Undergraduate research opportunities and the PSY 400 course. | |
Each semester I need a number of undergraduate research assistants to assist with research in my lab. These undergraduate research positions are non-paid, voluntary positions in which students can earn course credit by enrolling in the Department’s PSYC 400 (Independent Research) course. | |
Description of the PSYC 400 Course | |
The PSY 400 course is an independent research course conducted under the supervision of a specific Psychology Department faculty member. Any member of the full-time faculty in the Department of Psychology can supervise students for the PSYC 400 course. Rather than meeting in a specific classroom at a particular time each week, students enrolled in PSY 400 instead work in a faculty member’s lab using a much more flexible schedule. For example, in addition to assisting with various research projects, students who work in my lab may be asked to attend a once-a-week informal lab meeting in which graduate and undergraduate research assistants (RAs) assemble for one hour each week to discuss the various research projects being conducted in my lab. | |
The PSY 400 course is designed for independent, motivated, and responsible students who wish to acquire research experience. To enroll in this course you must complete three simple requirements: | |
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I invite you to contact me directly (via e-mail) if you want to learn more about research opportunities in the Emotion & Social Decision-Making Lab. | |
If you wish to work in my lab, I ask that you send me a short e-mail (ketelaar@nmsu.edu) expressing your interest in joining my research team.
I will reply to your e-mail to schedule a brief ZOOM meeting to learn more about your interests and to answer questions about what it is like to work in my Lab. |
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Typical Responsibilities of an undergraduate research assistant (RA): | |
Attend a one-hour lab meeting once per week.Work 5 to 8 hours per week (3 hours per credit hour) performing the following duties:
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Benefits of working in my Lab | |
Research experience
Letter of Recommendation
Fun
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