The Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) began in the fall of 2006, when the work being conducted in the AWCP began to gain recognition in undergraduate departments. As an increasing number of undergraduate students expressed interest in assisting in AWCP activities, participating graduate students and program personnel recognized an opportunity to take on much-needed help while providing undergraduates with invaluable hands-on research experience.
The URE is designed for advanced undergraduate students majoring in behavioral sciences (i.e., psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, informatics, etc.) or education who are seeking hands-on experience conducting field research in school psychology. Students participating in this lab assist school psychology graduate students in conducting research at area schools, as well as helping to implement academic interventions de-signed to target the needs of struggling readers. The URE provides students with the opportunity to interact with local elementary schools; learn the ins and outs of research preparation and implementation; and have high quality supervision on academic interventions
The URE team members join the AWCP from the IU psychology department and bring with them a passion for working with children, and a commitment to providing high-quality service and support to students and school personnel at Edgewood Intermediate School.
URE Frequently Asked Questions
What is the URE?
The Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) is a division of the Academic Well Check Program (AWCP) geared toward advanced undergraduate students in psychology and education who are seeking research experience.
Who is eligible to join the URE?
If you are an undergraduate student at Indiana University (preferably in psychology or education) looking to assist graduate students in running interventions at local area schools and gain research experience, then this is for you! Undergraduates need to have at least sophomore standing to enroll.
What are the benefits of joining the AWCP Undergraduate Research Experience?
There are many perks to joining this research lab! This is not a lab where you only enter data. You will get hands-on research experience! You will gain an opportunity to interact with local elementary, middle school, and high school students; learn the ins and outs of research preparation and implementation; have high quality supervision on interventions; lab meetings focused on your educational inquiries and especially geared towards learning how to navigate the graduate school track; recommendation letters written by the AWCP faculty director (Rebecca Martinez); and an opportunity to meet many wonderful people in the School Psychology department at Indiana University!
What is the time commitment?
You are required to put in at least three hours a week in the lab for every credit hour you register for. You will need to attend a mandatory monthly lab meeting with the program coordinator and biweekly intervention project team meetings as well, but these can count towards your times put in each week.
Can I register for graduate credit hours?
Yes. Special approval may be granted for advanced undergraduate students who have senior standing within their department. Graduate credits require further participation in the AWCP than regular undergraduate credit enrollment. Please see the program coordinator to learn details of graduate credit participation requirements