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The Learning and Motivational Beliefs Lab is looking for self-driven & motivated undergraduate students to join us as Undergraduate Research Assistants this Spring 2024 for course credit!
In the LAMB Lab, you will learn about what motivates students. We study people’s beliefs about and perceptions of themselves and others. Ultimately, our goal is to contribute to knowledge that helps students learn and reduces inequities in educational outcomes.
You will need to take EDP 379L and receive course credit (either 2 or 3 credit hours) during the Spring 2024 semester to work in the lab.
Please complete the application below if interested by November 11, 2023
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Qualifications
Good applicants will:
- Have an interest in education, educational psychology, psychology, or related fields; specifically, interest in academic motivation and the impact of teachers and peers
- Have a desire and passion for gaining research experience
- Be interested in pursuing a graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) after undergrad
- Be able to devote between 6 and 9 hours a week to the lab, and be able to attend our weekly lab meetings (Wednesdays from 4-5:30 pm) in the Sanchez Building
Duties
As a research assistant, your duties will include:
- Attending weekly lab meetings (in-person), where you will learn about research and engage with graduate students, faculty, and other undergraduate RAs
- Learning how to create and test surveys using Qualtrics software
- Learning how to clean and organize qualitative data
- Learning how to code qualitative open-ended survey responses
Typical Time Commitment
6-9
Desired Length of Commitment
At least 1
