Summer Research Institute in Behavioral Health
Presentation Type
Interactive Presentation
Location
BHC 126
Start Date
27-9-2008 9:00 AM
End Date
27-9-2008 9:45 AM
Description/Abstract
For the past four years, the USF Florida Mental Health Institute has conducted a Summer Research Institute (SRI) for undergraduates. This session will describe (1) the major components of the SRI including the research symposium, mentored research project, research ethics training and community-based field experiences; (2) the multi-method evaluation framework that has been used to assess the effectiveness and impact of the SRI; and (3) the activities designed to prepare students for graduate school and careers as resear-chers. It will engage participants in a discussion of practices that have been effective and those that required modification to enhance the experience for students.
Summer Research Institute in Behavioral Health
BHC 126
For the past four years, the USF Florida Mental Health Institute has conducted a Summer Research Institute (SRI) for undergraduates. This session will describe (1) the major components of the SRI including the research symposium, mentored research project, research ethics training and community-based field experiences; (2) the multi-method evaluation framework that has been used to assess the effectiveness and impact of the SRI; and (3) the activities designed to prepare students for graduate school and careers as resear-chers. It will engage participants in a discussion of practices that have been effective and those that required modification to enhance the experience for students.