June 16th, 2015

June 16, 2015

Research 1. Summer and Fall Research Opportunities on Child and Family Resilience!

Courses 2. CSPH 3211- Living on Purpose: An Exploration of Self, Purpose, and Community 3. SEAM Courses

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 4. CLAgency is Hiring Students! 5. Volunteer at The Link 6. Volunteer or Intern with Tumban 7. Full-Time Positions with BestPrep 8. Full-Time Mental Health Practitioner 9. Behavior Therapist (Full Time/Part Time) 10.Student Experience is Hiring Personal Care Assistants

June 16, 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!

Research 1. Summer and Fall Research Opportunities on Child and Family Resilience! Our lab studies how children and families who face adversity are nonetheless able to achieve resilience and have positive outcomes. We are hoping to find multiple research assistants who can start sometime this summer (preferably July but August is okay too!) and continue to the end of fall semester. We are happy to help you get fall course credit for any summer/fall work you do or if you prefer, help you get Honors Experience. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about these positions! Ours is a large lab, and you'll work alongside multiple undergrads and grad students, and if interested, attend larger lab meetings. For individuals interested in eventually attending grad school, we hope this will give you experience to learn about the grad school process. Project #1 (multiple openings) - coding: Mastery motivation is conceptualized as a drive within all infants and young children to master their environment. It is believed that for children growing up in conditions of adversity such as homelessness, possessing this drive to explore, to manipulate objects and to demonstrate agency can help them achieve better outcomes and show resilience. We have videotapes of young children interacting with various fun toys for several minutes. We would like to have RAs code every 10 seconds of these videos on items such as "task orientation," "persistence," and "positive emotion," among others. You will receive extensive training on the coding process, and ongoing support throughout the project. Project #2 (multiple openings) - Data Entry: Our lab is currently engaged in a large data collection with parents and children living in conditions of adversity. We are collecting data about factors that can contribute to resilience and positive outcomes in these individuals, such as executive function skills or mental health. We are seeking multiple individuals to assist with data entry for this project. You will receive training and support throughout the process. If you would like to apply, please send us the following: 1. Resume, 2. Unofficial (free) Transcript (you can find this at Onestop, save as a PDF for free, and send the file), 3. In the Subject Line, please write "Application for Project 1 - Coding" or "Application for Project 2 - Data Entry" depending on which project you are interested in, and 3. 1-2 paragraphs explaining why you would be interested in this position (you can include it in the body of your e-mail). Please send the materials as soon as possible, and by June 26th at the latest, to ramak032@umn.edu and aefiat@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. 2. CSPH 3211- Living on Purpose: An Exploration of Self, Purpose, and Community Living on Purpose is a 2 credit course designed to help students explore questions of meaning and purpose in college and in their lives. In this class community, students will examine the context and meaning of their own lives, explore other peoples' ways of living on purpose, and consider the big questions that shape their present and future. Through, readings, reflections, experiential exercises, and assignments, the course offers students time to define their own purpose at this time in their lives and to help build a framework to lead a purposeful life now and into the future. The course is primarily web-based with three mandatory, in-person classes. Students must have 30+ completed credits (or instructor consent) to enroll. 3. SEAM Courses The Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) at the University of Minnesota strives to prepare students to become leaders in a multicultural and constantly changing society. The Student Excellence in Academics and Multiculturalism (SEAM) program offers students the opportunity to explore multicultural perspectives and disciplines in a variety of courses of all levels offered in different colleges across campus. This is done primarily with the help of faculty members interested in exposing students to social justice and multiculturalism. SEAM advantages and opportunities for instructors and students include: Accessible one-on-one advising by MLK professional advisers; Easy access to MCAE’s services including holistic academic coaching; One-on-one and small group facilitated tutoring; Free printing; Academic and social justice workshops and retreats and community learning activities; Participation in OED Certificate Training program; MCAE/COIN Newsletters; Free access to sporting and cultural events around the Twin Cities; Drawings for gift certificate and other prizes; Opportunities to get to know and interact with an array of students from various backgrounds and life experiences; Eligibility to participate in internship and scholarship opportunities exclusive for SEAM students such as two $2,000 scholarships sponsored by Target Corporation. The FOLLOWING FALL COURSES are SEAM designated: MATH 1271 DIS 023. Calculus 1; CFAN 3301 section 001. Grad & Prof School: Success Strategies for Prep; OLPD 1301W / PA 1961W Section 020 & Section 006; APPS 1620, Section 021: Navigating Diversity; CFAN 1902 Section 001: Ways of knowing Science.

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. 4. CLAgency is Hiring Students! CLAgency is recruiting up to 5 additional sophomores or juniors for next fall (ideally CLA students). We are looking for creative/artistic designers, photographers, video editors, sound editors. You can find the full job posting online./p> 5. Volunteer at The Link The Link is a Twin Cities-based non-profit that serves more than 3,500 at-risk youth each year. Since its founding 24 years ago, the agency has served thousands of young people and their families when homelessness, exploitation, school failure, truancy, or trouble with the law have put youth at risk of not reaching their potential. The Link prides itself on its innovative, trauma-informed, strength-based programming for youth. The Link's mission is to build a supportive community that links youth and their families to their inner strength through life skills, education, advocacy, supportive housing, and a dynamic network of social services to transform lives. The Link provides programming to youth ages 12-24 in three main areas: 1. Supportive housing for homeless youth and young families, 2. Positive alternative programs in juvenile justice, and 3. Shelter, housing and supportive services for sex trafficked youth. Our Lindquist Apartments located off W. Broadway, Evening Reporting Center and Juvenile Justice Division are all seeking volunteers to engage with youth and assist in developing lifelong skills as they transition to adulthood. We are seeking individuals and groups to volunteer with the following: providing monthly meals, recreation nights, group facilitators/life skill (cooking, cleaning apt., grocery shopping, financial literacy, holiday gatherings, budgeting, resume writing, interview skills, etc.), tutor, yoga, wellness, nutrition, art classes, creative activities and so much more. If you have any questions or would be interested in volunteering, please contact Carla Kress, Volunteer Coordinator, at 612-999-0042 or ckress@thelinkmn.org. To learn more about The Link, please visitour website. 6. Volunteer or Intern with Tumban We are looking now for some excellent candidates for Fall opportunities at Tubman. We have a big need for Community Advocates, Legal Counseling Advocates, Child Care Assistants, and Youth Advocates at our South Minneapolis and Maplewood sites. After a screening process, all volunteers and interns attend our training series before beginning their roles. Our Fall training series is August 29 – September 10. Please contact Katie Massie by phone (651) 789-6752 or email kmassie@tubman.orgto request the training schedule, ask any questions. More info (including our application) can also be found in the Volunteer area of our website. 7. Full-Time Positions with BestPrep BestPrep is a statewide nonprofit organization with a mission to prepare students with business, career and financial literacy skills through hands-on experiences that inspire success in work and life. BestPrep’s programs engage 4-12 grade students and their educators in active learning, while connecting them to the world outside the classroom. With the help of more than 4,000 professional volunteers each year, BestPrep bridges classroom curriculum and the business community, enriching the teaching and learning experience for students and educators. Currently, BestPrep is hiring a program Manager, a Program Associate, and a Development Assistant (will be posted this summer). Being that BestPrep is a small, local organization, every employee plays a critical role. These are great opportunities for recent graduates to gain experience in the non-profit world. The Program Manager position can be found here, and the Program Associate here. 8. Full-Time Mental Health Practitioner We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to be part of our team at the Como Community Unit of the Minnesota Specialty Health System (MSHS), which provides rehabilitation and supportive residential services for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. Located in an apartment complex, MSHS Como allows clients to practice living independently as they work toward improving their functional skills. The Mental Health Practitioner provides leadership to program staff in the delivery of services to promote consumers' independence, autonomy, personal responsibility, and self-control necessary for successful reintegration and placement into the community. This full-time position works a rotating day-evening shift (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 4 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.) and is eligible for full benefits and insurance coverage. In addition to a paid comprehensive new employee orientation, we provide ongoing continuing education opportunities to keep our staff and organization on the leading edge of behavioral health care. Join us for a rewarding chance to make a difference in the lives of others! The deadline to apply to this job is MONDAY, June 22nd. Please contact Caroline Dillon, Recruitment Specialist (651-431-3673 Caroline.Dillon@state.mn.us) to request a full job description. The Application will be filled out online, follow the instructions: 1. Go towww.mn.gov/careers 2. Select “Applicant Help” 3. Click “Apply for Jobs” to create an account and submit your resume 4. Apply for job posting number: 14DHS002263 (NOTE: the state classification for this position is Behavior Analyst 2). 9. Behavior Therapist (Full Time/Part Time) The Lovaas Institue is looking for behavior therapists to conduct in-home behavior therapy services for young children with autism in the Twin Cities Metro area. 1500 hours of Experience working with adults or children with disabilities, and a Bachelor’s level degree is required. Paid training is provided. This is a salaried position with full benefits. Contact Carly Haugen at carlyhaugen@lovaas.com for more information. 10. Student Experience is Hiring Personal Care Assistants Student Experience is Hiring Personal Care Assistants 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. Visit our website to apply today.

June 2nd, 2015

June 2, 2015

Events 1. MetLife Careers Networking Reception for Graduates

Scholarships 2. $500! Apply for a Summer 2015 Psych Engagement Award! Deadline June 15th

Engagement 3. How CLA Career Services Can Help YOU

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 4. 360 Communities is Hiring a Spanish Speaking Home Visitor 5. Volunteer with iCan Bike 6. SFER Action Network Paid Summer Fellowship Program 7. NYLC Hiring a Youth Leadership Specialist 8. AmeriCorps Positions with MN Literacy 9. AmeriCorps VISTA Positions with College Possible 10. President's Emerging Scholars Program Assistant Full-Time Position

June 2, 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!

Events 1. MetLife Careers Networking Reception for Graduates University alumni and graduating students are cordially invited to attend a networking reception to learn more about careers with MetLife and speak directly with MetLife career representatives. Previous industry experience is welcomed, but it is not a requirement to attend. Join us on June 8th from 5:30to 7:30 in University Hall of the McNamara Alumni Center This is A FREE event for interested alumni or graduating students. RSVP required. Register or visit GoldPASS for more information (Event ID: 2550).

Scholarships 2. $500! Apply for a Summer 2015 Psych Engagement Award! Deadline June 15th Are you participating in an internship here or abroad this summer? Or engaging in a learning opportunity that takes you outside of the classroom for a unique experience? The Department of Psychology's Donor Awards for Psychology Undergraduate Engagement are available to support you! The purpose of these awards is to encourage and support psychology majors who engage in learning experiences beyond the University campus and classroom environments (i.e. unpaid internships, volunteer experiences, study abroad containing a psych-related internship or research component, etc.). Up to two awards of $500 will be offered Summer 2015. The Summer 2015 application deadline is June 15, 2015. Notification Date: June 25, 2015. For details about the awards and application materials, visit our webpage.

Engagement 3. How CLA Career Services Can Help YOU For new graduates, seniors, and all CLA students, take advantage of the resources available through CLA Career Services. CLA Career Services can: Critique or help you write resumes and cover letters, Do practice interviews, Advise you about all aspects of a job search. Visit our Resource Room (no appointment needed) to talk to a Peer Adviser or to read job-search materials. Or set up an appointment with a professional career counselor at 612-624-7577 or clacareer@umn.edu. Services are available to all current CLA students, and to CLA alumni for up to one year after graduating from the U of M.

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. 4. 360 Communities is Hiring a Spanish Speaking Home Visitor The primary responsibility of this position (Spanish Speaking Home Visitor) is to engage families in a supportive relationship by providing home visiting services and carefully planned interventions to address parenting, attachment, child development, school readiness and other issues affecting the parent-child relationship and family health. Home visits are provided on a weekly basis during the first six to nine months of service, decreasing in frequency, for up to four years. The home visitor is responsible for following MAHF policies and procedures and meeting training and reporting requirements. This position requires significant skills in engaging families using a relationship and strength-based approach, knowledge of and capacity to address complex family issues, organizational and analytical abilities, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Check out the 360 Communities Website. 5. Volunteer with iCan Bike Look no further for a volunteer opportunity that infusing fitness into your community service. Volunteer individually or gather up a group of friends, housemates or teammates. The iCan Bike Camp - Twin Cities is the week of August 3rd. You are instrumental in a camper achieving a rite of passage in life, independently riding a two-wheel bike creates confidence, independence & friendship. You may find volunteer and camp information at www.dsamn.org, www.icanshine.org orhttp://www.facebook.com/ICanShineTwinCities. 6. SFER Action Network Paid Summer Fellowship Program Join a local team of students to learn field organizing and impact your community. Our fellowships include: Guided campaign & leadership skill-building throughout the program, working 40 hours per week applying your training: interning with SFER, door knocking, phone banking and more. Visit our web page for more information and to apply. 7. NYLC Hiring a Youth Leadership Specialist The Youth Leadership Specialist (YLS) is responsible for ensuring positive outcomes for diverse groups of adults working with youth and youth participants themselves, in various settings with a focus on out-of-school time (OST). A successful YLS will accomplish this through providing online and in-person training and technical assistance on service-learning and youth leadership to educators, youth, and OST providers. Major responsibilities include developing trainings and materials, implementing NYLC programs, supporting the development of programs to foster youth leadership through service-learning in OST networks, and developing and maintaining relationships with key partners both locally, within states, and nationally. If interested, please send your resume and cover letter tojobs@nylc.org. The position will be open until filled. 8. AmeriCorps Positions with MN Literacy We are looking for 26 more dedicated individuals to join us in a year of AmeriCorps service to make literacy programs stronger and empower communities through education. We seek candidates who are passionate about education, community service and ending poverty, are at least 18 years old, are able to commit to a 12-month full-time position from July 28, 2015 - July 30, 2016, and are looking for a fun and challenging professional experience. Charged to design and direct literacy initiatives and tackle the achievement gap, Literacy VISTAs work side-by-side with seasoned professionals and committed volunteers at schools, community-based nonprofit organizations or local government agencies. Final deadline: June 5. For more info including a full list of openings, visit our website. Please don't hesitate to contact Amy Krill with any questions at akrill@mnliteracy.org or 651-251-9066. 9. AmeriCorps VISTA Positions with College Possible At College Possible we are looking for applicants for our AmeriCorps and VISTA positions next year, specifically hiring a Research and Evaluation VISITA to work in the National Office. This is a new position that is centered on supporting our internal and external evaluations, including our Harvard RCT and U.S. Departments of Education and Treasury evaluations. A key aspect of our research and evaluation work is ensuring we have systems, tools, and processes in place for consistent data collection, management, and reporting. We are a data-driven organization and love to use data to make meaningful difference in our students’ lives! The position comes with a stipend and benefits, and is a one year commitment but can extend to two years. Since the position is new it is not listed on theapplication link, but applicants can select College or High School Program VISITA in St. Paul or type in the Research and Evaluation VISITA. 10. President's Emerging Scholars Program Assistant Full-Time Position The President’s Emerging Scholars program (PES) at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a growing scholarship program designed to increase retention and graduation rates of underserved undergraduate students in all seven colleges. The PES program will support participants for four years. PES participants are enrolled in a variety of majors, with the majority of students enrolling in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) and the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). Approximately 500 new students enter the program each fall, with maximum program occupancy of approximately 2,000 students. The PES program will admit its 3rd cohort in fall, 2015. The Office of Undergraduate Education recently posted an opening for a President's Emerging Scholars Program Assistant on the Twin Cities campus (Job Number 301155). Please consider this opportunity or share with qualified individuals. Program Assistant is responsible for supporting all functions of the President’s Emerging Scholars Program. This includes meeting with students and families, overseeing large program events, and administering student progress checks for scholarship. Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Activities" page and uploading documents there. Please attach (1) a cover letter specifically addressing your interest in and qualifications for this position; (2) current resume; and (3) a list of three or more references, including phone numbers

May 19th, 2015

May 19, 2015

Psychology Advising 1. Summer Psych Scoop 2. Psychology Advising Hours Friday 5/29 3. Psychology Advising Availability for Summer 2014

Research 4. The Carlson Child Development Lab is Looking to Fill One Summer RA Position 5. Relationships Research Lab 6. Undergraduate Research Experience for Summer and Fall

Courses 7. New Fall PSY Course - Careers in Psych (1 cr PSY Elective)

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 8. Entry-Level Cognitive Trainer Positions Open 9. Summer Activist Jobs Protecting Minnesota's 10,000 Lakes 10. Student Employee - Public Health Office Assistant 11. Volunteer Reading Tutors Needed

May 19, 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!

Psychology Advising 1. Summer Psych Scoop During the summer months, the Psych Scoop will only be sent out every-other Tuesday. The information will still be relevant and informative, so be sure to stay up-to-date with the information and opportunities! 2. Psychology Advising Hours Friday 5/29 Psych Advising will be closing at noon on Friday, 5/29. If you have any questions, please send them topsyadvis@umn.edu. 3. Psychology Advising Availability for Summer 2014 Psychology Undergraduate Advising will begin our summer availability this Monday, May 18th. We do not hold drop-in hours during summer session, as advisor availability fluctuates. However, we are available to meet with students through appointments. If you would like to meet with an advisor, please submit an Appointment Request Form. Our office remains open during our usual operating hours, though availability of front desk assistance varies during this time as well. We will still be checking and responding to emails frequently, so feel free to contact us with your questions atpsyadvis@umn.edu.

Research 4. The Carlson Child Development Lab is Looking to Fill One Summer RA Position The lab offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain valuable research experience and earn college credits while working with preschool and school-aged children in a laboratory setting. Current research topics include self-control, perspective-taking and pretend play. Our undergraduates are an integral part of our lab, and participate in all levels of our research. From offering suggestions for developing protocols to running sessions with children and families, research assistants are afforded every opportunity to pursue their own interests and apply their own skills within our lab. As a Carlson Lab RA, you will interact with some of the leading scientists in the field of child development,. You will also have the chance to contribute to presentations of our research at international conferences and be included in future publications. This is the perfect opportunity to develop important research skills and relationships while learning about children's social cognitive development. Schedules are highly flexible. Inquiries can be directed to childlab@umn.edu. Two credit, two semester minimum. 5. Relationships Research Lab Undergraduate research assistants needed in the Relationships Research Lab. We are currently working on a large longitudinal study that examines the development of children's understanding of close relationships across childhood and into adolescence. We are particularly interested in factors that contribute to stability and change during this important developmental period. We are looking for undergraduate students to get involved with transcription, and other detailed-oriented lab work. If you are interested please contact Professor Glenn I. Roisman at roism001@umn.edu. 6. Undergraduate Research Experience for Summer and Fall A research project by Kate Briggs (Psych 1001 instructor) and Max Hui Bai (a Social Psychology graduate student) is seeking undergraduates with cross-cultural experience to help with research. The volunteer research assistants will code data in the summer and fall. The task involves reading and sorting approximately 500 stories about culture shock into categories. This is a good opportunity for someone looking for research experience in culture and social psychology. The task may take up to 20 hours in total. The research volunteers may work on the task at home at their own pace, but we plan to finish the initial sorting by July 1. There will be optional meetings throughout the summer and fall to discuss theoretical issues pertinent to this study. The required minimal GPA is 3.3. If interested, please contact Max (baixx062@umn.edu) with your name, GPA, reason for applying, and list of relevant classes, research and cross-cultural experience. Please reply by 11AM on May 22nd, 2015.

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. 7. New Fall PSY Course - Careers in Psych (1 cr PSY Elective) This Fall, the Department of Psychology is offering a New Special Topics Seminar, Psy 3960 – Careers in Psych. This is a 1cr course with a focus on investigating post-graduation possibilities within the multiple directions of 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. This will count as a 1 credit towards the Electives are of the Psychology Major (BA and BS). This is a great 1 credit option on if you have took an Intro to Psy course that was only 3 credits and you are looking for an additional Psy Elective credit. Register online through the Academics page on MyU. Feel free to contact Moin Syed, the instructor of the course, 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. 8. 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. Morning hours are also an option over the summer. 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. 9. Summer Activist Jobs Protecting Minnesota's 10,000 Lakes We’re looking for smart, hard-working students and recent graduates who are eager to make a difference. You can apply online at www.jobsthatmatter.org or call 612-331-8401. The Fund for the Public Interest (aka “the Fund”) works with some of the top progressive organizations in the country like Environment America and US PIRG. And we're hiring! Specifically, we're hiring full time Minneapolis campaign staff to work on a campaign with Environment Minnesota to protect Minnesota's 10,000 Lakes. Average pay is $4,000-$6,000 for the summer. If you are interested in applying, visit our website at www.jobsthatmatter.org. 10. Student Employee - Public Health Office Assistant Boynton is hiring a student employee to fill the role Public Health Office Assistant. The person selected for this position will be responsible for large group presentations to parents and students, assist in data entry, work with the marketing team, and assist with other support tasks. If you are interested,check out the full posting online Job ID: 300932. 11. Volunteer Reading Tutors Needed Help kindergartners succeed in reading during the summer! Become a volunteer reading tutor with the East Side Learning Center, an educational partnership with the School Sisters of Notre Dame. There are morning tutoring opportunities between June 15-July 9 and July 20-August 7. Scheduling is semi-flexible. We just ask for at least one hour a week. Contact Kristina Scherber, Coordinator of Volunteers, for more information: Kristina.scherber@spps.org, www.eastsidelearningcenter.org, or call651-793-7364.

May 12th, 2015

May 12, 2015

Psychology Advising 1. Psychology Advising Availability for Summer 2014

Events 2. University Libraries Offer Distraction-Free Study Time

Research 3. Opportunity for Undergraduate Research Assistants 4. Undergraduate Research Experience for Summer and Fall 5. Developmental Psychopathology Research (Cicchetti Lab)

Scholarships 6. CLA Internship Scholarship

Courses 7. May term 3960 – Psychology of Self-Regulation (2 cr PSY Elective) 8. New Fall PSY Course - Careers in Psych (1 cr PSY Elective)

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 9. Marcy has Americorps Positions for Next Year! 10. Spring Graduates! Epic is Recruiting 11. Health CORE Coordinator at UM-Rochester 12. Graduate Studies Coordinator – School of Journalism & Mass Comm 13. Part Time Summer Youth Work Position

May 12, 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. Psychology Advising Availability for Summer 2014 Psychology Undergraduate Advising will begin our summer availability this Monday, May 18th. We do not hold drop-in hours during summer session, as advisor availability fluctuates. However, we are available to meet with students through appointments. If you would like to meet with an advisor, please submit an Appointment Request Form. Our office remains open during our usual operating hours, though availability of front desk assistance varies during this time as well. We will still be checking and responding to emails frequently, so feel free to contact us with your questions atpsyadvis@umn.edu.

Events 2. University Libraries Offer Distraction-Free Study Time The University Libraries will offer "distraction-free" studying for finals that includes extended hours in our buildings, as well as stress-reducing activities. Students can study in our spaces (13 on campus libraries), use our computers (and printers and staplers), enjoy our coffee shops, get help when needed, and take a break with our awesome activities. Walter and Bio-Medical Libraries are open 24/7 now through May 15; Wilson Library will be open 24/7 on May 9-16; Magrath Library (St. Paul) will have extended hours until 2 am on May 8-15. Many of our Libraries host study break activities including puzzles, photo booths, coloring, crafts, games, bubble wrap, plant therapy, coffee, treats, chair massage, animal therapy, origami, button-making and more. All the details can be found online.

Research 3. Opportunity for Undergraduate Research Assistants We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented students who can work in Dr. Ted Christ's research lab and help with developing test questions for a new computerized reading assessment. Other responsibilities may include data entry and organization. Credit and volunteer options are available. A commitment of six hours a week is required. If you would like to work more than 6 hours, we can offer $10/hr for each additional hour. Please contact Jessie Kember by email(kembe007@umn.edu) if you are interested, Attach a 1 page resume that includes information about your work and schooling experience, references, skills using Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel, etc.), SPSS, R and/or other statistical software. 4. Undergraduate Research Experience for Summer and Fall  A research project by Kate Briggs (Psych 1001 instructor) and Max Hui Bai (a Social Psychology graduate student) is seeking undergraduates with cross-cultural experience to help with research. The volunteer research assistants will code data in the summer and fall. The task involves reading and sorting approximately 500 stories about culture shock into categories. This is a good opportunity for someone looking for research experience in culture and social psychology. The task may take up to 20 hours in total. The research volunteers may work on the task at home at their own pace, but we plan to finish the initial sorting by July 1. There will be optional meetings throughout the summer and fall to discuss theoretical issues pertinent to this study. The required minimal GPA is 3.3. If interested, please contact Max (baixx062@umn.edu) with your name, GPA, reason for applying, and list of relevant classes, research and cross-cultural experience. Please reply by 11AM on May 22nd, 2015. 5. Developmental Psychopathology Research (Cicchetti Lab) Researchers at the Institute of Child Development are currently seeking motivated undergraduate students who are interested in participating in developmental psychopathology research. Our project may be of particular interest for those pursuing research experiences in clinical or developmental psychology, with emphasis on caregiver-child relations, social-emotion, and/or language development. Students who are native English speakers are preferred. It is required that you have previous research experience, are able to commit to at least 6 hours per week, can start this summer, and can stay through the end of Spring 2016. Previous experience with coding is highly preferred. Lab duties include coding linguistic and affective data and data entry. Opportunities to be involved in professional presentations may be offered pending on the commitment of the student. Our project is flexible to the schedule of interested undergraduates. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Michelle Brown at: brow4008@umn.edu and include a resume/CV with your inquiry.

Scholarships 6. CLA Internship Scholarship Are you doing an unpaid internship this summer? Apply for the CLA Undergraduate Internship Scholarship. The application deadline is June 10th. Find more information about this and other CLA scholarships online.

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. 7. May term 3960 – Psychology of Self-Regulation (2 cr PSY Elective) This May Term, the Department of Psychology is offering a 2 credit special topic seminar, Psy 3960:Psychology of Self-Regulation. When was the last time you checked Facebook? Or your cell phone? How long can you work on one assignment before being distracted? Successfully completing tasks and goals requires self-control, but our environment is filled with distracting temptations. In this course, students will investigate the role of self-control in daily life, including its antecedents and outcomes. Throughout the course, students will read academic journal articles and popular press articles to learn how both psychology and the media portray our daily struggle with self-control. Students will apply what they've learned from the readings through class discussions, in-class activities (such as evaluating large-scale interventions meant to improve self-control), and writing short reflection papers. By the end of the course, students will know how and why self-regulation fails or succeeds in multiple domains as well as how to improve overall self-control. This will count as 2 credits towards the Electives portion of the Psychology Major (BA and BS). Register online through the Academics page on MyU. Feel free to contact Heather Scherschel, the instructor of the course, with any questions. 8. New Fall PSY Course - Careers in Psych (1 cr PSY Elective) This Fall, the Department of Psychology is offering a New Special Topics Seminar, Psy 3960 – Careers in Psych. This is a 1cr course with a focus on investigating post-graduation possibilities within the multiple directions of 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. This will count as a 1 credit towards the Electives are of the Psychology Major (BA and BS). This is a great 1 credit option on if you have took an Intro to Psy course that was only 3 credits and you are looking for an additional Psy Elective credit. Register online through the Academics page on MyU. Feel free to contact Moin Syed, the instructor of the course, 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. 9. Marcy has Americorps Positions for Next Year! 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. 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. Superheroes and change makers interested in working with Marcy students should apply online or learn more about the program, position qualifications, and benefits at MinnesotaReadingCorps.org orMinnesotaMathCorps.org. 10. Spring Graduates! Epic is Recruiting Epic is actively recruiting spring grads - we're searching for smart, passionate people who want to achieve great things. Opportunities for all majors include Project Management, Technical Writing, Training and Quality Assurance. Interested students are welcome to contact Nicole Hilsenhoff directly or can visit our website for more information. 11. Health CORE Coordinator at UM-Rochester The University of Minnesota Rochester is hiring for a Health CORE Coordinator. The Health CORE Coordinator (HCC) will work collaboratively to develop and implement the Health CORE program, a UMR learning community of undergraduate health-sciences students focused on outcomes related to diversity, inclusion, intercultural development, and global-local engagement. “CORE” is an acronym for Community of Respect and Empowerment. The HCC will recruit underrepresented students to that Health CORE program and to the University of Minnesota Rochester. The HCC will continue to support Health CORE students after their enrollment as they transition to college, engage in the Health CORE program, progress through their college experiences, and graduate from UMR. You can read the full job description and see qualifications here. You can go online to apply - the job ID is 300757. 12. Graduate Studies Coordinator – School of Journalism & Mass Comm The School of Journalism and Mass Communication has recently posted a position for an Graduate Studies Coordinator. This person in this position carries out the day-to-day administrative functions related to the entire SJMC graduate experience and serves as the unit's first point of contact concerning policies, procedures and communications related to graduate education. This person is part of a dedicated student services team and works closely with SJMC's dynamic faculty and staff. The full position description can be found online. 13. Part Time Summer Youth Work Position St. Paul's Lutheran Church in the Phillips neighborhood of south Minneapolis is hiring a part-time (25 hours per week) Youth Program Coordinator for their Young Leader’s Program. See the full job description here.