Participants (18+) Wanted for a Study of Stuttering and Conversation

Adult participants (18+) wanted for a study of stuttering and conversation. We are looking for both individuals who stutter and individuals who do not. You will be asked to pick a partner and together attend five sessions (up to 60 minutes each) to play a card game. You and your partner will each be paid $10 per session. If interested, contact Ai Leen at choo1@illinois.edu or 217-819 2090.

Participants needed for psychology study

Participation requires visiting research lab 18 times over the course of five to six weeks, with testing including paper and pencil tasks, computer-based training and MRI scans. Each session lasts one to two hours. Pay is $15/hour upon completing the study (~$360 total). Must be right-handed, native English speaker and between 18-30 years old. http://hpp.beckman.illinois.edu/contact.html

HDFS 494 Undergraduate Research Courses for Fall 2012/Spring 2013

Family Resiliency Center Now Recruiting Students in HDFS 494 Undergraduate Research Courses for Fall 2012/Spring 2013


The Family Resiliency Center is offering two Undergraduate Research Courses next year, one for the STRONG Kids Program and one for our Food and Family Program.  We are currently recruiting students who will have Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing in the Fall '12 to enroll in these courses.  Students may enroll in 2-3 hours of credit for these courses.   


The purpose of these two-semester year-long supervised research courses is to provide students with a first-hand experience working as part of a research team as well as to help them develop a working knowledge of the theory and applications of transdisciplinary research used to guide the specific research program.


Students will:
• Be provided with an overview of the Research Program issues;
• Be trained to conduct and carryout field research and data collection on one or more projects;
• Develop oral and written communication skills; data management skills; team building skills; critical thinking skills; and professional work environment skills; 
• Be trained in mixed methods relevant to factors that contribute to child and family health;
• Identify opportunities and barriers in transdisciplinary team work;
• Prepare a scientific presentation that reflects the students' knowledge of transdisciplinary science gained through working on one of the program subprojects. The presentation will be given at a scientific conference held in the Spring 2013.


Additional information about these research courses, as well as a downloadable application can be found on our website at:  http://go.illinois.edu/frcstudents.   Flyers for posting are also available here. 


Please contact: Jen Themanson, Coordinator, 217-244-5119 or jthemans - at - illinois.edu  if you have any questions.

HDFS 494 Undergraduate Research Courses for Fall 2012/Spring 2013

Family Resiliency Center Now Recruiting Students in HDFS 494 Undergraduate Research Courses for Fall 2012/Spring 2013


The Family Resiliency Center is offering two Undergraduate Research Courses next year, one for the STRONG Kids Program and one for our Food and Family Program.  We are currently recruiting students who will have Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing in the Fall '12 to enroll in these courses.  Students may enroll in 2-3 hours of credit for these courses.   


The purpose of these two-semester year-long supervised research courses is to provide students with a first-hand experience working as part of a research team as well as to help them develop a working knowledge of the theory and applications of transdisciplinary research used to guide the specific research program.


Students will:
• Be provided with an overview of the Research Program issues;
• Be trained to conduct and carryout field research and data collection on one or more projects;
• Develop oral and written communication skills; data management skills; team building skills; critical thinking skills; and professional work environment skills; 
• Be trained in mixed methods relevant to factors that contribute to child and family health;
• Identify opportunities and barriers in transdisciplinary team work;
• Prepare a scientific presentation that reflects the students' knowledge of transdisciplinary science gained through working on one of the program subprojects. The presentation will be given at a scientific conference held in the Spring 2013.


Additional information about these research courses, as well as a downloadable application can be found on our website at:  http://go.illinois.edu/frcstudents.   


Course flyers can be found here and here.

Accepting Applications for Student Travel Award

The vice president for academic affairs announces the 2012 President's Research in Diversity Travel Award. This competitive universitywide award provides up to $600 to 10 students to travel and present research related to diversity at a professional conference  between April and September 2012. The application deadline is March 15. Visit: http://www.vpaa.uillinois.edu/programs/diversity-travel-award.cfm

European Union Center: Grants, Call for Research Proposals, Study Abroad!

The European Union Center has a great deal to offer students, including undergrads, in terms of grants, research opportunities/calls for proposals, and assistance in studying abroad. They sent out an email listing many of these opportunities, which I've collected into a huge 3-page flyer here.

2012 Undergraduate Research Symposium

The fifth annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will be held at the Illini Union on April 11 (Wednesday). Deadline for proposal submission is 11:59 p.m. Feb. 27 (Monday). A series of pre-symposium events will support student preparation of both proposals and presentations; watch symposium website for scheduling announcements: http://provost.illinois.edu/ugresearch/

Paid Virtual Reality Research Opportunity

Lifelong Brain and Cognition Lab invites adults age 18-30 to complete two-hour 'street-crossing'/computer task sessions. Pay is $8/hour plus parking. Must be highly proficient in English, able to walk easily and have not completed a 3-D street-crossing exercise before. To apply, contact Aubrey Lutz at 259-2334 or streetcrossings.lbc - at - gmail.com

Asian American LGB Research Study Opportunity

Research Opportunity:
We are seeking individuals who (1) identify as Asian American, (2) identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual, and (3) are at least 18 years of age to complete a confidential web-based survey that will ask you about the impact of discrimination on Asian American LGB persons.
For more information about the study, and to participate, please go to   https://illinois.edu/sb/sec/4852751
Any questions can be addressed to Dr. Frances Shen (email: fshen3 -at - uis.edu), Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Springfield.
This research has been reviewed and approved by the UIS Human Subjects Review Officer, Dr. Lynn Pardie. Dr. Pardie can be reached at 217-206-6614 to answer any questions about your rights as a volunteer participant in this study.

Native Speakers of Spanish Needed for Language Study

Native speakers of Spanish who also speak English are needed for a study on word production. Participants will complete a written English proficiency test and will memorize words in Spanish and English and then produce them. Compensation is $10 for study completion (50 to 60 minutes). E-mail Rebecca Foote at rfoote -at - illinois.edu

Mindfulness Meditation Training

Stressed? Overwhelmed? If so, you may be eligible to join a mindfulness meditation group that can help you become more aware and accepting of your experiences. The group will be offered free of charge, in exchange for taking part in research examining its effects. For more info, email kbstudy054 - at - yahoo.com

Research Opportunity: Wheelchair Users Needed

Manual wheelchair users aged 18-64 years are needed to provide feedback on a new manual wheelchair design. The study will take about 1.5 hours and you will be compensated monetarily for your time. If you are interested, contact Scott Daigle at sdaigle2@gmail.com or 217-244-7006. http://kch.illinois.edu/Research/Labs/MotorControl/ or contact Jacob J Sosnoff jsosnoff - at - @illinois.edu

Online Psychology Research Study Seeks Participants

The Personality Assessment Lab is looking for adults aged 18 or older to participate in a study on personality and psychological functioning. Participants completing the online survey and cheek swab are paid $10. Contact Michelle at mschoen2 - at - illinois.edu Complete online survey: http://go.illinois.edu/personality_behavior

Research Opportunity

Twins between the ages of 20 through 60 are needed for the Health and Study of Aging's personality psychology study. Study includes completing an extensive survey, an interview and saliva collection. If interested, contact Kathleen at kmoreno at illinois.edu
http://go.illinois.edu/personality_behavior

Research Opportunity

The Personality Assessment Lab is looking for adults aged 18 or older to participate in a study on personality and psychological functioning. Participants completing the online survey and cheek swab are paid $10. Contact Michelle at mschoen2@illinois.edu. Complete online survey: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/187967/hasci-community-wave-3
Questions? Contact Kathleen Moreno kmoreno at illinois.edu

Psychology Research Opportunities

The Psychology Department is now posting opportunities for paid studies. Here's the blurb:

Psychology subjects for paid studies sought

The psychology department has a new website for signing up for paid studies. All posted studies have Institutional Review Board approval. You must be 18 years old to register in the signup system. For more

information and to register in the system, visit: URL: http://go.illinois.edu/PaidSubjectPool

Cognitive research project needs participants

Seeking participants for two-hour cognitive task/3-D streetcrossing sessions. Payment is $8/hour plus parking. Must be ages 18-30, U.S.citizens and native English speakers. Email interest with Monday/Tuesday availability through July to streetcrossings.lbc - at - gmail.com. To learn more, go to http://www.beckman.illinois.edu/index.aspx or contact Aubrey Elaine Lutz - alutz2 - at - illinois.edu at the Beckman Institute

Research Opportunity

Here's a way to get involved in some research on childhood obesity. This could be a valuable experience for those interested in: Scientific research, childhood obesity, careers in healthcare.


STRONG Kids:  Fall 2011-Spring 2012
2011
 The STRONG Kids research program is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the study of childhood obesity and health.  The program is currently recruiting 
students to assist with data collection during the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 semester!
This opportunity will provide students with a first-hand experience working as part of a research team as well as to help them develop a working knowledge of the theory and applications of trans-disciplinary research used to guide the STRONG Kids research program.  
Students will also attend class once a week and earn course credit!!!
 You are eligible to participate if you :
• Have Soph., Junior or Senior standing for Fall 2011; 
• Are available at least one morning per week from 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.; 
• Are able to attend a lab meeting every other week on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
For an application please visit: 
http://familyresiliency.illinois.edu/SKUnderResearch.htm
Visit http://go.illinois.edu/frcstudents to learn more about:
• The STRONG Kids research program
• STRONG Kids research sub-projects
• A list of project investigators and their affiliation(s)
• FRC Undergraduate Research Program
• Examples of research activities