Support your fellow graduate students by participating in a research study. 

Please email the listed contact for each study you are interested in participating in.


Big five personality and attitude impacts on water behaviour and conservation

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee, ORE #45369.

Study description Survey examining how individuals interact with water
Study method Online
Participant requirements
  • Must be in a graduate-level program at the University of Waterloo
Study length 5-10 minutes
Supervisor(s) Michael Drescher
Contact Autumn Bland, School of Environment, Enterprise and Development

Breaking down barriers: A syndemic approach to understand and explore COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among University of Waterloo students

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee, ORE #46023.

Study description Online study answering questions that explore the thoughts and perspectives of University of Waterloo students regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, with specific emphasis on the 1st, 2nd, and booster doses.
Study method Online
Participant requirements
  • Current undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Waterloo
Study length 10-15 minutes
Remuneration Enter a draw to win 1 of 50 prizes of $25 added to your watcard
Supervisor(s) Zahid Butt
Contact Bara AlShurman, School of Public Health Science

Dynamic balance task and gait in those with and without generalized joint hypermobility

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee, ORE #45644.

Study description Questionnaires and in-depth movement analysis of balance and walking
Study method In-person
Participant requirements
  • Must be 18-38 years old
  • No history of lower limb joint surgery, competitive athletes, or ankle sprains requiring intervention
Study length 3 hours
Other information Participants will be required to be barefoot and in shorts for the study. Accommodations can be made for modesty.
Supervisor(s) Monica Maly
Contact Dalia Grad, Kinesiology

Exploring patient and provider perspectives on ambient scribe technology in healthcare

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee, ORE #46012.

Study description

Participants will complete an online, anonymous questionnaire (20-30 minutes). Participants may also participate in an optional interview (30 min).

Study method Online
Participant requirements
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Must have interacted with healthcare services in Canada in the past 12 months
Study length 50-60 minutes
Remuneration

Survey participants will be entered into a draw to win one of five $50 gift cards. Interview participants will also receive $25.

Supervisor(s) Catherine Burns
Contact Basha Iman, Systems Design Engineering

 Perceptions of parents and children with an educational humanoid robot for children

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee, ORE #45593.

Study description Child participants will interact with an educational humanoid robot and answer questions about their experience. Parents will take part in a survey and short interview about their perception of the robot.
Study method In-person
Participant requirements
  • Children aged 7-12; must be accompanied by a parent
Study length 60 minutes
Remuneration $25 Amazon gift card per family (includes a $5 parking fee)
Supervisor(s) Leah Zhang-Kennedy & Yue Hu
Contact JaeEun Shin, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering

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