Project Summary / General Information:

Childhood trauma is prevalent. Most likely, you have experienced childhood adversity or know someone who has. Adversity & Resilience Training (ART) is a 3-hour interactive training to improve both personal and professional interactions with such individuals by creating awareness and improving relevant helping skills.

Who would benefit from this training?

- Individuals who aspire to work with children and youth in the sectors of: child welfare, psychology, social work, and education

- Parents with a history of childhood trauma or who are caring for children who have experienced trauma

College & Department:

College of Ag & Life Sciences...012102 - Human Sciences- Head Start
College of Ag & Life Sciences...012100 - School of Human Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences...038813 - A&S - African American Studies
College of Arts & Sciences...038800 - College of Arts & Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences...032700 - Communication
College of Arts & Sciences...032702 - Communications - Theatre
College of Arts & Sciences...036900 - Mathematics & Statistics
College of Arts & Sciences...038500 - Political Science and Public Adm
College of Arts & Sciences...038802 - Pre-med Program
College of Arts & Sciences...038600 - Psychology
College of Arts & Sciences...038602 - Psychology Unfunded
College of Arts & Sciences...038901 - Social Work
College of Arts & Sciences...038900 - Sociology
College of Arts & Sciences...033904 - Writing Center
College of Business...048806 - Ctr for Entrepreneurship & Outreach
College of Business...048805 - Ctr of Family Enterprise Research
College of Education...054100 - Counseling, Ed Psyc, & Foundations
College of Education...051300 - Curriculum,Instruction & Special Ed
College of Education...051500 - Educational Psychology
College of Education...053600 - Writing/Thinking Institute
393400 - Shackouls Honors College -

Description of Responsibilities and Position Duties:

Accepted trainees will receive a 3-hour interactive training session, with follow-up consultation regarding implementation of self-care and advocacy-based behaviors associated with reducing secondary traumatic stress. Trainees may apply to join a network of advocates across the state who are sharing workforce development and community programs in trauma-informed care.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

ART trainees may join the education, research, or service arms of the project by completing a Directed Individual Study experience geared toward the individual's professional goals. Education-oriented trainees may help recruit participants for future training initiatives and assist with training sessions. Research-oriented trainees may conduct evaluation studies or write systematic reviews of relevant child adversity topics. Service-oriented trainees may obtain further training and help facilitate simulation exercises during advanced training sessions.

How to Apply:

Do you, or someone you know, provide parenting or professional services to children with exposure to potentially traumatic events? Are you interested in improving your knowledge and skills in trauma-informed responses?

If yes to both, please contact Dr. Arazais Oliveros in the Department of Psychology at ado56@msstate.edu.

Project Summary / General Information:

PI-Contact: Prof. Dr. Jeff Winger (jaw19@msstate.edu)
Co-Advisor-Contact: Dr. Prajwal Mohan Murthy (ptm39@msstate.edu)

Na22, with a half-life of 2.6018y undergoes an allowed beta+ decay 99.944% of the time to the 2(1+) state in Ne22 with a Q value of 1568.79 keV. This is one of the lowest Q(beta+) values known. We are looking into the feasibility for an experiment where the overarching goals in re-measuring the beta+ decay spectra of Na22 are twofold: (i) to remeasure the beta-decay Fierz interference term, b, to higher precision; and (ii) improve on one input for the test of CKM unitarity.
By examining the shape for the beta-decay spectra of Na22, the Fierz interference term was previously measured to be b=0.0008(28). The most recent measurement of the Fierz interference term was performed by the UCNA collaboration obtaining b=0.067(91) using free ultracold neutrons. The Fierz interference term measurement from the beta+ decay spectra of Na22 is almost 6 decades old, underestimates the uncertainties, and needs to be updated.
Lastly, the precise determination of the Na22 mass also contributes to understanding the 0+->0+ superallowed beta+ decay of Mg22, which is included in the determination of the CKM-matrix element Vud, that in turn is used to test CKM unitarity.
A novel technique for measuring the beta+ decay spectra of Na22 by embedding it in a semiconductor detector will be simulated, and corresponding technique demonstrated at the Texas A&M University's cyclotron facility.

A. Summers: Paid positions can be arranged through the URCD/HURP programs
B. Fall, Spring: 1-3h of PH 4000 can be arranged, could count towards degree

College & Department:

College of Arts & Sciences...038400 - Physics & Astronomy
393400 - Shackouls Honors College - Jointly in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT
Other - Jointly in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT

Description of Responsibilities and Position Duties:

*Initial calculations done!!
*Simulations using LISE++: lise.nscl.msu.edu
*Analyze data using Mathematica or your choice of software
*Write a report
*Present at an [expense paid] APS Conference (April, DNP, SESAPS)
*Publish in a open access journal (Eg.: IOP-New Journal of Physics, Elsevier-Results in Physics, AIP-Physics Advances)
*Possible topic for Senior Thesis: HON-4093 / PH-4000
*For additional info, refer to: meetings.aps.org/Meeting/APR22/Session/T11.4

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

Physics majors preferred. Other STEM majors are encouraged to apply.

Analysis toolkit: Mathematica

Coursework -
Pre-requisite: Calculus 1-2, Physics 1-2
Co-registration: Physics-3
Preferred: Calculus 3, Differential Equations 1, Modern Physics
Most aligned with: Nuclear and Particle Physics

How to Apply:

Write an email expressing your interest.
Submit a resume or CV (LinkedIn is acceptable) to both:
PI-Contact: Prof. Dr. Jeff Winger (jaw19@msstate.edu)
Co-Advisor-Contact: Dr. Prajwal Mohan Murthy (ptm39@msstate.edu)

Project Summary / General Information:

Dr. Danielle's Nadorff's Grandfamilies Lab is looking for one or two well-qualified students to work in the lab as research assistants. Students would receive up to three credits of PSY 4000 per semester for this experience, which can be used as one of the six required upper-level electives for a Psychology degree. Three hours of work within the lab are required per credit hour per week. The benefits of being a research assistant include class credit, opportunities to practice valuable research skills, possible presentation or publication opportunities, and reference letters for graduate school or future careers. Dr. Nadorff is especially interested in students who wish to pursue a degree in Clinical Psychology upon graduation, and/or students enrolled in the Shackhoul's Honor College.

"Grandfamilies" are households where the grandparents have a primary role in raising their grandchildren. There are approximately 100,000 grandchildren living with grandparent householders in the state of Mississippi, alone! Dr. Nadorff’s Grandfamilies Lab examines the social, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral outcomes for these “custodial grandchildren,” as well as examining how they compare to children raised in foster care. You may read more about the lab at http://www.grandfamilieslab.com.

College & Department:

College of Arts & Sciences...038804 - A & S/Gender Studies
College of Arts & Sciences...038813 - A&S - African American Studies
College of Arts & Sciences...031100 - Biological Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences...038800 - College of Arts & Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences...032700 - Communication
College of Arts & Sciences...035400 - Inst For The Humanities
College of Arts & Sciences...036900 - Mathematics & Statistics
College of Arts & Sciences...038802 - Pre-med Program
College of Arts & Sciences...038600 - Psychology
College of Arts & Sciences...038602 - Psychology Unfunded
College of Arts & Sciences...038901 - Social Work
College of Arts & Sciences...038900 - Sociology
College of Arts & Sciences...033904 - Writing Center
393400 - Shackouls Honors College -

Description of Responsibilities and Position Duties:

Lab responsibilities will vary, but may include data entry, literature reviews, recruitment and/or interviews of participants, study design, statistical analysis, and opportunities for presentations or manuscripts, both of which are highly recommended for graduate school. Thus, enrolling in a research lab is highly recommended for those who are planning on pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology. Three hours of work within the lab each week per credit hour are required, in exchange for each credit of PSY 4000.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

Lab responsibilities will vary, but may include data entry, literature reviews, recruitment and/or interviews of participants, study design, statistical analysis, and opportunities for presentations or manuscripts, both of which are highly recommended for graduate school. Thus, enrolling in a research lab is highly recommended for those who are planning on pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology. Three hours of work within the lab each week per credit hour are required, in exchange for each credit of PSY 4000.

How to Apply:

Contact Dr. Nadorff at Danielle.Nadorff@msstate.edu or visit http://www.grandfamilieslab.com/application.html to receive an application for joining the lab.

Project Summary / General Information:

The Institute for Genomics, Biocomputing and Biotechnology (IGBB) has an exquisite opportunity to provide a meaningful education to undergraduate students in the form of total research engagement, starting with basic laboratory techniques and culminating in training on advance scientific instrumentation that is not readily available in the course of undergraduate studies and other laboratories at MSU. Long-term internship at IGBB will expose students to all aspects of research enterprise including proposal submission, experiment design, technical execution, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and oral or poster presentation of achieved results. Objective of this proposal is to inspire a talented, driven individual to continue his or her academic curriculum in further graduate studies and to embark on carrier in research.
Selected intern will have an opportunity to participate in several ongoing and future projects. Research at IGBB encompasses genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics of agriculturally important plant and animal species, (and other subjects of importance to federal funding agencies). Examples of those that are directly related to the agriculture and economy of Mississippi are: i) Genetic analysis of feral cotton plants via next-generation sequencing technology; ii) Exploiting of anti-fungal cob metabolites to boost maize resistance against aflatoxin contamination; iii) Proteo-genomics mapping of cotton (Gossypium mustelinnum); iv) Proteomics of an abiotic stress resistance of alfalfa (Medicago sativa)

College & Department:

College of Ag & Life Sciences...010300 - Ag & Bio Engineering
College of Ag & Life Sciences...011900 - Agricultural Science & Plant Protec
College of Ag & Life Sciences...011300 - Animal & Dairy Science
College of Ag & Life Sciences...011500 - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
College of Ag & Life Sciences...012000 - Biochemistry Nutrition Health Promo
College of Ag & Life Sciences...018800 - College of Ag & Life Sciences
College of Ag & Life Sciences...011100 - Plant and Soil Sciences
College of Ag & Life Sciences...012900 - Plant Pathology & Weed Science

Description of Responsibilities and Position Duties:

The intern will be guided to pursue these specific goals: i) to complete literature overview of selected topic; ii) to become independent operator of at least one major instrument; iii) to participate in undergraduate students research symposium; iv) to be a co-author on manuscript submitted for peer-reviewed publication; v) to write and submit proposal to state or federal agency in appropriate program area.
Regardless of the project, student will receive hands-on training in universal biochemistry-molecular biology techniques, as well as in operating, servicing and troubleshooting of “omics” scientific instrumentation available at IGBB. It includes, but is not limited to Thermo LTQ-Orbitrap Velos mass spectrometer and Ultimate 3000 HPLC system, 2-DE related robotic stations, several sample preparation and liquid handler systems, Next-Generation Illumina NovaSeq sequencer, and 3rd Generation native DNA molecular sequencer Oxford Nanopore Technologies GridIon. In addition to technical proficiency, by immersion in academic research culture, the student will acquire a taste for a real-life challenges and rewards of being a professional scientist

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

Intern must be enrolled, undergraduate student in biochemistry-biology-bioengineering related majors. No previous research experience is required. Drive to succeed academically and desire to learn is a must.

How to Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume/C.V. by e-mail to tp25@msstate.edu, or in person at IGBB, Pace Seed Lab building, Rm 111 anytime between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Project Summary / General Information:

The Regulation & Resilience team conducts research on the cognitive and affective risk and protective factors involved in family violence, with the over-arching goal of preventing the costly consequences to children, families, and society. Research studies include the interplay among individual, family, and community variables that affect emotion regulation and dysregulation, as manifest in parenting, relationship conflict, and psychopathology (e.g., substance use, aggression, and self-harm). Partnering with child advocates and educators in Mississippi, we are developing training in trauma-informed evidence-based practice and evaluation for workforce development and community-prevention. Projects seek to understand more about the following topics:
· Prevention of child maltreatment
· Influence of trauma on relationships and parenting
· Influence of attachment on developing resilience and self-regulation
· Emotion regulation assessment and intervention

College & Department:

College of Ag & Life Sciences...012102 - Human Sciences- Head Start
College of Ag & Life Sciences...012100 - School of Human Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences...038800 - College of Arts & Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences...032700 - Communication
College of Arts & Sciences...038500 - Political Science and Public Adm
College of Arts & Sciences...038802 - Pre-med Program
College of Arts & Sciences...038600 - Psychology
College of Arts & Sciences...038602 - Psychology Unfunded
College of Arts & Sciences...038901 - Social Work
College of Arts & Sciences...038900 - Sociology
393400 - Shackouls Honors College -

Description of Responsibilities and Position Duties:

Research Assistants invest 8-10-hours per week and get course credit (PSY 4000) for their work in the lab. Qualified RAs have the opportunity to gain supervised experience in setting up studies, collecting data, writing literature reviews, and disseminating results to the community via conference/symposium presentations and manuscript submissions.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

Voluntary research assistant for the first semester. Subsequent semesters in the lab include the option of registering in Directed Individual Study for credit.

How to Apply:

If you are a self-motivated individual seeking to gain research experience, learn about child advocacy, and contribute to psychology, please email Dr. Oliveros (a.oliveros@msstate.edu) for more information.

Project Summary / General Information:

This research lab involves all things related to parenting emerging adults, including parental psychopathology, parent-child relationships, discipline, maltreatment, and many other relevant factors. We focus on how aspects of parenting during emerging adulthood are associated with various psychological outcomes.

College & Department:

College of Arts & Sciences...038600 - Psychology

Description of Responsibilities and Position Duties:

Students typically participate through joining a directed individual study course (typically 3 credits) and attend weekly lab meetings to complete work. Participating students most often develop a research idea, learn how to complete moderation and mediation analyses, and submit their findings to conferences for presentation. Students gain valuable experience in a research lab, products to put on their resume, and access to a strong letter of recommendation if they perform well in the lab.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

Course work in statistics, research design, and psychology are desired but not required.

How to Apply:

Students should contact Dr. Cliff McKinney at cm998@msstate.edu to express their interest. Send a brief statement expressing what interests you about the lab and your career goals along with your resume that shows your current overall GPA.

Project Summary / General Information:

On April 25-26, 2025, Mississippi State's History Department will host its seventeenth annual Symposium for History Undergraduate Research (SHUR).
The conference is an opportunity for undergraduate scholars from all over the country to present their research in the format of an academic History conference and have their work discussed by Mississippi State History professors. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

College & Department:

College of Arts & Sciences...035300 - History

Description of Responsibilities and Position Duties:

- Engage in original historical research based on primary sources.
If selected,
- Present research findings in written (conference paper) and oral (conference presentation) form.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

This opportunity is *not* restricted to History majors. Undergraduates majoring in other disciplines may apply.

How to Apply:

Submit a proposal or abstract of not more than 400 words, excluding the title, to Dr. Susanna De Stradis and Dr. Alistair Hobson at shurconferencemsu@gmail.com by February 14, 2025.

Project Summary / General Information:

I am working on a book about the medieval origins of the university, the role of honors colleges in America, and about higher education reform. The book explores such topics as educational theory and pedagogy, college admissions practices, funding mechanisms for higher education, and the role of government (state and federal) in higher education. I will be conducting case studies of six colleges and universities in America that were founded in the liberal arts and how they have grown, confronted issues like racism and STEM research, and struggled to maintain a sense of community.

College & Department:

393400 - Shackouls Honors College -

Description of Responsibilities and Position Duties:

Interested students will be able to take on one of the following areas and conduct independent research, while also working as part of a research team:

1) history and philosophy of liberal arts education
2) types of colleges and universities in America
3) funding mechanisms (tuition, public funding, private gifts, etc.)
4) athletics and student activities
5) admissions practices and abuses
6) state and federal higher education policy

Academic credit available as well as funding for conference/research travel (Honors students only).

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

Ability to use MSU library resources as well as basic internet research, write short papers/reports, interest in conference travel/presentation/publication. Preference given to students in the Shackouls Honors College at the sophomore level or above.

How to Apply:

Submit statement of interest to csnyder@honors.msstate.edu.