September 1st, 2015

September 1, 2015

Psychology Advising 1. Fall 2015 Drop-in Hours

Events 2. On-Campus Recruiting: JAMF Software Open House 3. UMN Community Involvement Fair

Research 4. Carlson Child Development Lab Seeking UGRAs (for credit) 5. Additional for-credit UGRA Openings through Carlson Child Development Lab  6. UGRAs Needed – Political Communication (for-credit)  7. Fluent Spanish Speakers Wanted for Short-term, PAID Research Position

Learning Abroad 8. Peace Corps: Live and Serve Abroad After Graduation!

Courses 9. PSY 3960: Careers in Psychology (1 cr.) - Seats Still Available!  10. ID 3201: Career Planning (2 cr.) - Fall Course for Juniors and Seniors

September 1, 2015 The Psych Scoop is sent to all Psychology Undergraduate students and alumni every Tuesday throughout the academic school year. Share your news with psyadvis@umn.edu!

Psychology Advising 1. Fall 2015 Drop-in Hours  Psychology Undergraduate Advising has designated drop-in hours during the academic year. Due to high student demand the first 2 weeks of the term, we will have an advisor available on drop-ins from 8:30-4:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and from 9:45-4:30 on Thursday. Drop-in hours are a great time to get research contracts signed, and to ask 5-10 minute questions; longer issues will be referred to schedule a full appointment. Our normal drop-in hours will take effect on Tuesday, September 22nd. Please see our website for more information on our Office Hours & Availability. Check the Psych Scoop each week for possible change in availability.

Events 2. On-Campus Recruiting: JAMF Software Open House  Tuesday, September 15th, 2015, 2:30pm - 4:00pm 518/520 Bruininks Hall Cost: FREE - No registration required! JAMF Software develops solutions for schools and businesses that use Apple technology and wants to provide an excellent experience for their users. Our products are focused on solving problems and making our customers’ lives better. We are an international tech company with our heart in the Midwest and a "work hard, play hard" culture. If you are passionate, tech savvy, intellectually curious, and motivated to help people, this is the place for you! Stop by this open house to learn about summer internships available in Software Engineering, User Experience, Quality Assurance, Sales, and Marketing, and full-time positions in technical training. For more information search the ‘Career Fairs/Events’ section on GoldPASS. 3. UMN Community Involvement Fair  Thursday, September 17th, 2015, 10:00am-2:00pm Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union Cost: FREE - No registration required!  You can make a difference! The Community Involvement Fair gives students (grad and undergrad) a chance to learn about Twin Cities volunteer and internship opportunities. Talk to representatives from more than 90 local organizations to find a position that matches your major or interests. Learn about volunteer and internship positions in fields such as: Youth Education and Mentoring, ELL/ESL Tutoring, Environment, Animal Rights, Healthcare / Public Health, Law / Criminal Justice, Housing / Homelessness, Refugee and Immigrant Communities, Political Organizing / Public Policy, Family Services / Family Violence, the Arts, GLBT Communities, Women and Gender issues.For more information search the ‘Career Fairs/Events’ section on GoldPASS.

Research 4. Carlson Child Development Lab Seeking UGRAs  The Carlson Child Development Lab at the Institute of Child Development is seeking motivated undergraduate research assistants for a new project currently undergoing data collection. This position may be an especially good opportunity for those interested in educational, cognitive, or developmental psychology. The undergraduate research assistant would be directly involved in data collection with 3 and 4-year-old children at area preschools. Other responsibilities would include task scoring, parent recruitment and data entry. Students who can commit to 6 to 9 hours a week (2-3 credits) with a minimum of 2 semesters are preferred. Please contact Emily Prager (oste0317@umn.edu) if interested, include Name, Class year, GPA and Reason for applying (no more than one sentence, please) in the body of the email and “Undergraduate Research Interest” in the subject line.  5. Additional UGRA Openings through Carlson Child Development Lab  The Carlson Child Development Lab at the Institute of Child Development is also seeking undergraduate research assistants for two new research projects. One of the projects examines how parenting contributes to the development of self-control skills in preschoolers. The other project is examining how distancing strategies (e.g, role play) can be used to improve young children’s self-control skills. We are looking to hire multiple research assistants who can commit to 2 semesters starting fall semester and continuing through spring semester. This position may be an especially good opportunity for those interested in educational, cognitive, or developmental psychology. Research assistants can earn 2-3 credits depending on time commitment (6-9 hours/week). Responsibilities: Recruiting families to participate, interacting with children and families when they visit the lab, coding videos, data entry, and the possibility for data collection with preschoolers, early school-aged children, and parents. Research assistants will also have an opportunity to attend lab meetings to learn about other projects in the lab. To Apply: Please contact both Rebecca Distefano (diste020@umn.edu) and Amanda Grenell (grene006@umn.edu) if interested. Include Name, Email, Class Year, GPA, and Reason for applying (no more than a few sentences, please) in the body of the email and “Undergraduate Research Interest” in the subject line. 6. UGRAs Needed – Political Communication  The Political Communication Lab is looking for undergraduate research assistants to start work during the Fall semester, earning research credit for PSY 5993. RAs will be assisting with coding 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 coding verbal accounts taken from a large news archives database, and attending a weekly team lab meeting, which will be scheduled based on lab members' availability. The position runs during the Fall semester, with the opportunity to continue into the Spring. 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. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the University Honors Program, to students willing commit to at least 2 semesters in the lab, and to those with previous research experience. 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) and Pierce Ekstrom (ekstr076@umn.edu) by 1pm on Tuesday, September 7th, containing the following information: 1. Name, 2. Email, 3. Class year, 4. Cumulative GPA, 5. Reason for applying (no more than one sentence, please). *Only students who respond accordingly will be sent the full research assistant application and considered for this position.  7. Fluent Spanish Speakers Wanted for Short-term, PAID Research Position Opportunity for undergraduate research assistants to collect data for a mathematics assessment project. We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented students who help with data collection in schools. Pay is $20/hour, with the opportunity to work 12+ hours across 2 weeks. Requirements: must have reliable transportation to get to-and-from schools; must be fluent in Spanish, as the data collection is administered in Spanish; Must be available to work at least 2 full days (or 5 half days) between the days of September 28 and October 16, between the hours of 9am and 3pm; Must be available to attend a 2 hour training on the assessment. Applicants with experience working in schools with students from various backgrounds are preferred. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the ability to provide authorization to work in the United States and the University of Minnesota prior to the start date. Please contact Gena Nelson (nels8101@umn.edu) for more information. Please send a resume. Please note, this opportunity is not available for course credit.

Learning Abroad 8. Peace Corps: Live and Serve Abroad After Graduation!  Peace Corps sends U.S. citizens abroad to over 60 different countries to serve for 27 months. The 27 months includes intensive language, cultural, and technical skills training. Host countries determine what program areas they would like Volunteers working in. There are six main program areas in which Volunteers work: Education, Environment, Community Economic Development, Health, Youth in Development, and Agriculture. To learn more about the Peace Corps, attend one of their Fall Events or contact on-campus recruiter Frieda vol Qualen at peacecor@umn.edu or 612-626-5311. Frieda holds open office hours at the Learning Abroad Center (230 Heller Hall) Tuesdays from 10am-12pm and Thursdays from 12pm-2pm. Check the Learning Abroad Center website for more details.

Courses IMPORTANT: Not all courses listed below are 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. 9. PSY 3960: Careers in Psychology (1 cr.) - Seats Still Available!  Looking for a 1-credit course to fill your fall schedule? Interested in exploring the vast career options in the field of Psychology? This fall's PSY 3960 course is an introduction to different career paths associated with an undergraduate degree in psychology (BA or BS). Students will gain an understanding of the major strengths and skills developed though study in psychology and how those strengths and skills can be applied in many different career settings. Emphasis will be placed both on careers that require further schooling (e.g., Ph.D, Master's) and careers that do not. The course format will heavily feature guest speakers from a variety of careers and a final project in which the students conduct an in-depth investigation of a career path of their choice. 10. ID 3201: Career Planning (2 cr.) - Fall Course for Juniors and Seniors  Are you a junior or senior and wondering what's next after graduation? Another great course for career exploration is ID 3201: Career Planning. Enroll in this 2 credit course for Fall semester! ID 3201 Career Planning teaches advanced job-search strategies like marketplace research, resume writing, networking, interviewing and more. You earn credit for completing things you should be doing anyway! The course is aimed at juniors and seniors. It is not usable toward your 36 credits in Psychology, but may be applied toward general upper-division outside the major credits. See CLA Career Services course descriptions for more information.

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