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Undergraduate Research Assistantships available with the Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations – Spring 2021

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Dr. Lucy Atkinson is seeking students to assist her with four different research opportunities. Please contact Dr. Atkinson at lucyatkinson@austin.utexas.edu for more information.

1. Content analysis of media for stories about oil and gas 

  • Focus: Analysis of media coverage of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). CCS removes CO2 from the atmosphere and shows promise in mitigating the effects of climate change.
  • Unpaid
  • Three positions
  • Can be done remotely
  • Skills required – no specific skills, will be trained

2. VR and Deep Seas – Study looking at virtual reality messages 

  • Focus: Examining efficacy of science information about the deep sea and geothermal vents delivered via VR
  • Unpaid
  • Two positions
  • In-person, so depends on COVID
  • Skills required – relatively comfortable with new technology and managing study participants coming to a lab; we will train you in managing study subjects

3. DEI Survey

  • Focus: examining student perspectives on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in the campus sustainability master plan
  • Unpaid
  • One position
  • Remote
  • Skills required – data analysis, developing literature review

4. Video games

  • Focus: study looking at influence of playing an environmental video game on green attitudes and behaviors
  • Unpaid
  • One position
  • Remote
  • Skills required – data analysis, developing literature review

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Undergraduate Research Assistantships with the Prevention Research Lab – Spring 21

Department of kinesiology-health-education

The Prevention Research Lab, led by Dr. Keryn E. Pasch in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, is searching for undergraduate research assistants beginning Spring 2021. Undergraduate research assistants (URAs) will work on one of two projects related to the marketing of unhealthy products (fast food, sugar sweetened beverages, and alcohol) during the COVID-19 pandemic. One project will audit the Twitter pages of leading companies that sell these products (e.g., McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Bacardi) with an aim of documenting how social media marketing tactics adapted to the pandemic. Another project will examine television commercials for these products, with the aim of describing how commercial marketing for unhealthy products has changed with the pandemic.

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

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to commit approximately ten hours of work per week during the Spring 2021 semester.

A flexible summer schedule with the ability to commit approximately three hours of work per week during the summer.

Prior research experience is a plus but not necessary.

Applicants who are able to commit to the spring and fall semesters (summer also available) will be given priority. However, if you are graduating in spring or summer 2021, you will still be considered.

BENEFITS:

Hands-on experience with the research process, with an emphasis on the relationship between advertising and socio-economic disparities.

Bridging Disciplines, Nutrition, or other research credit offered if you qualify – please let us know if you are considering BDP credit or other research credit when you contact us.

TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining the Prevention Research Lab as an undergraduate research assistant, please complete the Undergraduate Research Application found online. Please submit a completed application, along with your résumé, to Jacob Thomas at Jacob.Thomas@utexas.edu.

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Fall Research Opportunities Available Through Dr. Lucy Atkinson

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Dr. Lucy Atkinson is seeking students to assist her with four different research opportunities. Please contact Dr. Atkinson at lucyatkinson@austin.utexas.edu for more information.

Content analysis of primetime TV shows

  • Focus: Analysis of green advertising and environmental depictions in shows like Big Bang Theory, Modern Family, etc.
  • Unpaid
  • Unlimited number of positions
  • Can be done remotely
  • Skills required – no specific skills, will be trained

Content analysis of media for stories about oil and gas

  • Focus: Analysis of media coverage of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). CCS removes CO2 from the atmosphere and shows promise in mitigating the effects of climate change.
  • Paid
  • Two positions
  • Can be done remotely
  • Skills required – no specific skills, will be trained

Study #1 looking at virtual reality messages

  • Focus: Examining efficacy of science information about the deep sea and geothermal vents delivered via VR
  • Paid
  • Two positions
  • In-person, so depends on COVID
  • Skills required – relatively comfortable with new technology and managing study participants coming to a lab

Study #2 looking at virtual reality and augmented reality messages

  • Focus: Examining comparative efficacy of delivering environmental PSAs via video, AR and VR
  • Paid
  • Two positions
  • Some in-person meetings with me, which can be off-campus
  • Skills required – MUST know how to create AR and VR content