RA Q&A Features

Do you work or volunteer in a lab as a Research Assistant or in another role? Share your experience with other students!

Our RA Q&A series highlights the different experiences, contributions, and perspectives of student researchers who work or volunteer in UBC Psychology’s research labs. The featured respondent can be a lab manager or an RA, or another lab member.

Share your RA or lab experience by completing this form.

By filling out this form, you consent to be featured on our website and social media channels.

About you
First Name*
Last Name*
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Email*
About the lab
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What is the name of the lab you work in?*
Who is the PI of the lab you work in?*
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What year and program are you in?*
What is your title and role in the lab?*
Please answer the following questions that interest you.
What motivated you to apply to work as an RA/lab manager/etc. in this lab?
What intrigues you about this lab's research?
Do you have advice for other students who want to get involved in research?
What is your favourite part of working as an RA/lab manager/etc.?
How do you see this field of research changing in the next few months or years? How do you see student involvement changing?
What do you do when you're not in the lab or classroom?
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