Mentor Name:
Akiko Kamimura
Mentor Position:
Assistant Professor
Department:
Sociology
College:
Social and Behavioral Science
Email:
akiko.kamimura@utah.edu
Project Description:
Community-based and global health research projects in the following areas: immigrant and minority health, social determinants of health, health disparities, women’s health, intimate partner violence
Opportunity Type:
Volunteer; Earn independent study credit; Prepare a UROP proposal; Write an Honors Thesis
Student Role:
data collection, data entry, data analysis, manuscript review, literature review, presentations
Student Benefits:
Earn hands-on research skills; Prepare for graduate school applications (e.g. medical school, PhD and master's programs)
Project Duration:
It depends on student interests, purpose, and availability
Minimum Requirements:
interest in health-related issues