Penn State Fayette Announces Research-Based Federal Work Study Positions
By: Joshua Simon
LEMONT FURNACE, Pa. — Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, announces upcoming research-based Federal Work Study positions. Beginning this fall, students may apply to receive hands-on research experience with financial support through the Office of Student Aid.
Beginning this fall semester, Penn State Fayette’s Office of Student Aid will support a limited selection of research-based Federal Work Study positions designed to provide students with hands-on experience and financial support.
Federal Work-Study is a program in the United States that provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service and labor related to the student's course of study.
Here's how it works:
Eligibility: Not all students are eligible for Federal Work-Study. It's typically reserved for students who display a certain level of financial need determined by the information provided on the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).
Job placement: If a student is granted Federal Work-Study as part of their financial aid package, they will then find a suitable job. These jobs can be on-campus positions (possibly related to the field of study) or off-campus jobs, often serving the public interest.
Earnings: Unlike other forms of financial aid, Federal Work-Study earnings are not automatically applied towards tuition or other school costs. Instead, students receive a paycheck, just like a regular job. How much a student earns depends on the level of financial need, the school's federal work-study funding, and the school's policies.
Students who received a Federal Work Study award may obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job opening is available, so qualifying students are encouraged to apply to these positions early.
Media and Health Communications
Melissa Robinson, assistant professor of corporate communications, is seeking a student assistant to aid her research in media entertainment and health communication. The chosen candidate will assist with literature searches, compile and edit media stimuli, assist with data collection, and code qualitative data. They will also help in proofreading materials.
Candidates should demonstrate strong written communication and organization skills with an acute attention to detail. Students are expected to work an average of 10 hours per week, with a maximum total of 116 hours in the semester.
Gerald Angle, assistant professor of engineering, is seeking a student assistant to aid him in designing and fabricating items for use by offices and programs around the Fayette campus.
Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of Computer Aided Design software (i.e., SolidWorks), and will utilize 3D printing and the 4-axis Roland MD-50 CNC mill as needed for the fabrication of parts for their designs. Prior experience with this equipment is recommended but not required. Students are expected to work an average of 10 hours per week, with a maximum total of 223 hours in the academic year.
Lindsey Simon-Jones, associate professor of English, is seeking a student assistant to aid her research on representations of female agency in the Tudor interlude. Students interested in literature, linguistics, data analysis, data visualization, and digital humanities should apply.
Candidates should demonstrate strong written communication and organization skills with an acute attention to detail. Students are expected to work an average of 5 hours per week, with a maximum total of 85 hours in the semester (if continued to spring, 170 hours total).
Ginett Pineda, assistant professor of Spanish, is seeking a student assistant to aid her research in the areas of eco-criticism and Latin American literature.
Candidates should demonstrate strong written communication and organization skills and be sensitive to problems of ethnicity and nationalism; understanding and working with people of difficult cultures is important. Students are expected to work an average of 10 hours per week, with a maximum total of 116 hours in the semester.
Mental Health, Stigma, Empathy, and Political Ideology
Aris Karagiorgakis, assistant professor of Psychology, is seeking a student assistant to aid her research in the areas of mental health, stigma, empathy, and political ideology.
Candidates should demonstrate strong written communication and organization skills and be sensitive to problems of ethnicity and nationalism; understanding and working with people of difficult cultures is important. Students are expected to work an average of 10 hours per week, with a maximum total of 116 hours in the semester.
