Research Participants Archives - School of Computer Science /scs/category/job-postings/research-participants/ 杏吧原创 University Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:02:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 Public’s Reflections of Art by Migrant Care Workers /scs/2026/publics-reflections-of-art-by-migrant-care-workers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=publics-reflections-of-art-by-migrant-care-workers Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:02:33 +0000 /scs/?p=23994 Participants needed for a research project on聽the public鈥檚 reflections of art by migrant care workers.

We are looking for volunteers for a study on the public’s opinions of art by migrant care workers. I need help understanding the role that art plays in representing migrant care work, and so I am asking for volunteers to share their thoughts on art produced by migrant care workers.

The study involves one 60-90 minute interview that will take place at a mutually convenient, safe location. During the interview, I will ask about your knowledge of migrant care workers’ policies and programs in Canada and share art produced by migrant care workers for your reflection. All interviews will be audio-recorded for the purposes of transcription and analysis. You will be asked to submit a voice-memo following the interview. Once the recording and voice-memo have been transcribed, they will be destroyed.

  • To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old.
  • Participants will receive a $20 gift card for their time.

Care will be taken to protect your identity. This will be done by keeping all responses anonymized and allowing you to request that certain responses not included in the final project.

You will have the right to end your participation in the study at any time, for any reason, up until 60 days after the interview. If you choose to withdraw, all the information you have provided will be destroyed.

If you are interested, please email Serena Karevich at serenakarevich@cmail.carleton.ca for more details on participating.

The project was reviewed and cleared by 杏吧原创 University Research Ethics Bord A. Clearance #125271. If you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact 杏吧原创 University Research Ethics Board, preferably by email at ethics@carleton.ca or you can leave a message by phone at 613-520-2600 ext. 2517.

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Invitation to Participate in a Study Evaluating Games Teaching about Microaggressions /scs/2026/invitation-to-participate-in-a-study-evaluating-games-teaching-about-microaggressions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=invitation-to-participate-in-a-study-evaluating-games-teaching-about-microaggressions Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:18:06 +0000 /scs/?p=23950 Hello,

My name is Chanthea Quinland, and I am a Masters student in the Human-Computer Interaction program at 杏吧原创 University. I am writing to invite you to participate in a study evaluating games to help Teaching Assistant learn about microaggressions. Participants will complete a brief questionnaire, play two short interactive games, and participate in a short interview. The session will last 60 minutes.

To be eligible, you must:

  • 聽 * Be an Undergraduate, Masters or PhD student enrolled at 杏吧原创 University, AND
  • 聽*聽 Have held a TA assignment in the last two years within the Faculty of Science or Faculty of Engineering and Design

Participants will receive $30 via INTERAC e-transfer. You may use to participate.

Please email chantheaquinland@cmail.carleton.ca for more details if needed.

The ethics protocol for this research has been cleared by the 杏吧原创 University Research Ethics Board-B (CUREB-B Clearance #125900), which provided clearance to carry out the research. If you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact 杏吧原创 University Research Ethics Board-B (by phone at 613-520-2600 ext. 2517 or via email at ethics@carleton.ca).

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Understanding User Experiences on Social Media across Devices /scs/2025/understanding-user-experiences-on-social-media-across-devices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-user-experiences-on-social-media-across-devices Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:23:35 +0000 /scs/?p=22923 My name is Hussaini Zubairu, I am a PhD student in the school of Information Technology, 杏吧原创 University. I am recruiting聽participants for a study entitled 鈥淯nderstanding User Experiences on Social Media across Devices鈥.

This study aims to better understand how people interact with social media platforms on laptops and mobile phones to help improve future digital experiences.

To participate in this study, you must meet all the eligibility criteria. Participants must be:

  • Age 18 years or older
  • Use social media on a phone or laptop
  • Can read and understand English.

Participation in this study will involve completing the following:

  1. You will interact with a simulated social media environment on a laptop or mobile phone.
  2. You will view and engage with posts similar to what you see during regular social media use.
  3. After the session, you will complete a short survey about your perceptions and experiences.

The estimated time commitment for this study is approximately 45 minutes; however, the exact time may require more or less time depending on your individual interaction patterns.

Participants will be compensated with a 20$ e-gift card after completing their interaction and submit their responses to the survey questions.

If you are interested, please email the researcher, Hussaini Zubairu at聽hussainizubairu@cmail.carleton.ca,聽for more details on participating.

Your participation is voluntary, and all responses will be collected anonymously. You may withdraw from the study at any time before submitting your survey responses.

This project was reviewed and cleared by the 杏吧原创 University Research Ethics Board. Clearance #124954. If you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact 杏吧原创 University Research Ethics Board, preferably by email at聽ethics@carleton.ca聽or you can leave a message by phone at 613-520-2600 ext. 2517.

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Understanding Post-Secondary Student Use of Generative AI Tools to Support Mental Health and Well-Being /scs/2025/understanding-post-secondary-student-use-of-generative-ai-tools-to-support-mental-health-and-well-being/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-post-secondary-student-use-of-generative-ai-tools-to-support-mental-health-and-well-being Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:27:21 +0000 /scs/?p=22462

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Understanding stressful experiences as a risk factor for problematic cannabis use: A longitudinal endocannabinoid biomarker study /scs/2025/understanding-stressful-experiences-as-a-risk-factor-for-problematic-cannabis-use-a-longitudinal-endocannabinoid-biomarker-study/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-stressful-experiences-as-a-risk-factor-for-problematic-cannabis-use-a-longitudinal-endocannabinoid-biomarker-study Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:57:07 +0000 /scs/?p=20794 We are looking for participants to take part in our study: Understanding stressful experiences as a risk factor for problematic cannabis use: A longitudinal endocannabinoid biomarker study. This study aims to identify biomarkers of problematic cannabis use and risk factors for problematic use, such as early life trauma, as well as to better understand patterns of cannabis use among university students.

You may be eligible to participate in a study if you are:

  • In your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of university at 杏吧原创 University
  • Fluent in English
  • Between the ages of 17 and 30 years old

Participation in this study will involve:

  • A link to a quick screening questionnaire, asking a few of questions to see if you are eligible to participate (5 minutes)
  • If eligible, you will be asked to attend a 1-hour lab session during which you will complete study questionnaires, have your blood drawn, and be given a cortisol kit to be completed at home (these will include a pre-paid return envelope).
  • You will then be e-mailed 5-minute online check-in 6 months following your participation in phase 1, confirmed your continued participant in phase 2 of the study.
  • Phase 2 will be an online follow-up session occurring one year after your initial participation where you will be asked for around 30 minutes of your time to complete a subset of the questionnaires asked in Phase 1 of the study.

In appreciation of your time and participation, you will receive a $25 e-gift card following completion of Phase 1 and an additional $35 e-gift card following completion of Phase 2.

To take part in this study, please click the link below:

Biomarker Study Poster 1 Winter 2025

OR if you have questions contact:

Isabella Hotston

Department of Neuroscience,

杏吧原创 University

(Isabellahotston@cmail.carleton.ca)

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the Research Ethics Committee (CUREB-B Clearance # 119723). The PI of this study is Dr. Kim Hellemans.

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Participate in a Study on COVID-19 Virtual Learning Experiences at 杏吧原创 University /scs/2025/participate-in-a-study-on-covid-19-virtual-learning-experiences-at-carleton-university/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=participate-in-a-study-on-covid-19-virtual-learning-experiences-at-carleton-university Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:52:32 +0000 /scs/?p=20791 Participate in Our Study on COVID-19 Virtual Learning Experiences

Chance to win one of four 50 CAD Amazon gift cards!

Dear students and instructors/professors.

We are inviting you to participate in a research study conducted by the School of Linguistics and Language Studies of 杏吧原创 University that explores the lasting impacts of COVID-19 on learning and teaching.

Who Can Participate?

  1. Students at 杏吧原创 University, who are at least 17 years old.
  2. Professors at 杏吧原创 University who worked as professors both before and during the pandemic.

杏吧原创 the Study

Our study “From Shutdowns to the Classroom: Exploring the Lasting Effects of COVID-19 Education“, aims to understand how virtual learning during the pandemic impacted learning and teaching processes, student engagement, challenges, mental health, and its long-lasting effects. Your participation will help improve educational practices and create a more supportive learning environment.

What Do You Have to Do?

  1. Complete a 15-minute online survey.
  2. You may opt to participate in an interview.

How to Participate?

To participate, you must complete the survey using your 杏吧原创 email. You can also opt in to participate in an interview.

Compensation:

  1. Survey participants will be entered into two raffles for a $50 CAD Amazon gift card.
  2. Interview participants will be entered into two raffles for a $50 CAD Amazon gift card.

Note: participants who do not provide their 杏吧原创 email are not eligible for the compensation.

To Begin the Survey:

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions about this study or your participation, please feel free to contact the principal investigator:

  1. Simon Velasquez Matijasevic, Master鈥檚 Candidate, Sociology and Anthropology Department, simonvelasquezmatija@cmail.carleton.ca

Thank you very much for considering this opportunity to participate. Your experiences are invaluable to our research, and we appreciate your time and perspective.

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Volunteers needed for study on first-generation students living with their family during university /scs/2025/volunteers-needed-for-study-on-first-generation-students-living-with-their-family-during-university/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=volunteers-needed-for-study-on-first-generation-students-living-with-their-family-during-university Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:05:50 +0000 /scs/?p=20369 We are looking for volunteers for a sociological study on first-generation students who are currently living with their family while attending university.聽

The study aims to understand how first-generation students develop their individual identities while balancing existing roles within your family unit.聽 You will be asked questions about being a university student, family roles and responsibilities, and the experience of being the first in your family to attend a Canadian university.聽

To be eligible, you must be a student at 杏吧原创 University, the first in your family to attend a Canadian university, and currently living with your family while attending university. The study will take place on campus and should take approximately 45-60 minutes to complete. A $10 gift card to Tim Hortons or Starbucks will be offered as compensation and appreciation for your involvement in the project.

If you are interested, please email Jordan Wark at JordanWark@cmail.carleton.ca聽for more details on participating.

This project was reviewed and cleared by the 杏吧原创 University Research Ethics Board A. Clearance #121892. 聽If you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact 杏吧原创 University Research Ethics Board, preferably by email at ethics@carleton.ca聽or you can leave a message by phone at 613-520-2600 ext. 2517.

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Human-Computer Interaction – Research Study /scs/2025/human-computer-interaction-research-study/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=human-computer-interaction-research-study Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:51:38 +0000 /scs/?p=20374 Are you a web developer or have experience with web development? Participants can share their experiences and thoughts on using AI tools to improve web accessibility in a short interview.

Why participate?

  • Contribute to research aimed at making web development more inclusive
  • Share your perspective and help shape the design of AI tools for accessibility

Who can participate?

  • 3rd/4th-year undergraduate or graduate students at 杏吧原创 University with relevant coursework, project, or professional experience in Web/Front-End development
  • Aged 18+ and fluent in English

purpose of this study is to explore developers’ attitudes and beliefs toward using AI-powered development assistants to support the creation of accessible websites. Insights from this research will help improve these tools, benefiting developers, users with disabilities, and the broader web community by fostering more inclusive digital environments.

The study includes an interview that will be audio-recorded with your consent. All recordings will be securely deleted after transcription and verification, and your identity will remain anonymous.

If you are interested or have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at poojakpatel@cmail.carleton.ca

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Call for Gamers with Upper Limb Motor Impairments: Join Our Co-Design Workshop /scs/2024/call-for-gamers-with-upper-limb-motor-impairments-join-our-co-design-workshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=call-for-gamers-with-upper-limb-motor-impairments-join-our-co-design-workshop Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:28:11 +0000 /scs/?p=18511 Are you a gamer with upper limb motor impairments who’s passionate about gaming and accessibility? We’re looking for individuals like you to participate in helping shape the future of accessible VR experiences through an online co-design workshop. In this workshop, you will collaborate with fellow gamers and VR designers to create customizable VR controllers for gamers with upper limb motor impairments. The workshop will be conducted remotely via Zoom in two phases: the Critique Phase and the Future Phase.

We are looking for participants who:

  • 18 years or older
  • game at least 4 hours/week on any gaming platform
  • self identify as having an upper limb impairment that hinders their gameplay experience

No prior VR experience is necessary. As compensation for your time and contribution, you will receive a $50 Amazon gift card for participating in both workshop phases ($20 after Phase 1 and $30 after Phase 2).

For detailed information and link to participate, click on the link:

If you have any questions, feel free to connect with me directly at manyakakkar@cmail.carleton.ca.

If you know of anyone else who meets the eligibility criteria and would be interested in participating in the workshop, we kindly request that you circulate this message to them.

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Requesting participation in a cannabis use and youth mental health study: Understanding Stressful Experiences as a Risk Factor for Problematic Cannabis Use: A Longitudinal Endocannabinoid Biomarker Study /scs/2024/requesting-participation-in-a-cannabis-use-and-youth-mental-health-study-understanding-stressful-experiences-as-a-risk-factor-for-problematic-cannabis-use-a-longitudinal-endocannabinoid-biomarker-st/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=requesting-participation-in-a-cannabis-use-and-youth-mental-health-study-understanding-stressful-experiences-as-a-risk-factor-for-problematic-cannabis-use-a-longitudinal-endocannabinoid-biomarker-st Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:27:56 +0000 /scs/?p=18043 Dr. Kim Hellemans, is currently running a study exploring Youth Mental Health, Cannabis Use and Early Life Trauma among Undergraduate Students.

The purpose of this study is to determine biomarkers underlying the relationship between stress, early life trauma and problematic cannabis use among university students. This is especially important as there is still very little understood about what marks the difference between those who use cannabis recreationally (i.e., for fun) and those who use problematically (i.e., at risk for an addiction). Part of this includes understanding changes to certain circulating chemicals, called neurotransmitters, associated with exposure to stress, early life trauma and various patterns of cannabis use. By casting a broad net to capture the experiences of undergraduate students in any program, the results of this study will provide insight into the biological underpinnings of problematic cannabis use, and contribute to more informed use across youth.聽We aim to recruit participants spanning the entire spectrum of use, including those who聽do not聽use cannabis, those who use recreationally, and those who use chronically.聽

Phase 1 of this study includes 60 minutes of your time to complete an in-lab survey, followed by measuring height and weight, and a blood draw. There will also be a saliva kit to take home and complete. Phase 2 of this study, 1 year later, will include 45 minutes of your time to complete an online questionnaire. Participants will be compensated with a $25 gift card of their choosing for the completion of phase 1, and a $35 gift card for the completion of phase 2.聽Participants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at 杏吧原创 University and be fluent in English. Participation in this study is entirely optional and participants can withdraw from the study at any time. The link to the pre-screener for determining eligibility can be found here:听

This study has received clearance by the 杏吧原创 University Research Ethics Board-B (Clearance #119723).聽

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