Join an active research team. This work focuses on the factors and conditions that create and maximize success for underrepresented groups in engineering and IT majors and fields. Undergraduate Research Assistant positions are for five hours per week for both fall and spring semester. Unpaid, but may earn academic credit. Research assistants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and possess strong writing skills and the ability to work both independently and as a team member. Must be willing to learn EndNote software and be available to meet with the other members of the research team. Some experience with using the UMBC library’s online search procedures and familiarity with APA citation style preferred. Apply through UMBCworks. For more information Dr. Susan Martin, CWIT Associate Director, susan@umbc.edu, phone: (410) 455-3109
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* Faculty recruits one or two student team members (undergraduate and/or graduate)
* Preference given to early career faculty
* U.S. citizenship required
* Funding available for Summer 2011
* 10-week summer research experiences at university-based DHS Centers of Excellence
* Stipends, housing allowances, limited transportation expenses provided for faculty and students
* Faculty encouraged to apply for up to $50,000 in follow-on research funding at the end of the summer
* Application Deadline: February 1, 2011