December 22nd, 2015

December 22, 2015

Psychology Advising 1. Winter Break Advising Hours  2. Drop-in Hours Tomorrow Cancelled

Research 3. 2016 Latino Mental Health Research Training in Mexico  4. Paid Undergraduate Research Assistant Opportunity in Family Social Science 5. Fall Data Collection - $20/hour

Learning Abroad 6. 3-Week Options for Study Abroad in Venezuela

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 7. Partners in Excellence Positions Open  8. Mental Health Worker at Andrew Residence, Part Time 9. Assistant Data Analyst Position Open in CBS

December 22, 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. Winter Break Advising Hours  Please note the following changes in Psychology Undergraduate Advising hours for next week: the office will close tomorrow, 12/23 at 12:00pm and will be closed all day Thursday, 12/24 and Friday, 12/25. With the exception of official University Holidays (12/24, 12/25, 1/1, & 1/18), our office will remain open during our usual operating hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Please also note that the Psych Scoop will not go out next week. We will still be checking and responding to emails frequently during our business hours, and will be available to meet with students through appointments only (no drop-ins). We welcome you to schedule an appointment over winter break or email us at psyadvis@umn.edu We wish you a fun and relaxing winter break! 2. Drop-in Hours Tomorrow Cancelled  There will be no drop-in hours tomorrow, December 23rd. Drop-in hours will resume at the start of spring semester.

Research IMPORTANT: Not all research opportunities listed below are affiliated with the Department of Psychology. If you are receiving credit for a research experience outside the Psychology Department, you will need to check with Psycholgoy Advising about how it will fit into your academic program.  3. 2016 Latino Mental Health Research Training in Mexico  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. Paid Undergraduate Research Assistant Opportunity in FSOS  Interested in research on Military Families? Interested in work focusing on children, youth, and families? This position will be working in Dr. Lynne Borden’s research lab (The Center for Research and Outreach or REACH). The lab identifies and utilizes and outreach strategies to enhance the capacity of those that work with, and on behalf of, children, youth, and families. Many of our projects address issues around youth development, early childhood education, deployment, and military families. The time commitment is 10-20 hours per week during the spring semester with the possibility of extending employment over Summer 2016. This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students looking to enhance their research skills and learn more about the various topics we focus on. Junior and Senior students majoring Family Social Science are encouraged to apply. The hired candidate will have: • Strong organizational, communication, and research skills • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products • Well-developed research and writing skills • Ability to conduct literature searches using University library and other academic databases • Ability to work with deadlines and handle diverse work tasks • Ability to work both collaboratively and independentlyInterested undergraduate students should send their resume to Mark Otto at ottox010@umn.edu. Please email for additional information.  5. Fall Data Collection - $20/hour  This is a temporary opportunity for undergraduate students who are bilingual in English and Spanish to collect data for a mathematics assessment project. We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented students to help with data collection in schools. Data collectors will read and score a kindergarten and first-grade math assessment from a script and interact with children in the school setting. Payment is $20 an hour, with no reimbursement for mileage. (schools are located in Saint Louis Park, which is approximately 15 min from campus). Requirements: You must be fluent in English and Spanish. You need your own reliable transportation to get to-and-from schools. You must be available to work at least 3 full days (or 6 half days) between Jan 19th and February 12th, between the hours of 9am and 3pm, Monday - Friday. 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. Please contact Gena Nelson (nels8101@umn.edu) for more information. Please send a resume.

Learning Abroad 6. 3-Week Options for Study Abroad in Venezuela  Study Abroad in Venezuela has new short-term (3-week) options for the summer starting this summer 2016. Students can choose from options that include 3 weeks up to 12 weeks on the program with all classes taught in 3-week modules. Students who opt for all four sessions will get the final 3-week session for only $500, and it will include a free excursion with a guide to southern Venezuela to see Angel Falls, the world's highest uninterrupted waterfalls, in the Canaima National Park. More details can be found here.

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. Partners in Excellence Positions Open  Partners In Excellence – providing services to children ages 1 through 10 with a primary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. To learn more about our organization and apply please visit our website at www.partnersmn.com At Partners, we believe in changing the lives of our clients and staff. We believe in providing the highest quality of services to our clients. We believe in quality training and in providing opportunities for growth and advancement for our staff. Each day we act in ways to fulfill our mission of positively impacting the life of each child through our unparalleled commitment and desire to see our clients reach their greatest potential. We believe whether you are a part of our staff, or one of our clients, that Partners provides a life changing experience! At Partners we are currently seeking individuals who have those same beliefs to provide one-on-one therapy to young children with autism. This position is responsible for providing direct therapy to clients by following treatment plans, documenting therapy services, and collaborating with a team to achieve the best possible outcomes.  8. Mental Health Worker at Andrew Residence, Part Time Andrew Residence offers comprehensive long-term care, treatment, and rehabilitation services for adults experiencing mental illness. We currently have a part-time mental health worker opening. Job description: To participate in the provison in of a comprehensive program of services, including providing floor coverage, interacting with residents in both individual and group settings with an emphasis on the milieu to facilicate the residents’ acquisition of independent living skills. To assess residents’ mental health status daily and communicate their status to treatment teams, intervening in emergency and non-crisis situations as needed. To administer medications and treatments per legal order and follow established Andrew Residence protocol. For more information, visit http://www.andrewres.com See more detailed postings by searching “Andrew Residence” on Indeed.com. 9. Assistant Data Analyst Position Open in CBS  We are hiring an Assistant Data Analyst in the Department of Biology Teaching & Learning. This person would primarily help with collecting data from students through surveys and organizing and analyzing this data, along with other institutional data, to evaluate student learning, student engagement, and student retention and graduation. The job opening ID, on the U of M employment website (http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html) is 306448.

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