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Requests for Research Participants

Researchers from UH and other institutions may seek college students to participate in studies. The list below includes such requests submitted to the UH College of Education. Please review requests carefully. Listing a request does not signify our endorsement. The most recent posting is always listed on top, and we will keep the listings for up to three months.

If you would like to have a request posted to this page, please fill out the Research Participant Request Form. Studies must be approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to be listed.

Submitted Requests

Unveiling Faculty Perspectives on Student Behavior: A Qualitative Exploration of Artificial Intelligence Integration and its Perceived Influence on Academic Integrity in Online Learning Environments
Posted: 2/10/2025

Participant Requirements:
We are seeking faculty members who have experience with online education and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to participate in a qualitative study. The focus is on understanding the integration of AI in online learning and its impact on academic integrity. Participants should be from the Gulf Coast Research Institute or similar institutions, with direct experience in utilizing AI tools in education.
Study Overview:
The study, conducted by Carlos E. Gonzalez at California Baptist University, aims to explore faculty perspectives on student behavior related to the integration of AI in online learning environments. The study's goal is to inform strategies and policies that promote academic integrity while embracing the benefits of AI.
Expected Contributions:
Participants will contribute valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in online education, helping to shape future educational strategies and policies.
Participation Details:
Participants will partake in an interview lasting approximately one hour.
Interviews will focus on your experiences and perspectives regarding AI in online education.
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and recorded with consent.
Contact Information:
Interested faculty members can contact Carlos E. Gonzalez for more details or to express interest in participating. Please reach out via email at: carlos.gonzalez1@calbaptist.edu
Thank you for considering contributing to this important study. Your insights will play a crucial role in understanding and improving academic integrity in the age of AI.

Website

Principal Investigators 
Carlos Eduardo Gonzalez
Program Coordinator II, College Work-Study
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA 92504
carlos.gonzalez1@calbaptist.edu 

Faculty Advisor
Dr. James Martin
jmartin@calbaptist.edu 

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval number
092-2425-EXM


GAMMA OSCILLATIONS AS A PROGNOSTIC MARKER FOR KETAMINE THERAPY IN TREATMENT RESISTANT DEPRESSION
Posted: 1/31/2025

We are recruiting patients ages 21-55 who either have a past history of depression, or can serve as healthy controls. Patients must be unmedicated or willing to stop all psychotropic medications and have no history of Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia. Patients must also be non-smokers and refrain from any illicit substances throughout the duration of the study, including marijuana.

Study procedures will be conducted at Baylor College of Medicine. Participation will consist of 3 visits over approximately 2 weeks, and will include clinical assessments, EEG, and a ketamine infusion. Patients will be compensated up to $210 for participation.

Website
https://www.bcm.edu/departments/psychiatry-and-behavioral-sciences/research/mood-and-anxiety-disorders-program/research-studies

Principal Investigators 
Dr. Nicholas Murphy
Assistant Professor
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX 77030
mood@bcm.edu 

Contact 
Haley Cox
Research Coordinator
haley.cox@bcm.edu   

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval number
H-54099


Cognition, Emotion, and Language (CEL) study
Posted: 1/13/2025

The study Cognition, Emotion, and Language is recruiting participants. This study explores cognitive processing with emotion interference and language background in monolinguals and bilinguals.

There are two separate studies on SONA, one for English monolinguals and one for Spanish-English bilinguals.
  • For CEL Monolingual (6 credits), participants must only speak English and is not exposed to another language more than 25% of the time.
  • For CEL Bilingual (9 credits), participant must speak Spanish and English and does not know a third or more language.

Website
CEL Monolingual: https://uh.sona-systems.com/default.aspx?p_return_experiment_id=1873   
CEL Bilingual: https://uh.sona-systems.com/default.aspx?p_return_experiment_id=1875 

Principal Investigators and Contact 
My Nguyen
Ph.D. Candidate
CLASS, Department of Psychology, University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204
mvhnguyen@uh.edu 

Faculty Advisor
Arturo Hernandez, Ph.D
aeherna3@central.uh.edu 

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval number
STUDY00004739


Exploring Resilience and Adaptability in Adolescent Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic Through Semi-Structured Interviews
Posted: 1/8/2025

Participants must be currently enrolled at the University of Houston, participants must be between the ages of 18-23, and participants must have been in high school during March 2020-June 2021. There will be private interviews conducted at Alice Young Library along with a survey and questionnaire. Also, a $10 Chick-fil-A gift card will be given to those who complete all requirements (details will be explained).

Websitehttps://2pcuijdc241.typeform.com/to/ft9FmEiU  

Principal Investigators and Contact 
Nicole Jameson
Learning Lab Instructor
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
nicole.jameson@usm.edu 

Faculty Advisor
Lachel Story
Lachel.story@usm.edu 

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval number
24-0787