Are you a senior student athlete passionate about peer leadership, mental performance, and research? Help bridge the hap between academic success and athletic performance at UM-Dearborn.
Data & Analytics: Lead frontline data collection and psychometric entry for baseline and postintervention assessments (LSSS and SESW scales). Tool Validation: Track longitudinal data to assist in validating the new Student-Athlete Self-Efficacy Scale (SASES). Peer Mentorship: Serve as a peer mentor and cofacilitate wellness workshops for freshman studentathletes. National Presentation: Co-present findings alongside Dr. Veronica Son at the national COSMA conference (travel funded).
Direct Impact: Build the framework for a permanent 1-credit "Student-Athlete Excellence" course targeting freshman GPA stabilization. Flexible Scheduling: Work directly with UMDearborn Athletics to seamlessly integrate research duties with your team schedule. Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in IRB compliance, study design, data analysis, and national academic dissemination.
Term: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027