February 16th, 2016

February 16, 2016

Psychology Advising 1. Drop-in Hours Canceled Wednesday, 2/17  2. Are You Graduating Spring 2016? Save the Date to Celebrate!

Psi Chi/Psychology Club 3. Psychology Club/Psi Chi – Psychology Movie Night  4. Apply to Psi Chi, the International Society in Psychology!

Events 5. UMN Job and Internship Fair is this Friday  6. Pop In Resume Critiques for CLA Students

Research 7. Research Intern Position at the VA Center

Campus Resources 8. Peer Research Consultants

Courses 9. ID 3574: Race In America, Then and Now (Summer 2016)

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 10. Behavioral Dimensions is Hiring!  11. Paid Summer Internships with Children of Incarcerated Caregivers

February 16, 2016 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. Drop-in Hours Canceled Wednesday, 2/17 Drop-in hours tomorrow (Wednesday, 2/17 from 10:30-12:30) have been canceled. We ask that you send any questions that arise during this time to psyadvis@umn.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience. 2. Are You Graduating Spring 2016? Save the Date to Celebrate! Psychology majors who have applied for Spring 2016 graduation will soon be receiving an email invitation to the 2016 Psychology Undergraduate Celebration. This annual psychology undergraduate event recognizes award recipients and graduating seniors in front of peers, staff, faculty, and family for all of their accomplishments! The event will be held on campus Friday, May 6, 2016 from 4:00-6:00pm. Please mark your calendars now and keep an eye out for your email invitation which will be sent following Spring Break. Visit our Facebook page to view pictures of past years' celebrations.

Psi Chi/Psychology Club 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! 3. Psychology Club/Psi Chi – Psychology Movie Night  Let's try this again! We will be moving our movie night to Monday, February 22nd starting at 5:30 in Elliott Hall, room N647. Note the room change for this week. We will be showing The Experimenter – a movie based on the infamous Stanley Milgram study. Popcorn and pop will be provided. Bring your friends and come join us to watch this interesting movie!  4. Apply to Psi Chi, the International Society in Psychology!  Psi Chi is the International National Honor Society in Psychology. It's a great way to improve your resume and become eligible for new opportunities within the field of psychology. We are taking applications now, and they are due Friday, March 25th. Follow this link to find out more about becoming a member.

Events 5. UMN Job and Internship Fair is this Friday  Friday, February 19, 2016 from 10 a.m. ­ 4 p.m, Minneapolis Convention Center  Don't miss the biggest student career fair in Minnesota! More than 300 companies and organizations will be there recruiting for hundreds of jobs and internships. This event is open to all U of M students - both undergraduate and graduate - who are enrolled in a degree or certificate program. The event is also open to U of M alumni from the past three years (2013 - 2016). Get a FREE professional headshot photo for your use with LinkedIn and other social media! Pre-registration has ended; students can register at the door for $25. Visit www.jobfair.umn.edu for all the details 6. Pop In Resume Critiques for CLA Students  Wednesday, February 17, 1:00-4:00pm, CLA Career Services, 411 Bruininks Hall Don't forget to stop by Career Services tomorrow for a free resume critique from employers while enjoying some popcorn!

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.  7. Research Intern Position at the VA Center  Research intern position with the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) at the Minneapolis VA. Responsibilities will include study prep, scoring assessments, and assessing participants. The research is under the direction of Dr. Kelvin Lim, UMN faculty. The patient population includes military personnel or veterans with traumatic brain injury and other mental health issues. Qualified candidate must be highly motivated, able to work independently, extremely detail-oriented, and willing to develop new skills as the need arises. Excellent communication (written and oral), organizational and interpersonal skills; Minimum Experience: Pursuing a degree in psychology or related field. Hours: A minimum commitment of 8-10 hours a week for 12 months is required. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Carrie Gentz (carolyn.gentz@va.gov)

Campus Resources 8. Peer Research Consultants  Need assistance with a research project this semester? The Peer Research Consultants are available for one-on-one consultations with students. The Peer Research Consultants (a.k.a library research tutors) help students develop the library and academic research strategies needed to find sources for an excellent research paper. We have drop-in hours in Walter SMART Learning Commons or in MCAE in Appleby Hall or students can make an appointment. Check schedule at http://www.lib.umn.edu/services/prc.

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. ID 3574: Race In America, Then and Now (Summer 2016)  Race in America: Then and Now dives into questions of racial justice in America today, and the continuing role of race in the United States. Students meet with civil rights activists who were active in the 1960s and those who are active now, as well as lawyers, politicians, educators, and youth. Field experiences open up connections among issues related to education, incarceration, distribution of wealth, health care, housing, employment, and the environment. By the end of the month, students have a profound understanding of the Civil Rights Movement—its motivations, strategies, successes and failures—and they have also developed ways to make meaningful contributions to their own communities. This course is for students that want to learn the history of the Civil Rights Movement but also be part of today's renewed struggle for racial equity and justice in America. Interested in learning more? An info session will take place Wednesday, February 24 from 12:00-1:00pm in 324 Coffman Union (lunch provided) More information can also 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.  10. Behavioral Dimensions is Hiring!  Behavioral Dimensions, a private company based out of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, provides services to children with autism and other disabilities. Students will learn how to implement research based behavioral techniques to teach young children a wide variety of skills as well as how to prevent and respond to challenging situations. Students receive many hours of training and support by professionals from several different disciplines, all with experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis. We are looking to hire for positions throughout the Twin Cities metro, Duluth, & Iron Range. Part time and full time positions are available. If you are interested in learning more about the services BDI provides, the employee benefits available, wage information, or would like to fill out an application, please visit www.behavioraldimensions.com 11. Paid Summer Internships with Children of Incarcerated Caregivers Following a very successful 2015 collaboration, the Human Rights Program at the University of Minnesota is once again partnering with the local non-profit Children of Incarcerated Caregivers in seeking graduate/professional and upper-level undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota to serve on an interdisciplinary research team during summer 2016. The team will research the effects of parental/caregiver incarceration on children and will advocate for more effective policies and programs related to this issue. Stipends of $5,500 for graduate/professional students and $4,000 for undergraduates are offered for this FT, two-month internship opportunity. February 26, 2016 application deadline. Please contact Rochelle Hammer (hamm0229@umn.edu) for full position description. To apply, email a CV and cover letter by February 26th, 2016, explaining interest in and qualifications for the internship to: Rochelle Hammer, Human Rights Program, hamm0229@umn.edu

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