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Undergraduate Research Opportunity:

For undergraduates hoping to go to graduate school and gain experience working with children.

In the Fall of 2008, we are conducting two studies of obesity stereotypes and their development in children.  General information on Dr. Klaczynski’s research

For my specific information on the study we intend to conduct in the fall.

We hope to involve serious, committed, responsible undergraduates in the research process.  Basic skills (these are optimal, but not required): experience working with children, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, Psy. 230 and Psy. 330.  Ideally, we are looking for a commitment of at least two semesters.  This may be done on a voluntary basis or for course credit (for example, Psy. 422 or Psy. 493). 

Skills acquired: Learning, step-by-step, the actual process of designing and conducting research in the psychological sciences; working formally with teachers, adults, and children in collecting and managing data; putting into practice skills acquired in statistics and research methods classes; receiving mentoring on an individual level from both a faculty member and graduate students; gaining experience with computer programs, such as SPSS and Excel; learning the results of research to which you contributed; working as part of a team dedicated to better understanding the psychologies of children and adults. 

If you request an interview, we expect a time commitment similar to the time you’d spend in a regular course.  However, hours are generally flexible, although we hope you are available at least two times a week to travel to local middle and elementary schools. 

Experiences like this can be vital in getting to know the research experience and getting to know a professor (often, research experiences provide an important basis for graduate school letters of recommendation).  Many undergraduates discover too late that research experience is an important prerequisite for graduate studies.  Think seriously about this opportunity.  For additional information and to schedule an interview, contact Dr. Paul Klaczynski (351-1776; paul.klaczynski@unco.edu). 

Note: This opportunity is also available to interested graduate students.