November17th, 2015

November 17, 2015

Psychology Advising 1. Interested in Gaining Internship Credit in Psych? PSY 3996 Info Session Tomorrow!

Events 2. Career Symposium for International Undergraduate Students

Research 3. Summer Research Opportunity through DESRE  4. 2016 Latino Mental Health Research Training in Mexico

Scholarships 5. 2016 Udall Scholarships

Courses 6. Spring Course with Spring Break Opportunity: CI 5150 - Borderland Realities, Education Policy & Agency

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 7. Full and Part-Time Behavioral Therapist Openings at Lovaas Institute  8. Seeking International Undergraduate Students for New York and San Francisco Internships

November 17, 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. Interested in Gaining Internship Credit in Psych? PSY 3996 Info Session Tomorrow!  Wednesday, November 18th, 3:30-4:30pm, N639 Elliott Hall This spring, Psychology is piloting an online internship course available for Psychology juniors (60+ credits) and seniors (90+ credits). PSY 3996, section #002 is an upper-division, special studies Psychology course which connects to an approved Psychology related internship opportunity. This course offers students in Psychology the opportunity to complete an internship working within diverse professional and community settings while earning 3 academic credits over the course of the semester. We are holding an information session next week for students to learn more about the course, available internship opportunities, and the application process. RSVP to psyadvis@umn.eduwith the subject line "RSVP 3996" to come find out more information about the class!

Events 2. Career Symposium for International Undergraduate Students  Saturday, November 21st, 11:30-3:30, 412 Bruininks Hall Are you a junior, senior, or transfer international student? Attend the International Undergraduate Student Career Symposium and learn everything you need to know about your next step after graduation. The event will include workshops centered around career planning, using storytelling for effective interviewing, preparing for graduate and professional school in the US, LinkedIn and American networking, understanding your US work options, effective resumes, and more. Lunch is also provided. Advance registration required; sign up today on GoldPASS (event 2746)

Research 3. Summer Research Opportunity through DESRE  DESRE (Disparities Elimination Summer Research Experience) is a 6-week summer program at Georgia Southern University hosted by the Rural Health Research Institute in collaboration with the Center for Rural Health and Health Disparities at Mercer University. DESRE 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. The program is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. For more information and application, visit  www.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/rhri/desre 4. 2016 Latino Mental Health Research Training in Mexico Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training program (MHIRT) is an 11-week summer research training program designed to prepare undergraduate and graduate level researchers to address disparities in mental health care of U.S. Latinos with serious mental illness. The program is comprised of an intensive one-week training seminar at USC, and a 10-week training program in Puebla México. The first phase will take place at USC and consists of research workshops by some of the top Latino Mental Health Researchers in the country. The one-week intensive seminar will serve to help trainees develop research and professional skills to reduce disparities and to motivate them to pursue advanced research degrees. In addition the seminar will provide them with a cultural orientation to facilitate a smooth transition to living and working in Mexico. For more information, including eligibility requirements and application, go here: http://dornsife.usc.edu/latino-mental-health/how-to-apply/

Scholarships 5. 2016 Udall Scholarships  The University of Minnesota will nominate up to four sophomores or juniors in any major for Udall Scholarships ($7000 for a year of undergraduate education). Udall Scholars have demonstrated leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to American Indian nations or the environment. Campus application deadline is January 15, 2016. For more informaiton, go to www.udall.gov and email natschol@umn.edu

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. 6. Spring Course with Spring Break Opportunity: CI 5150 - Borderland Realities, Education Policy & Agency  Borderland Realities, Education Policy and Agency: Exploring the Immigrant Experience brings to focus the history of individual, institutional (educational) and cultural forms of marginalization and discrimination of immigrant communities from US early history to today. This class includes a Spring Break trip to Tucson and the Sonora Desert led by the non-profit Borderlinks. Service learning opportunities may include water drops in the desert, interpreting for newly arrived migrants and serving as a supportive witness for migrants at deportation court. Both in Minnesota and Tucson, participants will dialogue with local stakeholders, advocates and agents of change including migrants, activists, border patrol, ranchers, faith communities, lawyers and lawmakers. Students will also have the opportunity to compare and contrast US immigrant issues with those across the globe. Registering for CI5150 requires participation in the Arizona experience. A program fee of $2,550 will be added to your student account to cover the cost of the trip. Space is limited! for more information, please contact instuctor Marina Aleixo at aleix001@umn.edu

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 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.  7. Full and Part-Time Behavioral Therapist Openings at Lovaas Institute  Lovaas Institute is looking for behavior therapists to conduct in-home behavior therapy services for young children with autism in the Twin Cities Metro area. Bachelor's degree and 1500 hours of experience working with adults or children with disabilities required. Paid training is provided. This is a salaried position with full benefits. Contact Carly Haugen at carlyhaugen@lovaas.com 8. Seeking International Undergraduate Students for New York and San Francisco Internships  Applications are now open for international undergraduate students interested in earning three-credits while doing a six-week internship in San Francisco or New York in summer 2016. Individuals must have completed their sophomore year by the time the internship begins to qualify. All majors are encouraged to apply. ISSS and the Leadership Minor are partners in this internship opportunity. Sign up for an information session on November 20th or 24th at z.umn.edu/10hr Learn more about the internship experience and how to apply at z.umn.edu/nyclead

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