Paul R Hibbing
Email Address: phibbing@uic.eduCollege: Applied Health Sciences Department: Kinesiology and Nutrition
Title: Assistant Professor
Office: AHSB 506C Phone: 312-355-1088
Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes
Research Interest:
Wearable technology, calorie burn, accuracy testing, exercise and health Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 8 Qualifications of a Student:
Qualified students must be: * detail-oriented and interested in research * reliable and responsible (e.g., demonstrated in prior job experience or strong GPA, etc.) * interested in scientific reading and writing (e.g., the possibility of writing a paper for publication in a scientific journal) Preferred qualities include: * prior experience with research, or coursework on research methods, etc. * in junior/senior year at UIC * studying in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition or another department in the College of Applied Health Sciences Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:
The primary expectation would be for the student to assist in data collection for one or more projects that are focused on testing the accuracy of research tools in exercise science (e.g., smartwatches that predict blood pressure or calorie burn). This requires a reliable physical presence in the lab, typically for 2-4 hours at a time. The specific times are negotiable, and if necessary, they may sometimes occur early in the day (e.g., 7am) or later in the evening (e.g., 6pm). A strong mental presence is also necessary (e.g., willing to not use a cellphone when in the lab). Data collection entails meeting with participants in the lab, setting them up with an array of gadgetry, and guiding them through protocols that involve a range of activities--including exercise. Motivated students will likely have opportunity to participate in (and potentially lead) the creation of conference presentations and scientific publications.
NOTE: This researcher is currently not accepting applications for the Undergraduate Research Experience program.
