The SNaPP Lab application period is open until April 20th, 2023.
***Please note that you are applying to join for Fall 2023.***
What is the SNaPP Lab?
The Social Networks and Political Psychology (SNaPP) Lab is a collaborative research group, directed by Prof. Jaime Settle but driven by the questions and ideas of the undergraduates involved in the group. Each year, students simultaneously work on an independent portfolio or research project while contributing to an ongoing project in the lab related to Prof. Settle’s active research agenda.
Why join the SnaPP Lab?
The goal of the SNaPP Lab experience is to enable students to develop the analytical, methodological and writing skills necessary to 1) successfully execute a high-quality independent research project before they graduate and 2) plan for and attain post-graduation opportunities (job, graduate school, fellowship, etc.) that utilize those skills. Equally important are the opportunities to 1) work closely with a faculty member outside of the classroom environment and 2) interact with other students interested in data analysis and research.
What is the time commitment?
New lab members must sign up for two credits of GOVT 394 (Directed Research). Returning members can 1) receive up to two credits of GOVT 394, can 2) affiliate with the lab while receiving credit for an independent study or honors thesis, or can 3) be paid for their research assistance.
Wednesdays are key in the SNaPP Lab. You should plan to keep your schedules clear from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, although only 5:00-7:00 p.m. is required during your first year. From 4:00-5:00, you will meet individually or in small groups with Prof. Settle to discuss your research. New members meet from 5:00-6:00 p.m. most weeks. The lab meets as a whole group from 6:00-7:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening.
In addition to the meeting time on Wednesdays, joining the lab is 5-10 hour/week commitment working on shared or independent research projects. Lab members put together a portfolio each semester that highlights what they’ve accomplished individually and in conjunction with their teams.
Resources
Find out more about what lab members will be doing year on the current year plans page.
Find out more about the experience–Ideal Trajectory for SNaPP Lab Members—as well as recommended courses to complement your experience in the lab
You are encouraged to check out the new Data Science program. The coursework in this sequence would be an excellent preparation alongside your experience in the lab.
What makes for a successful applicant to the SNaPP Lab?
Read up on what boot camp entails
Application
Lab Application (TribeCareers)
To find the position – SNaPP Lab Research Assistant → ID#: 122660
Important Dates
Applications go live: March 6thApplications due: April 20thInterviews: Week of April 10thDecisions: Week of April 17thAccepted students must register for GOVT 394: Before schedule adjustment period endsFirst Meeting: September 2023