CCFL offers an innovative learning and mentoring experience.
We support many student assistantships and research experiences each year from a variety of departments and disciplines both at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Students gain hands-on experience working in a policy-relevant center where they put their research skills to use on real-world problems.
Experiential learning opportunities for students include:
- Assisting in research activities.
- Helping with service projects.
- Working with faculty and project directors to present at conferences or publish their research.
"What I loved about CCFL
was collaborating with a wide range of professional disciplines to do work that really mattered: synthesizing evidence on adolescent pregnancy prevention programs, role-playing to assist in the evaluation of the new Child Advocacy Center, translating research for non-scientific audiences, and writing about the implications of welfare reform on children. I will always be grateful for my CCFL experiences, that prepared me so well for the work I do today."
-Jennifer Kaminski, PhD Former Graduate Research Assistant, currently Team Lead for Child Development Studies at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Opportunities Available for:
Graduates
Many of CCFL's projects include graduate research assistantships. Graduate students assist with research and service activities. Students often work with faculty and project directors to present and publish research. Students have completed Master's projects and Ph.D. dissertations at CCFL.
Undergraduates
Undergraduate students assist in many research activities at CCFL. They typically obtain research credit hours for their work, but occasionally projects are funded. There are also opportunities through the university's Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience (UCARE) program.
While assisting at CCFL, students have completed their Honors Thesis and presented findings at conferences or published them. Many of the undergraduates at CCFL have gone on to competitive graduate school programs nationwide.
Volunteers
To volunteer, you must be a current University of Nebraska–Lincoln student (undergraduate or graduate/professional). Students can start volunteering with CCFL at any time of the year. As a volunteer, you will have the chance to learn, meet interdisciplinary experts, and make a difference in the lives of children and families. Volunteers have the opportunity to assist with a variety of research, service, and training projects.
Apply to get hands-on experience working in a policy-relevant center.