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:

The proposed project focuses on the estimating economic contributions of Mississippi's forestry sector, which encompasses over 19.5 million acres or approximately 65% of the state's total land area. Estimating the economic contribution is crucial for stimulating investment and development, informing policy making and funding strategies, and providing valuable market insights and trends. These contributions are vital not only for the state's economic vitality but also for promoting employment and environmental sustainability within Mississippi.

College & Department:

College of Forest Resources...080100 - FWRC - Forestry

Description of Responsibilities and Position Duties:

The undergraduate student will assist in estimating the direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts of the forestry sector using IMPLAN software. Responsibilities include updating and contributing to the publication of extension reports and research articles based on impact analysis. The student will also have the opportunity to present findings at conferences and stakeholder meetings, gaining valuable experience in both research and professional communication.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

- Basic understanding of economic principles and interest in forestry or natural resource management.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently with guidance.
- Willingness to learn new software tools, such as IMPLAN, and conduct data analysis.
- Interest in research and outreach activities is a plus.

How to Apply:

Contact Dr. Sabhyata Lamichhane at sabhyata.lamichhane@mssstate.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:

I have couple of positions available for the Junior, Senior undergraduates, and Graduate students (Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering) who are willing to gain hands on experience on materials and structures research. This is an opportunity to apply your engineering education to real world challenges in the domain of aerospace engineering.

College & Department:

College of Engineering...060100 - Aerospace Engineering
College of Engineering...061700 - Mechanical Engineering

Description of Responsibilities and Position Duties:

The duties and responsibilities include design and computational assessment of materials and structures with multifunctional properties such as strain-sensing and self-healing etc.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

Junior, Senior Undergraduates, or Graduate students.

How to Apply:

Via email (vkhare@ae.msstate.edu)

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:

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.

Project Summary / General Information:

Join us in an exciting opportunity to shape our understanding of the global projection of military power with Dr. Benjamin Tkach at Mississippi State University and Dr. Vasabjit Banerjee at the University of Tennessee. This project explores the evolving role of the value arms ecosystems in shaping global outcomes. Value arms, a concept we invited and is now taught in courses at the Defense Security Cooperation University and identified as an area of interest by members of the National Security Council, encompasses military capabilities that are refurbished, reused, discounted or dated (R2D2). Yet, value arms can be militarily effective depending on the threat environment and are found in militaries across the globe. This project is a comprehensive approach to understanding the value arms ecosystem. We will evaluate individual military means (arms), analyze country-specific data, and complete expert-interviews.

College & Department:

College of Arts & Sciences...038813 - A&S - African American Studies
College of Arts & Sciences...030100 - Aerospace Studies (Air ROTC)
College of Arts & Sciences...030200 - Anthropology/Middle Eastern Culture
College of Arts & Sciences...038800 - College of Arts & Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences...032700 - Communication
College of Arts & Sciences...033900 - English
College of Arts & Sciences...035300 - History
College of Arts & Sciences...037300 - Military Science (Army ROTC)
College of Arts & Sciences...038100 - Philosophy & Religion
College of Arts & Sciences...038500 - Political Science and Public Adm
College of Arts & Sciences...038600 - Psychology
College of Arts & Sciences...038900 - Sociology
College of Arts & Sciences...038200 - Stennis Institute

Description of Responsibilities and Position Duties:

Analyze country specific military assets, policies, and threat environments

Code military means, defense industry characteristics, and related variables

Contribute to the first dataset on value arms for the Department of Defense

$15 per hour

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

Graduate or undergraduate student in good academic standing

Familiarity with Excel or similar spreadsheet applications

Attention to detail

How to Apply:

Email your resume and a short explanation of why you are interested in and qualified for a Research Assistant position to Dr. Benjamin Tkach, b.tkach@msstate.edu

Project Summary / General Information:

Join our dynamic research team in the Weed Science Innovators Undergraduate Research Program, where you'll engage in cutting-edge projects ranging from herbicide resistance to sustainable weed management. This opportunity allows you to delve into diverse areas such as abiotic and biotic stress tolerance, allelopathy, molecular techniques, plant microbiome interactions, and advanced analytical methods like HPLC and GC-MS. Gain hands-on experience, mentorship from graduate students, and contribute to significant research outcomes.

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...011500 - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
College of Ag & Life Sciences...018800 - College of Ag & Life Sciences
College of Ag & Life Sciences...012500 - Horticulture
College of Ag & Life Sciences...012600 - Landscape Architecture
College of Ag & Life Sciences...011100 - Plant and Soil Sciences
College of Ag & Life Sciences...012900 - Plant Pathology & Weed Science
College of Arts & Sciences...038300 - Bio & Phys Sciences Rsch Inst
College of Arts & Sciences...031100 - Biological Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences...031900 - Chemistry
College of Arts & Sciences...038800 - College of Arts & Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences...038802 - Pre-med Program

Description of Responsibilities and Position Duties:

As a participant in our program, you will engage in a wide array of research projects, including herbicide resistance studies, stress tolerance in crops, molecular weed science, plant microbiome interactions, machine learning, plant imaging, and integrated weed management strategies. Your responsibilities will extend to assisting with data collection, analysis, and management. Additionally, you will operate and maintain laboratory and field research equipment. Collaboration is key, and you will work alongside a team of researchers, contributing to scientific discussions. You will also prepare findings for presentations at scientific meetings and contribute to writing peer-reviewed journal articles. This role provides a comprehensive experience in the field of weed science, offering both practical and theoretical insights.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

Current enrollment in an undergraduate program with a focus in Biology, Agronomy, Plant Science, Chemistry, or a related field; Strong interest in plant science, weed science, or agricultural technology; Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Experience in laboratory or field research is preferred but not required
Curiosity and eagerness to learn and apply new skills.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a list of relevant courses you have completed to tt1024@msstate.edu. Highlight any previous research experience or projects related to plant science or agriculture in your application. We welcome students from diverse academic backgrounds who are passionate about contributing to innovative research in weed science.

This broad, inviting description is designed to attract a wide range of interested students, encouraging those with varying skills and academic focuses to apply and join a leading team in advancing weed science research.