10/14/14

Psych Scoop 10/14/14
The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology Advisor!
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING
--1.Considering Grad School in Mental Health? Attend this Info Session!
--2.Interested in Research but Don't Know Where to Start? Attend this Info Session!
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
--3.Psychology Colloquium: Neuroimaging, PTSD, Resilience, and Posttraumatic Growth
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--4.Rorschach Painting and Trivia at Psychology Club
EVENTS
--5.Government & Nonprofit Career Fair
--6.On-Campus Interviews
--7.Genetic Counseling Graduate Program
--8.Students Interested in Aging Studies - Fall Film, Pizza and Discussion
--9.Minneapolis Idealist Grad Fair Next Week
--10.Medical School Info Sessions
RESEARCH
--11.Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) College of Sciences Hosts FOCUS
--12.DESRE- Disparities Elimination Summer Research Experience Program
ENGAGEMENT
--13.UDREAM
--14.Become a Volunteer Blogger at the Women's Center!
COURSES
--15.Register now for B-Term Classes Starting Oct 21st
--16.Spring 15 - PSY 5960: Neuroscience, Philosophy & Ethics
RESOURCES
--17.Website to Help Students with Group Projects
SCHOLARSHIPS
--18.Boren Scholarship and Fellowship $8,000-$20,000 Awards for Study Abroad
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--19.Employment Opportunity Available Immediately
--20.Student Experience is Hiring!
--21.Expanded Learning Teacher at Sojourner Truth Academy
--22.Conservation Corps MN & IA is hiring a Recruitment Coordinator, based in St. Paul
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING
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1.Considering Grad School in Mental Health? Attend this Info Session!
Tomorrow - Wednesday, October 15th; 3pm-4:30pm in N639 Elliott Hall Psychology Undergraduate Advising will be hosting the 'Mental Health Graduate School Information Session' an opportunity to hear from a panel of Mental Health graduate students from across the metro area, including a few from the University of Minnesota. Bring a pen, paper, and any questions you may have! As seating is limited, please RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu with "Grad Panel" in the subject heading.
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2.Interested in Research but Don't Know Where to Start? Attend this Info Session!
On Tuesday, October 21st, 3pm-4:30pm in N639 Elliott Hall, Psychology Undergraduate Advising will be hosting the 'Research Session: UROP & PSY 4/5993'. Attend this event to hear from current undergrad research assistants, a faculty mentor, and a UROP advisor. Come with questions and something to write with! Seating is limited, so please RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu with "Research Session" in the subject heading.
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
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3.Psychology Colloquium: Neuroimaging, PTSD, Resilience, and Posttraumatic Growth
Thursday, October 16th from 3:30-4:30pm in Walter Library 402, the Department of Psychology will host Brian Engdahl, Ph.D. as part of the Psychology Fall Colloquium Series. The search is on for biological markers of mental disorders. Neuroimaging techniques that assess brain function (EEG, PET, MRI) are providing tools in this search. We are using magnetoencephalography (MEG), a unique neuroimaging technique that is simple (task free resting state), safe, short (1 minute), dynamic (based on ongoing activity collected every millisecond) and sensitive to changes in brain communication patterns. MEG allows excellent discrimination between controls and disorder-specific groups. We have studied nearly 2000 subjects. Findings on multiple select groups will be presented, highlighting neural differences in PTSD, trauma adaptation, and posttraumatic growth. 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.Rorschach Painting and Trivia at Psychology Club
There is a Psychology Club meeting this Thursday from 4:45-5:45 in Elliott Hall. We will be making our very own Rorschach tests and competing in some psychology trivia! I hope to see you there! Check out the Psychology Club/Psi Chi Facebook Page on the day of the event for the exact location. There will also be signs posted on the doors of Elliott Hall that day.
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EVENTS
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5.Government & Nonprofit Career Fair
This Friday, October 24 from 10:00am - 3:00pm there will be a Government & Nonprofit Career Fair in the Great Hall of Coffman Memorial Union. Great positions are available in government offices and nonprofit organizations, both locally and nationally. Come to this event to learn what's out there. This event is FREE and open to all U of M students and alumni. More information can be found online.
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6.On-Campus Interviews
Each semester employers conduct interviews on campus for a variety of full-time and internship positions. Organizations interviewing on campus yet this semester include: Ameriprise Financial, Cargill, General Mills, Kohl's Department Stores, MEDITECH, SPS Commerce, Target, and more! These organizations are recruiting for a variety of positions including Management Development, Internal Communications, Marketing, Analyst, Store Management, Sales, Customer Operations, Quality Control, Software Developer, and more! Check often as new schedules are added regularly! Search the 'Interview On Campus' section on GoldPASS for more information and a full list of on-campus interview opportunities. There are deadlines this week and next week for some great positions! Questions about interviewing on campus? Contact CLA Career Services at 612-624-7577 or hirecla@umn.edu.
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7.Genetic Counseling Graduate Program
At the University of Minnesota, we have one of 35 graduate programs accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling to educate genetic counseling practitioners in North America. The program currently accepts 8 new students each year. Most of our students secure teaching assistantships in their first year that helps to fund a portion of their studies with partial tuition remission and a stipend. Our graduates are employed in a wide variety of positions in clinical settings, research, public health and industry both nationally and internationally. To find out more about our programs, attend our genetic counseling information session on Friday, October 17th! More information about this can be found online.
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8.Students Interested in Aging Studies - Fall Film, Pizza and Discussion
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to enjoy pizza and view the film Gen Silent, next Thursday, October 23rd from 4:00-6:30pm in Mayo 3-100. This award-winning documentary is the first film to examine the challenges faced by older GLBT adults as they navigate the healthcare system. After the film, there will be a group discussion led by Stef Wilenchek, director of the GLBTA Programs Office, and Judith Katz, regional academic adviser in the Department of English and the Department of Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies. The event is free and open to all, but advance registration is requested. You can access the registration form on the home page of the Center on Aging web site.
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9.Minneapolis Idealist Grad Fair Next Week
The Humphrey School will co-sponsor this year's Minneapolis IdealistGrad Fair, on Wednesday, October 22 from 5:00-8:00pm in the Great Hall at Coffman Memorial Union. More than 80 graduate programs from around the country will be in attendance! Go online for more information.
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10.Medical School Info Sessions
There are many factors that go into creating a competitive medical school portfolio and just as many pathways. In an attempt to provide students with information, the University of Minnesota Medial School hosts various events throughout the year. We hope that students we can have a meaningful and informative dialogue about preparing for medical school and the admissions process. We encourage applicants to seek advice and feedback from a variety of people who know the profession and pathway. Lastly, we hope to convey to prospective students the benefit of attending the University of Minnesota Medical School and expose them to our unique academic programs and opportunities. If you are interested in coordinating a visit and have not done so already please contact Lola Galvan at galva001@umn.edu. Lola, will work with you to find an appropriate time and date. In addition to visiting your campus we are hosting two on-campus information sessions for students. Friday, October 17 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm in 3-100 Mayo Building (Register online) and November 21, 2014 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm in3-125 Mayo Building (Register online). We look forward to an opportunity to work with applicants who will be Driven to Discover at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Please do not hesitate in contacting me directly at dpatel@umn.edu should you have any questions.
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RESEARCH
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11.Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) College of Sciences Hosts FOCUS
FOCUS is one of the nation's premier programs for raising awareness of graduate education. It is designed to attract the best and brightest underrepresented minority students and encourage them to pursue graduate degrees at Georgia Tech (particularly those with research interests in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, earth and atmospheric/environmental sciences, mathematics, physics, physiology, or psychology). FOCUS will be held January 15-18, 2015, in Atlanta, Georgia. Heading into its 24th year, this campus-wide event has attracted the best and brightest undergraduates to learn about the following topics: How to successfully navigate the graduate application process; Strategies to succeeding in graduate school including identification of financial resources (fellowships, assistantships, etc.); Research taking place at Georgia Tech which includes visits to academic units based on the student's interest; Perspectives on graduate school from current students, faculty and administrators; Insights into career opportunities for persons with an advanced degree. Interested students should apply online at www.focus.gatech.edu by October 31, 2014. Participation is limited, and priority is given to juniors and seniors with excellent academic credentials and who intend to embark on graduate studies in the sciences. Lodging, meals and transportation subsidies will be provided for the participants. For additional details and FAQs, see the Focus website or email.
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12.DESRE- Disparities Elimination Summer Research Experience Program
The initiative is a 6-week summer program at Georgia Southern University hosted by the Rural Health Research Institute and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The initiative, called DESRE (Disparities Elimination Summer Research Experience), is a paid, hands-on research experience for undergraduate and graduate students. During the program, students engage in cutting-edge rural health disparities research and receive training in the unique factors associated with addressing health disparities. Students work with and learn from a team of experienced faculty researchers from both Georgia Southern University and Mercer University. Learn more about the program and access the application online. The application deadline is Monday, December 1st, 2014. Please contact Janie Wilson, with any questions or for more information about the program.
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ENGAGEMENT
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13.UDREAM
CLA Career Services invites you to apply to The UDream program. UDream is designed to get students thinking about their career and to engage them with resources to help their career development. The program asks students to write a personal essay about their dream job and submit it to our office. Winners will gain expanded access to peer mentorship, in-depth resume, cover letter and LinkedIn critiques, resources to conduct informational interviews in the local area, an invitation to networking opportunities, and more! UDream participant selection will be based on the clarity of the "dream job" narrative, connection to personal strengths, and the extent to which the essay demonstrates a drive for self-development and likelihood to make the most of opportunities. The application deadline is October 26. Finalists will be asked to conduct a short interview which will take place in early-mid November. More information can be found on the website.
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14.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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COURSES
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15.Register now for B-Term Classes Starting Oct 21st
The Academic Professional and Personal Success (APPS) Program offers a series of courses that allow you to develop your personal Toolkit for Success. These courses are tailored to students' unique interests and goals and range in topic from effective interviewing to preparing for graduate school, all focused on student success now and after graduation program. Find out more about the APPS program online. There are still some 1 credit, B-term courses open that will start October 21st. The courses are listed under EDHD 1620: Strategies for Student Success. Individual topics include: Developing your Digital Brand; Preparing for Meaningful Internships; Building your Professional Network; Navigating Difficult Conversations; Effective Interviewing; Meaningful Community Engagement; Teamwork-Surviving to Thriving. Register now.
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16.Spring 15 - PSY 5960: Neuroscience, Philosophy & Ethics
This Spring, the Department of Psychology will be offering a 3 credit seminar course titled "Neuroscience, Philosophy, & Ethics" - Psy 5960. Neuroscience increasingly allows us to explain the human experience in terms of mechanistic, electrochemical processes. The current course explores philosophical issues sparked by these developments in two modules. The first module examines the ways in which human neuroscience may shed new light on age-long philosophical quagmires such as mind-body dualism, free-will, and consciousness. For example, can all of conscious experience (qualia) be reduced to neurobiology? The second module turns to neuroethical questions regarding the potential benefits and harms neuroscience might bring to the moral fabric of society. For example, could brain-based accounts of human behavior increase societal compassion toward those exhibiting taboo or antisocial behaviors (e.g., substance abuse, mental illness, violence, reckless driving, homelessness). Following modules one and two, the course will cover an additional 3-4 topics chosen collectively by enrolled students. The semester will also include two guest lectures by UMN professors from the Law School, Philosophy Department, Neuroscience Department, or School of Public Health. This course will be open to junior and senior undergraduates; preference will be given to students who have completed Psy 3061 or an equivalent course. The seminar will be taught by Shmuel Lissek who is an assistant professor in the department. If you think you may be interested in taking this course, please contact Dr. Lissek at smlissek@umn.edu. Expressing interest does not entail a commitment to enroll in the course. This course would count towards the Psychology Electives portion of the psychology major (BA or BS).
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RESOURCES
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17.Website to Help Students with Group Projects
Ever been frustrated with group-work/group projects? The Center for Teaching and Learning here at the TC campus has just created a new website to help students work better together on group projects in their courses. It's teamwork.umn.edu. Check it out!
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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18.Boren Scholarship and Fellowship $8,000-$20,000 Awards for Study Abroad
Boren Scholarships are for U.S. students (grad and undergrad) interested in studying abroad in world regions considered "critical to U.S. interests", including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Scholarships are up to $20,000 for an academic year, and are a fantastic funding opportunity for academically excellent students who are interested in studying critical languages and/or in "critical" areas of the world. Important Note- the January deadline is only for programs between June 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016 and are at least 8 weeks. To provide an opportunity for students to learn more about this scholarship, a Boren representative from Washington D.C. will be hosting an info session next Thursday, October 23rd from 12:00-1:00pm in 110 Heller Hall. Questions? Please contact Amanda Fischer at fisch856@umn.edu.
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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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19.Employment Opportunity Available Immediately
Temporary position available for an Undergraduate Psychology Major at the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) on St. Paul Campus. Qualified candidate will have completed courses in research methods and statistics, and will work to complete data analysis and construction of summary tables for a project report. Project subject area is media arts integration in 7th and 8th grade classrooms. Approximately 6 hours a week, with end date dependent upon continued funding (will either be November 2014 or March 2015). Please send a letter of interest and resume to Rachel Satterlee (rsatterl@umn.edu).
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20.Student Experience is Hiring!
Have you been looking for an opportunity to gain experience in your field, help others, and make money doing it? If so, we have the opportunity for you! Student Experience, located in Minneapolis, specializes in matching college students with young children, adolescents, and adults with physical or behavioral needs to assist with daily living activities as a Personal Care Assistant. Our company helps clients that range from age 4 to mid-sixties. While the majority of student employees are studying helping professions such as health care, education, psychology, and sociology, all majors are welcome. Working at Student Experience provides you with an opportunity to work on your professional development, gain transferable skills for your career path and helps to build your resume for future positions or graduate school. Student Experience does require a commitment of 12-15 hours per week and a minimum two semester commitment (summer semester included). We also ask that you have access to a vehicle. Student Experience is hiring for 12 part time positions! Visit our website http://www.studentexperience.com to apply today. OR call Eric at 612-353-3950 for more information.
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21.Expanded Learning Teacher at Sojourner Truth Academy
Sojourner Truth Academy is a PreK-8th grade Charter Public School in Minneapolis. We are passionate about ensuring our scholars achieve academic and social success in a community of high expectations where each scholar is valued. Through a collaborative partnership with the Northside Achievement Zone, STA is able to offer Truth be Told, an academically and socially enriching expanded learning (after school) program. We are seeking passionate, patient, and collaborative youth workers to work in a team environment supported by professional development and data driven instruction. Compensation is $18/hour. The full post can be found online. To apply email a letter of interest and resume to Katie Cook at: kcook@sojournertruthacademy.org.
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22.Conservation Corps MN & IA is hiring a Recruitment Coordinator, based in St. Paul
The Recruitment Coordinator manages recruitment for 300 AmeriCorps and 275 youth positions serving each year: developing applications and position descriptions, managing the applicant tracking database, posting service opportunities, reviewing and processing applications, fielding applicant inquiries, running criminal history and driver checks, conducting interviews, and networking with program alumni and community organizations. The start date is November 3, 2014 (or earliest available). View the posting & position description online. The Application deadline is October 19, 2014. Submit a cover letter and resume to: hr@conservationcorps.org (electronic submission only). Questions: Contact Candice McElroy at 651.209.9900 x 24
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