{"id":15034,"date":"2023-12-12T16:25:40","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T21:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ric.utk.edu\/beta\/?page_id=15034"},"modified":"2025-10-09T18:13:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T22:13:56","slug":"student-researchers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/researchers\/student-researchers\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Researchers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-media-text-cta has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-utkwds-left-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/web-10-25-23_UX-Lab-Eye-Tracking-Steam_045-1024x683.png\" alt=\"The Innovation Labs director sits with two students in the User Experience Lab as they do research.\" class=\"wp-image-15038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/web-10-25-23_UX-Lab-Eye-Tracking-Steam_045-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/web-10-25-23_UX-Lab-Eye-Tracking-Steam_045-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/web-10-25-23_UX-Lab-Eye-Tracking-Steam_045-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/web-10-25-23_UX-Lab-Eye-Tracking-Steam_045.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c7b3064f wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting student researchers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Research is a valuable learning experience for all our students at the College of Communication and Information. RIC enhances student research activities through offering opportunities for paid research internships, experiences in the CCI Innovation Labs, networking within the research community, and research-oriented professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-icon-text has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-254f1302 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-icon-block items-justified-center\"><div class=\"icon-container\" style=\"width:125px\"><svg width=\"126\" height=\"125\" viewBox=\"0 0 126 125\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M72.57 22.67c5.19 5.19 8.05 12.1 8.05 19.44v.52h-9.54c-3.56-.15-6.49-4.09-7.01-7.63a11.94 11.94 0 0 1-.03-3.22c.35-2.69 1.69-5.16 3.6-7.07l3.49-3.48 1.44 1.44Z\" fill=\"#FF8200\"><\/path><path d=\"M94.69 31.47c0 6.16-5 11.16-11.16 11.16h-1.24v-.52c0-7.79-3.03-15.12-8.54-20.62l-1.44-1.44.18-.18 1.1-1.17 1.28-1.28V7.79l17.08 17.09a9.268 9.268 0 0 1 2.74 6.59ZM67.01 60.91h-1.65v.01h1.65v-.01Zm22.16 0-2.26 9.37H68.92v-9.37h20.25Zm10.08-7.47h-39.4v4.98h39.4v-4.98Zm-20.88 48.73-5.26 20.36h-3.17l-.06-20.36h8.49Z\" fill=\"#FF8200\"><\/path><path d=\"M93.7 23.12 70.95.37c-.35-.36-.9-.47-1.36-.27-.46.19-.76.64-.76 1.15v16.18l-7.54 7.54a11.74 11.74 0 0 0-3.46 8.35c0 6.52 5.3 11.82 11.82 11.82l.01-.02h13.86c7.53 0 13.65-6.12 13.65-13.65 0-3.15-1.22-6.12-3.47-8.35ZM71.33 4.25h.01v.01l3.53 3.53 17.08 17.09a9.268 9.268 0 0 1 2.74 6.59c0 6.16-5 11.16-11.16 11.16h-1.24v-.52c0-7.79-3.03-15.12-8.54-20.62l-2.73-2.73c.2-.23.32-.51.32-.82V4.26l-.01-.01Zm-1.67 38.38c-5.15 0-9.33-4.18-9.33-9.33 0-2.49.97-4.84 2.73-6.6l.01.02 6.77-6.78 2.73 2.73c5.19 5.19 8.05 12.1 8.05 19.44v.52H69.66Zm30.85 8.32H54.99c-.68 0-1.24.55-1.24 1.24v7.47c0 .69.56 1.24 1.24 1.24h7.87v9.37h-5.18c-3.31 0-5.99 2.69-5.99 6v12.36l-27.44 36.36h3.36l26.23-35.04c.21-.24.32-.53.32-.83V76.27c0-1.94 1.58-3.51 3.51-3.51h22.19l-4.84 20.99 1.62.38 4.92-21.37h6.31c.39 0 .62.22.72.36.18.22.23.5.17.78L82.27 99c-.1.4-.46.67-.87.67H63.72c-.45 0-.86.25-1.08.65L50.53 125h2.86l10.55-21.88v20.64c0 .69.55 1.24 1.23 1.24h8.91c.57 0 1.06-.38 1.21-.93l5.65-21.91h.47c1.55 0 2.9-1.05 3.28-2.54l6.49-25.1c.27-1.03.04-2.09-.6-2.93-.32-.42-.73-.75-1.18-.98l2.33-9.71h8.77c.68 0 1.24-.55 1.24-1.24v-7.47c0-.69-.56-1.24-1.23-1.24Zm-34.1 51.22h11.96l-5.26 20.36h-6.7v-20.36Zm20.5-31.89H65.36v-9.37h23.81l-2.26 9.37Zm12.34-11.86H56.24v-4.98h43.01v4.98Z\" fill=\"#4B4B4B\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-cta-link\">For help with proposals and research funding opportunities, <a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/researchers\/tap-the-torch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tap the Torch!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-stack-3up has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Research resources and support for students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-89fc711d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/web-in-iLab_154.jpg\" alt=\"The iLab is show with cubicles featuring two rows of cubicles, two to a row, each with computers, keyboards, and a nice desk chair. In front of the cubicles on the far wall is a large screen.\" class=\"wp-image-16153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/web-in-iLab_154.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/web-in-iLab_154-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/web-in-iLab_154-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/web-in-iLab_154-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Equipment &amp; technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use our equipment and technology to gather data for your research, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eye-tracking equipment and software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderated and unmoderated user testing software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen-recording software to gather user behavior data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual reality software to observe how users will interact in simulated environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biometric reading equipment to track and record users\u2019 physiological responses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Space to conduct audio and video recorded focus groups&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A room with a one-way mirror to observe study subjects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media analytics software to help listen to and track large-scale social media conversations and trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media analytics software to gather and export data sets consisting of conversations\/posts about\/from a brand, organization, media outlet, or topic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/innovation-labs\/\">Explore CCI&#8217;s Innovation Labs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-89fc711d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/PhD-Student-Meeting-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/PhD-Student-Meeting-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/PhD-Student-Meeting-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/PhD-Student-Meeting-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/PhD-Student-Meeting-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Navigating research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our faculty and staff are also available to help you navigate questions you may have as you conduct your research, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What equipment and\/or technology is best suited to meet your goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to export data from software and\/or other technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the best approaches for analyzing data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which faculty have research interests similar to your own<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to to seek funding sources for research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What other resources are available to UT students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-link-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-utkwds-link-group-2up\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utk.edu\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/researchers\/resources\/\">RIC Research Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utk.edu\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/researchers\/knowledge-clips\/\">Knowledge Clips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-89fc711d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/web-PhD-Student-Meeting-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/web-PhD-Student-Meeting-19.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/web-PhD-Student-Meeting-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/web-PhD-Student-Meeting-19-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/web-PhD-Student-Meeting-19-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Graduate student funding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Current CCI graduate students can use the relevant forms below to request funding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_1RoJL2zux3IrgHk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Student Research Completion Fund<\/a>: Graduate student researchers who are working on their thesis or dissertation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_cIsMfTMuv8artLE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctoral Student Research Support Fund<\/a>: Doctoral student researchers who are working on projects outside their dissertation work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a prospective student and would like to know more about how the College of Communication and Information supports graduate students, please review our<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/admissions-and-aid\/graduate-student-funding\/\">Graduate Student Funding<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beyond the classroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RIC manages relationships with many research intensive organizations in East Tennessee and beyond, such as Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), who are also committed to student development and launching careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students gain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-word training outside academic environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hands-on experience with lab equipment and technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure for networking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-quote-media-orange has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile utkwds-media-quote has-smokey-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 35%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote utkwds-quote is-style-default has-white-color has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>My favorite thing is that we actually learned how to use the software in the UX Lab, which I think is so important for our resumes. Now I can say I know how to use eye-tracking software.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite><span class=\"name\">Holly LIban (&#8217;24)<\/span> <br><span class=\"title\"><\/span>Alumnus<span class=\"college\">School of Information Sciences<\/span><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/web_Holly-Headshot-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15105 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/web_Holly-Headshot-1.png 800w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/web_Holly-Headshot-1-300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/ric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/web_Holly-Headshot-1-768x676.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">We&#8217;re here to help!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide profileCardContainer is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logan-montuori-hs.jpg\" alt=\"Logan Montuori\n\" class=\"wp-image-63261\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Logan Montuori<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle\">CCI Innovation Labs Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Contact for User eXperience Lab and Message Effects Lab services<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:lmontuor@utk.edu\">lmontuor@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/web_Amy-Forrester-1.jpg\" alt=\"Amy Forrester\" class=\"wp-image-58176\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Amy Forrester<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle\">Interim Director, RIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Contact for research support services<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:ric@utk.edu\" class=\"ek-link\">ric@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Supporting student researchers Research is a valuable learning experience for all our students at the College of Communication and Information. 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