An international graduate student conducting research for The University of Texas College of Pharmacy is hoping to incorporate input from fellow UT students via an online survey. The purpose of the study is to assess and understand factors that influence college students’ intentions to get vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV).… read more
Opportunity to share your experience as an international student in the U.S
Dear International Students, If you are adults aged 18 or over and hold a student visa (F-1/J-1) in the U.S., you are invited to participate in this research study! This research study is conducted by Patrick Pössel, Dr. rer. Soc. and Yu-Yun Liu, M.Ed. and sponsored by the University of… read more
Calling All Chinese International Students! Survey Opportunity
A research team from UT Austin’s School of Advertising and Public Relations is conducting a study on Chinese international students’ quality of life. The UT Austin Institutional Review Board approval ID is 2014-12-0027. All Chinese international students have the opportunity to participate in this study. The survey is being conducted… read more
Health Literacy- What Do YOU Think?
Have you ever been confused or surprised by the system of healthcare and insurance in the U.S.? If so, we need YOUR help! The IO is collaborating with the Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations on research to understand international student health literacy. Please consider taking a… read more
Opportunity to Participate in a Study on the Intersections of Disability, Gender, and Sexuality
Please read the following message from Ryan Miller, a current PhD student in Educational Administration here at UT. UT-Austin LGBTQ Students with Disabilities: I am conducting a study on the intersections of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation among UT-Austin students (undergraduate and graduate). Participants will take part in a… read more
Student Spotlight: Chilean Classical Guitarist Nicolas Emilfork
ISSS has the pleasure of featuring one of our sponsored students from Chile in today’s blog post. Nicolas Emilfork is a doctoral student in Music Performance. He has gained recognition for his classical guitar skills and is regularly invited to perform at official university events. In 2009 my government… read more
Graduate Student Parents
Are you a UT Austin graduate student who became a parent in 2012-2013? If so, please complete the Parental Accommodation Survey. The results will be used to help determine what kind of family-friendly policies the university can develop for graduate student parents. All graduate students who have become parents in… read more
Participants Needed for a Bilingual Language Study
The Human Abilities in Bilingual Language Acquisition Lab is conducting a study on bilingual language and seeking people to participate in a study at the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Participants will be asked to fill out a questionnaire about their language background, take two language proficiency tests, and… read more
Participate in Research on International Students and College Choice
A doctoral student at the University of Virginia is asking international undergraduates at UT to complete an online survey as part of his dissertation research. The purpose of this research is to learn more about how international undergraduate students in American higher education selected the college or university they attend… read more
Research Study At Facebook Austin Looking For International Student Volunteers
The user operations department at the Facebook Austin office is looking for students and faculty from either Vietnam or the Philippines to share about their Facebook online experience in 1:1 interviews or focus groups. The purpose of this study is to learn about Southeast Asian Facebook users and the languages… read more
