April 14, 2015

Department of Psychology 1. Psy 3206: Health Psychology - Online this Summer 2. Psychology Colloquium Series - Dr. Chris Chabris

Psi Chi/Psychology Student Organization 3. Apply to be an Officer for Psi Chi

Events 4. Free Upcoming Composer Conversation Series 5. What’s Next? Job Search Strategies for Graduating Seniors & Recent Alumni 6. Market Your International Experience Workshop 7. Animal/Human Connection: Roles of Service, Emotional Support, & Therapy Animals

Research 8. Research Opportunity 9. Undergraduate Research Symposium

Scholarships 10.Scholarship Opportunities for Black Students

Learning Abroad 11. Psy & Research in Madrid this Summer – 3 Additional Spots!

Courses 12. Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy (DNCE3334/5334)

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 13. Paid Internship with National History Day 14. TRIO Upward Bound is Hiring Summer Positions 15. Entry Level Position with Behavioral Dimensions 16. Principal Accounts Specialist Position 17. Volunteer at Kenwood Therapy Center 18. Summer Internships with the Minnesota Literacy Council 19. On Campus Internship – Counseling Psychology

April 14, 2015 The Psych Scoop is sent to all Psychology Undergraduate students and alumni every Tuesdaythroughout the academic school year. Share your news with psyadvis@umn.edu! Department of Psychology 1. Psy 3206: Health Psychology - Online this Summer If you are interested in taking an online course in your Psychology major this summer, then check outPsy 3206: Health Psychology. This summer will be the first time that the department offers an online version of this course. Psy 3206 fulfills an Area B: Clinical, Personality & Social Area requirement for the Psychology Major (BA or BS). 2. Psychology Colloquium Series - Dr. Chris Chabris Next Monday, April 20th from 11:30am-12:30pm, the Department of Psychology will host Dr. Chirs Chabris from Union College (N219 Elliott Hall). He will speak on "Collective Intelligence, Individual Intelligence, and Social Intelligence." Dr. Chabris writes this about his talk: Aristotle wrote: "For each individual among the many has a share of excellence and practical wisdom, and when they meet together, just as they become in a manner one man, who has many feet, and hands, and senses, so too with regard to their character and thought." If a group is indeed "in a manner" like an individual, then the collective intelligence of small groups may be subject to principles similar to those that have been discovered over the past one hundred years of research on individual intelligence”. In this talk I will discuss the parallels and divergences between several recent findings about the nature of collective intelligence in small groups and the mechanisms that explain individual differences in cognitive ability. I will suggest that intelligence, in the psychometric sense of correlated variation in cognitive abilities, is a property of all types of complex information processing systems in nature, whether they are individual humans, individual animals, or different human groups. I will also suggest that in order to understand the collective intelligence of groups, we must improve our understanding of social intelligence (also known as "mentalizing" or "theory of mind") in individuals, and I will present some steps toward that goal. Come listen on Monday. 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. Apply to be an Officer for Psi Chi Apply now to be an officer in Psi Chi and Psychology Club! We are looking for a treasurer for fall of 2015. Apply here! Events 4. Free Upcoming Composer Conversation Series Fred Lerdahl is a composer and academic who is widely acclaimed for his work as a musician as well as his contributions to the field of cognitive science of music. The Composer Conversation Series allows audiences to engage directly with the most original, prominent and prestigious voices in composition. Psychology students may have a special interest in Lerdahl’s discussion and his unique insights into the relationship between cognitive science and music. Fred Lerdahl – April 22, 7pm. This event is FREE and will take place at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in downtown Saint Paul and feature time devoted for audience Q&A and informal post-show receptions. 5. What’s Next? Job Search Strategies for Graduating Seniors & Recent Alumni This webinar is for seniors who have pushed off their job search until after graduation, those who have been unsuccessful to date in on-campus interviewing, and those undecided about grad school.GradStaff's CEO Bob LaBombard will offer advice about what industries to look at and how to tailor previous experience to a variety of positions. He will be joined by Melissa Gurewitz, a GradStaff Account Manager, who will talk about her own job search and offer tips to those about to follow in her footsteps. The webinar will cover some of the following information: Identifying transferrable skills and career interests: Where you fit in the workplace; Demographic trends: How an aging workforce can impact your job search; Where the Jobs Are: Comparing Large vs. Small/Medium Employers; Target industries: Examples of industries that are hiring; 5 Entry-level career opportunities that you don’t know about: Some examples to get you started. There will be a Q&A session at the end of the presentation, where attendees can get answers to any specific job search questions they have. This presentation will take place on Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:30pm Central time. Pre-registration* is required in order to reserve your spot – if you are unable to attend at the scheduled time, please register and information on viewing a recorded version of the webinar will be sent at the conclusion of the presentation for your convenience. The webinar will be replayed on our website within 48 hours of the live presentation. Email any questions to jschlaikjer@gradstaff.com. 6. Market Your International Experience Workshop If you studied abroad, ths workshop is perfect for you! On April 17th from 12:00pm-1:00pm in 125 Belgen Hall, Darren Kaltved, Assistant Director of Career Services in the School of Public Health will lead a workshop on Marketing your International Experience to future employers. This workshop, Branding and Networking Your Way to Career Success, will help students learn how to identify specific skills learned abroad, how to articulate their experience and skills gained abroad on resumes and in interviews and how to utilize best practices for personal branding. 7. Animal/Human Connection: Roles of Service, Emotional Support, & Therapy Animals For millennia, humans have had complex relationships with animals. They have served humans as a source of food, tools, clothing, and scientific research; they have provided labor, transportation, and companionship, and in certain cultures, they are seen as inspirational, even sacred. This conversation explores animal/human emotional, physical, and cognitive connections and addresses specific questions and issues involved in the use of service animals that work with people with disabilities. It also provides important information about the differences among service animals, emotional support animals, and therapy animals. Join us for a conversation that expands our understanding of animal roles, care, and relationships with their human owners and handlers on April 17 from 1:30 - 3:00 pmin the Givens Conference Room, Andersen Library. Information about more conversations like this one can be found online. Research 8. Research Opportunity The Karatekin Research Group is currently looking for volunteer students interested in a research project on health care utilization of maltreated children. The project is conducted in collaboration with the Clinical and Translational Science Center, as well as two pediatricians and a professor in public health. The job involves coding certain types of information from electronic health records of maltreated and comparison youth. This would be good opportunity for students interested in learning about the health care system, and about maltreated children and adolescents. Once you are trained, the hours are completely flexible. We are looking for very meticulous and reliable students who will be able to read, understand, and pay A LOT of attention to the details of coding instructions and electronic health records. Other requirements include respect for patient confidentiality, a computer on which you can install the necessary software to access secure data, basic familiarity with Excel, and a commitment to work at least 6 hours/week during both the summer and fall semesters (and beyond, if you like). If you are interested, please contact Canan Karatekin, Ph.D. (karat004@umn.edu). 9. Undergraduate Research Symposium Students across all colleges will showcase their research to the University community during the Undergraduate Research Symposium, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Great Hall, Coffman Union on April 22nd. More than 250 undergraduate students will present on a range of topics, deepening the understanding of undergraduate research across the University. Learn more about this event online. Scholarships 10. Scholarship Opportunities for Black Students The mission of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc (CBCF) is to advance the global black community by developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public. One of the many ways CBCF works to achieve this mission is through its scholarship program. Each year. This is an excellent opportunity for black students. The following scholarships are available: CBCF Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship (deadline May 1st); CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship (deadline May 1st) and CBC Spouses Education Scholarship (deadline May 22nd). Find out more information and apply online. Call 202.263.2800 or email scholarships@cbcfinc.org with any questions. Questions can also be directed to the interns in the Office of Congressman Keith Ellison, Dash Tuthill or Sarah Sanchez. Learning Abroad 11. Psy & Research in Madrid this Summer – 3 Additional Spots! The Learning Abroad Center, together with the Department of Psychology and the Fundacion Ortega-Marañon in Madrid, will be launching a new study abroad program in Madrid, Spain this summer. On this program, students will earn 6 credits of PSY Credit in just 6 weeks! Students will take Psy 3061(taught by Professor Jonathan Gewirtz, Department of Psychology UMN-TC) and work in one of 2 world-famous research labs in Madrid, earning 3 credits of Psy 5993. Students on the program will have the choice of living in local dormitories or with a Spanish host family. In addition to spending 6 weeks in Madrid, students will also take a study trip to Toledo, Spain. This program is a great opportunity for students to gain an international perspective on psychology, specifically in the brain science area, and to work on psychological research while abroad! Best of all, this program is extremely affordable. For more information, take a look at the Learning Abroad Center's Website. The application for this program closed several weeks ago, however, the Learning Abroad Center has recently been able to accept 3 additional applicants (preference will be given to students with Spanish experience, preferable high level). Due to the systems upgrade the application is currently unavailable online, but students who are interested should write to Holly Zimmerman-LeVoir (zimme001@umn.edu) as soon as possible. If you have questions about this program, or how it would count towards the Psychology major (BA or BS), please contact Psychology Advising. 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. 12. Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy (DNCE3334/5334) Dance/movement therapy is mind/body form of psychotherapy that uses body and movement to facilitate psychological goals of self-awareness growth and change. No previous movement experience is required. The course, DNCE3334/5334 is appropriate for anyone interested in the relationships among body, movement, creative expression and psychology and is particularly relevant to the fields of Psychology, Education, Music Therapy, Art and Drama Therapy, Counseling, Family Social Studies, Social Work and Movement Studies. The course also complies with DMT Alternate Route requirements. Check it out this Fall. Click this link for a permission number (and to register). Questions can be directed to the instructor Barbara Nordstrom-Loeb (Loebx001@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. 13. Paid Internship with National History Day National History Day in Minnesota is looking for undergraduate students interested in history, history education, or community service! The History Day Mentoring Program is a PAID internship where undergraduates have the opportunity to mentor middle school and high school students as they create original projects. Working with the History Day program will help you build your resume, introduce you to career opportunities in education and public history, and support connections between the U and the community. A short application for prospective mentors can be found online. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 22nd. If you have any questions, please contact Matt King atkingx957@umn.edu. 14. TRIO Upward Bound is Hiring Summer Positions We are accepting applications (on the UMN Employment Website) for both students and non-students for several positions for our summer services including: Teachers (Req #197135); Classroom Assistants (Req. #197131), and Residential Youth Counselors (Req #197136). These are great opportunities for future educators/youth workers and/or people who are just interested in doing IMPACTFUL work. &Classroom Assistant positions can contact Tricia Wilkinson at 612-625-3369 orwilk0151@umn.edu, and questions about the Residential Youth Counselor positions can contact to Max Hollenback at 612-625-6626 or mhollenb@umn.edu. 15. Entry Level Position with Behavioral Dimensions Behavioral Dimensions, a private company based out of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, provides services to children with autism and other disabilities. We are currently hiring students from junior and community colleges and undergraduate students from universities. This entry level position teaches employees many valuable skills to use when working with children with unique learning needs. There are excellent promotion opportunities within the company. The qualifications required to apply for the position are also listed. Part time and full time positions are available. If you are interested, Behavioral Dimensions is available to talk to classes about the work we do using applied behavioral analysis, the treatment of autism and challenging behavior, and job opportunities. We have presented to multiple college classes on a variety of topics including: Autism, How to prevent and respond to challenging behaviors, An overview of applied behavior analysis and how it is used with people with disabilities, The use effective teaching techniques with children who have unique learning needs, and Research related to applied behavior analysis UMN Employment Website, but also please feel free to contact Jay O’Neill (Owner & Director of Specialty Services) at 612-889-0278 or by email atjoneill@behavioraldimensions.com with any questions. 16. Principal Accounts Specialist Position Student Unions & Activities is now hiring a Principal Accounts Specialist. The full posting can be found on the UMN Employment website Principal Accounts Specialist, Requisition #197653. This would be a great opportunity for a student that who is finishing their degree, looking to work before graduate school, or who is looking for their first professional job. 17. Volunteer at Kenwood Therapy Center Kenwood Therapy Center is a 12-therapist psychology clinic and training center in Minneapolis, MN. We currently have an opening in our volunteer program to assist in the front office as administrative support. Duties include scheduling clients, insurance benefit checks, confidential phone intakes and referrals; light cleaning, filing, data entry, and special projects. Parts of this opportunity include the chance to speak to real people about real problems, and will provide context to further positions and graduate work. Experience, compassion, maturity, good judgment, and interest in working with clients with emotional, relational, sexual, and other serious life issues are important. This position is ideal for upperclassmen or individuals contemplating going on to graduate school in Psychology, Family Therapy, or other mental health fields; or someone interested in general work in a mental health and family therapy clinic. We are looking for applicants that are able to commit for at least one year for approximately two four-hour shifts per week. We currently need volunteers during weekday evenings. Administrative experience preferred, but not required. We are looking for someone to start ASAP. If you are interested, please email a resume and cover letter with your experience and interest to Becca Shaheen, Volunteer Coordinator, at b.shaheen@kenwoodcenter.org . You can find out more about theKenwood Therapy Center online. 18. Summer Internships with the Minnesota Literacy Council The Minnesota Literacy Council has two summer internship opportunities. Though the website may indicate "Spring 2015," the summer opportunities will be the same. The two open positions are: Community Outreach Intern and Technology Assistant Intern. There will also likely be a Storytelling Internship announced soon. These internships are unpaid, but CLA students who do unpaid internships can apply for the CLA Internship Grant Scholarships ($1,500), as well as funds through theDepartment of Psychology, to help support their experience. The application date is June 10 for summer scholarships. By September 2015, they will be seeking a variety of interns (managing editor, co-editor, marketing intern and graphic design intern) to compile their annual adult learner anthology "Journeys.” 19. On Campus Internship – Counseling Psychology Counseling and Assessment Clinic (CCAC) is seeking an undergraduate intern for the 2015-2016 school year (beginning in summer, 2015). CCAC is a non-profit career counseling clinic that has served the community for over 30 years. The intern is involved in administrative tasks that help the clinic run smoothly. The intern has the option to attend our biweekly case consultation meetings where counselors discuss their clients‘ goals and strategize how to best meet those needs. Finally, it may be possible for interns to take the career assessments offered by the clinic to gain their own self-knowledge. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a graduate degree in Counseling Psychology or related fields. If you are interested, please email Kelly Jordan at kjordan@umn.edu for more information.

APRIL 7, 2015 Psychology Advising News 1. Considering Grad School in Psychology? Attend this Info Session! PSI CHI/Psychology Club 2. Psi Chi Membership Fee DUE Monday, April 13th PISA – Psychology International Student Association 3. PISA is Having a Graduate Student Panel Event! Events 4. Employment-based Visas and Permanent Residency Workshop – Tomorrow! 5. Secrets From CLA Alumni: How-To’s of Networking 6. Animal/Human Connection: Roles of Service, Emotional Support, & Therapy Animals 7. Virtual Career Fair: Hire Big 10+ Tomorrow 8. Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities Research 9. Undergraduate Research Symposium Scholarships 10. CHI Undergraduate Scholarship for Academic Promise and Financial Need Engagement 11. First-Generation, Diverse, Female, Juniors & Seniors Courses 12. Family Social Science Courses this Summer Jobs/Internship Opportunities 13. GoldPass on Campus Interviews 14. On Campus Internship – Counseling Psychology 15. Entry-Level Cognitive Trainer Positions Open 16. One Stop is Hiring Customer Service Representatives 17. Undergrad Chinese Tutors April 7, 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 News 1. Considering Grad School in Psychology? Attend this Info Session! On Thursday, April 9th, 3:30-5:00 pm in N639 Elliott Hall, Psychology Undergraduate Advising will be hosting the 'Psychology Graduate School Information Session' an opportunity to hear from a panel of UMN-TC Department of Psychology doctoral students in different areas of specializations, as well as our very own Coordinator of Advising, Holly Hatch-Surisook. 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.

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! 2. Psi Chi Membership Fee DUE Monday, April 13th If you were accepted to Psi Chi this semester, please make sure that you submit your membership fee to the Psi Chi drop box near Psychology Advising (N108) by noon on Monday, April 13th. If you have any questions please contact Psi Chi at psichi@umn.edu.

PISA – Psychology International Student Association 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. PISA is Having a Graduate Student Panel Event! Do you know what to do when you graduate? Are you planning about going graduate school? If you are psychology major who want to know more about graduate school, you should come to our graduate students panel event on Thursday April 16th, 6 to 7 pm at Elliot Hall N 219. PISA will be inviting psychology graduate students from our department and they will be there just to answer your questions regarding graduate school. If you want to find out what graduate school is like and how to apply for psychology graduate programs, this event is for you! This will be an informal networking session so feel free to come and leave whenever you like! Food and drinks will be provided by PISA. Please visit our face book page to know more about PISA or graduate students panel event. If you have any question, feel free to contact Jingyuan Tian (President) at tianx188@umn.edu or PISA at pisaumn2014@gmail.com.

Events 4. Employment-based Visas and Permanent Residency Workshop – Tomorrow! Tomorrow, April 8th from 4:00-6:00pm in 235 Blegen Hall, an immigration specialist from a local immigration law firm will give an overview of employment-based visa options such as H-1B, O-1, and L-1 visas. Second part of the workshop provides the information on the process for becoming a permanent resident through employment! 5. Secrets From CLA Alumni: How-To’s of Networking Many students understand the importance of networking with alumni and professionals, but they are not sure how to actually go about networking. The ‘How to's of Networking’ event on April 10th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the McNamara Alumni Center will help students better understand the different components of networking and the best steps to do so. More than 20 CLA alumni with careers in law, consulting, sales, nonprofits, communications, software, and management will be at the event to help you practice and refine your networking skills. Admission is free and includes a padfolio, appetizers from D'Amico Catering, and an opportunity to meet and network with CLA Alumni. Sign up in the ‘Career Fairs/Events’ section of GoldPASS (search on event ID #2502). Only 100 seats are available, so act quickly so you do not miss this valuable opportunity! RSVP Now! 6. Animal/Human Connection: Roles of Service, Emotional Support, & Therapy Animals For millennia, humans have had complex relationships with animals. They have served humans as a source of food, tools, clothing, and scientific research; they have provided labor, transportation, and companionship, and in certain cultures, they are seen as inspirational, even sacred. This conversation explores animal/human emotional, physical, and cognitive connections and addresses specific questions and issues involved in the use of service animals that work with people with disabilities. It also provides important information about the differences among service animals, emotional support animals, and therapy animals. Join us for a conversation that expands our understanding of animal roles, care, and relationships with their human owners and handlers on April 17 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm in the Givens Conference Room, Andersen Library. Information about more conversations like this one can be found online. 7. Virtual Career Fair: Hire Big 10+ Tomorrow Looking for a job, internship, or co-op? Students and alumni are invited to interact via chat sessions and meet employers recruiting talent across all majors and degrees tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8th. Attend this fair from anywhere! 8. Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities Are you a person with a disability, looking for a career opportunity or internship? This Virtual Career Fair on April 14th is FREE for students and alumni with disabilities to attend. This is a unique opportunity for college students and college grads with disabilities to meet online with employers across the nation. Check it out!

Research 9. Undergraduate Research Symposium Students across all colleges will showcase their research to the University community during the Undergraduate Research Symposium, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Great Hall, Coffman Union on April 22nd. More than 250 undergraduate students will present on a range of topics, deepening the understanding of undergraduate research across the University. Learn more about this event online.

Scholarships 10. CHI Undergraduate Scholarship for Academic Promise and Financial Need The CHI Undergraduate Scholarship supports students who show academic promise and financial need. Undergraduate students must be currently enrolled at the University of Minnesota. Students must demonstrate maturity, adaptability, and respect for other cultures. Scholarship recipients must also meet the following requirements: Must be enrolled degree-seeking undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota pursuing or on track to pursue a health related major; Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater and second-year (30 credits or more) or higher; Must show financial need. Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents from underrepresented or underserved populations in the health professions and/or have past work and community experiences that demonstrate a commitment to addressing health related disparity issues in underrepresented or underserved populations; Must be full-time (13 credits) student; Must submit an essay of no more than 500 words about your passion for health care and your plans for utilizing your health-related degree to make a difference for underrepresented or underserved populations; Must have a completed FAFSA on file. More information and application instructions can be found here. Application materials are due by May 1, 2015 at 11:35pm. Feel free to contact Linda Vang Kim (vang0286@umn.edu) with any questions.

Engagement 11. First-Generation, Diverse, Female, Juniors & Seniors Honoring Women Worldwide’s mentoring program, is an organization that pairs first-generation, diverse, female junior and senior college students with top female organizational leaders. 70% of past participating students have been able to find an internship or job through the connections they make during this program. Current Mentor organizations include: 3M, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Federal Reserve Bank, HealthPartners, Target, Travelers Insurance, Wells Fargo and others. Benefits for Student Mentees include: Leadership Development, developing professional skills, knowledge and connections to enter the work world, growing personally and professionally, developing skills and strategies to successfully resolve conflicts, forming valuable networks with diverse cultures, business leaders and student peers, enriching and deepening dialogue among female leaders of all ages, stages, and walks of life, creating your Roadmap to Success. During each meeting developing, building and expanding a Roadmap to Success plan. Qualifications for Students are: First-generation, diverse, female junior or senior college student, GPA of 3.0 or above; Major relevant to the business world (including science, math, engineering, technology, business, human resources, finance, healthcare, accounting, or any other relevant major); Desires to be in a leadership position and to make a difference; Invested in their own growth and development and the development of others, and commits to the program and has ability to follow through. HWW is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 program year. Go online for more details and to apply or call 651-730-0900.

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. 12. Family Social Science Courses this Summer The Department of Family Social Science is offering a variety of interesting Special Topics (FSOS 4150) may term and summer courses, many of which are 1 credit and can be completed online or in 2 days. Some of the course titles include: Childhood Trauma and It's Impact on the Family; Human Animal Bond within the Family System; OK Cupid, Sexing and Social Media: Sex, Technology and Families; Child Welfare System through the Eyes of the Family; Cultural Differences in Parenting Styles; Families, Children, and Disability; Health and Illness in Families; and Fatherhood and Families. More info online.

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. 13. GoldPass on Campus Interviews The ‘On-campus interviewing’ opportunities in GoldPASS are great! New schedules are always being added, and these interviews are great opportunities to land a job before the end of the semester. Apply before April 15th to interview with General Mills for a Campus Leader Program on April 22nd, or to interview with Insight Global for a Recruiter/Account Manager position on April 23rd. 14. On Campus Internship – Counseling Psychology Counseling and Assessment Clinic (CCAC) is seeking an undergraduate intern for the 2015-2016 school year (beginning in summer, 2015). CCAC is a non-profit career counseling clinic that has served the community for over 30 years. The intern is involved in administrative tasks that help the clinic run smoothly. The intern has the option to attend our biweekly case consultation meetings where counselors discuss their clients‘ goals and strategize how to best meet those needs. Finally, it may be possible for interns to take the career assessments offered by the clinic to gain their own self-knowledge. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a graduate degree in Counseling Psychology or related fields. If you are interested, please email Kelly Jordan at kjordan@umn.edu for more information. 15. Entry-Level Cognitive Trainer Positions Open We have positions open for Cognitive Trainers in Chanhassen, Maple Grove and Vadnais Heights. Come join the LearningRx cognitive skills training team and help change lives by improving cognitive ability! Our part-time Cognitive Skills Trainers work one-on-one with individuals utilizing clinically-proven procedures to improve areas such as memory, attention, auditory processing and IQ. We are looking for quick thinking, high energy individuals who have completed a bachelor’s degree or in their junior/senior year. Hours are flexible but we require at least four days with availability between the hours of 3:30PM-8PM. This is a great long-term, part-time position for individuals seeking psychology experience. Training is provided. For more information and to request an interview give us a call at 952-949-6900. After calling - resumes can be sent to nate.maus@learningrx.net. 16. One Stop is Hiring Customer Service Representatives One Stop is hiring student Customer Service Representatives! Apply online now! 17. Undergrad Chinese Tutors The Chinese Language department is looking for undergrad Chinese students to be tutors next semester. The main contact for this position is Jiang Liu, interested students should contact him at his e-mail: liux2795@umn.edu.

 

MARCH 31, 2015

Psychology Advising News

1. PSY Undergraduate Research Contract is LIVE ONLINE!

2. Considering Grad School in Psychology? Attend this Info Session!

Department of Psychology

3.Psychology Colloquium on Friday

4.Colloquia in Interpersonal Relationships Research - Thursday

Psi Chi/Psychology Club

5.LAST CHANCE to get your Psychology T-Shirt - EXTENDED!

Events

6.Author & Racial Justice Activist Talk

Research

7.Research Opportunity in Psychiatry

Engagement

8.First-Generation, Diverse, Female, Juniors & Seniors

Courses

9.Personal Leadership in the University – This Summer!

10.CPSY 4336 Development and Interpersonal Relations

11.Fall Health Career Exploration Courses

Jobs/Internship Opportunities

12.Student Peer Advisor Position in CLA

13.Volunteer in an Adult Mental Health Unit

14.Personal Care Assistant Positions with Student Experience

15.Math & Reading Corps Positions

16.AmeriCorps School-Based Mentors

17.Oasis For Youth

18.Visitation Supervisors and Parenting Coaches

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March 31, 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 News

1. PSY Undergraduate Research Contract is LIVE ONLINE!

If you are planning to register for Research Credits (Psy 4993 or Psy 5993) for Summer or Fall 2015, you will no longer need to come to Psychology Advising to pick up a paper Research Contract because the process is completely online! You can follow the link to submit your contract electronically. If you have any questions about this process, please thoroughly read through the information on our website. Any other questions can be directed to Psyadvis@umn.edu.

2. Considering Grad School in Psychology? Attend this Info Session!

On Thursday, April 9th, 3:30-5:00 pm in N639 Elliott Hall, Psychology Undergraduate Advising will be hosting the 'Psychology Graduate School Information Session' an opportunity to hear from a panel of UMN-TC Department of Psychology doctoral students in different areas of specializations, as well as our very own Coordinator of Advising, Holly Hatch-Surisook. 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.

Department of Psychology

3.Psychology Colloquium on Friday

The Department of Psychology Colloquium will be hosting Dr. George Karabatsos, Ph.D., Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois, Chicago this Friday. This talk, "Bayesian Methods for Testing Axioms of Measurement" will be sponsored by the Quantitative/Psychometric Methods Area of the Department of Psychology. In this presentation, Dr. Karabatsos will introduce the Bayesian order restricted statistical inference approach to testing measurement axioms. He will then illustrate the general Bayesian approach through tests of key axioms of various measurement theories, including the Rasch model which assumes interval-scaled measurement of examinee ability and test item difficulty; and including the monotone homogeneity and double monotonicity models of nonparametric item response theory (IRT), which assume that examinee and items are measurable on an ordinal scale. The occurrence of axiom violations may point to the need to specify a more flexible IRT model for the given data set at hand. This can be achieved through a Bayesian nonparametric approach to IRT, which would define a more flexible IRT model that provides outlier-robust estimates of examinee and item parameters. Join us Friday from 3:00-4:00pm in 219 Elliott Hall.

4.Colloquia in Interpersonal Relationships Research - Thursday

This Thursday, the Department of Psychology and the Institute of Child Development are cosponsoring Colloquia in Interpersonal Relationships Research (IREL), featuring Dr. Paul W. Eastwick from the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Texas at Austin. The title of the talk is "The Relationship Coordination and Strategic Timing (ReCAST) Model: Integrating Evolutionary and Close Relationships Perspectives on Relationship Development." Evolutionary psychological models of mating suggest that people adopt different mating strategies, and these strategies vary in their emphasis on short-term mating effort (e.g., acquiring many partners) vs. long-term parenting effort (e.g., investing in one partner). Close relationships researchers frequently derive predictions from stage or time-course models in which dyads form established, interdependent relationships over time by coordinating life activities and executing relationship maintenance strategies. Crossover between these two literatures is limited; in this talk, Dr Eastwick will outline the Relationship Coordination and Strategic Timing (ReCAST) model as a possible synthesis of these two perspectives. This model generates new predictions about how people conceptualize short-term and long-term relationships, the extent to which short-term vs. long-term relationship length is predictable a priori, and the manner in which individual difference variables (e.g., physical attractiveness, sociosexuality) intersect with relationship initiation and maintenance processes. Meet us in Elliott Hall on Thursday (4/2) from 3:00-4:00pm in 219 Elliott Hall to check it out.

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!

5.LAST CHANCE to get your Psychology T-Shirt - EXTENDED!

Get your Psychology T-Shirt NOW! By purchasing a Psychology t-shirt, you can help Psychology Club/Psi Chi continue to bring students together with fun, food, and psychology! These maroon and gold t-shirts feature a design that says "Eat, Study Psychology, Sleep, Repeat". They will be available to purchase for $15 until March 31st! Follow the link to get yours! Note: Please be sure that you order the correct size, there will not be extras on hand.

Events

6.Author & Racial Justice Activist Talk

Join the U of M for a talk by Rinku Sen, author and racial justice activist, on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at 6:30 pm in the Mayo Auditorium. Rinku Sen is the President and Executive Director of the national nonprofit Race Forward: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation and the Publisher of theaward-winning news site Colorlines. Sen’s cutting edge book Stir it Up, read widely by community organizers and taught on campuses across the country, theorized a model of community organizing that integrates a political analysis of gender, class, poverty, sexuality, and other issues. Prior to her work at Race Forward, Sen served in leadership roles for over a decade at the revolutionary Center for Third World Organizing (CTWO), where she trained new organizers of color and Free and open to the public. RSVP preferred. You can also see the event on Facebook.

Research

7.Research Opportunity in Psychiatry

The Molecular and Functional Imaging Laboratory in the Department of Psychiatry, under Prof Rajendra Badgaiyan, MD are looking for Undergraduate students in Psychology, or computer sciences for designing and running cognitive experiments and for developing cognitive models. Interested students should email their CV to Prof. Badgaiyan at rdb@umn.edu.

Engagement

8.First-Generation, Diverse, Female, Juniors & Seniors

Honoring Women Worldwide’s mentoring program, is an organization that pairs first-generation, diverse, female junior and senior college students with top female organizational leaders. 70% of past participating students have been able to find an internship or job through the connections they make during this program. Current Mentor organizations include: 3M, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Federal Reserve Bank, HealthPartners, Target, Travelers Insurance, Wells Fargo and others. Benefits for Student Mentees include: Leadership Development, developing professional skills, knowledge and connections to enter the work world, growing personally and professionally, developing skills and strategies to successfully resolve conflicts, forming valuable networks with diverse cultures, business leaders and student peers, enriching and deepening dialogue among female leaders of all ages, stages, and walks of life, creating your Roadmap to Success. During each meeting developing, building and expanding a Roadmap to Success plan. Qualifications for Students are: First-generation, diverse, female junior or senior college student, GPA of 3.0 or above; Major relevant to the business world (including science, math, engineering, technology, business, human resources, finance, healthcare, accounting, or any other relevant major); Desires to be in a leadership position and to make a difference; Invested in their own growth and development and the development of others, and commits to the program and has ability to follow through. HWW is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 program year. Find more details and apply online or call 651-730-0900.

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.Personal Leadership in the University – This Summer

If you are looking for an engaging course that will encourage your personal growth this summer, than Personal Leadership in the University (PA 1961W/OLPD 1301W) might be perfect. In this course, students engage in the online space in a different way to create community and explore who they are as leaders. Some highlights of the course include: high interaction with peers and instructor, a small class size of 26 or fewer, and a focus on YOU as an individual - your strengths, values, beliefs and how you use them in groups and teams. This course stands alone or can serve as the first course in the Leadership Minor. Check out PA 1961W / OLPD 1301W today. Questions can be sent to Jessica Chung.

10.CPSY 4336 Development and Interpersonal Relations

Ever wonder how your relationships have influenced your development? You may be interested in CPSY 4336 Development and Interpersonal Relations. This class will discuss relationships with parents, grandparents, siblings, peers, romantic partners, and mentors. Check out CPSY 4336 Development and Interpersonal Relations (4 credits) this Fall.

11.Fall Health Career Exploration Courses

If you are interested in working in Health Care and need a few extra credits in your schedule this Fall, check out the health career exploration courses (AHS) that are offered out of the Health Careers Center. Some of the courses include: AHS 1101: Orientation to Health Careers (in person); AHS 1102: Orientation to Health Careers (online); AHS 1600: The Future Physician, Medicine in the 21st Century; AHS 1602: The Future Physician - Experiences in Medicine; and AHS 2400: Writing a Personal Statement. All of these are great options for individuals interested in health care. Check out their descriptions online, and feel free to contact the Health Careers Center with any questions.

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.

12.Student Peer Adivsor Position in CLA

CLA Student Services hiring a Peer Adivsor. The primary duties of peer advisors are: assisting students with advising decisions; serving as a liaison between students and university programs and services; and assisting in the provision of academic support services including referrals to other academic units and/or sources of academic learning such as tutors or career guidance professionals. For a full position description, and to apply, go online to the U of M employment website (requisition number: 197255). Preference will be given to applications received on or before April 3rd, 2015, but application materials will be reviewed until the position is filled.

13.Volunteer in an Adult Mental Health Unit

If you are looking for a volunteer experience, there are opportunities available at Fairview Southdale Hospital in the Adult Mental Health unit. They are looking for volunteers who can commit up to 4 hours a week. Duties include talking with patients, doing clerical and other miscellaneous tasks, and assisting staff (no medical tasks are expected). This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to work in the field of mental health or medicine. If you are interested, call Southdale Volunteer Services 952-924-5020.

14.Personal Care Assistant Positions with Student Experience

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 Healthcare, 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 NOW for 11 part time positions! Visit our website to apply today.

15.Math & Reading Corps Positions

Do you know someone who would love to help children and begin a year of service this fall at our school? Marcy Open is proud to have been awarded Minnesota Reading Corps and Minnesota Math Corps tutors for our upcoming school year. The tutors are not a replacement for teachers, but are specially trained AmeriCorps members who will work with students needing a boost to catch up to grade level in reading or math. These evidence based programs see strong growth in students served each year, and last year served over 35,000 Minnesota students in schools throughout the state. We need your help now to recruit individuals for these openings and join our team! Our goal is to fill these positions before we break for summer to ensure they are in place to start the 2015-16 school year. In addition to extensive training, the tutors will receive on-site support and oversight from specially trained mentors. Tutors come from many backgrounds and include recent high school and college grads, career changers, stay-at-home parents/grandparents, and retirees. In return for their service tutors earn a living allowance,educational award, federal student loan forbearance, and other benefits.Please encourage Superheroes and change makers you know to apply online or learn more about the program, position qualifications, and benefits at MinnesotaReadingCorps.org or MinnesotaMathCorps.org.

16.AmeriCorps School-Based Mentors

Partners in Routt County is recruiting 11 AmeriCorps School-Based Mentors for the 2015-2016 school year. This position is an amazing opportunity to take a close look at the different aspects of jobs in the school, social work, and counseling settings while dedicating time to those in need and gaining valuable work experience. AmeriCorps members also develop professional skills related to working in the non-profit sector. School-Based Mentors benefit from a number of professional development trainings, and many move on to work in a youth-related field. AmeriCorps members earn a monthly living stipend and receive a $5,645 education award at the conclusion of their term of service. Go online for more information, or contact Lindsay Kohler, 970-879-6141 ext. 305. Interested individuals can follow this link to submit an application.

17.Oasis For Youth

The Oasis for Youth is hiring. Any students or alumni that may be interested or qualified should apply online.

18.Visitation Supervisors and Parenting Coaches

Families in Transition Services, Inc. (FiTS) is currently searching for contracted visitation supervisors and parenting coaches for the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, and surrounding regions. Duties would include, but are not limited to; supervising and documenting court ordered visitations for county child protection cases and family law cases between noncustodial parents and their child(ren). In addition, parenting education and skills are also offered in some family cases upon the social workers request. Supervised visitation and parenting education in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas will be offered as an in-home service or at an appropriate community setting. Supervised visitation and parenting education in St. Cloud and surrounding areas can be offered at our visitation center, as an in-home service, or at an appropriate community setting. Minimum requirement is a Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field (or nearing completion). A criminal background check is required for all applicants. In some cases, the transportation of a child may be required, therefore, it is required that all applicants have a reliable vehicle with valid and up-to-date insurance. Families in Transition Services, Inc. is looking for a committed contractor to provide a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays, evenings, and weekend hours.To apply, please email your resume to fitssupervisedcenter@gmail.com. More information on FiTS can be viewed on online.