Field of Study:
Psychology / Vision Science / Optometry
Department:
College of Optometry
Rank of Student:
Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Desired Majors:
Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Pre-Optometry, Health Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or any related field
Hours per Week:
10
Compensation Type:
Academic Credit,
Voluntary Experience
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Walter Wu, wu.5339@osu.edu
Private
Public
Project Description
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to cross a busy street when you can’t clearly see the walk signal? This project studies how people with low vision (reduced vision that can’t be fully corrected with glasses) identify pedestrian traffic signals at real intersections. You’ll work directly with participants who have low vision, helping run vision tests, collect data during crossing tasks, and organize research files. You’ll also get to help with recruiting participants, maintaining our IRB protocol, and reviewing scientific literature. The ultimate goal is to help make crosswalks and pedestrian infrastructure safer and more accessible for everyone.
Additional Information
We’re looking for someone who can commit to research. In return, you’ll gain hands-on clinical research experience, mentorship, and the potential for co-authorship on publications and conference presentations -- great preparation for grad school or any health-related career. Learn more about our work at https://u.osu.edu/wulab/
Required Applicant Information
- Resume (research experience is great, but work, volunteer, or club experience counts too!)
- A short statement of interest (just a few paragraphs about why this project interests you and what you hope to get out of the experience)
- Your availability for the coming year, including whether you can work during summer and winter breaks
- A short statement of interest (just a few paragraphs about why this project interests you and what you hope to get out of the experience)
- Your availability for the coming year, including whether you can work during summer and winter breaks
Required or Desired Skills
No prior research experience is needed.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to commit to at least one full year, including availability during summer and winter breaks
- Comfort talking with people with disabilities (you’ll be working with research participants face to face)
- Interest in vision, accessibility, health, or human behavior
- Experience with R or Python is a bonus but not required
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to commit to at least one full year, including availability during summer and winter breaks
- Comfort talking with people with disabilities (you’ll be working with research participants face to face)
- Interest in vision, accessibility, health, or human behavior
- Experience with R or Python is a bonus but not required
Faculty Member Lead:
Walter Wu
Starting Semester:
Summer
Length of Project (in semesters):
3