VIBES-OC (IBII Internship) - Dr. HarrisonAt — CSUF - College of Humanities & Social Science

The VIBES-OC Research Pathways Internship is a faculty-mentored research experience focused on oral history methods and qualitative analysis. Interns will support the collection, analysis, and dissemination of oral histories documenting Black experiences, success, and community knowledge in Orange County. During the internship, students will participate in the development of an interview protocol, conduct or assist with oral history interviews, learn qualitative coding techniques, and contribute to research dissemination through scholarly presentation. The internship emphasizes ethical research practices, community-engaged scholarship, and applied qualitative research skills, culminating in a presentation at SCAR Research Week.

Learning Outcomes  

Apply oral history research principles to the development and implementation of a semi-structured interview protocol.

Demonstrate ethical and culturally responsive research practices, including informed consent and respectful engagement with community participants.

Conduct qualitative data analysis using systematic coding techniques to identify themes and patterns in interview data.

Collaborate with a research team to interpret findings and connect individual narratives to developmental and ecological theories.

Communicate research processes and findings effectively through a poster presentation at SCAR Research Week.

Training  

Provide direct instruction on oral history methodology, interview design, and ethical research practices.

Model qualitative research skills through guided walkthroughs of interview protocols, transcription processes, and coding strategies.

Facilitate hands-on training sessions using sample interview data to practice qualitative coding and thematic analysis.

Offer ongoing mentorship through regular research meetings, feedback on student work, and reflective discussions.

Support professional development by coaching students in academic presentation skills and conference preparation.

Tasks/Duties  

Assisting in the development and refinement of an oral history interview protocol.

Participating in or conducting oral history interviews under faculty supervision.

Transcribing and organizing interview data in preparation for analysis.

Coding qualitative data and contributing to the identification of emerging themes.

Participating in research team meetings to discuss findings and methodological decisions.

Preparing visual and written materials for a collaborative presentation at SCAR Research Week.

for two semesters