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, Filed Under: Research

Fall Research Opportunities with the Prevention Research Lab

The Prevention Research Lab is looking for undergraduate research assistants!

The Prevention Research Lab, operated by Dr. Keryn E. Pasch in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, is searching for fall undergraduate research assistants. Undergraduate research assistants (URAs) will work one or more of several projects: 1) Outdoor MEDIA II, 2) Coding Food Outlets, 3) Transcribing Qualitative Interviews, 4) Coding of Magazine Advertising, and 5) Tobacco Marketing to Youth and Young Adults.

  1. Outdoor MEDIA II

This project will use objectively collected data to document outdoor food, beverage, alcohol, and tobacco advertising in the Travis County area. This project is in collaboration with sites in California and Minnesota. Data collectors will use electronic tools to document and code advertising and marketing. For this position, a flexible schedule with at least four hour blocks of time available during the day is required. Data collectors will go out to site to collect the data and also be required to work in the lab to code the collected data.

  1. Coding Food Outlets And Menus

This project will involve coding previously collected data on food outlets located near Austin area middle schools.  For this project, URAs will use their nutrition knowledge and detailed coding protocols to code all outlets for items such as type, category, and food sold.  In addition, URAs will collect and code menus of selected restaurants based on a vegetable-centered menu analysis tool.  Similarly, this task will require URAs to use their nutrition knowledge and detailed coding protocol.  Results of this project will provide a novel way to examine the food environment near schools based on both outlet type as well as foods sold.  Nutrition background is required for this project.

  1. Transcribing Community Nutrition Interviews

This project will involve transcribing and coding qualitative interviews that were conducted with key staff members of Austin area community nutrition programs.  This project aims to determine what current best practices and biggest challenges are for community nutrition programs.  For this project, URAs will need basic computer skills for transcribing interviews, critical thinking skills for creating themes and codes based on responses of participants, as well as basic knowledge of community nutrition programs. Nutrition background a plus.

  1. Coding of Magazine Advertisements

This project will involve the coding of advertisements, including alcohol, food, and beverage, found in several popular magazines for content. Tasks will include creation of a data collection template, coding of the magazines, and basic data management.

  1. Tobacco Marketing to Youth and Young Adults

These projects are part of a large center grant. One component is a project focused on e-cigarette advertising on television, and uses eye-tracking technology and quantitative surveys, to better understand the influence of television commercials on 100 college students. Students will help administer the study protocol with the college students, code and enter data, and assist with other research tasks as needed. For this position, a flexible schedule with at least four hour blocks of time available is preferred, this may include evenings. Other components of this project may include working with Filemaker, a database program, to create data collection templates as well as other activities to support the projects within the center.

Additional research opportunities such as literature searching and data summaries may be available.

REQUIREMENTS:

A flexible schedule with at least 3-4 hour blocks of available time on two to three days a week is preferred.

Prior research experience is preferred.

Nutrition research credit (NTR355) and Bridging Disciplines (BDP 320) credit is offered through the Prevention Research Lab – please let us know if you are considering research credit when you contact us.

If you are interested in joining the Prevention Research Lab as an undergraduate research assistant this fall, please complete the application (link below) and return it, along with a resume, to Ana Herrera (Ana.L.Herrera@uth.tmc.edu) for additional information or to set up an interview.

Application: Call for URAs – Fall 2014[3]

 

, Filed Under: Internship

Fall Internships with Shoal Creek Conservancy– Stipend Available

The Shoal Creek Conservancy (www.shoalcreekconservancy.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2013 with the mission of restoring, protecting and enhancing the ecological, social and cultural vibrancy of Shoal Creek for the people of Austin, Texas by engaging the public and partnering with the community. We seek to achieve this mission through activities that maintain and improve the Shoal Creek trail and greenway; enhance the public’s enjoyment of the Creek; and restore the watershed. Shoal Creek is the city’s oldest trail and extends for approximately six miles through the heart of Austin, Texas.

Do you love Austin’s trails, parks and creeks? Are you seeking experience in the nonprofit field? 

The Conservancy is now accepting applications for its Fall 2014 internship program. We are seeking current students or recent graduates to fill the following four positions:

Stipend: These positions are unpaid. However, the Conservancy offers a $1,000 per semester stipend to help defer expenses and encourages students to pursue course credit.

Time Commitment: The internships will begin in early September. Interns are asked to commit at least 15 hours per week at the office, which is located in the heart of downtown Austin.

To Apply: Please send a resume and short cover letter to Joanna Wolaver atinfo@shoalcreekconservancy.org.

, Filed Under: Internship

Fall Internship at Mexic-Arte Museum

Mexic-Arte museum was founded on 1983  with one bold vision in mind: to educate and promote traditional and contemporary Latino art throughout the entire state of Texas.

Mexic-Arte Museum is looking for an intern to assist in the Education Department. Students should expect to make a commitment of about 10-20 hours per week. This opportunity is ideal for a student looking to fulfill a university internship requirement. This internship is unpaid, but successful completion of the internship may result in the possibility of applying for future employment as positions becomes available. Applicants must be able to pass a background check.

The schedule will be flexible. Shifts are generally scheduled between 9am and 6pm Monday-Friday. Shift times may vary week to week and there may be opportunities for weekend shifts. Shifts will last 4-6 hours with a lunch break. The intern will know their shift schedule 1-2 weeks beforehand and can request certain days/times that work with their schedule.

The education intern will assist with the coordination of youth and adult programs. Other opportunities include: touring youth groups through exhibitions, developing curriculum, preparing for and facilitating creative projects, assisting with education outreach, and helping with program evaluation.

Qualifications:

Excellent writing skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Must provide own transportation to and from Mexic-Arte Museum in downtown Austin

Bachelor’s Degree (or currently enrolled in a college or university)

Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience/ strong interest in Art History, Museum Education, or Latin American Studies

Responsibilities Include:

General office assistance such as copying and filing

Assist with grant reporting that is reviewed by the City of Austin, which includes entering client registrations, sign-in sheets , data and surveys into a database

Organize and maintain art materials; inventory of supplies such as t-shirts and ink

Assist with special museum events such as Make and Take/Family Day and scheduled group tours

Assist with social media marketing

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to Olivia Tamzarian.oliviat@mexic-artemuseum.org. 512-200-7277.