The Wassaja Center VIP Team specializes in Indigenous-led research evaluation and culturally grounded program assessment that bridges Indigenous and Western knowledge systems. Our primary focus is on capturing, measuring, and interpreting the effectiveness and efficiency of Tribally-Led Models when working with Tribal Nations, using research approaches rooted in Indigenous philosophical thought while translating outcomes into Western research frameworks. We develop innovative evaluation tools and methodologies including qualitative research, case studies, focus groups, and interviews that support Tribal sovereignty, rebuild trust …

The Gender Equity Research Lab (GERL) 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. GERL is dedicated to advancing intersectional gender equity within the U.S. STEM workforce and higher education. Through rigorous research and analysis, our lab strives to identify and address disparities experienced by underrepresented groups, particularly women of color, in STEM fields. By employing a range of methodologies including surveying, textual analysis, …

The StellarScape 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. StellarScape is an immersive multimedia project synthesizing music, science, visual art, and technology. StellarScape is dedicated to continuing research and development using sensor technologies in the performing arts and sciences. This cutting edge, transdisciplinary application of sensors will turn audience members into active participants and engaged collaborators– providing thousands of students and members of the …

The Digital Audiology 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 Digital Audiology team explores the adoption and implementation of novel technologies in the audiology clinic that can help increase the accessibility and affordability of hearing healthcare. Team members will explore how 3D printing and scanning may be used to create custom wearables, understand audiologist and patient perspectives, build capacity for the adoption …

The Water Whys team is looking to enroll students for course credit in the Fall 2026 semester. This team accepts fully online students. Paid opportunities may be available on a case-by-case basis. The Water Whys team creates scientifically accurate and easy-to-understand graphical answers to water questions. Our graphics are used by TV meteorologists and reporters to help their audiences better understand current events impacting their communities and their lives. What we create is seen by thousands of people each year. …

The Hack Arizona: The Premier Hackathon in the Southwestern United States VIP team is looking to enroll students for course credit and federal work study in the Fall 2026 semester, or for students interested in volunteering to gain experience on the project described below: The goal of Hack Arizona, a student-run hackathon at the University of Arizona, is to enable students to connect, learn, and innovate. Participants in this fast-paced collaborative event come together to tackle real-world challenges in technology …

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 …