Context and Aging (C.A.R.E) Lab
Jennifer Robinette Ph.D.- robinette@chapman.edu
Fangqi Guo- fguo@chapman.edu
Alfredo Velasquez- avelasquez@chapman.edu
Website: https://www.chapman.edu/crean/faculty-student-research.aspx
College: Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
Department: Psychology
Overview of scholarly research/creative activity: Research in the C.A.R.E. Lab focuses on genetic and environmental influences on mental and physical health. Dr. Robinette examines people's health in relation to their neighborhood features and whether some people are more susceptible to neighborhood features than others.
Specific projects working on: Student projects involve studies investigating whether health-promoting behaviors and social support offset genetic risk for mental and physical health problems such as cardiovascular disease and depression.
Number of students looking to work with: 5 or more
Time commitment for students: 1 unit = 45 hours a semester, 2 units = 90 hours a semester, 3 units = 135 hours a semester
When students are needed: Spring 2021
Requirements for students who work with you: Be interested in learning about data analysis
What would students be expected to do: Analyzing large national data sets
Additional Information: I hold weekly group lab meetings and meet with students individually five times over the course of the semester.