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Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
Site:
Translational Research in Psychological Sciences: Human Factors at Texas
Tech University (Summer 2017-2019) |
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The REU
Site: Translational Research in Psychological Sciences:
Human Factors at Texas Tech University (Summer 2017-2019) is funded by
the National Science Foundation. This REU Site is an 8-week summer
research program located at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. Primary
aims of this REU Site are to: (a) engage undergraduates in behavioral
research that shows the value of such research in solving real-world problems;
(b) develop research, teamwork, and communication skills applicable to any
career in social and behavioral sciences; (c) increase the number of
undergraduates who pursue graduate education and HF careers; and (d) increase
the number of underrepresented groups in HF, and in social and behavioral
sciences more generally. Undergraduates will engage in research on topics
including perceptual issues in driving, collaboration of humans and robots on
tasks relevant to health care, surveillance, and manufacturing; skill
acquisition in laparoscopic surgery; enhancement of student learning;
neuroscience and implications for baggage screening and military threat
detection; effects of attitudes and social norms on substance use;
sexual-identity development and implications for health-based disparities;
and the use of simulation/modeling in injury reduction. The REU includes
faculty mentors from underrepresented groups, and uses intensive faculty
mentoring and collaborative research activities, which will enhance the research
experience and student outcomes. UPDATE: THIS REU PROGRAM WILL BE CONDUCTED AT RICE
UNIVERSITY IN SUMMER OF 2019 PLEASE GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: http://pd28.blogs.rice.edu/ Please see the
Application Tab for additional information and to apply to the REU Site
Research. We are especially interested in receiving applications from females, underrepresented
minorities, first-generation college students, and students from institutions
where research opportunities are limited. Note: This opportunity is only for students outside of
Texas Tech University. If you have questions, please see FAQ tab or contact: Dr. Patricia DeLucia Department of Psychological Sciences Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409 Email: pat.delucia@ttu.edu Or Dr. James Yang Department of Mechanical Engineering Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409 Email: james.yang@ttu.edu
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