{"id":56754,"date":"2021-12-20T11:37:13","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T16:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?page_id=56754"},"modified":"2026-02-05T12:49:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:49:43","slug":"research-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/resources\/students\/research\/research-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate & Master’s Student Research Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Opportunities to work closely with faculty researchers and engage in ongoing research projects are available to both graduate and undergraduate students at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. This is a listing of current research opportunities at BU Wheelock that are open to Boston University undergraduate and master’s students.<\/em><\/p>\n

Note to Faculty: To post an opportunity to this page, fill out the Student Research Opportunities<\/a> form. If you have filled a position, complete the Faculty Research Support Request form<\/a> (formerly the ASTRO Award Request).<\/p>\n

Undergraduate & Master’s Research Opportunities<\/h3>\n
Project Assistant, The Intuition Project<\/h6>
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Project Assistant \u2013 The Intuition Project<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Students can participate in an ongoing project developing curriculum, training materials and marketing for a project that seeks to teach intuition to various audiences.<\/p>\n

If interested, please email Dr. Stacy Scott \u2013 drsls@bu.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n

Department: Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (ELPS)<\/p>\n

Posted Nov. 4, 2025
Expires July 1, 2027<\/p>\n

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Project Manager\/Assistant, Spirit of Wonder Storytelling<\/h6>
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Project Manager \/ Assistant \u2013 Spirit of Wonder Storytelling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This project requires organization of storytelling materials, marketing, and managing websites and engaging in research as appropriate. Research includes interviewing and report reporting on a variety of topics related to cultural differences, creativity is allowed.<\/p>\n

If interested, please email Dr. Stacy Scott \u2013 drsls@bu.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n

Department: Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (ELPS)<\/p>\n

Posted Nov. 4, 2025
\nExpiration Date: June 1, 2026<\/p>\n

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Research Assistant, Exploration of Impact of Math Sequences<\/h6>
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Research Assistant \u2013 Exploration of Impact of Math Sequences<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

We will search for sequences of math tasks that could impact the experiences of learners so we could study the connection between sequence and impact. This would include analysis of textbook materials, mathematical problem solving, and data collection and analysis.<\/p>\n

If interested, please email Dr. Leslie Dietiker \u2013 dietiker@bu.edu<\/a>. This position requires at least five hours a week.<\/p>\n

Department: Teaching & Learning<\/p>\n

Posted Nov. 4, 2025
\nExpiration Date: August 31, 2027<\/p>\n

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Project Assistant, Advancing Mentor Teachers' Practices through Collaborative Pedagogical Reasoning<\/h6>
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Project Assistant \u2013 Advancing Mentor Teachers’ Practices through Collaborative Pedagogical Reasoning<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This project focuses on how elementary teachers make instructional decisions during math lessons. The team studies how teachers interpret and respond to students\u2019 mathematical ideas and uses these insights to develop strategies that support novice teachers. Project Assistants will assist with transcribing lesson episodes and engaging in qualitative data analysis.<\/p>\n

Students will receive 2 course credits (no pay).<\/p>\n

If interested, please email Meghan Shaughnessy \u2013 mshaugh@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Department: Teaching & Learning

Hours: 6 hours per week (2 credits)
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Posted Nov. 25, 2025
Expiration Date: June 1, 2026<\/p>\n

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Project Assistant, Advancing Mentor Teachers' Practices through Collaborative Pedagogical Reasoning<\/h6>
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