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  • Work-Study Research Assistant Position in Department of Slavic and Baltic Languages & Literatures

    Job Announcement: Undergraduate Work-Study Position

    Department of Slavic and Baltic Languages & Literatures

    Title: Research Assistant

    Hours:  Approx. 20 hours per week.

    Description:

    The Department of Slavic and Baltic Languages & Literatures at UIC seeks a work-study undergraduate student to provide research support for the department. Responsibilities include:

    -       Library research

    -       Bibliographic work

    -       Scanning, xeroxing, and other office assistance

    -       Maintenance of the web site for Polish Studies. Training on how to post materials will be provided.

    Requirements:

    •       Previous clerical or research experience

    •       Federal Work Study (FWS) awarded for 2014-2015 academic year

    •       Polish-language proficiency is not required for this position, but would be an asset.

    Contact: Please send resume’ and letter of interest, or direct inquiries, to Prof. Karen Underhill, Department of Slavic & Baltic Languages & Literatures, at kcu@uic.edu

  • Workshops to prepare for the Student Research Forum (and other research presentations)

    Are you working on your capstone or another research project?  Presenting your capstone or other research at the Student Research Forum or in another location?  The Honors College and the UIC Library both have put together workshops for you to prepare!  Check out the offerings below:

     

    Mock Research Poster Presentation Session

    Tuesday 3/29, 3-4 pm, 121 Burnham Hall

    Refworks and Citation Tools Workshop

    When you do library research, it is important to keep track of what you find, and to cite it correctly in your final product.  This workshop will introduce you to Refworks and some other tools that can make this process easier and more time efficient.

    Wed. 3/30, 2-3 pm, Idea Commons Classroom (first floor UIC Daley Library)

    If you have questions, contact Dean Chang (huiching@uic.edu) or Dean Murphy (tamurphy@uic.edu).

     

  • Women’s Mental Health Research Program seeking Undergraduate Research Assistants

    The Women’s Mental Health Research Program is seeking volunteer Undergraduate Research Assistants (URAs) to work with Dr. Leah Rubin and her team on ongoing research studies.  Dr. Rubin’s current research studies look at the effects of stress and stress hormones on mental health and cognition in HIV-infected individuals. URAs will assist with data entry and database management; they will also recruit, screen and consent research participants in clinical settings. Volunteers are asked to commit to two years in the lab with a minimum of 10 hours per week. With this commitment, URAs may be eligible to complete a Capstone or independent research project and/or receive course credit.

    Eligibility

    First-year students, sophomores or juniors enrolled at UIC (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for seniors).

    The student should be in good academic standing with a strong GPA (3.0 or above) and have an interest in women’s mental health, medicine, psychology, psychiatry or related field.

    Preference may be given to students in the Honors College and/or students who have completed courses in research methods or statistics.

    Student should be self-motivated and display a high attention to detail.

    If you are interested, please send your resume to Jacob Ellis at jellis1@psych.uic.edu to learn more.

  • Women's Mental Health Research Program Seeking Research Assistants

  • Women's Mental Health Research Assistant Position

    The Women’s Mental Health Research Program directed by Dr. Pauline Maki would like to extend an opportunity to volunteer as an undergraduate research assistant. The research project is looking at ways to better identify and treat women at risk for perinatal mental health disorders. As a research assistant, you would have the opportunity to have direct contact with research participants by conducting surveys on mental health in an OB/GYN setting. The research team is currently looking for undergraduates who can start in the summer and can give an average commitment of ten hours per week.

    If you are interested, please contact Lacey Pezley at lwisslead@psych.uic.edu.

  • Women's Mental Health Research Assistant Position

    Women's Mental Health Research Assistant Position

    The Women’s Mental Health Research Program directed by Dr. Pauline Maki would like to extend an opportunity to volunteer as an undergraduate research assistant. The research project is looking at ways to better identify and treat women at risk for perinatal mental health disorders. As a research assistant, you would have the opportunity to have direct contact with research participants by conducting surveys on mental health in an OB/GYN setting. The research team is currently looking for undergraduates who can start immediately or in the Fall 2015, and can give an average commitment of ten hours per week.

    If you are interested, please contact Lacey Pezley at lwisslead@psych.uic.edu.

  • Women’s Health Research Day: “Women Living with HIV,” Tues. 4/21

    The goal of Women's Health Research Day is to promote research and advance understanding of new developments in women's health. This half-day event also provides an opportunity for faculty, fellows, staff, and students to network and to showcase their research through poster and oral presentations.

    The theme of this year's event is "Women Living with HIV, " featuring Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine in the Division of HIV/AIDS, University of California, San Francisco

    Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2015
    Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    Location: Thompson Room, Student Center West, 828 S. Wolcott Ave, University of Illinois at Chicago

    Registration: Registration is FREE! Advance registration required. Register at: http://go.uic.edu/whrd_registration 

    Schedule of Events
    9:00-9:30 am: Networking & Continental Breakfast
    9:30-10:30 am: Poster Presentations
    10:30-11:00 am: Oral Presentations by Abstract Winners
    11:00-11:30 am: Invited Presentation: When Enough is Enough: Stress and Brain Functioning in HIV-infected Women featuring Leah Rubin, PhD
    11:30 am-12:30 pm: Keynote Lecture: Women Living with HIV featuring Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH

    Monica Gandhi MD, MPH is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of HIV/AIDS at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the Medical Director of the HIV/AIDS Clinic ("Ward 86") at San Francisco General Hospital. Past research efforts focused on HIV/AIDS in US women through the Women's Interagency HIV Study (WIHS), a multisite, prospective cohort study established in 1994 to study the natural history, clinical and laboratory findings of HIV in women. Currently, she is investigating low-cost solutions to measuring antiretroviral levels in resource-poor settings, such as determining drug levels in hair samples. Dr. Gandhi also leads multiple HIV education and mentorship programs at UCSF. She is the principal investigator of an R24 mentoring grant from the NIH focused on nurturing early career investigators of diversity in HIV research and the Associate Director for the Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Mentoring Program.

    Leah Rubin, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Rubin's primary program of research is aimed at understanding the effects of how different hormonal factors (estrogen, oxytocin, stress hormones) and different hormonal milieus (pregnancy, menopause) impact the cognitive and mental health of women including those with psychiatric illnesses and HIV. Dr. Rubin is a former UIC BIRCWH scholar, and she recently received NIMH funding for a K01 mentored research scientist training program to further develop her research on women's cognitive and mental health with a specific focus on the effects of stress and stress hormones on cognition in HIV positive women.

    If you have questions or require accommodations, please contact Kris Zimmermann at kzimme3@uic.edu or 312.413.4251.

    Women's Health research day is presented by the UIC Center for Research on Women and Gender and National Center of Excellence in Women's Health in partnership with the UIC BIRCWH (Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health) program and multiple partners, and co-sponsored by the UIC College of Medicine, the UIC College of Nursing, the UIC School of Public Health, and the Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Women.

  • Women’s Health Research Day Call for Abstracts, Deadline Extended to Mon. 3/30

    2nd Annual Women’s Health Research Day
    Save the Date & Call for Abstracts

    The UIC Center for Research on Women and Gender/National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, in partnership with the UIC BIRCWH (Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health) program and other local groups, sponsors our 2nd annual Women’s Health Research Day to promote research and advance understanding of new developments in women’s health. This half-day event provides an opportunity for faculty, fellows, and students to network and to showcase their research through poster and oral presentations.

    When: Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    Where: Thompson Room, Student Center West, 828 S. Wolcott Ave, University of Illinois at Chicago

    Call for Abstracts (Abstract deadline extended to Monday, March 30, 2015): Students, fellows, staff, and faculty are invited present a poster on women’s health or sex differences research. For abstract guidelines and to submit an abstract, visit: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/5481083. The top two abstracts will be invited to present 15-minute oral presentations. Cash prizes will be awarded for top abstracts and top posters.

    Keynote Lecture: "Women Living with HIV," featuring Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH,Professor of Medicine in the Division of HIV/AIDS,University of California, San Francisco Monica Gandhi MD, MPH is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of HIV/AIDS at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the Medical Director of the HIV/AIDS Clinic ("Ward 86") at San Francisco General Hospital. Past research efforts focused on HIV/AIDS in U.S. women through the Women's Interagency HIV Study (WIHS), a multisite, prospective cohort study established in 1994 to study the natural history, clinical and laboratory findings of HIV in women. Currently, she is investigating low-cost solutions to measuring antiretroviral levels in resource-poor settings, such as determining drug levels in hair samples. Dr. Gandhi also leads multiple HIV education and mentorship programs at UCSF. She is the principal investigator of an R24 mentoring grant from the NIH focused on nurturing early career investigators of diversity in HIV research and the Associate Director for the Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Mentoring Program.

    Registration: Advance registration required. Registration coming soon!

    Questions?  For more information, please contact Kris Zimmermann at kzimme3@uic.edu or 312.413.4251.

  • Women’s Health Research Day, 4/28 (Registration Required)

    *Women's Health Research Day*

    *April 28, 2014

    8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

    Thompson Room, Student Center West

    828 S. Wolcott Avenue*

    *Registration:*  Please visit http://go.uic.edu/whrd_reg by April 21 to register.  Registration is free!

    *Schedule of Events:

    *8:30- 9:00      Continental Breakfast

    9:00-10:00     Research Poster Session

    10:00-10:30   Oral Presentation by Winner of Best Abstract

    10:30-11:00   "Sex Differential Effects in Mood Disorders"  Invited

    Lecturer Scott Langenecker, PhD

    11:00-12:00   "Why Sex Matters for Neuroscience" Keynote Lecture by

    Larry Cahill, PhD

    *

    **Keynote Speaker: * Larry Cahill, PhD, Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior, University of California Irvine.  As featured on the CBS Program "60 Minutes" and on PBS's "The Emotional Brain", Professor Cahill has been a staunch advocate for the habitual integration of sex differences research in the field of neuroscience. His own discovery of sex differences in the brain circuitry underlying emotional memory catalyzed his own research and the larger field of neuroscience to a new appreciation of the central role of sex in brain function and disease.

    We are especially grateful to our sponsors, including Center for Research on Women and Gender, Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health, Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences, College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, College of Nursing, Department of Psychology, Graduate Program in Neuroscience, Developmental Center for AIDS Research, Hektoen, and the Chancellors Committee on the Status of Women.

    For more information, contact Abby Koch at abbykoch@uic.edu or 413-7817

  • Win an internship through Oak Ridge National Laboratory Challenge Program

    Oak Ridge National Laboratory wants to pinpoint and capture some of the best new minds entering scientific and engineering fields today by using a unique competitive process, one that is attractive to students who want to be involved in grand challenge science and make a difference in the world. Learn more about how you can participate in the ORNL Challenge program and become an integral part of scientific discovery at ORNL! Win an internship. Choose between the Model Magnets Challenge and the Distributed Energy Research Challenge. http://orau.org/ornlchallenge/index.html  Application deadline: January 15, 2016

  • Volunteers Needed: Student Research Forum, Tues. 4/8 – RSVP ASAP!

    The 2014 UIC Student Research Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 8th at the UIC Forum http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/ovcr/research/forum/.  The team is looking for volunteers throughout the day to keep the event running smoothly.  A tentative volunteer schedule for the day of the event is available below for your review.  If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email with your name and time preference(s) to Associate Dean Sara Hall (sahall@uic.edu) by 3pm, Tuesday, April 1st .  You may also contact Dean Hall via email if you have any questions or need additional information.

     

    Time & Location: 8:30 - 10:30, Main Hall ABC

    Task: Set-up in Main Hall

    Description: Assist with set-up of poster boards, place pushpins on each board, place poster numbers on each board. Place certificates on each board.

    Needed:  3 VOLUNTEERS

     

    Time & Location: 10:00 - 1:30 Lobby

    Task: Set-up of Student Registration Table/Registration

    Description:  STUDENT CHECK IN: Arrange student nametags and abstract books.  Help check-in students

    Needed: 4 VOLUNTEERS

     

    Time & Location: 10:00 - 2:00 Lobby

    Task: Set-up of Faculty Registration Table/Registration

    Description: FACULTY JUDGES, Arrange nametags, parking validation.  Check faculty judges in as they arrive.

    Needed: 4 VOLUNTEERS

     

    Time & Location: 10:00 - 2:00 Lobby

    Task: Set-up of Alumni Registration Table/Registration

    Description: ALUMNI JUDGES Arrange nametags, abstract books, parking validation.  Check alumni judges in as they arrive.

    Needed: 4 VOLUNTEERS

     

    Time & Location: 11:30 - 1:00 Main Hall ABC

    Task: Directing students in Main Hall

    Description: Assist students in finding their poster boards/hanging posters

    Needed: 2-3 VOLUNTEERS

     

    Time & Location: 11:30 - 1:00 Lobby

    Task: Directing students/judges in lobby

    Description: Direct students to student registration.  Direct faculty/alumni to judges registration. Direct judges who have already registered to the judges lunch which will be held in DEF and GHI (first and second floor)

    Needed: 2 VOLUNTEERS

     

    Time & Location: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (or later) Lobby

    Task: Coat Check, Set-up of computers and PPT presentation

    Description: Set up power point to display during judging

    Needed: 1-2 PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES BUT CAN BREAK INTO SHIFTS

     

    Time & Location: 2:00 - 3:30 Main Hall ABC

    Task: Gathering of score sheets from judges in Main Hall

    Description: Approach anybody with a judge nametag and ask for completed score sheets.  Return score sheets to Connie Ping in Lobby at check-in table.

    Needed: 1-2 PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES BUT CAN BREAK INTO SHIFTS

     

    Time & Location: 3:00 - 4:30 Lobby

    Task: Tallying of Scores

    Description: Tallying of scores

    Needed: 4 VOLUNTEERS

  • Volunteer Research Assistants for Research on Sexual Assault, Social Support, and Recovery (Apply Now!)

  • Volunteer Opportunity to Assist with Quality Improvement and Research Project at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

  • Volunteer Opportunity to Assist with Quality Improvement and Research Project at Jesse Brown VA

  • Volunteer at the Student Research Forum, Thurs. 4/2

    The Student Research Forum is seeking student volunteers to help keep the event in the UIC Forum on April 2nd running smoothly. 

    The shifts are: 8:30 AM (or earlier) - 10:30 AM; 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM; 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM; 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM; 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM; 11:00 AM; 2:00 PM; 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM; 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Please select one of these shifts (no shorter shifts are permitted) and email Ms. Jacquie Berger at jacquieb@uic.edu right away to volunteer. 

    This is a great way to participate in the research community at UIC and to learn about other students' capstones and see how a presentation is done before your own Capstone year! Volunteering could count as a UIC Experience or Honors College Experience (or other engagement checklist) activity, so speak to your advisor or Dean Hall if you are seeking approval.

  • Urology Research Position at Cook County Hospital

  • UReCA (NCHC Journal of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity) Call for Submissions

  • UReCA (NCHC Journal of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity) Call for Submissions

  • Urban Public Policy Fellowship (UPPF) Program Information Sessions

    The Urban Public Policy Fellowship (UPPF) program is a leadership development program designed to expose historically underrepresented minority undergraduate students at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) to key public policy issues. The program provides Fellows with weekly seminars offering a solid introduction to theory and practice in the areas of public policymaking, advocacy, community development, and service provision and also a valuable internship experience. 

    Students from all academic areas are eligible, including those with an interest in fields such as education, urban planning, political science, sociology, urban health, communication, and law. Upperclassman standing (minimum 45 hours) is necessary to participate in this non-degree, non-credit program. 

    For more information regarding the UPPF program or application process, please contact Catalina Nava at (312) 355-0154 or via email: cnava2@uic.edu

    Information Sessions: 

    March 8th – 2:00 pm, African American Academic Network, SSB

    March 10th – 1:00 pm, Latin American Recruitment & Educational Services, SSB

    April 11th - 12:00 pm,  Latin American Recruitment & Educational Services, SSB

    April 14th - 2:00 pm, African American Academic Network, SSB

  • Urban Ecology Field Lab - Summer Field Museum program, Apply by 3/20

    This 8-week interdisciplinary course will train students in the social and ecological methods that will prepare them to conduct their own urban ecology research project in partnership with a local CBO and land management/public policy agency. More details can be found here: https://www.fieldmuseum.org/urban-ecology-field-lab

    This will be a great opportunity for students to gain hands-on training and research experience.  Our aim is to recruit upper level undergraduates and early graduate students with some experience/coursework in the social and ecological sciences. 

    The application and flyer are attached. The application deadline is March 20.

    Questions?  Contact Dr. Jacob Campbell at the Field Museum at jcampbell@fieldmuseum.org

  • Urban Ecology Field Lab at the Field Museum – Application Deadline: April 13

  • Upcoming Workshops to Prepare for Research Presentations

    The Honors College would like to help all students on campus prepare for the Student Research Forum (SRF), which will be held on April 2, 2015. We are offering a series of workshops on abstract writing, poster design and preparation, and presentation strategies. These are OPEN TO ALL UIC STUDENTS—graduate and undergraduate. Students are also welcome to join us to prepare for any other research symposia or conferences happening on or off-campus this spring.

    Come to one, two, or all of the events. Questions and requests for accommodations can be sent to hcollege@uic.edu. No RSVP is necessary.

  • University Library Research Awards – New Application Deadline: May 13

  • Undergraduate Work-Study Research Position in Neural Stem Cell Biology

    Research lab focusing on neural stem cell biology and gene therapy translational research in pediatric genetic diseases is looking to hire and train two Honors undergraduate (freshman/ sophomore) research assistants who have active federal work study funds.

    Initial responsibilities will include general lab maintenance and mouse husbandry. After training and with demonstrated gained experience, responsibilities will include: tissue culture, molecular biology, intracraneal injections of gene therapy vectors, bone marrow transplantation, immunohistochemistry and stereology. Priority is given to Biology/Chemistry majors with top GPAs. This is a unique experience for those pursuing Medical/Graduate school.

    Click on the post to read more.

  • Undergraduate Theatre Scholar Awards

    KCACTF is pleased to announce a new awards program for undergraduate theatre scholars attending KCACTF participating institutions. In order to further student activity in the discipline of scholarship, this program will encourage and reward research and scholarly writing among undergraduates throughout the nation. Research Papers on all areas of the art and craft of Theatre, the outcome of class assignments or students' own research interests, will be reviewed by KCACTF appointed readers for cash awards, KCACTF National Festival residencies and professional development opportunities.

     For more info, please visit: http://web.kennedy-center.org/education/kcactf/awards/UndergraduateTheatre#main_content

     

  • Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunities at the University of Nebraska – Priority Application Deadline: Feb 1

  • Undergraduate Student Position Available at CRHA

    Undergraduate Student Position Available!

    The Center for Research on Health and Aging (CRHA) at the Institute for Health Research and Policy is seeking an undergraduate student research assistant.  This is a great opportunity to gain valuable research experience! If you are smart, reliable, motivated, and eager to learn then we want you to be a part of our team! 

    What we do:

    CRHA is housed under the Institute for Health Research & Policy at UIC, where we test and disseminate evidence about how older adults can prevent disability and disease to maintain health. You can find more information about CRHA on our website: http://www.ihrp.uic.edu/center/center-research-health-and-aging

    As an undergraduate student research assistant you will take part in an exciting project at CRHA which involves testing Fit and Strong!  (an evidence-based physical activity/ health behavior change program for older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis) to a new enhanced version of this program called Fit and Strong! Plus that also addresses diet and weight management.

    Responsibilities:                                 

    Duties as an undergrad research assistant would be:

    Assisting with program implementation at sites in Chicago Recruiting, screening, and enrolling study participants Conducting surveys and interviews with study participants Entering data General office duties

    Who we want:

    We are looking for responsible, organized and dedicated undergraduate students who are majoring in a health or social science discipline. The ideal candidate must be willing to commute between study sites and the west campus and be able to commit to at least 20 hours per week.

    Contact Us:

    To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter to Andrew DeMott:

    Email: ademot1@uic.edu  Phone: 312-355-3174

  • Undergraduate student employee/researcher wanted for Molecular Biology Lab

    Research Interest: We study the regulation of intracellular transport of proteins in yeast, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae in the laboratory of Dr. Nava Segev. Webpage: http://bcmg.com.uic.edu/faculty/segev_nava.html Common approaches/techniques used in the Segev lab: Cell Biology, Molecular biology, Genetics, Microscopy, Yeast Biology, PCR, Western blotting, Molecular cloning. Qualifications of a Student: Biological Sciences major who has taken or is planning to take genetics and cell biology.  We will only accept students qualified for Federal Work Study. Brief Summary of what is expected from the student: We would like a student employee to work on lab duties with federal work study funding during their freshman and sophomore years. These duties include washing glassware, using the autoclave, preparation of media, etc. At any time, we invite the student to join projects and perform experiments to be used in their Capstone research, or to gain research experience for future endeavors. This additional training is solely based on the interest and time-commitment shown by the student.  This opportunity is limited to first or second year students with the anticipation that it will be a 3-4 year commitment. Please send CV to jkim340@uic.edu

  • Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop - November 15, 2022 Deadline

  • Undergraduate Scientific/Research Aide II - Department of Pharmacy Practice: 05/20 Deadline

  • Undergraduate Research Position & Gap Year Opportunity

  • Undergraduate Research Opportunity with the Motor Behavior Lab

    Interested in helping with a research project on how the human brain controls movement? I need motivated students to help with several projects starting next semester. Engineering students are preferred.

    To learn more contact:

    Max Berniker mbernike@uic.edu
    http://sensorimotorcontrolatorium.uic.edu/

  • Undergraduate Research Opportunity with African American Cultural Center

    Lori Danielle Barcliff Baptista

    Email Address: baptista@uic.eduCollege: Architecture and the Arts

    Department: Theatre and Music

    Secondary Department: Art History

    Title: Director, African American Cultural Center/Adjunct Asst. Prof, School of Theatre & Music; Faculty Affiliate, Museum & Exhibition Studies

    Office: 209 Addams Hall

    Phone: 312-413-2705

    Webpage: https://aacc.uic.edu/

    Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program:Yes

    Research Interest:I conduct archival and applied research that examines the relationships between culture, aesthetics, and everyday life. My research focuses on how members of Immigrant and migrant communities use aspects of material and expressive culture - especially food, nature and religious iconography - to honor, validate or convey their sense of connectedness to multiple places or traditions. I am most interested in how members of marginalized communities use innovative or creative practices to improve their quality of life. I am looking for students interested in conducting research on the history of the African American Cultural Center, the Center's arts-based programs and initiatives, and the history of campus and community based programs and organizations related to the Black experience at UIC.

    Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 10

    Qualifications of a Student:-Sophomore or higher standing with a strong academic record -Ability to work independently and as a member of a team -Any major with an interest in African-American or African-Diaspora culture, education, visual and performing arts, social justice-Experience or interest in interdisciplinary, archival, ethnographic or participatory research methods-Organized and detail-oriented with exceptional writing and multi-tasking skills -Familiarity with Excel, wordpress preferred

    Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:Working under the direction of the AACC Director, student researchers will conduct literature reviews, interview actors involved in the process of establishing the Center, identify, access and log archival materials, and participate in asset mapping exercises and creative activities – such as participatory photography, storytelling, arts making and performance.Student researchers will contribute to the writing of an historical overview for the Cultural Center website and other social media outlets. These materials will be adapted into a number of formats that can serve as the basis for scholarly publications, presentations, documentary film, exhibitions and to engage stakeholders in the work and mission of the AACC.Student researchers will present their research in a public forum. They will also be acknowledged and credited for their work.

  • Undergraduate Research Opportunity List for Fall Semester Deadlines

  • Undergraduate Research Opportunity in Chemistry

    Dr. Frank X. Vazquez, Research ASsistant Professor of Chemistry, is seeking an undergraduate research assistant.  Projects will involve theoretical/computational chemistry.  Students may be able to perform the research for credit under CHEM 499 (supervised research). The requirement for the student would be that they have access to a computer or laptop and that they have some sort of chemistry background (General chemistry, high school chemistry, etc) or basic physics background (general physics, or high school physics).

    Research Description from Dr. Vazquez:

    My research is focused on unraveling how molecular level changes in structure, bonding, and energy lead to large scale changes in chemical and biological processes. Biological phenomena involve a complex interplay of cellular events occurring at many different timescales.

    From a molecular point of view, phenomena in the cell can range from very slow (min to ms) processes, such as protein folding, to very fast (ps to fs) events, such as molecular vibrations. This multiscale nature of cellular systems means that the theoretical methods used to understand them must be able to take into account very different length and time scales. Understanding how large scale cellular phenomena are governed by microscopic molecular and physical interactions requires the development of theoretical and computational methods that can lead to a new multiscale understanding processes occurring in the cell.

    Interested?  Please contact Dr. Vazquez at fxv@uic.edu

  • Undergraduate Research Opportunity - Dr. Gary Raney’s Language Research Lab

    Dr. Raney is looking for students who are interested in gaining research experience related to how people process language and read texts. He and his graduate students study issues such as the following: (a) how is figurative language comprehended? For example, how do you comprehend familiar metaphors, such as “my lawyer is a shark,” and unfamiliar metaphors, such as “life is a pencil?” (b) Does your language background influences how you comprehend figurative language? For example, if you are asked to figure out the meaning of the idiom “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth,” will a native English speaker come up with the same meaning as a native Spanish speaker, a native Chinese speaker, and so on? (c) Do monolinguals and bilinguals process language in different ways? For example, when bilinguals read a text, do they think about the text in both languages? And when bilinguals talk to a group of other bilinguals, how do they switch between languages so easily without losing track of the meaning of the conversation? (d) Do the left and right hemispheres of the brain process language in the same way? Or, do the left and right hemispheres process language differently?

    Undergraduate students can be involved in all stages of the research process, including conducting experiments, coding data, data analysis, and literature searches. You need to be available at least 6 hours per week (daytime hours) and you may volunteer or participate for credit (e.g., for your Honors activity). You also need to be available Wednesday evenings for lab meetings. There are several projects that require people who are not native English speakers, but there are also many research projects with no language requirements. You do not need to be a Psychology major to work in Dr. Raney's lab, but you must be interested in how people comprehend language.

    Working in a research lab is a great way to gain experience and skills that enhance your opportunity to attend graduate school and possibly develop a capstone project. Recent and current capstone projects explore topics such as whether being bilingual influences mathematical problem solving, how different types of instruction influence vocabulary learning, whether the degree of hemispheric lateralization of language is similar for speakers of English and Gujarati, and whether the amount learned from a text is similar when the text is read to you or you read it yourself.

    Contact information

    If you are interested in working in Dr. Raney’s language lab, please contact him via email at geraney@uic.edu. More information about his research is available on my web site (www.uic.edu/~geraney). You can send an application via the UIC Undergraduate Research Experience web site (http://www.uic.edu/uic/research/undergraduate/index.shtml) or download an application (http://geraney.people.uic.edu/Dir%20Research%20application.htm)

  • Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Dr. Gary Raney’s Language Research Lab

  • Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Dr. Gary Raney’s Language Research Lab

  • Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Dr. Gary Raney’s Language Research Lab

  • Undergraduate Research: Globaled 2 Project in the College of Education

    Undergraduate Research/Scientific Assistant Position: GlobalEd 2

    The GlobalEd 2 Project at the College of Education is seeking a part-time undergraduate research/scientific assistant to help with the development of curriculum materials and digital support tools for students over spring semester 2015, with the possibility of an extension to summer term.

    This is a 10 hour per week position with occasional additional hours up to 20 hours a week.

    Responsibilities for this position include:

    • Performing Internet research and finding resources on issues related to GlobalEd 2 topics (specifically global food availability and genetically modified foods).
    • Compiling and curating a database of web links, resources, and other tools to help students using the GlobalEd 2 curriculum.
    • Assisting with the development and deployment of official GlobalEd 2 curriculum materials via the web (e.g., worksheets, handbooks, websites, and other digital applications).
    • Data entry using Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other web-based forms.
    • Data management tasks, including scanning, photocopying, labeling, filing, and analysis of student work.
    • Other duties as needed.

    GlobalEd 2 is an online curriculum developed in collaboration with University of Connecticut. Within GlobalEd 2, middle school social studies classrooms in Connecticut and Chicago participate in an online negotiations simulation to discuss a socioscientific issue. Currently the issue in the GlobalEd 2 curriculum is global food availability and genetically modified foods. Each classroom represents a nation, and within each classroom/nation, there are smaller committees focusing on environment, economy, human rights, and health issues. The nations and committees research their situation, then engage in online discussions (message boards and live "chats") with the goal of reaching international agreement on some solutions to food issues. The goal of the project is to increase students' science literacy and interest in science by situating science in a real-world scenario and a technology rich environment.

    This position is ideal for an undergraduate in education or social sciences who is interested in classroom-based research and has or wants some experience with office/research lab work. This position is also focused on web research, so it is suitable for anyone who enjoys “hunting” for items on the web and curating the best items.

    Strong attention to detail and proficiency in basic Microsoft Office and Google Apps software are required. Also, any technology experience with programming, WordPress, or other content management platforms is preferable.

    Minority students and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

    Find out more about GlobalEd 2 at our website: www.globaled2.com.

    Please submit letter of interest and resume to Jeremy Riel at jriel2@uic.edu. Qualified applicants will be interviewed as soon as materials are received.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistants with Dr. Maki's lab

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant Position with The Road Home Program: Center for Veterans and Their Families

    The Road Home Program: Center for Veterans and Their Families at Rush University Medical Center is currently seeking a volunteer undergraduate research assistant. This is an ideal position for an undergrad in social sciences who is interested in researching mental health, trauma, and military veterans. This position could also lead to opportunities to develop a capstone project. Job duties may include data transcription, data entry, general clerical tasks, literature searches, phone screenings, and other duties as assigned. Applicants should be able to commit to 6-8 hours of work per week during business hours. Please contact Randy Boley (contact information below) with any questions or to apply for this position. Applicants should include a CV/resume and a personal statement detailing their interest in this position with their email.

    Contact Information:

                Randy Boley | Research Coordinator

                Rush University Medical Center

    Department of Psychiatry

    Road Home Program: The Center for Veterans and Their Families

    Randy_Boley@rush.edu

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant Positions: Great Lake Sediment Surveillance Program

    Two Undergraduate Research Assistants are Needed. Start immediately.

    We are looking for volunteer Honors College undergraduate student research assistants for an EPA funded project “Great Lake Sediment Surveillance Program”. The research assistants will be working with a graduate student and a postdoc researcher at the Environmental Chemistry Laboratory of UIC School of Public Health, located on the west campus at 2121 W. Taylor Street.

    The major responsibilities are to help with various laboratory work, such as washing glassware, measuring sample weight using balances, data entry, and other errands. The expected work time is about 10 hr per week.

    By participating in this work, the students may qualify to apply for the UIC Chancellor's Undergraduate Research Award in the future.

    Please send your questions and Resume both to Dr. Li (anli@uic.edu). 

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant Position Openings in Psychology – Application Deadline: April 18

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant Opportunity in Medical Education, Psychology and Statistics

    Hello, and happy Fall 2015!

    My name is Matt Lineberry. I'm an assistant professor of medical education, with a Ph.D. in industrial & organizational psychology.

    I've had great success working with a few Honors College students as research assistants in my first years here at UIC, and am looking to recruit approximately three new students to work with me and my colleagues, starting this fall.

    Our team is conducting exciting research on how to help medical professionals learn to perform complicated medical work. We're especially focused on (1) optimizing deliberate practice of medical skills and (2) using "high tech" computer- and simulation-based technologies to enhance learning. You can see more about the research we do on the Undergraduate Research Experience website listing for me.

    Honors College students can apply to work in the lab on a volunteer basis, for course credit, and/or for Undergraduate Research Award funding (if available and awarded).

    I'm looking for students who can tentatively make a two-year, 10 hour/week commitment. (I'm looking to mentor students to a fairly advanced level of research skill, and that takes time!)

    Ideal students would be majored or minored in one or more of the following: Psychology (especially the Applied track, and especially those with interests in industrial/organizational psychology), Statistics, and/or Pre-med.

    If you're interested, please:

    (1) Send an e-mail, with the subject "YourLastName Undergraduate RA", to MattL@uic.edu

    (2) Attach your up-to-date resume, including most recent GPA and major(s)

    (3) Attach a brief letter (2 paragraphs is fine) describing (a) your career goals; (b) any particular interests you have in medical education, the psychology of learning, and/or educational technology; and (c) how you imagine yourself contributing to an applied educational research team

    (4) Optional: Attach 1-2 examples of scholarly and/or professional work you've done, e.g., a course paper, a website you designed, etc.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant for Project on Comprehension, Hypothetical Reasoning, and MCAT Preparation and Study Behaviors

  • Undergraduate Public Health Research Opportunity under the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards Program—Summer 2022

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    Undergraduate Public Health Research Opportunity under the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards Program—Summer 2021

  • Undergraduate Mathematics Symposium – Nov 10

  • Undergraduate Lab Position Available in College of Medicine

    Laboratory Aide- College of Medicine.

    Description

    An undergraduate laboratory aide position is available in the College of Medicine on west campus for work in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics and Division of Cardiology. Duties include dishwashing, assisting with mouse colony maintenance, and preparing shared buffer solutions. If desired, there is the possibility to advance to experimental work as experience is gained.

    The candidate must be able to commit to 6-8 hours per week M-F between the hours of 7:00 am-5:00 pm, with the possibility to increase hours as experimental demand increases. Willingness to work during the summer breaks is preferred. Federal Work Study is preferred, but not required.

    Qualifications

    No previous lab experience is required; however, the candidate must be comfortable being trained to handle and euthanize mice and rats. The successful candidate will be an academic sophomore or junior who has completed CHEM 112. 

    To apply please submit a resume, 2 references, your fall semester schedule and work availability to dryba2@uic.edu with the subject line of “Lab Aide”.