Mentor Name:
Jessica King
Mentor Position:
Assistant Professor
Department:
Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation
College:
Health
Email:
jess.king@utah.edu
Project Description:
Health education and health policy research projects in tobacco regulatory science, more specifically e-cigarettes/vaping.
Opportunity Type:
Volunteer; Prepare a UROP proposal; Write an Honors Thesis; Earn independent study credit
Student Role:
Students can assist with collecting and analyzing data, reviewing literature, writing manuscripts, etc.
Student Benefits:
Student will gain experience in public health research, including co-authoring scientific publication. Students are also encouraged to develop their own projects.
Project Duration:
Duration and hours are flexible; typically about 10 hours per week for at least 1 semester.
Minimum Requirements:
Interest in public health and research. Experience with MTurk a plus.