| Affiliations: | Aggie Research Mentoring Program |
| Project Leader: | Qiyue Zhang qiyue.zhang@tamu.edu Educational Psychology |
| Faculty Mentor: | Paul Hernandez, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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TBA |
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Team Size:
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5
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| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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You will have the opportunity to engage with and learn first-hand about federally-funded social science research. There may also be opportunities for you to lead or support answering research questions and present at local, regional, or national conferences.
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Team Needs:
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As an undergraduate research assistant on the PROGRESS project, you will have the opportunity to engage with and learn first-hand about federally-funded social science research. We need two undergraduate assistants who are reliable, motivated, and can commit between 5 – 10 hours per week to the project. The primary tasks you may be involved in include: (i) learn about the science of mentorship by reading/discussing research with team members, (ii) attending team meetings to coordinate our research efforts, (iii) learn to help design/test research surveys, (iv) conduct follow-up calls/text messages to encourage research participation, (v) learn to help log and manage research data, (vi) learn how to analyze data (if desired). There may also be opportunities for you to lead or support answering research questions and present at local, regional, or national conferences. If you’d like to join our research team, reach out to Qi-yue Zhang (qiyue.zhang@tamu.edu). |
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Description:
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The PROmoting Geoscience Research, Education, and SuccesS (PROGRESS) project is a longitudinal study which aims to improve diversity in the earth and environmental sciences through mentoring and motivational supports. Women are severely under-represented in the earth and environmental sciences – only 16% of the earth and environmental sciences workforce are women. This has left the world short of scientists, engineers, and other professionals critical to tackling some of the world’s most important challenges. Female role models and mentors can play an important role in the lives of female students, especially when choosing and committing to a career path. This project aims to increase diversity in the earth and environmental sciences workforce by scaling-up a mentoring program. This study is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). We welcome you to join the research team to improve the undergraduate education in earth and environmental sciences! |