ANNLab VIP team is looking to enroll students for course credit in the Fall 2026 semester. Paid opportunities may be available on a case-by-case basis. ANNLab (Advanced Nanoelectronics & Nanostructures Lab) specializes in both the synthesis and electronic device integration of novel low-dimensional electronic and quantum materials. Our primary focus is on bottom-up synthesized graphene nanoribbons (GNRs), where we achieve atomic precision in their design, molecule by molecule, with flexibility in design, and seamlessly integrate them into nanoelectronic devices. For …

The ICREWW VIP team is looking to enroll students for course credit in the Fall 2026 semester. Paid opportunities may be available on a case-by-case basis. The goal of this project is to address the main question: How do climate variables change over time and affect one another? Students will conduct research to address one or more of the following interrelated questions: What connections exist between streamflow, precipitation, temperature, and phenology data? How has atmospheric warming impacted changes over time …

The Cultivate & Evaluate – Tucson Village Farm VIP team is looking to enroll students for course credit in the Fall 2026 semester. Paid opportunities may be available on a case-by-case basis. This team evaluates the educational, health, and workforce development impacts of internships at Tucson Village Farm (TVF)—a seed-to-table, youth-focused urban farm promoting nutrition, sustainability, and leadership through experiential learning. Students will co-design and implement evaluation strategies to assess how TVF internships impact college students’ learning, well-being, and career …

The Environmental and Social Justice team is looking to enroll students for course credit in the Fall 2026 semester. Paid opportunities may be available on a case-by-case basis. We are working on creating community-driven solutions to current challenges revolving around sustainability in 1) the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands region and 2) Portland, Oregon. We are combining culture, history, science, and more to develop resources for communities to advocate solutions that meet their needs and values. These projects are currently ongoing and are …

The MASA: Microbiomes for Agroecosystems and Soil Adaptation VIP team is looking to recruit students for both credit and pay options (as available, including federal work-study) for VIP participation. Soils are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. A single gram of soil can contain thousands of microbial species that influence plant growth, nutrient availability, water dynamics, and ecosystem health. These microorganisms play critical roles in determining the productivity and sustainability of agricultural systems, yet we still know surprisingly little …

The Horse Science & Innovation Lab VIP team is looking to recruit students for both credit and pay options (as available, including federal work-study) for VIP participation. Beyond biomechanics, we investigate equine behavior and welfare, using data-driven methods to study horse personality, learning, and stress responses. Our goal is to support evidence-based training and management practices that improve horse well-being in sport, rehabilitation, and daily care. Students on our team gain hands-on research experience, working with real data from horses …

The Understanding Trauma Patient Health Literacy and Patient Discharge VIP team is looking to recruit students for credit VIP participation. This study aims to gather preliminary data on correlative trends on social and cultural factors in post-discharge success by following up with patients from a major level 1 trauma center. This data will inform further investigations and eventual improvements to the discharge protocol. Team members will engage in patient recruitment and interviewing to collect data. Participatory design principles will be …

We interact with digital media every day in our daily lives. We scroll through social media, watch videos, read news, search for information, and use AI tools. Our team studies how these digital media experiences shape the way people find information, decide what to trust, form opinions, and participate in public life. Students in this team will explore the “How” and “Why” of media use. To start with, we may ask how social media platforms and AI influence what people …

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