Studies

Fall 2020: Female post-secondary students who are at least 18 years of age; enrolled in a biology, chemistry, or math course at Mercy; interested in topics related to advocacy, coping, and resilience in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are currently being recruited to participate in a study to investigate learning experiences of female STEM students. Students who are selected to participate will be asked to complete three one-hour online interviews during this academic year. Upon completion of the third interview, participants will receive a stipend of $225 in the form of TD Ameritrade bankcard. Students who would like to be considered should enter in their personal information at the following weblink: shorturl.at/DMN15 This research has been approved by the Institutional Review Board Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY as of 10/14/20 (IRB# 20-55). Please feel free to forward or post this announcement for others who might be eligible to participate. Any questions should be directed to Jack Simons, Ph.D., Department of Counseling, Mercy College, jsimons1@mercy.edu

Intersex people are sought to participate in a series of interviews during spring 2018. The study is focused on the school and career experiences of intersex people and uses individual and focus group interviews to improve policy and educational services. Participants will receive a $75 Amazon gift card to participate (pending funding). They complete an individual interview on school experiences, a second individual interview on career experiences, and a focus group interview at the conclusion with other intersex people. Participation in the study is voluntary. Please contact either intersexschoolstudy@gmail.com or 718-678-8471 for more information. Interviewing has ended.

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School Counselor Transgender Intersex Advocacy Competency Scale: Validation Study Study has ended as of March 2016.

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The Tucson region is part of the Generations Study, a multi-site project examining the lives and experiences of lesbian, gay and bisexual people. This study is particularly focused on the health and well-being of LGB people and involves the use of personal interviews and other data to improve policy and social services. Eligible participants will receive a $75 to participate. To find out if you're eligible, please visit www.GenerationsScreen.com and complete the items. The recruitment code (to enter online) for this opportunity is 0306. Interviewing ended as of March 2016.