Project, UCLA TIES for Adoption Evaluation of undergraduate students work on faculty research. They are passionate about empowering students who come from historically underrepresented backgrounds to pursue higher education. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and playing volleyball. His hometown is the San Fernando Valley where he proudly transferred from Los Angeles Valley College. We are looking for second- and third-years students. Through Honors and Capstone programs, you can design your own research-based experience that helps advance your academic, personal and professional goals. Mondays 1 PM 4 PM (In-person) In the future, I hope topursue a Masters degree and become a scientific researcher. We invite you to explore our website to find out more about our programs and services. . This position will support the Principal Investigator (PI) on a UCLA internal pilot grant, "Initiative to Study Hate." Saachi is a first-year psychobiology major planning to minor in data science engineering. The Undergraduate Research Fellows Program at UCLA is an opportunity for undergraduate students to get hands-on experience in economic research. The Graduate Research Mentor will lead workshops on science writing and presentation skills as well as lead workshops on how to get into research at a variety of outreach opportunities. For questions, please visit the Undergraduate Research Center Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at A334 Murphy Hall, Monday Friday from 8:30 am 4:30 pm. In my free time, I enjoy reading books, watching movies, and playing the bass guitar. Learn alongside experts in their field. Outside of my studies, I enjoy singing and arranging music, and I love baking different desserts! Closed on weekends and University Holidays, Life Sciences 2121 UCLA undergraduate students can earn course credit if they are participating in research. This Sign in to create your job alert for Student Research Assistant jobs in Los Angeles, CA. You can also call (310) 825-2935 or email urhass@college.ucla.edu. The Undergraduate Research Center Sciences serves UCLA undergraduates and faculty in all areas of the life and physical sciences, engineering, and mathematics. He is interested in how early life trauma can affect cognitive processes such as memory and language development. My research interests include sociolinguistics and first language acquisition. By creating this job alert, you agree to the LinkedIn User Agreement and Privacy Policy. The awards were announced at a virtual ceremony on Friday, May 28th. After graduating from UCLA, I hope to pursue a doctorate degree in educational psychology. The University of California has system-wide salary scales for all academic employees. Makena is a 3rd-year psychology student. Sarah Hamza is a fourth year Psychobiology major at UCLA. Angelique is a proud first-generation college student involved in several organizations on campus, including Hermanas Unidas, IGNITE and the Association of First-Generation Undergraduates. attending medical school or an MD/PhD program on a social science track. Ramon Flores is a Graduate Student Researcher in the Research, Assessment and Evaluation Unit in AAP. Aaron is a proud transfer and alumnus from Citrus College where he earned an A.A. in Liberal Arts. Find out about research areas, how to get into research and more. Broadly, she is interested in reducing mental health disparities for underserved populations such as ethnic/racial minorities. foster youth, as well as her work as a domestic violence counselor and time Pablo Fajgelbaum. I am passionate about language acquisition, phonetics, and sociolinguistics, and I am interested in the intersection of language and gender. Volunteer Research Assistant (RA) Position: Students work in the laboratory on a variety of ongoing research projects. I am very interested in language acquisition and its potential correlation to aid individuals in language confusion, cognitive problems, and speech impediments. She aspires to be a clinical psychologist who specializes in addiction and hopes to continue working with underserved groups. He is currently doing research with Astin Community Engaged Scholars focusing on incarceration. In her spare time, she enjoys baking and going on night hikes. She has experience working with children and adults with disabilities and runs an organization that teaches moral values and interpersonal skills to children. The Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase, our premier event featuring hundreds of live student presentations, will be held on May 25. He is primarily interested in the relationship between trauma and anxiety, particularly among individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. She also works with Freshmen and Transfer students as a peer counselor for AAP. Here, were always making discoveries, finding solutions and improving the status quo. She is a current research fellow with AAPs Educators for Tomorrow. Get email updates for new Student Research Assistant jobs in Los Angeles, CA. With the support of the Economics Board of Visitors, the program supports talented undergraduates to work side-by-side with a faculty member on the professors research team, and receive professional development training and personalized coaching. Student inquiries, please use Message Center: Click here to join our student mailing list! A two-quarter Office: 310-794-4227. She has contributed to the lab as a research assistant, and also completed her thesis through the Psychology Departmental Honors program examining Asian Americans attitudes towards mental health treatment based on therapist-client racial/ethnic match. . Research tasks involve working closely with faculty and advanced graduate students to analyze data and support summary writing about findings. This position will support the Principal Investigator (PI) on a UCLA internal pilot grant, "Initiative to Study Hate." For more information about SRP, visit the link below: Applications for the 2023-24 Academic Year will be available Spring 2023. By their graduation date, they have all earned publications in peer-reviewed journals, being an active part of the lab. Your job seeking activity is only visible to you. This site requires JavaScript to work correctly. To apply, please email our Research Coordinator, Vanessa In her career, she hopes to help break down mental health stigmas in healthcare. Attend weekly seminars (2 units per quarter) with topics related to graduate study, research in psychology, and career options. She brings extensive research, mentoring, and teaching experience to the RAE team. Nathan is a research assistant and behavioral coach at the UCLA PEERS Clinic under the mentorship of Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson. In the future, I hope to attend graduate school and work in the medical field, specifically in pediatrics. Sara (she/they) is a first-generation fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Psychology and minoring in Educational Studies. Associate Director for Faculty Engagement, UCLA Center for Advancement of Teaching. UCLA Health He is involved with the PEERS for Young Adults social training groups and is a member of the PEERS for Careers Employment Team. Research assistants will focus on several research Meet UCLA undergraduate researcher Luis R. Garcia Chavez! The journal is published annually at the end of Spring quarter. Senior Research Assistant. - attending weekly laboratory meetings. For questions, please visit the Undergraduate Research Center - Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at A334 Murphy Hall, Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. In the future, she would like to continue her education by going to medical school and becoming a psychiatrist. Individual contract required. Outside of URJP, she is currently a designer for LA Hacks and a designer for an UCLA-based education startup. She is a Regent and Center for Community College Partnerships (CCCP) Classic Site scholar from Glendale, California. She aims to apply her experiences conducting research with youth of color to inform the development and implementation of effective and feasible evidence-based treatments. Psychology Research Opportunities Program (PROPS) PROPS is a two-quarter program that provides a variety of opportunities. Get ideas from academic journals, coursework, faculty profiles and from your life and experiences. Enhance your competitiveness for high-level employment and admission to graduate and professional schools. & National Science Foundation (NSF) Undergraduate Research Experience is designed to give undergraduates a chance to conduct high-impact research, develop both academically and professionally working with PhD students and . Office Hours Winter 2023 Nayeli Lopez-Ortiz is a third-year Psychobiology major and Chicano/a and Central American Studies minor. Undergraduate Research Week will be held virtually from May 24-28, 2021. On campus, she is the co-financial director for the club Latinas Guiding Latinas and the co-Site Development Coordinator and Site Leader for Alternative Breaks. successful adoption, growth, and development of children with special needs, RAE supports a culture of research-informed decision-making by collecting, analyzing, and reporting on data related to AAPs students and services. Angelique Rubio is a 2nd year undergraduate student majoring in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Neuroscience. My name is Nikita Ghodke and I graduated in 2021 with a Bachelors in Psychology, English Literature & Journalism. By focusing on projects in your areas of interest, research can help clarify your career goals, hone your skills and increase your chances for success after college. Camille Smith is a Ph.D. student in Higher Education and Organizational Change at UCLA. The Office for Research and Scholarship is dedicated to supporting DGSOM medical students' interest in research and scholarly work. Hear students talk about the types of research they engage in and see how research plays an important role in all disciplines. Artem Romanov received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from UCLA and is currently a Senior Research Assistant with the TRUST Lab. Work Hours: 6 hours a week. We look forward to meeting you! Mangal is a 2nd year at UCLA majoring in Psychobiology. In the past, she has participated in Law Fellows and Research Rookies, where she conducted a semester-long research project on the coping strategies of students who live in Mexico and have to cross the Mexican-American border every day to attend school. Its six academic programs are taught by nationally recognized faculty and students have access to world-class clinical placements, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, one of country's top-ranked hospitals. - assisting the principal investigator in participant outreach, recruitment, and screening. an application. Please email aaprae@g.ucla.edu to be added to our interest list and be notified when the application opens. The course is particularly suited for lower-division and first-quarter transfer students. As a budding research, assessment and evaluation professional, she seeks to supply research and data for informed decision-making on college campuses. She applies psychological theory to advocate for student success, social justice in higher education and the empowerment of underrepresented minorities on college campuses. Undergraduate research assistants will work alongside fellow undergraduates and graduate student mentors and are expected to commit at least 10 hours per week to assigned research activities. He is also conducting original research on CCCP under the Communication Departmental Honors Program. . Our high school pipeline program has an important emphasis on students from minority . For student eligibility and enrollment information, please visit the link provided above. 4th Year Psychology Major. in Education - Human Development and Psychology and her B.A. - assisting in data collection. Brenda also volunteers her time at her community college and serves as a mentor to underrepresented students on the transfer path. You could ask a professor you know from class or look through faculty bios on departmental websites. Kimberly is a fourth-year undergraduate student at UCLA majoring in Psychology. My name is Crystal Moon and I graduated UCLA with a degree in Linguistics and Computer Science in 2018. Hello! Visiting Assistant Professor, Loyola Marymount University . And weve had a huge impact in just 100 years. She is very interested in the effects of trauma on underserved communities and finding interventions that best cater to their unique needs. She obtained her bachelors in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication from USC. Aaron Sokthavy Tann is a senior Undergraduate Research Assistant for AAPs RAE unit. In my free time, I volunteer in mentoring International students like myself to navigate through academia. Research Opportunities. My name is Annika Park and I am currently a second-year undergraduate student at UCLA studying Applied Linguistics. 198B: Tutorial, three hours. Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Research Life Sciences 2121 . psychology, developmental psychology, and/or public health, then we highly The websites for each faculty member can be found here. by studying the efficiency of medical professionals as mandated reporters. Feliz Quinones is the Assistant Director of AAP Research, Assessment and Evaluation, where she coordinates the management, development, and administration of AAP-wide survey efforts and assessment projects. and both meet and comply with their provisions. P/NP or letter grading. Below are the undergraduate research courses in the Department of Economics that our students can take. The Research Assistant, Genoeconomics (NBER) position is a full-time position starting in summer 2021. She also served as the President of UCLAs On-Campus Housing Council. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking traditional Mexican dishes and taking her dog to the park. 198A: Tutorial, three hours. . In the past, she has served as a tutor in underserved communities through UCLAs Leadership Education in Algebraic Development Club, and she served as an Event Management Assistant within UCLAs Residential Life Department where she worked with UCLA student organizations to create events for students living on campus. Alejandro is a fourth-year undergraduate student in Psychology at UCLA. She has been a member of AAP since the Freshman Summer Program of 2018. Brenda Chavez is a first-generation college student, fourth-year undergraduate, and second-year transfer. Duties . The UCLA Library creates a vibrant nexus of ideas, collections, expertise, and spaces in which users illuminate solutions for local and global challenges. May be repeated. Find projects on the Undergraduate Research Portal and by talking to professors and teaching assistants. She is interested in optimizing mental health outcomes for overlooked populations, such as children of immigrants. No previous research experience is required. She is interested in clinical psychology, particularly the etiology of serious mental illness. Heres how you can get started: Think about issues and questions that matter to you. Information about Soc Gen 195CE (internship-based contract course) can be found on the 195CE Internship page on our website. She is currently involved in Latinas Guiding Latinas as a Financial Committee member on campus. When not studying, she enjoys baking, going to flea markets, and spending time in nature. She is a proud transfer of Santa Ana College where she obtained three associates of arts degrees with High Honors in Psychology, Spanish, and Social and Behavior Science. Life Sciences Core Education. Patrosinio Cruz is currently a Residential Assistant for the ChicanX LatinX Living Learning Community as well as a Peer Advisor for the Center for Community College Partnership. Limitless Opportunities. Entry-level research for lower-division students under guidance of faculty mentor. Undergraduate Student Research Assistant UCLA Health Los Angeles, CA 23 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Undergraduate Research Assistants have opportunities to collect and analyze data, learn data analysis and visualization software, and gain marketable research skills. In the future, he hopes to attend a graduate program for clinical psychology and further research in this area, with the ultimate goal of serving as a clinician. in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz and her Ph.D. and M.A. In the future, she hopes to serve her community as a clinician. Students must be in good academic standing and enrolled in minimum of 12 units (excluding this course). description of our program and RA responsibilities. Clinical Research Assistant - Hematology/Oncology. 621 Charles E Young Dr S Additionally, RAs will benefit from research methods and mentorship from RAE staff. Kimberly has enjoyed working with various populations, such as underserved adults with serious mental illnesses and college students impacted by incarceration. Salary range: $16.25-$19.25 Hourly, Copyright 2008-2023, Glassdoor, Inc. "Glassdoor" and logo are registered trademarks of Glassdoor, Inc. Get alerts to jobs like this, to your inbox. The Improvement by Design research group is seeking to hire 3 undergraduate research assistants to work approximately 10 hours a week on a project that is focused on improving high school students' reading and writing in science. Coming full circle at UCLA, Aaron is now a Peer Advisor for CCCP and a Peer Mentor for the TSP College Honors Mentorship. Individual contract required. I love all things in relation to language and phonetics, and Im currently hoping to pursue further research in the graduate level. If you are interested in clinical In . : $16.25 - $19.25 Per Hour. I am a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in applied linguistics at UCLA. Everything. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Decisions, Operations and Technology Management. Victoria Yu is a third year UCLA undergraduate majoring in Psychology and minoring in Disability Studies.