Paid Undergraduate Research Assistant Position (open until 10/5 or until filled)

We are looking for advanced undergraduate students who are interested in analyzing and visualizing data collected from middle school classrooms.

This is a paid, undergraduate research assistant (URA) position for 10-20 hours ($15-$20/hour depending upon experience; hours are flexible).

We study how automated feedback in technology-enhanced learning environments mediated students’ discourse patterns and science learning. We also study how implementing visualizations in classrooms improved science teachers’ teaching strategies and perceptions about technology.

URAs will have opportunities to engage in research and/or design activities:
1) organizing and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data;
2) visualizing data to communicate discourse and learning patterns over time;
3) assisting the team in preparing reports, manuscripts, and websites.

We encourage applications from advanced undergraduate students
1) who have strong graphic design skills or advanced excel skills;
2) who are interested in visualizing data and pursuing graduate studies in the future;

Preference may be given to applicants with prior experience with graphic design or research and strong attention to detail.

If you are interested, please send the following information:
1) resume/CV
2) 1 paragraph highlighting relevant design or research experience
3) design work sample (optional).