Explore Hands-On Research with SOAR
The IBR SOAR (Student Overview of Applied Research) Lab is a new IBR program developed by Jen Pankow and colleagues to provide opportunities for undergraduate students to experience applied research, coupled with interactive activities designed to enhance academic skills and create networking and mentoring opportunities with research-interested peers, graduate students, and IBR research scientists.
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The IBR also provides advanced research training for Ph.D. students in partnership with TCU’s Department of Psychology.
SOAR Lab Tier Structures
All students are invited to attend SOAR Lab monthly meetings (Tier 1), which feature research presentations by scientists and graduate students and introduce lab members to applied research methods by featuring opportunities to conduct a community-based research project with peers (led by IBR Graduate Students). Tier 1 students also collaborate on poster presentations as part of the Student Research Symposium (SRS) each spring.
| Time Commitment: 1 – 3 Hours Per Month |
| How to Apply: No application needed. Email soar@tcu.edu to be added to the email list. |
Students are invited to apply for Tier 2 to receive a placement at the IBR and gain hands-on experience with large-scale research projects. These placements are competitive and require a commitment of 10 hours per week for the semester. Participation in Tier 1 is required to qualify for Tier 2.
**Please note that Tier 2 positions are for course credit only.
| Time Commitment: 10 Hours Per Week |
| How to Apply: Tier 2 Apprenticeship Application – Download the application, complete it, and email it to a.wiese@tcu.edu. |
Students may be considered for a Tier 3 placement after completing at least one semester as a Tier 2 participant. These advanced roles build on prior SOAR Lab experience and offer continued involvement in research projects. Please contact your current project lead for more information.
**Please note that Tier 3 placements are paid positions.
| Time Commitment: 10 Hours Per Week |
| How to Apply: Must have previous SOAR Lab engagement. Email a.wiese@tcu.edu |
Upcoming Monthly Meetings
| August 27 | 4:00 pm -5:00 pm RJH 333 |
| September 24 | 4:00 pm -5:00 pm RJH 333 |
| October 24 | 4:00 pm -5:00 pm RJH 333 |
| November 19 | 4:00 pm -5:00 pm WIN 147 |
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Student Stories
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IBR SOAR Lab Students Present at TCU Research Symposium
Earlier this month, students from the Institute of Behavioral Research (IBR) SOAR Lab presented their work at TCU’s Student Research Symposium. They shared a range of projects and represented the lab well. One student stood out, with Brooke Drenowatz, a senior psychology student, receiving the Psychology Senior Scholar Award, which is given to selected graduating