Project Mentor
Dr. Justin Evanovich
Department: Educational Leadership; UConn Husky Nutrition & Sport
Research Project Overview:
Menu of research projects affiliated with the work of UConn Husky Nutrition & Sport (UConn HNS).
UConn HNS webpage: https://huskynutritionsport.education.uconn.edu
SHARE apprentices can participate in the following:
- Survey Data Collection and Analysis – UConn HNS plans, delivers, and evaluates direct education programs during the fall, spring, and summer. Survey data is collected alongside program participants, with an opportunity for a SHARE apprentice to work alongside faculty and staff to review and engage with processes for both data collection and analysis.
- “Husky Talk” – Qualitative focus groups are facilitated by UConn HNS undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty. These “Husky Talk” focus groups will occur with youth and adult program participants, as well as partner staff and educators. Learning about the background of the project, potential opportunity to participate, and analysis of qualitative data from the focus groups will be available as part of this project.
Role of a SHARE Summer Apprentice:
UConn HNS consistently host UConn students across a range of academic disciplines, age, and skill levels. There is a team of peers, staff, and faculty working in collaboration, excited to welcome SHARE apprentice.
Learning and skill development will be the priority throughout the summer session.
Investment to understand context of organizations and projects, consistent and reliable engagement, independent work, note-taking, meeting participation, and much more will be available and supported for the learning process.
Summer Schedule/Time Commitment:
Weekly meetings will happen with faculty point person and SHARE apprentice, via virtual platforms to support consistent check-ins and conversations, preparation for autonomous weekly assignments, and clarity with both project and roles.
Anticipated schedule: 8-9 hours per week for 10 weeks
Preferred Qualifications:
Working with a SHARE Apprentice that are excited about their own learning and skill development would be terrific.
To Apply:
The application opens on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Click here to submit an online application for this research apprenticeship through the Quest Portal. The application deadline is Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:59pm.
Click here to view an outline of the general application questions. There are no additional questions for this apprenticeship.
Please note:
All students hired for a SHARE Summer apprenticeship must complete a federal I-9 form and present original documents in person to OUR staff as part of the hiring process. Visit this U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services page for more information about acceptable documents. You cannot begin working until this is complete. Students are encouraged to plan ahead for this. For example, if you are going home for spring break, consider bringing original documents back to campus with you.