Research

  • Recruiting Neurodivergent Undergraduates for Study

    Dear Physics Undergraduates: 

    We are recruiting participants for a research study (NSF ##2411711) examining the ways that neurodivergent students solve introductory physics problems and examining their experiences as physicists. This study consists of a series of three 1-hour interviews. In the first two interviews, you will be asked to solve a series of introductory physics problems and discuss your thought process aloud. In the third and final interview, you will be asked a series of questions regarding your experiences as a physics undergraduate student.  

     

    Eligibility for this study includes: 

    1. Be at least 18 years of age. 

    1. Be currently an undergraduate physics major, or one-year post-undergraduate physics studies. 

    1. Have taken an introductory physics course within the past 5 years. 

    1. Identify as neurodivergent. 

     

    Benefits of participation in this study include: 

    • You will receive $20 USD compensation per interview you complete, up to $60 for completion of the entire study. 

     

    To sign up for participation in this study, please fill out the following screening survey:  https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2fdY68pVuOD9ZYi  

     

    If you have any questions regarding the study or your participation therein, please feel free to contact Dr. Liam McDermott (vtb24001@uconn.edu) or Dr. Erin Scanlon (erin.scanlon@uconn.edu) 

    Best, 

    Liam McDermott & Erin Scanlon 

    For more information, contact: Liam McDermott at vtb24001@uconn.edu