies and university programs will be there recruiting for their internship and scholarship opportunities and scholarship experts and organizations will be onsite to answer questions. In addition to recruiters, we strength coaching will be available, and students can bring their resumes and have them reviewed by a career services staff member. Go online to register and to see which organizations will be attending. Registration is not required but appreciated. Students who register will receive event reminders and information on how to prepare for the event. All eligible student participants will have a chance to win an ipad.
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7.Free Practice Tests from Kaplan This Saturday!
Kaplan is hosting Free MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT, GRE and LSAT practice tests on Saturday, October 4 in Blegan Hall. Pre-registration is REQUIRED and space is limited. Save your spot today!
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RESEARCH
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8.Facial Emotion Coding RA Position Available Immediately
A lab at the Institute of Child Development is seeking Research Assistants to help us this fall semester with a facial emotion coding project. You will gain training in face emotion coding and learn more generally about conducting psychology research. This may be an especially good opportunity for individuals who think they may want to eventually pursue graduate studies in psychology or child development and want to gain research experience. This experience can be from 1 to 3 credits, depending on your time commitment (3-9 hours per week effective from now until the end of the fall semester). To apply please forward your resume, which includes your current GPA near the top, to Jyothi and Madelyn at ramak032@umn.edu and label052@umn.edu; please be sure to put "ICD Emotion Coding Project" in the Subject Line. Feel free to contact us should you have any questions. Thanks for your interest!
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9.Research Opportunity in Child Development
The Carlson Child Development Lab offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain valuable research experience and earn college credits while working with preschool and school-aged children in a laboratory setting. Current research topics include self-control, perspective-taking and pretend play. Our undergraduates are an integral part of our lab, and participate in all levels of our research. From offering suggestions for developing protocols to running sessions with children and families, research assistants are afforded every opportunity to pursue their own interests and apply their own skills within our lab. As a Carlson Lab RA, you will interact with some of the leading scientists in the field of child development,. You will also have the chance to contribute to presentations of our research at international conferences and be included in future publications. This is the perfect opportunity to develop important research skills and relationships while learning about children's social cognitive development. Schedules are highly flexible. Inquiries can be directed to childlab@umn.edu. Two credit, two semester minimum.
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ENGAGEMENT
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10.Community Engagement Scholars Program
Do you enjoy volunteering? Would you like to connect with others who are dedicated to working with their communities? Check out the Community Engagement Scholars Program (CESP)! This program recognizes students who make a significant commitment to community work and service-learning. Through work with non-profit organizations off campus, reflections, service-learning courses and a final project, CESP participants explore what it means to work and learn with their communities. Interested? The first step to get involved is to attend an information session. See dates and register here online. Questions? call 612-626-2044 or email cesp@umn.edu.
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LEARNING ABROAD
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11.The Student Project for Amity among Nations (SPAN)
In 2015 the Student Project for Amity among Nations intends to travel to Germany or to Armenia & Georgia, former states of the Soviet Union, to study and pursue independent research projects. Open to students from all Minnesota colleges and universities, these two destinations offer students an opportunity to immerse themselves in foreign language and culture, to sightsee, and to explore a self-chosen research topic in which the student is keenly interested. Want to go along? Then set your sights on traveling overseas with SPAN in summer 2015. First, learn more about SPAN. Read more about the 2015 destinations and the faculty who will lead the two study and research groups. Then take the next step. Turn awareness into action: apply to be a SPAN researcher for summer 2015. Students can earn eight University of Minnesota academic credits. Scholarships are also available. Learn more about SPAN on our Website and Facebook. Feel free to contact Evelyn Anderson with any questions you have.
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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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12.AmeriCorps CTEP Position
Hiring for a West Side 21st Century Technology Learning Coordinator - CTEP AmeriCorps Member. The AmeriCorps Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP) bridges the "digital divide" for new Immigrants and low-income communities in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Join AmeriCorps CTEP and help make the information age accessible to all. There are two groups that the CTEP member would serve. First, they would serve teens on the West Side. Most teen work will be with employment-aged youth who are enrolled in high school, although there would be some work with middle school teens as well. A second role for the CTEP member will be to teach a series of basic computer skills workshops to immigrant adults involved in the Jane Addams School for Democracy at Baker Center. Click for a complete description of the role. Apply online at my.americorps.gov and click on "Apply to Serve" (be sure to search for the "Community Technology Empowerment Project" or "CTEP" when asked to indicate what program you would like to send your application to). Contact: Joel Krogstad, joel@technologypower.org, 651.556.1384
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13.Internship Opportunity
Washburn Center for Children is committed to offering families quality therapeutic services--and a new, child-friendly facility will help us do just that! We are currently interviewing for unpaid internship positions this spring in our Family Focused program in our new facility at: 1100 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405. The Family Focused Program serves families needing an intensive combination of periodic parent groups, in-home and center-based therapy and a therapeutic preschool for children. It is designed to decrease the potential for harm to children and to help parents provide a safer, more nurturing environment for their children. In Family Focused, preschool aged children come to the center for milieu therapy four half days a week, all year round. They are in small groups of about 7 to 9 children each. There are three to four adults (which include the interns) with a group so interns have a lot of direct involvement with the children. During the fall interns in Family Focused volunteer 2 half days a week. The schedules that are available include: Monday/Wednesday mornings, Monday/Wednesday afternoons, Tuesday/Thursday mornings and Tuesday/Thursday afternoons. For mornings the hours would be 8:45am-12:30pm and for afternoons the hours would be 12:45pm-4:30pm. Our spring internship placements run from the beginning of January until the end of May. Applications are available on our website. For more information, contact: Colleen Hegy, Intern Coordinator, at 612-872-3341 or email internships@washburn.org.
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14.Work in CLA Student Services After Graduation
CLA Student Services is hiring a Student Personnel Coordinator. To see the full posting search req number 194532 on the UMN Employment website.
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15.Become a Volunteer Blogger at the Women's Center!
Practice, enhance, and strengthen your writing skills, have a chance to express your opinions to a large audience, have your work published and archived online, and learn how to work on a deadline. The blogging opportunity at the Women's Center is a great way to become involved in the social justice community. Not only will you become more familiar with social justice topics in our community, but you will also build your resume for future positions. Apply Online by October 27 to be considered for fall semester (or beyond).
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16.Childcare and Tutor Positions
College Nannies and Tutors of Wayzata is currently accepting applications from responsible, outgoing individuals for a variety of childcare and tutor positions. We offer flexible scheduling, great pay, and a wide selection of jobs to fit your skills and preferences. Nanny positions include after school care, part-time, or hourly babysitting. Tutor positions range from general Homework Help to advanced subject support such as Algebra Tutors, Calculus Tutors, Physics Tutors, ACT Prep Tutors, SAT Prep Tutors and Foreign Language Tutors. To learn more submit an email to wayzatamn@collegenannies.com or visit our website.
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17.Entry-level 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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