We believe in mentoring students in a culturally responsive, collaborative, and empowering way. Students are involved in every stage of the research process and supported in their academic and professional development journeys.

Students will learn about the research process through hands-on experience, including participating in regular lab meetings; recruiting for studies; assisting with survey design and administration; conducting and/or transcribing interviews; cleaning and managing data; data analysis; conducting literature reviews; and writing/presenting results. There are also opportunities for students to conduct their own supervised research projects.

Undergraduate research assistants are expected to work 6-9 hours/week in the lab, and preference is given to students who can commit to at least one academic year with the lab. Course credit (1-3 credit hours) for working in the lab is available to Auburn students. Applications to join the lab can be completed here.

Prospective graduate students interested in working with the lab and joining the Auburn University graduate program in HDFS (M.S. or Ph.D.) should reach out to Dr. Jenkins via email and submit the official application to the graduate school.