Directed Individual Study (DIS) Opportunities

photo of former DIS students in the Gerend Health Psychology Lab
Dr. Mary Gerend and former DIS students from her Health Psychology Lab

Dr. Mary Gerend is seeking several bright, mature, and conscientious students with interests in health psychology to join her research team. Current research projects focus on discrimination and health, cancer prevention behavior, & health messaging.

FALL 2019 TEAM: MALE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED. To achieve the necessary gender balance , men are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities in the lab may include: 

  • Running experimental sessions 
  • Attending weekly lab meetings
  • Assisting with participant recruitment 
  • Coding qualitative data 

Requirements: 

  • GPA - 3.2
  • Must be able to attend weekly lab meeting held on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00 PM
  • Available for 9 hours per week (3 credits)

Positions are ideal for students interested in medical school or graduate school in health psychology or public health. 

For more information, please contact Dr. Mary Gerend: mary.gerend@med.fsu.edu