CURE Lab & Teaching ASSISTANTS
The Course-based Undergraduate Research (CURE) Lab & Teaching Assistant Program is an experiential learning opportunity where students will be mentored by faculty as they develop research and mentorship skills by assisting with a specific CURE course. They will actively take part in the laboratory section of the course by assisting the instructor with setting up and supporting students as they run their research projects. They will learn how to be teaching assistant and help their STEM peers with specific research skills, including data management, analysis, and presentation. In spring they will play an active role in organizing and facilitating the Undergraduate Research Symposium.
The experiential learning program offers a stipend to remove financial barriers and allows you to fully engage in this learning experience regardless of financial barriers that might otherwise be unavailable. This is not compensation for hours worked but rather financial support provided upon the successful completion and demonstration of learning outcomes.
Qualifications
- STEM or Social Science major.
- Taken a Course-based Undergraduate Research course.
Time Requirements
Cohorts will run over eight (8) weeks and you should expect to spend approximately 15 hours per week on CURE Laboratory & Teaching Assistant related activities.
Stipend & Learning Outcomes
- Up to 3 participants per quarter.
- Estimated time commitment to demonstrate competency, including workshops: 15 hours/week.
- 8 weeks.
- Stipend Award Potential: $2000/quarter.
Stipend Award Criteria
The CURE Laboratory & Teaching Assistant is eligible to receive the full stipend amount contingent upon successful completion of the Experiential Learning Outcomes. The stipend will be prorated according to participation.
In order to receive the full stipend, the CURE Laboratory & Teaching Assistant will demonstrate competency with following roles by the end of their CURE Laboratory & Teaching Assistant experience. The CURE Laboratory & Teaching Assistant earns portions of the stipend by successfully meeting the following learning milestones:
| Learning Commitment Category | Frequency/ Quantity | Value Earned Per Completion | Total Potential Stipend Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop (Attendance) | 2 identified workshops | $300 per workshop attended | $600 |
| Teaching & Mentorship Activities | 4 sets of associated teaching activities | $100 per activity set completed | $400 |
| Laboratory Training Activities | 8 sets of associated lab trainings | $100 per activity set completed | $800 |
| Weekly Meetings & Reflections | 8 weekly learning milestones | $25 per weekly milestone achieved | $200 |
| Total Stipend Potential | $2000 |
How to Apply
If you are interested in becoming a CURE Laboratory & Teaching Assistant and meet the above qualifications you should fill out the CURE Laboratory & Teaching Assistant Application. Applications will be reviewed as positions in the CURE Laboratory & Teaching Assistant become available. After you apply, you will be contacted directly for next steps. For more information, please email ugr@edmonds.edu. Please include "CURE Laboratory & Teaching Assistant" in the subject line.