Interdisciplinary
Faculty Mentor: Andrew Tawfik
Department: Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
Contact Information: aatawfik@memphis.edu
Project Description:The Instructional Design & Technology (IDT) Studio is a lab that is interested in the design, development, and evaluation of educational technologies. The Studio partners with schools and organizations within the community and helps them apply edtech in meaningful ways. This position would include data analysis, working directly with users, and possible multimedia development. In terms of scholarship, the students would be included on conference presentations and journal publications.
Requirements for Student Applicants: Multimedia development (e.g – familiarity with tools such as Adobe, iMovie, etc)
Application or Interview Process: Students should submit a brief letter of interest; Interview
Hours per week the student will work: 20/week
Starting Date: Immediately
Method of Compensation:Volunteer
Faculty Mentor's Name: Dr. Brad Harrell
Faculty Mentor's Department: Loewenberg College of Nursing
Telephone Number and/or Email Address: 901.678.3100, bharrell@memphis.edu
Project Description: My research focuses on health disparities and inequities among sexual and gender
minorities (SGM), specifically the LGBT+ population. I am beginning an analysis of
disparities in this community and assessing professional readiness/preparedness to
care for these clients. I have particular plans to assess gay affirmative practice,
quality of SGM veteran care, and SGM health data tracking. I welcome students in education,
psychology, social work, nursing, or any other health-related discipline.
Requirements for Student Applicants:
- Junior or senior student in health-related college or school with GPA of 3.0 or higher. Plans for graduate study in health-related discipline.
- Submit a sample of past writing work.
- Be proficient in online word processing/PPT/poster development and collaboration.
Application or Interview Process: Brief face-to-face chat about interests and fit for group.
Starting Date: TBD