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Being able to take part in any study is a great asset to have on your resume. It is also a great way to learn how to work in teams, how to interpret others' ideas, and finally how to respectfully interact with mentors
Alysha Szewczul
Interdisciplinary Studies
Undergraduate Research in the Neighborhoods
Alysha’s goal within her study is to implement a human research trial on the topic of light exposure. Humans are constantly exposed to a variety of light types, created naturally or through artificial means. Light exposure to the body impacts physiological functions, including but not limited to cognitive output, fatigue levels, and mood regulation. Specifically, the level of impact on cognitive learning from different types of light on undergraduate students remains unclear. With the cooperation of MSU professors, Alysha’s goal is to recruit 100 undergraduate students spanning five separate classes. She hypothesizes that after wearing light-enriched type 1 glasses for one session (20 minutes), students will experience greater cognitive function. Results of Alysha’s research project will be collected to provide feasibility to scale toward a larger randomized controlled trial.
Learn more about this and other research in the Neighborhood Engagement Centers.
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