Research Project Within the Department of Educational Psychology
Name of contact: Jacqueline Pei
Email: jpei@ualberta.ca
Job Title: Volunteer, possibility for team collaboration and practicum credits
Description:
We are seeking a design student to support our research project in developing tools and a website where these tools can be conveniently housed and made accessible to the general public. The content of the tools and website will be fully provided. We are hoping to draw on the expertise of a design student to help us develop the branding for our project, designing the tools so they look clear and professional, and building a website for these tools. The tools would be designed in Canva (a pro account will be provided) and the platform for the website is to be determined and open to suggestion.
goals
Develop branding for the project
Design tools that look clear and professional
Build a website for said tools
project details
Duration: ~One year (Fall 2025–Fall 2026)
research
Aims to develop a model of care (consisting of the developed tools) to improve mental health care for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in Alberta
Community partners such as individuals with FASD, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and policymakers have embarked on this project
Gathered data from surveys, interviews, and focus groups on current available mental health services in Alberta
Co-created tools for individuals with FAS, caregivers, and service providers to be used throughout the therapeutic treatment journey
interdisciplinary opportunity
Attend partner meetings
Work in a collaborative setting with other undergraduate and graduate students
Build your design portfolio
Support an important initiative/research project
pilot test
Scheduled to begin in October 2025 and continue for approximately six months
Tools will be finalized based on the feedback after the pilot
Share tools on a public website to make them accessible to anyone who wishes to use them
submission
Please contact jpei@ualberta.ca if you are interested in the position to learn more about the role and the project.
Application Deadline: N/A
