Researchers from UH and other institutions may seek college students to participate in studies. The list below includes such requests submitted to the UH College of Education. Please review requests carefully. Listing a request does not signify our endorsement. The most recent posting is always listed on top, and we will keep the listings for up to three months.

If you would like to have a request posted to this page, please fill out the Research Participant Request Form. Studies must be approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to be listed.

Submitted Requests

Narrative Inquiry of Teaching Without Training: Adjunct and Student 
Posted: 10/31/2025

The purpose of this research is to examine how part-time adjunct faculty perceive how their limited pedagogical training affects student learning outcomes and persistence. 

• See more information about the study.
• Please read the Information Sheet for Participation in the Study.

Principal Investigator 
Colin Hennessy-Elliott
Assistant Clinical Professor 
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA 19104
ch3457@drexel.edu 

Contact
Stephanie Echevarria
Student or Post-doc
sre53@drexel.edu   

Faculty Advisor
Kelley Young
knp24@drexel.edu 

Link to schedule an interview via Zoom: https://calendly.com/stephanier-echevarria/narrative-inquiry-teaching-without-training       

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval number 
2506011261 

Exploring Sexuality and Health Knowledge in Undergraduate Students
Posted: 10/6/2025

You are being asked to complete a one-time online survey that will last approximately 30 minutes. One of the goals of this research is to assess the relationship between your knowledge about sexual health and attitudes towards sexuality. If you decide to participate in the research study, you will: complete an anonymous survey online, provide demographic information about yourself, answer questions about sexual health and attitudes towards sexuality, and receive mental health and sexual health resources at the end of the survey. If you have questions, please contact the principal investigator, Vincent Dang, at vdang4@cougarnet.uh.edu or the faculty sponsor, Dr. Nathan G. Smith, at ngsmith@central.uh.edu. 

Principal Investigator 
Vincent Dang
Graduate Student
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204
vdang4@cougarnet.uh.edu 

Faculty Sponsor
Nathan G. Smith
ngsmith@central.uh.edu   

Link to survey: https://uh.sona-systems.com/default.aspx?p_return_experiment_id=1948    

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval number 
STUDY00005627

UH Black Family Study
Posted: 7/7/2025

What is the Study About?
Dr. Elizabeth Jelsma at the Ethnicity, Culture, & Health Outcomes Lab at the University of Houston is studying how experiences of racial/ethnic discrimination within Black and African American families affect mental health. In this research study, teen–parent pairs will share their experiences to help us understand how discrimination impacts both family members and how families cope together.
 
Why Participate?
Teens who complete at least 7 days of daily surveys will earn a $30 electronic Visa gift card; 11 days will earn $60; and completing all 14 days plus the post-survey earns $100.
Parents who complete at least 7 days will earn a $50 gift card; 11 days will earn $100; and completing all 14 days plus the post-survey earns $150.
Your participation will help us better understand family coping strategies in the face of discrimination.
 
Who Can Participate?
Black or African American families consisting of:
Adolescents aged 14–18 years old
Parents or legal guardians aged 30 years or older
Must have reliable daily access to a smartphone or the internet.
 
If your family might be interested in participating, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Jelsma at ejelsma@central.uh.edu or call 713-743-4475.

Principal Investigator 
Elizabeth Jelsma
Assistant Professor
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77208
ejelsma@central.uh.edu  
Link to interest form: https://coeuh.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d7gQYYRYF1Dizoq   

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval number 
STUDY00005156

Fear of Deportation and Mental Health among Latinx Young Adults
Posted: 4/8/2025

Dr. Amanda Venta, Associate Professor of Psychology, and her team at the University of Houston are conducting a research study of how the fear of deportation an inflammation impact mental health in Latinx young adults.

If you:
(1) identify as Latinx
(2) are 18 years old or older
(3) speak and read English fluently

then you may be eligible to participate.

Each participant will complete 1 study visit on campus, which is estimated to take approximately 90 minutes, including consent procedures, saliva collection, and online questionnaires.

Please provide your information using the link below. If interested, you’ll be contacted to schedule an on-campus appointment and answer a few more eligibility questions.

Able to earn SONA credit!

Link to interest form: https://uhtimes.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2oErtbXLsTsx4x0?Q_CHL=qr. 

Principal Investigators 
Ashley Bautista
Graduate Student
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204
abautis6@cougarnet.uh.edu 

Faculty Advisor
Dr. Amanda Venta
aventa@uh.edu 

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval number
'STUDY00004989